As up to 250,000 visitors flock to Rome to see new pope, a monastery may be the best place to stay

VATICAN CITY, Italy - EntSun -- Record numbers of visitors were already expected in Rome this month to attend this year's historic Catholic Jubilee. Now many more of the world's 1.4bn Catholics are arriving in the Eternal City to see the newly elected Pope. Many will want to be there for the ceremonial mass to install him, which is held about a week after the Pope's election.

Back in 2013, over 100,000 people flocked to Rome for the election of Pope Francis. However, many more are expected to be there this year to see his successor installed. If the number of people who filed past Pope Francis's coffin during his lying in state is a guide, an incredible 250,000 people could be in Rome over the next few days for the historic occasion.

With numbers mounting, tourism experts are cautioning that available accommodation is struggling to meet the number of anticipated visitors.

Lily Smith, a leading travel expert from Monasteries.com, says: 'Last year, 30 million people flocked to the Eternal City and that figure was already set to double for the Jubilee celebrations, which are still continuing with a modified schedule. Hundreds of thousands of people trying to visit Rome to see the new Pope first appear on the balcony at St. Peter's Basilica and give his first mass in a few days time, the city's available accommodation is being stretched to breaking point.

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Rome's hotels and traditional "pensiones" are already at capacity. The longest conclave lasted three years, which would certainly overload Rome's hotels and transport infrastructure but, fortunately, this election and ceremonial period is expected to last around a week.

'For anyone who wants to be there for the historic moment but has yet to book, there's one accommodation option that still has vacancies and is remarkably fitting. In keeping with this historic event, visitors can stay in one of Rome's many monasteries, convents or religious guest houses. Many of these are throwing open their doors to the public for this historic conclave period and the ongoing Jubilee events. What could be a more fitting place to stay?

'Monasteries.com's Rome guide reveals monasteries and convents that are sited across the city, from right near the Vatican to the peaceful suburbs. While some monasteries are relatively basic, many come fully equipped with modern amenities such as satellite TV and Wi-Fi. Most are far more budget-friendly than hotels or holiday lets and many offer the optional opportunity to participate in the activities being held by the monks and nuns during this period.

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'For more about staying in Rome on a budget, even during this incredibly busy and historic period, see the full online guide at https://www.monasteries.com/en-GB/city/rome/home/