Tours
Rome Tourist Card
Rome Tourist Card
Snap up the Rome Tourist Card and you'll get everything you need to explore Rome's top highlights including Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Hop on/off bus. You can even choose the order you see things in.
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Priority Entrance
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Priority Entrance
Skip the long lines at the Colosseum with this priority-entrance ticket. This ticket will let you bypass the crowds. And after exploring the Colosseum you can head to the area of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip The Line
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip The Line
This ticket will make you save stress and time by allowing you to get priority entrance and skip the line. Visit the the countless masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Tiziano and the Sistine chapel.
Borghese Gallery: Fast Track
Borghese Gallery: Fast Track
Galleria Borghese is located in the villa of the park Villa Borghese. Admire the architecture and furnishings of this beautiful villa. It is a museum full of art from the Renaissance. The collection includes several sculptures and paintings. Because of limited capacity get tickets for this museum weeks in advance.
St. Peter’s Basilica: Dome Climb with Guide
St. Peter’s Basilica: Dome Climb with Guide
Get the most out of your visit to St. Peters with a guided tour to climb the basilica’s dome designed by Michelangelo and admire one of the stunning view. After the tour, you can explore the the basilica at your own pace.
Top 5 Hotels near the Vatican Museums, Vatican city and Trionfale
Staying in a hotel near the papal residence provides you with a breathtaking panorama of the holy city and an ambiance of sanctity. The Vatican is a city in Rome, and at the same time the smallest independent state in the world that has its own rights and laws.
Embrace the opportunity of taking a closer and longer look at the 4, 000 years old obelisk at the center of the famous St. Peter’s Square. You must not miss visiting the biggest cathedral of the world, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and enjoy its Renaissance embrace. Taking your spot in the Sistine Chapel bee-line may need a little patience. However, the scenery inside the chapel, including the mammoth vision of creation of Michelangelo, is more than worthy of the effort and time you spent waiting for your turn.
If you feel your tummy asking for its share, you can quickly grab something to eat at the nearby Trionfale market. You can find this residential market northwest of Vatican City, in via Andrea Doria.
There are lots of food stalls in the market as well as stalls displaying fruits, meats, fish and vegetables. You can also find some shops displaying clothes that are reasonably priced. If you want to escape the immense tourists’ throngs and to take the opportunity to plunge into the lifestyle of Romans, then you may choose to stay at the hotels near the Trionfale market.
Hotel Alimandi Vaticano
Hotel Alimandi Vaticano is located just right outside the walls of the Vatican. From the entrance of the hotel, you can take a quick look at the marvelous Vatican Museums which is situated just in front of the hotel. The ultimate feature of the hotel, which makes it different from the other hotels in the area, is its spectacular Liberty decor which mirrors the refined sense of style of the Alimandi family.
Hotel Alimandi Vaticano is known for its excellent service quality and good reputation. It was inaugurated in 2002 and is composed of 25 spacious, well ventilated and blithe guest rooms. Each of the rooms is fashionably adorned with modern, classic and liberty style facilities. Every room provides modern comforts like high speed wired internet access and mini bar. It provides an extensive cold and hot breakfast buffet which is being served in the breakfast room at the ground floor. The hotel also features a roof top terrace which offers a breathtaking view of the Vatican walls. The hotel is just 5 minutes stroll away from the station of the Cipro-Musei Vaticani.
Address
Viale Vaticano, 99
00165 Rome, Italy
Twentyone Hotel
Twentyone Hotel is located in Via Cola di Rienzo, in the district of Prati where Saint Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican are situated. Staying at Hotel Twentyone gives you the chance to enjoy an elegant overlooking view of Prati district. This contemporary boutique hotel is just 400 meters away from the Lepanto subway stop and is just 10 minutes stroll far from the historic center and from Castel Sant’Angelo. It is likewise situated at one of the best and most popular shopping streets in Rome.
The hotel is well furnished with contemporary facilities and interior designs, as well as simple yet elegant decors. Each of the 86 guest rooms has LCD satellite television set, minibar, free cabled internet connection and air conditioning unit.
Twentyone Hotel , which was built in 2009, offers more than just a simple place to stay. The hotel also provides excellent services as well as comfortable and elegant place for a memorable trip.
Address
Via Cola Di Rienzo, 23
00192 Rome, Italy
Starhotels Michelangelo
Starhotels Michelangelo is a four stars hotel that is located in central Rome, just a stone-throw away from the Vatican City. It is in fact the closest hotel to the Vatican. The hotel’s elegant design was outlined with brown-grey as well as with black and white shades.
From the hotel, you can enjoy a dramatic panorama of the magnificent Dome of St. Peter’s. The hotel is festooned with a combination of Baroque style and traditional design. It has a total 179 rooms, and many offer a view of St. Peter’s Dome.
The hotel is likewise just a few steps away from the Sistine Chapel and just a short walking distance from the famous emblem of Rome like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum as well as the Castel Sant’Angelo.
The Dome, an in-house restaurant of the hotel, serves a creative and a wide array of international as well as traditional Roman and Italian cuisine.
Address
Via della Stazione di San Pietro, 14
00165 Rome, Italy
Hotel Diplomatic Roma
Hotel Diplomatic Roma is a classic style Roman hotel designed with Umbertino, a late 19th century traditional Italian design. The high ceilings and the combination of gold and marble embellishments mirror timeless elegance and beauty.
This 3 stars hotel is perfect not only for leisure family and holiday vacation but also for business trips. It is strategically situated at the center of Rome, near the Vatican Museum. Nearby are many enthralling boutiques.
The hotel has 45 rooms, all with high-end amenities. Each of the rooms is spacious, cozy and is properly ventilated. Every room also has a mini bar, a satellite television set and an air conditioning unit. The hotel also offers modern facilities like a free Wi-Fi access all throughout the hotel.
The terrace and the large patio of the hotel which are located at the first floor are uniquely designed to provide comfort and a relaxing ambiance. A wide selection of sumptuous specialties is also offered for breakfast.
Address
Via V.Colonna, 28
0193 Rome, Italy
Aurelia Vatican Apartments
Whether you are planning to stay in Rome for a short period of time or a longer period, Aurelia Vatican Apartments is a perfect choice. This apartment provides not only an affordable accommodation but also with convenient and pleasant self-catering apartments. The apartment also gives you the opportunity to immerse into the authentic lifestyle of locals.
Aurelia Vatican Apartments had undergone thorough renovations and was finally inaugurated in 2009. The interiors of the apartments are embellished with fashionable, sleek and modern designs. The facade highlights the classic Roman architectural style.
The apartment offers a wide range of accommodation selections which caters groups, families, business professionals, couples and even individuals. The apartments are fully air conditioned. There is likewise a free Wi-Fi and wired internet connection, a flat screen television, stylish bathrooms and full kitchen in every apartment.
Aurelia Vatican Apartments provides guests with a tranquil neighborhood. It is located just behind the Vatican. Nearby are many restaurants, supermarkets and boutiques. Public transportation like bus services are also accessible around the area. If you drive your own car, you can park your vehicle at the secured and free parking area in the apartment.
Address
Via dei Laterizi, 20
00167 Rome, Italy