The Blackberry House offers basic rooms for travelers, along with a complimentary breakfast, although this is also rather basic. The guesthouse has a shared bathroom facility for guests and there are locks on the doors. The inn also offers free Internet access for all guests 24 hours a day, which can be handy for people who want to research the sites of Rome before visiting them. The property also is close to the metro station (manzione).
The guesthouse is owned by Barbara, who meets visitors on arrival and personally escorts them to their rooms. She has a reputation for being very welcoming and hospitable and offers lots of helpful information to guests who are planning to visit the historical sites. The rooms at the guesthouse are kept very clean, along with the shared bathroom facility.
Located in the center of Rome, the Blackberry is situated a stone's throw away from the famous Roman Colisseum, which is also the most visited attraction in Rome. Built between AD72 and AD80, the Colisseum is a must-see and it is also good value at 10 euros entry fee. Blackberry House is also close to three of the cities most important basilicas, including San Giovanni, Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. Rome is also home to the Vatican Museum and several awe inspiring sights such as the Trevi fountain and the Pantheon, which should not be missed.
The majority of bars are in Campo de'Fiori, known as one of the most lively squares in the historical center of the city. The city's nightclubs are located in the Tetaccio District, so tourists should head here if they want a late night. There are a wide range of restaurants to suit all traveler's budgets. Strangely, there are a variety of budget-priced restaurants available close to some of the most popular attractions.
Reviews written by guests who have stayed at Blackberry House show that the majority of guests have rated the guesthouse between the grades of average and excellent. Most guests comment that the rooms are extremely good value for money, especially for such a central location, and people have also mentioned that the guesthouse has a good atmosphere, along with friendly staff. On the other hand several people wrote that they found the complimentary breakfast unsatisfactory, and mentioned that they did not enjoy the shared bathroom situation. Overall, the reviews showed positive feedback, and a number of guests said that they would like to return to Blackberry House in the future.
