Title: Vatican City Travel Guide: Best of Vatican City, Rome Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatican-City-Hotels.d179952.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatican-City-Holiday-Rentals.d179952.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Vatican-City.d179952.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Vatican-City.d179952.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Vatican City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vatican-City.d179952.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vatican City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatican-City.d179952.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Vatican City Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![St. Peter\'s Square featuring a statue or sculpture, a city and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20278-Piazza-San-Pietro-St-Peters-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica featuring a city, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/55000/55384-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20286-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica which includes religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20287-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica which includes heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20289-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Vatican City Things to do - Top hotels in Vatican City - Top Holiday Rentals in Vatican City ![Hotel Quirinale](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1058/df3b5a06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Quirinale Via Nazionale 7 Rome RM £129 14 Dec - 15 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,912 reviews) Fabio at the front desk was super helpful with dinner reservations. The breakfast was delicious. Great location. Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=1058&PinnedHotelID=1058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179952) ![The Hive Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24463300/24463268/ec6c185a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hive Hotel Via Torino 6 Rome RM £93 14 Dec - 15 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,714 reviews) Quiet, clean and professional staff. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=24463268&PinnedHotelID=24463268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179952) ![UNA Hotels Decò Roma](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2222500/2222425/f97ca989_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### UNA Hotels Decò Roma Via Giovanni Amendola, 57 Rome RM £110 7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews) Ac cool breakfast good Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=2222425&PinnedHotelID=2222425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179952) [See all 7,902 properties in Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025®ionId=179952) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Trianon Borgo Pio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1450000/1443400/1443366/c122b911_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Trianon Borgo Pio Piazza delle Vaschette n 13 Rome RM Stay at this aparthotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,456 reviews) The room was great. Interior door locks were a bit finicky, but the spaciousness was great. Heating worked well. Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Trianon-Borgo-Pio.h1443366.Hotel-Information) ![Monti Apartments - My Extra Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11720000/11710200/11710137/b84580d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monti Apartments - My Extra Home Via Palermo 6/A Rome RM Stay at this apartment in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews) Clean and spacious rooms, safe and great location and value. Customer Service was excellent during the Phone conversations prior to arrival and during the check-in process. Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Monti-Apartments-My-Extra-Home.h11710137.Hotel-Information) ![master Trevi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109290000/109284700/109284627/2a50434c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### master Trevi Via dei Maroniti 19 Rome RM Stay at this aparthotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Trevi Fountain and Piazza di ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews) Master Trevi is clean and the staff are all very welcoming. It is a little piece of paradise inside of Rome. Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Master-Trevi.h109284627.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=179952&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Vatican City hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179952&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13)[12 Dec - 13 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179952&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179952&startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14)[13 Dec - 14 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179952&startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179952&startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025)[12 Dec - 14 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179952&startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit ![Italy showing building ruins, a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20302-Colosseum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colosseum 4.5/5(1,980 reviews) One of Rome's most famous landmarks, and one of the world's most notable monuments, no visitor to Rome should miss the opportunity to visit this iconic structure. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pantheon-Rome-City-Centre.d502483.Attraction) ![Villa Borghese which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99415-Rome.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Villa Borghese 4.5/5(538 reviews) Take a break from the busy city center and explore this vast network of pretty gardens and enthralling museums. 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