Babuino 181 vs The Beehive
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Babuino 181 scores slightly better than The Beehive. Babuino 181 comes in at #6 in Rome with approval from 10 reviewers including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Babuino 181
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Via del Babuino 181, 00187 Rome
From $226 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Rough Guide
"Decorated with contemporary Italian flair, the accommodation is stylishly comfortable and includes breakfast and concierge service."
Travel + Leisure
"Sepia-toned photographic murals of iconic Roman monuments set the tone."
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Star Service
"Located two blocks south of the charismatic Hotel de Russie, Rome's high priestess of hip hospitality, this engaging B&B has a sweet little swagger of its own."
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BlackBook
"Babuino 181, situated in a remarkable nineteenth-century palazzo, now boasts sophisticated, up-to-date Italian designs and those special amenities that make living life easier."
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Upscale
"Split between two buildings, the 24-room Babuino 181 is an upscale boutique ideal for the discerning traveler."
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The Beehive
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Via Marghera 8, 00185 Rome
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"This ecological – and economical – bright yellow hotel is run by an American couple. Basic but very well-decorated doubles – all of which share bathrooms – and more spartan dorms, plus..."
Fodor's
"A hip, alternative budget hotel near Termini station where you can go organic in the on-site caffè, or lounge the afternoon away in the lovely garden or reading lounge."
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Insight Guides
"A chic but incredibly cheap option near Termini station run by an American couple with a dorm room, apartments and guest rooms decorated in a colourful contemporary style."
DK Eyewitness
"A friendly budget travelers’ haven, with its own small vegetarian eatery, stylish decor with lots of modern art, and a lovely patio."
Oyster
2.0
"The Beehive is a great value for tourists who enjoy the young, energetic vibe of a hostel."
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