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Merulana 137, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Obeliscum B&B
Ranked #995 of 1,859 Rome B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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England
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Clean, spacious and good value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2010

As soon as we booked on line we received an e-mail from Georgia who runs the place - nice personal touch. She was there to meet us when we arrived even although we were later than we said - took us longer to get there from the airport than we realised. It's not a hotel so there's no 'service' as such - but we had a spacious, clean room with ensuite and TV for 70 euros a night (had to pay in cash which was fine). It's on the first floor - so felt safe and secure. There's a rather quaint old lift - but it works fine. For breakfast Georgia gave us tickets to exchange at the cafe round the corner on the square - nothing special - just a coffee and a pastry - typically Italian. It's equidistant from 2 metro stations - about 5 - 10 minutes walk.. Coliseum is 10 - 15 minute walk. Buses go into the centre from the main square. There is a little kitchenette with a great expresso coffee machine and a fridge - useful for supplies. Felt like a safe area and we found a few local places to eat which were fine. All in all just what we needed as a base from which to go out exploring.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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“Perfect for what we needed, Amazing value for money...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2010

Having spent an exciting but very hot and tiring day seeing the sights of Rome, we arrived to a wonderful welcome from the lovely Giorgia and a spacious, very clean room in a lovely old building just off Piazza San Giovanni... The B and B is inside a big building split into apartments, it has huge wooden doors and an old fashioned lift, it's easy to find if you're looking for it. There are about 4 rooms in the B and B, and a small kitchenette with fridge, coffee machine and sink. Our room was a good size, with a spotless en suite and shower, TV, fan, and large window with lockable iron shutters. Giorgia gave us tokens to use in the little cafe across the road for breakfast..a drink and fresh pastry, she has very good English, and was happy to show us where to go to see the best sights and eat the best pizza!
This is amazingly good value for money, Giorgia was so friendly and able to accommodate our needs.. it's close enough to walk into central Rome (about 10 mins from the Colloseum) we only took the metro once, to get to Vatican city. There's a few good bars and restaurants nearby, and seemed a very safe area.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chevy Chase, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Giorgia is a most gracious hostess”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2010

The location is not bad if you know the buses. Take the 85 or the 87 to get to the heart of old rome. The bus stop is right in front of the cafe where breakfast is served. Simple. There are also 2 metro stops within easy walking distance. The Merulana ristorante is quite good and right at your doorstep. Safe for 2 female travelers!

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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South Coast, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Budget accommodation Close to Collesuem with Colossal service!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2010

Good cheap and clean accommodation. About a 5 minute walk to Collesuem or the Metro. Not in a touristy area. Breakfast is very ordinary, a coffee and croissant at a cafe nearby but irrelevant. Room clean, spacious. Very good security. Extremely helpful owner! We were very pleased!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Ottima qualità a poco prezzo.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 via mobile
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  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Merulana 137, 00185 Rome, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR2,800 - 8,345

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