Hotel Bramante

Vatican City, Borgo & Prati


Nestled under the Vatican walls, the Bramante exudes country-house charm with its cosy internal courtyard and classically attired rooms complete with wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture. It’s housed in the 16th-century building where architect Domenico Fontana once lived.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Vatican City, Borgo & Prati attractions

1. St Peter's Square

0.18 MILES

Overlooked by St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican’s central square was laid out between 1656 and 1667 to a design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Seen from above,…

3. St Peter’s Basilica Dome

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Entry to the dome is to the far right of the basilica's main portico, where you also buy your ticket. A small lift can take you halfway up, but it’s still…

4. Sistine Chapel

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The Sistine Chapel is the one part of the Vatican Museums that everyone wants to see, and for good reason.

5. Castel Sant'Angelo

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This castle is an instantly recognizable landmark now home to the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo.

6. St Peter's Basilica

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In the city of outstanding churches, none can hold a candle to St Peter's, Italy’s largest, richest and most spectacular basilica. Built atop a 4th…

7. Ponte Sant’Angelo

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The emperor Hadrian built the Ponte Sant’Angelo in 136 to provide an approach to his mausoleum, but it was Bernini who brought it to life, designing the…

8. Necropoli Via Triumphalis

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Not to be confused with the Tomb of St Peter, this ancient Roman cemetery extends beneath the Vatican hill. Guided tours, which must be pre-booked, take…