When is Castel Sant'Angelo open?
Mon 2 PM–8 PM; Tue–Sun 9 AM–7:30 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Castel Sant'Angelo
- 4.7113k reviews
- Closed now
Hadrian's mausoleum became a papal fortress and museum, with Renaissance apartments and terraces overlooking Rome and the Vatican.
Quick answers
Castel Sant'Angelo in short
When is the best time to visit Castel Sant'Angelo?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Castel Sant'Angelo indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Castel Sant'Angelo good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Castel Sant'Angelo cost?
Tickets €18 adult.
Do you need to book Castel Sant'Angelo?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Castel Sant'Angelo?
About 2 hours.
Where is Castel Sant'Angelo?
Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM.
Is Castel Sant'Angelo wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:30 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- 2 PM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Castel Sant'Angelo
- 2 Trattoria Pancia Felice · 5 min
- 3 Osteria Porta Castello · 5 min
- 4 Osteria Luci in cucina · 5 min
- 5 O'Pazzariello · 5 min
Good to know
- Tickets €18 adult
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 113k reviews
Known for
- Hadrian's mausoleum
- Papal apartments
- Fortress architecture
- Panoramic terraces
What people say
- People like:
- Panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican are the strongest recurring highlights.
Around Prati
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Trattoria Pancia FeliceRoman · 5 min walk
Good nowOsteria Porta CastelloRoman trattoria · 5 min walk
Good nowOsteria Luci in cucinaRoman osteria · 5 min walk
Good nowO'PazzarielloPizza · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time