Rome Hotels Near Vatican City

Rome is a big city. And although there is an area that’s considered the historic center, there are still major attractions that are quite a distance from that area if you’re traveling on foot. In my book, that means (among other things) that you have more options for neighborhoods to stay in since you can’t realistically stay in a place that’s a short walk from everything. Since I highly recommend using the buses in Rome to get around anyway, staying in a hotel that’s not right in the city center isn’t necessarily such a big problem.
Many of the must-see sights of a trip to Rome are across that unseen border into Vatican City - so it only makes sense that there are hotels near Vatican City you can use as your home-base for a Rome visit. These hotels are good to consider if you’re planning to spend more than one day exploring the Vatican Museums (they’re big enough you could spend a week in them if you wanted to without seeing the same piece of artwork twice), or if you’re just looking for a hotel that’s not right around the corner from the Colosseum.
Below you’ll find a few hotels within walking distance of St. Peter’s Basilica, with a few details about each one.

Hotels Near the Vatican

Orange Hotel
The stylish Orange Hotel is decorated in a modern style that’s still comfortable and fun, not to mention playful. There’s plenty of orange throughout the hotel, but it doesn’t overwhelm. The hotel features an on-site bar and restaurant, and there’s an outdoor terrace with views of St. Peter’s dome.
There are 26 rooms in the hotel (doubles, triples, and 3 junior suites), and all rooms have an en suite bathroom, WiFi, and satellite TV. There are laundry facilities inside the hotel, bicycle rental can be arranged at the front desk, and the terrace features a whirlpool for soaking. Breakfast is included with the price of the room.
Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
Starhotels is an Italian hotel chain, and its Rome hotel that’s a stone’s throw from St. Peter’s Square is the Starhotels Michelangelo. The hotel is also close to the San Pietro train station behind the church, and on the #64 bus line.
It’s a 4-star hotel with 179 rooms, the most basic of which are the “Classic” rooms. These have a double bed or two singles, en suite bathroom, in-room WiFi, and satellite TV. Breakfast at the hotel is included in the price of the room. From some of the rooms you can see the dome of St. Peter’s.
The Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican
The Spring House is now part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection (its full name is The Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican, Tapestry Collection by Hilton), and its location is about 200 meters from the Vatican. It’s a 4-star hotel, so expect the kind of big breakfast buffet and familiar services that chain hotels do well, even in Rome.
Check the hotel’s page on hilton.com for current room types and rates.
Hotel Emmaus
The Hotel Emmaus is a 3-star hotel that’s budget-friendly. It’s 100 meters from the Vatican, and many of the hotel rooms have views of St. Peter’s dome. The hotel is frequented by members of the clergy who are visiting the Vatican, and the hotel staff can sometimes help arrange an audience with the Pope.
There are 31 rooms in the hotel (singles, doubles, triples, and quadruples), and all have air conditioning, en suite bathroom, satellite TV, and internet connection. Breakfast is served daily and is included with the price of the room.
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