Vatican Style

Vatican City, Borgo & Prati


A short hop from St Peter's, this stylish bolthole has 12 rooms spread over two floors of a large residential building. There's a hushed air about the place with its white, light-filled rooms, modern decor and occasional rooftop view. Cheaper rates are available without breakfast.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Vatican City, Borgo & Prati attractions

1. St Peter's Square

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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,…

2. 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…

3. 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.

4. 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…

5. Vatican Museums

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Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century and enlarged by successive pontiffs, the Vatican Museums boast one of the world's greatest art…

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…