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We stayed at the Bed and Breakfast Barberini. This is different from Hotel Barberini, so don't get confused. B&B Barberini is a gem. The location is incredible, just minutes from Trevi Fountain. The streets are safe at night and are filled with shops and markets. The accommodations itself were great for us. It is basically an apartment, as the B&B only consists of this one accommodation. The room is very large and consists of a entry way that has bookshelves filled with guidebooks, maps and even an umbrella. There is a chair there as well. The bedroom area can be set up with either two seperate twin beds, or the twin beds can be put together for a nice king size bed, which is what we did. The mattress is firm, but I loved it and slept like a baby. There is a small couch in the bedroom area as well. Attached to the bedroom area is a small room that consists of a refrigerator and desk, along with shelves containing towels and toilet paper. The bathroom is attached to this room as well, and is small but very clean.

Unique Qualities: The downside to the B&B is that, although it has two windows, they do not connect to the outside, but to a ventilation shaft. The B&B is at the bottom of an 18th century building so it can feel quite dark and secluded. However, I found this to be a good quality, because it was private, quiet and dark for sleeping. Another downside is the room tends to get very damp and musty, but this cleared up pretty quickly when the air conditioning was put on.
It was also nice to have the refrigerator-which was stocked with complimentary bottled water.
The breakfast is actually not served by the B&B, rather you receive coupons for the # of people in your party for each day you are there. These are used at a small bar around the corner. The breakfast consists of a croissant and cappuccino. Although simple and not terribly filling, it was pleasant and I thoroughly enjoyed the coffee.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: Via Ra'sella 6
Directions: Take the Metro to the Barberini stop. Take your first left on Via quattro Fontane and then a right on Via Ra'sella.
Other Contact: Venere.com

I personally did not stay at the Flavius but my friends whom we traveled with did. They had a great experience at this hotel- organic breakfast served daily to their room. The room is small but very clean. The owner was incredibly accommodating- helping my friends plan out their trip, giving them advice/tips, calling taxi's, and even helped them book their train to Calabria.

Unique Qualities: There is an a great terrace on the 5th floor with incredible views of Rome. See my pics I took off the terrace right after it rained. This B&B is also just down the street from the Coliseum!

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Via San Giovanni in Laterano 250 - 00184 Rome
Directions: Between the San Giovanni Cathedral and the Coliseum