Hotels near the Vatican

More than 169 places to stay within 1.2 km of the Vatican, ranked by guest reviews and with the distance of each one.

Hotels near the Vatican in numbers

Places to stay within 1.2 km as the crow flies of the Vatican, with their guest scores. Updated daily.

places to stay within 1.2 km: +169
within 500 m: 25
the closest, a 2-minute walk: 150 m
average score; 8.7 for all of Rome: 8.7
four- and five-star hotels: 108

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Staying near the Vatican: what you need to know

What is the Vatican?

Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, is home to St Peter’s Basilica and Square, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. It lies on the right bank of the Tiber, next to the Prati district and Castel Sant’Angelo.

Getting there

Metro line A stops at Ottaviano and Cipro, about 10 minutes on foot from St Peter’s and the Museums. The busy bus 64 runs from Termini, and San Pietro railway station, 5 minutes away, has regional trains.

When rooms are hardest to find

At Easter, at Christmas, during canonisations and in Jubilee years, when many pilgrims arrive. There is a papal audience on Wednesdays and the square fills up.

Which area to choose

Prati, to the north, is a quiet, elegant district with many hotels and good metro links. Borgo, between St Peter’s and the castle, is a short walk from the basilica. Across the river, Piazza Navona is 15 minutes away.

If you’d rather be in the old town, see the hotels in Rome city centre or our guide to the best areas to stay in Rome.

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Frequently asked questions about hotels near the Vatican

How many hotels are there near the Vatican?

More than 169 within 1.2 km: 3 five-star, 105 four-star, 37 three-star, 5 two-star and 1 one-star.

Which hotel is closest to the Vatican?

Residenza Paolo VI, 150 m away as the crow flies.

What is the best-rated hotel near the Vatican?

Going by guest reviews, Villa Riari Garden (9.0 out of 10 from 3,434 reviews), followed by Horti 14 Borgo Trastevere Hotel (9.1).

What public transport is there near the Vatican?

Ottaviano station (metro line A) is about a 10-minute walk from St Peter’s Square; bus 64 runs from Termini.

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