The route we give our guests
- Leave the apartment and walk 3 minutes to Valle Aurelia station (Metro A).
- One stop to Cipro (direction Anagnina). From Cipro station the Museums entrance on Viale Vaticano is a short, signposted walk.
- Prefer walking? It is 1.6 km: allow about 20 minutes. It is a city walk along residential streets and the Vatican walls, not a scenic one.
- After the Museums, St Peter's Basilica has its own entrance and security check on St Peter's Square, on the other side of the Vatican walls. Ottaviano is the closest Metro A station for the way back: two stops to Valle Aurelia.
Tickets: only from official sources
Timed tickets for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are sold on the official Vatican Museums website. Opening days, prices and special openings change during the year, so we do not copy them here: check the official calendar for your dates. Be careful with resellers that look official and charge more for the same entry.
Entry to St Peter's Basilica is free; expect a security line. Dress code applies in the Basilica and the Museums (shoulders and knees covered).
Why an apartment works well for a Vatican day
- Early starts: you can have breakfast in your own kitchen (Nespresso machine, kettle, fridge) before the first entry slot.
- A midday break: being two metro stops away means you can come back to rest between the Museums and the Basilica.
- Space for families: D1 and D4 sleep up to 6, with two double bedrooms and a sofa bed.
- Luggage: luggage drop from 11:30 when our cleaning staff is available, useful on arrival day.
The three apartments
Apartment D1
74 m² · up to 6 guests
2 double bedrooms (queen) + living room with queen sofa bed
Apartment D2
52 m² · up to 4 guests
1 double bedroom (queen) + living room with queen sofa bed
Apartment D4
68 m² · up to 6 guests
2 double bedrooms (queen) + living room with queen sofa bed
Verifiable guest reviews
91 reviews · Booking.com9.3/10 · D2
44 reviews · Booking.com9.3/10 · D4
90 reviews · Booking.com
Booking.com guest scores, October 2026. The apartments received the Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro stop is closest to the Vatican Museums?
Cipro (Metro A) is the closest; Ottaviano is closer to St Peter's Square. From Valle Aurelia, Cipro is one stop and Ottaviano two.
Can we walk from the apartment to the Vatican Museums?
Yes: it is 1.6 km, about 20 minutes on foot. Many guests walk there in the morning and take the metro back.
Do you sell Vatican tickets?
No. We recommend buying only on the official Vatican Museums website; we are happy to help you plan the day by WhatsApp.
What time is check-in?
From 15:00 with self check-in. Luggage drop is possible from 11:30 when cleaning staff is available, on request.
Book direct and save 10%
On the official website the room costs 10% less than on Booking.com for the same dates and number of guests. Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival.
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