Rome Hotels Near the Vatican: Where You Should Stay

Vatican City is home to landmark sights like the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, plus Via Cola di Rienzo and Via Giulio Cesare. Since it's such a popular destination, the Vatican area has a wide range of hotels in Rome for every budget.

If you're looking for hotels in Rome near the Vatican, we've put together a list of the best places to stay in the city state for all budgets. Read on!

5 Hotels in Rome Near the Vatican

1. Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House (Our pick)

Just a 3-minute walk from Vatican City, the Hotel Spring House is one of the best hotels in Rome.

Its handy location makes it ideal: you'll be steps from the Cipro-Musei Vaticani metro station, which also connects you to other monuments across the Eternal City.

Why do we like the Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House?

1. There's private parking, special packages for families and kids, a gym and a sauna.
2. We're big fans of the rooms, decorated with warm wooden touches.

2. Residenza Paolo VI

This elegant 4-star hotel in Rome occupies a former Augustinian monastery and proudly claims to be the only place to stay right on the great St. Peter's Square, away from the bustle of Rome.

From here you can visit several attractions, including the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Gardens. And why not make the most of your trip and see the Pope in Rome?

If you stay here, you'll get to enjoy the lovely panoramic views from the rooftop terrace and the comfort of the luxury rooms, one of which is named after the world-famous Michelangelo and Bernini.

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3. Trianon Borgo Pio Aparthotel

If you've ever planned a family trip to Rome, you already know how hard it can be to find rooms for large groups, but that won't be an issue if you book at the Trianon Borgo Pio Residence.

Its 45 apartment-style suites are modern and comfortable, sleep up to 6 people and come with a kitchen, and some even have private terraces. If you're traveling with kids, take a look at our extra selection of family hotels in Rome.

The hotel couldn't be better placed: you're five blocks from the Vatican walls, close to Castel Sant'Angelo, and just minutes from the metro.

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4. Vatica B&B Roma

Of the dozens of bed and breakfasts around the Vatican, our favorite is Vatica B&B Roma.

A 10-minute walk from the walls, this charming little place has just three rooms, each with a private bathroom, a private balcony and bright, colorful decor.

It sits on the fourth floor of a historic building, and breakfast is served every day in the communal lounge, where there's also a shared kitchen.

Make the most of the location to wander the streets and get to know one of Rome's best-known neighborhoods, Prati Vaticano.

The area is also home to some of the best NH hotels in Rome, a chain with a strong presence in the Italian capital.

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5. Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats

Although it's in the heart of Trastevere, about a 30-minute walk from the Vatican, we've picked this charming Rome hotel for travelers who love nightlife.

The building was once a 17th-century monastery and now houses a lively 76-room hotel that mixes rustic character with luxury, in the best neighborhood for a night out in Rome.

If you stay at the VOI Donna Camilla Savelli Hotel, you can start your evening at the hotel bar before heading out into the neighborhood's nightlife. Nearby you'll also find historic buildings and some of the most charming squares in Rome.

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The advantages of staying near the Vatican in Rome

• You'll get an up-close look at one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world. You can also attend the Pope's general audience or catch his weekly Sunday blessing.
• You'll experience St. Peter's Square first-hand, a symbol of Christianity and an essential part of religious history.
• Art and architecture lovers will be captivated by the Sistine Chapel and Caravaggio's The Entombment of Christ, two of the world's greatest masterpieces, and you can see them right here.

Our pick of hotels in Rome near the Vatican

• Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House from € 116
• Residenza Paolo VI from € 173
• Trianon Borgo Pio Aparthotel from € 144
• Vatica B&B Roma from € 124
• Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats from € 173