Hotels in Vatican City · Hotel
Kolbe Hotel Rome
Kolbe Hotel Rome is one of the stays around Vatican City, scoring 4.4/5 across 3,172 reviews on Tripadvisor, about 3.1 km from the mapped city center, listed at Via di San Teodoro 48 - 00186 Roma (Lazio).
Via di San Teodoro 48 - 00186 Roma (Lazio)
Ranked #10 of 18 by guest score · #14 closest to the mapped city center.
Best time in Vatican City is typically May to October — guides often suggest around 1 to 2 days days — the mapped sights feel compact.
About
Overlooking the Palatine Hill, Kolbe Hotel Rome combines medieval arches, exposed brickwork and a courtyard restaurant. It has an enviable location in the heart of historic Rome. Medieval interiors mix with contemporary furnishings such as the leather couches and plasma-screen TVs in the hotel lobby. Some rooms have exposed brick walls and high arched ceilings from the 15th century. The also include air conditioning, satellite TV and Wi-Fi access. A varied hot and cold buffet is available at breakfast. The Unique Al Palatino Garden Restaurant serves Roman and Italian dishes, which can be enjoyed on the patio overlooking the garden. Located next to a Franciscan friary, Kolbe Hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Coliseum and the popular area of Trastevere, just across the Tiber River. The hotel is very well connected by both tourist and local buses.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
Sights near this hotel
Mapped places from the Vatican City guide, ranked by distance from this stay.
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Gardens of Vatican City Attraction
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PIT San Pietro Info Point ORP Attraction
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Fontana delle Tiare Attraction
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St. Peter's Square Attraction
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Il Presepe dei Netturbini Attraction
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Cortile della Pigna Attraction
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Porta Pertusa Attraction
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Mercato Trionfale Attraction
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Stay tips for Vatican City
Pulled from this destination’s travel tips — useful when choosing an area or planning evenings.
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Dress modestly when visiting religious sites
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Book tickets in advance to avoid long queues
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Respect the Vatican's rules and regulations
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Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
Recent reviews
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Kate S 4.0/5 Aug 31, 2026
My son and I stayed here for the weekend whilst visiting to watch the rugby. The location was fantastic, right next to the forum. The staff were friendly, breakfast had a good selection of good quali…
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anngrady2006 4.0/5 Aug 27, 2026
So we were at the airport for 3 hours because they lost 2 of our luggage. We were supposed to have a private car take us to the hotel and they left us at the airport. We had to take a taxi . We were …
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Hannes T 5.0/5 Aug 6, 2026
Great Hotel. Well maintained, clean andcomfortable rooms and a lovely backyard garden wich os perfect for a quiet and relaxed evening. The breakfast was always plenty and fresh with a great variety r…
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