Rome Hotels near Sistine Chapel

Sistine Chapel Top 3 

• Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel where you will find frescoes painted by Michelangelo including The Last Judgement, a painting widely thought to be the crowning achievement of Michelangelo’s life.
• Check out the southern wall that is covered with frescoes that tell the story of Moses, painted by some of the most famous painters in Rome.
• Come to Rome during important religious holidays, when the walls of the Sistine Chapel are decorated with Raphael’s Tapestries, a beautiful collection of work that tells the stories of St. Peter and St. Paul.

Getting There 

Rome features an array of transportation options, but one of the best ways to save time and money is to buy a Roma Pass that will not only give you unlimited access to public transportation but also gets you free admission to the first two museums or archaeological sites that you visit. There is also a Hop-On Hop-Off bus that passes near most of the main attractions including Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. The chapel is almost always crowded, so plan your trip carefully to avoid peak hours, when the wait can be up to six hours.