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Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Rome City Centre
per person
May 27 - May 31
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO)
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Some guests are so rowdy and make too much noise during night time. But nobody from the front desk ask them to stop and be quiet.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

Relais de la Poste

Relais de la Poste

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
per person
May 26 - May 29
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Rome (FCO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (303 reviews)
The hotel is very convenient for all major sites in Rome. The staff was super helpful with advice and gave very detailed direction making it easy to reach the hotel. Only down side was that we were "treated " to concerts from several street performers that only have a repertoire of 4 or 5 songs it gets pretty old after 3 repeats.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Best Western Hotel Artdeco

Best Western Hotel Artdeco

4 out of 5
Rome City Centre
per person
May 26 - May 29
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Rome (FCO)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
This property is fine for a short stay. The room was large and clean, with a nice bathroom. However, there were a few things I didn't like so much. One was the deadbolt didn't work. As a solo traveler, I'd like to feel more secure. the other was there was no glass for the bathroom or for having a beverage, should I have chosen.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

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History & culture

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
4.5 out of 5 with 6081 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $151 per adult
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Attractions

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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets or Tours

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets or Tours

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
4.4 out of 5 with 982 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $129 per adult
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets or Tours

Food, drink & nightlife

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3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

Activity duration is 3 hours
4.9 out of 5 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $76 per adult
3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

Cruises & boat tours

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Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise

Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise

Activity duration is 15 hours
4.5 out of 5 with 53 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $151 per adult
Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise

Private & custom tours

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Vespa Tour By Night

Vespa Tour By Night

Activity duration is 3 hours
5.0 out of 5 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $161 per adult*
Vespa Tour By Night

Reviews of St. Peter's Basilica

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 7, 2020

Once again a tour guide is a must for first timers. Absolutely breath taking.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2020

The Basilica and St. Peter's Square are well worth the time. Go with a Skip the Line Tour. Book ahead.

4/5 - Good

DP
Dec 19, 2019

Don’t buy tickets from outsiders. You can walk inside and buy tickets at low price.

4/5 - Good

Kevin
Dec 15, 2019

crowded

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Nov 14, 2019

They have services on Wednesdays so we could not tour there. Saw the outside only and it was crowded with people.

5/5 - Excellent

Laura
Nov 13, 2019

If you decide to climb the steps up into the dome, do so early in the day while you are fresh. The views are worth it but the hike is a significant one. Also consider entering the basilica when you see that the line to get through security is noticably shorter than it had been. Hotel staff can often advise when the pontiff will be delivering a blessing.

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Sistine Chapel

4.5/5(3,038 reviews)

Learn about the history of Sistine Chapel, one of the top monuments in Vatican City. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Sistine Chapel
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Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Vatican City with a visit to Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this vibrant area.

Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State
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Apostolic Palace

5/5(13 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Vatican City with a trip to Apostolic Palace. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Apostolic Palace
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St. Peter's Square

4.5/5(958 reviews)

The open-air heart of the Catholic world, Piazza San Pietro is at the pinnacle of religious architecture, especially as the sun sets.

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Vatican Gardens

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Vatican Gardens, a lovely green space in Vatican City. Make time for the notable monuments and local tours in this vibrant area.

Vatican Gardens
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Vatican Museums

4.5/5(3,973 reviews)

Forget the Louvre, the Met or the Hermitage, some of the world’s greatest collections of art can be found in the Vatican Museums.

Vatican Museums

Best Lodging Options Near St. Peter's Basilica

Hotel Quirinale
Hotel Quirinale
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
Hotel Quirinale
Starhotels Michelangelo
Starhotels Michelangelo
4 out of 5
Via Della Stazione Di San Pietro 14, Rome, RM
Starhotels Michelangelo
Hotel Museum
Hotel Museum
3 out of 5
Via Tunisi 8, Rome
Hotel Museum
Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House
Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House
4 out of 5
Via Mocenigo 7, Rome, RM
Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House
Vatican Style
Vatican Style
Via del Mascherino 46, Rome
Vatican Style
Mama Shelter Roma
Mama Shelter Roma
4 out of 5
Via Luigi Rizzo 20, Rome
Mama Shelter Roma
Tmark Hotel Vaticano
Tmark Hotel Vaticano
4 out of 5
Viale Vaticano, 99, Rome, RM
Tmark Hotel Vaticano
Grand Hotel Olympic
Grand Hotel Olympic
4 out of 5
Via Properzio 2/a, Rome, RM
Grand Hotel Olympic
Trianon Borgo Pio
Trianon Borgo Pio
4 out of 5
Piazza delle Vaschette n 13, Rome, RM
Trianon Borgo Pio
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