About Vatican City
Vatican City is the capital of Vatican City, home to around 829 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Vatican City
1
St. Peter's Basilica
2
St. Peter's Square
3
The Vatican Museum
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
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Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit St. Peter's Square
- Visit The Vatican Museum
- Eat at Pastasciutta
Where to eat
Local favourites
Pastasciutta
Quick pasta and pizza restaurant, and portions are large. Very cheap.
Old Bridge Gelateria
Located across the street from the Vatican City wall if you're following it from San Pietro towards the Vatican Museum. Very cheap.
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L'Insalata Ricca
Part of a Rome-based chain, offers good salads and other food to both tourists and locals.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Catone District Hotel
With 24 single, twin, double, triple and quadruple rooms. All with private bath, shower, internet access, TV and telephone.
Hotel Colors
Seven dorms and wide selection of bedrooms with private showers, TV and a shared kitchen for this two star accommodation next to the Vatican
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Atlante Star Hotel
Four-star 70 room hotel with rooftop terrace restaurant overlooking Saint Peter's. Also run the nearby Atlante Garden Hotel.
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Hotel Joli Rome
Two-star accommodation located around the Vatican area with 17 bedrooms divided into single, double, triple and family. Most of the rooms ha
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B&B Eldorado Rome
Bed and Breakfast with 5 double bedrooms. Three with private bath, two with a shared one.
Shopping
- Sabatini
- Savelli Religious
- St. Peter's Gallery
Nightlife
- Be.Re
Museums & culture
- St. Peter's Basilica
- The Vatican Museum
In pictures
Vatican City gallery
Keep exploring
