Prati Travel Guide

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Listen to live music, try authentic Roman cuisine and stroll to Vatican City from this peaceful neighbourhood in Rome.

Walk to many of Rome’s famous sites from the calm neighbourhood of Prati. This residential area borders Vatican City and so is close to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican museums. The neighbourhood also has charming bars and traditional Italian bakeries where you can sample some of Rome’s finest pastries.

Prati is home to a renowned jazz bar and rock music venues. This area has numerous lively nightspots, yet also maintains a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Shop for boutique fashions, fine wines and fresh produce.

Take a short walk to Vatican City and see St. Peter’s Basilica. This late Renaissance church replaced the Old St. Peter’s Basilica and was constructed over the 16th and 17th centuries. It is believed to have been built on the burial site of St. Peter, one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ.

Visit the museums of Vatican City and admire spectacular Renaissance paintings, Egyptian relics, Etruscan artefacts and Greek and Roman sculptures. Discover Michelangelo’s Last Judgement, an exquisite fresco depicting the second coming of Jesus Christ. This masterpiece is located on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel.

Shop on Via Ottaviano and Via Cola di Rienzo, the Prati’s famous shopping streets. Find high-quality Italian leather footwear and accessories. The Mercato Trionfale is one of the largest markets in Rome. Walk through these indoor markets in the centre of Prati and shop for cheeses, fresh fruit and gourmet coffee.

Unlike the centre of Rome, the area is known to be quiet at night, perfect for visitors looking for a more peaceful Roman experience. Prati is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) from Vatican City. Reach the neighbourhood easily from the Ottaviano and Lepanto metro stops.

End your day in Prati with an evening stroll along Via della Conciliazione for breathtaking views of St. Peter’s Basilica and other grand buildings in Vatican City.


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Our pick of the best Prati Hotel Deals

Hotel Dei Mellini

Hotel Dei Mellini

4 out of 5
Via Muzio Clementi 81, Rome, RM
The price is AU$465 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$465
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (983 reviews)
"Awesome stay! Spacious room, staffs were welcoming and helped us with our luggages. Clean room!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Dei Mellini
Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Via Properzio 2/a, Rome, RM
The price is AU$341 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$341
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"When I was there they were remodeling the lobby and the bar area and making upgrades to a lot of things, once the remodeling is finished it will be beautiful, the hotel is in walking distance to everything had such a nice stay & vacation 👍"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Olympic
Hotel Isa

Hotel Isa

4 out of 5
Via Cicerone 39, Rome, RM
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Front desk staff pleasant and helpful. The location is in a nice neighborhood with good shopping and convenient to walking to all major attractions. Th breakfast was very good and Willy makes a nice cocktail in the evening. The room was incredibly small but not unlike hotel rooms in many cities. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Isa
NH Collection Roma Giustiniano

NH Collection Roma Giustiniano

4 out of 5
Via Virgilio 1 E/F/G, Rome, RM
The price is AU$433 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$433
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel location is perfect for tourism and shopping clean rooms staff very nice and willing to answer your questions"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

NH Collection Roma Giustiniano
Luxury on the River

Luxury on the River

Lungotevere dei Mellini 34, Rome, RM
Book a stay at this boutique guesthouse in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (828 reviews)
"Second time staying here. Great staff, location and facilities"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Luxury on the River
Les Chambres d' Or

Les Chambres d' Or

1 out of 5
Via dei Gracchi, 32, Rome, RM
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and 8 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (426 reviews)
"The unit was ample and well located. The manager was friendly, the cleaners kept the space clean. It was confusing to contact the manager at first."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Les Chambres d' Or
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Prati

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Ponte

While visiting Ponte, you might make a stop by sights like Via dei Coronari and Tiber River.

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Vatican

4/5(36 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Vatican. Check out top attractions like Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, and jump on the metro at Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station or Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Rome City Centre

4.5/5(329 area reviews)

Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are a few top attractions in Rome City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.

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Campo Marzio

While you're in Campo Marzio, take in top sights like Spanish Steps and jump on the metro at Spagna Station to see more of the city.

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Parione

While visiting Parione, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori.

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Colonna

While visiting Colonna, you might make a stop by sights like Via del Corso and Piazza del Parlamento.

Colonna


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