Title: Barirooms - District 198 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Barirooms - District 198 Bed & breakfast in Bari, near Bari Harbor ## Photo gallery for Barirooms - District 198 ![Exterior - Barirooms - District 198 (Bari)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122205700/122205608/0cf6503f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Barirooms - District 198 (Bari)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122205700/122205608/b5ab5f2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap - Barirooms - District 198 (Bari)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122205700/122205608/7d3157da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Barirooms - District 198 (Bari)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122205700/122205608/23ade4f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Barirooms - District 198 (Bari)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122205700/122205608/c6adfc25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Bari Harbor, Barirooms - District 198 provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £51 includes taxes & fees 22 Jan - 23 Jan ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=122205608&PinnedHotelID=122205608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122205700/122205608/fc3140f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Hairdryer Private bathroom Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122205700/122205608/b5ab5f2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Hairdryer Private bathroom Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Studio, Kitchenette, City View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5920000/5914400/5914346/27340046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Zodiacus Bari City Centre - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room 8.8 Excellent 473 reviews £58 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bari-Hotels-Zodiacus.h5914346.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-25&chkout=2026-1-26&rm1=a2®ionId=680&destination=Bari&destType=MARKET&latLong=41.13015,16.869572&searchId=2ca00f35-549c-4d17-b37e-cf5ef69cd033&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 25 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5330000/5321200/5321116/7df98986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### JR Hotels Bari Grande Albergo delle Nazioni Municipio 1 - Pool - Spa - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 836 reviews £155 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bari-Hotels-JR-Hotels-Bari-Grande-Albergo-Delle-Nazioni.h5321116.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-25&chkout=2026-1-26&rm1=a2®ionId=680&destination=Bari&destType=MARKET&latLong=41.13015,16.869572&searchId=2ca00f35-549c-4d17-b37e-cf5ef69cd033&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3975000/3974923/d16a0251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### JR Hotels Oriente Bari Bari City Centre - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bari-Hotels-IH-Hotels-Bari-Oriente.h3974923.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-2-4&chkout=2026-2-5&rm1=a2®ionId=680&destination=Bari&destType=MARKET&latLong=41.13015,16.869572&searchId=2ca00f35-549c-4d17-b37e-cf5ef69cd033&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Balcony view](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217600/1217599/10bb599a_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Boston Hotel Bari City Centre - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available 8.2 Very good 680 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bari-Hotels-Boston-Hotel.h1217599.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-2-4&chkout=2026-2-5&rm1=a2®ionId=680&destination=Bari&destType=MARKET&latLong=41.13015,16.869572&searchId=2ca00f35-549c-4d17-b37e-cf5ef69cd033&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Bari travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bari.dx680) [View more B&B in Bari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bari-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d680-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.12020%2C16.87176&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qrR67bQMQ_vf_2ctfhqRMJbAVhs=) Via Melo da Bari, 198, Bari, BA, 70121 ### What's nearby - ![Bari featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320696/3c0a2303-ae43-401f-958d-401513a7ce89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Petruzzelli Theatre 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Bari Harbor featuring a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161382/04e73b09-214a-49c1-8374-145d0042c758.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bari Harbor 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Corso Cavour 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Piazza Aldo Moro 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - University of Bari 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Bari (BAU-Bari Central Rail Station) 4 min walk - Quintino Sella Station 13 min walk - Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Caffè Sparano 4 min walk - Caffè Mozart 2 min walk - Jérôme 1 min walk - Avamposto 3 min walk - My Day 3 min walk ## About this property ### Barirooms - District 198 Bed & breakfast near Bari Harbor Barirooms - District 198 provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Barirooms - District 198 feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers - Heating, housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Double Room, Balcony, City View | Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123083700/123083635/61dc18b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### B&B Chimera Bari Municipio 1 - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping 10 Exceptional 1 review £90 includes taxes & fees 27 Jan - 28 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=123083635&PinnedHotelID=123083635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![City Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104933800/104933707/11a99ae5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bari Red Rooms by Wonderful Italy Bari City Centre - 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4 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=110310631&PinnedHotelID=110310631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee) ### Accessibility - No lift ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: EUR 25 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Property Registration Number IT072006B400121923, BA07200642000031448 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barirooms - District 198 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Barirooms - District 198? ### How much is parking at Barirooms - District 198? ### What time is check-in at Barirooms - District 198? ### What time is check-out at Barirooms - District 198? ### Where is Barirooms - District 198 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Barirooms - District 198 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miroslav 22 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Top ##### Miroslav Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abdellatif 1 Dec 2025 ##### Abdellatif Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Pet-Friendly Hotels in Stourbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stourbridge-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d177957-tPetFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Salem Witch Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salem-Witch-Museum-Hotels.0-l6091753-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [B&B Milkhouse Luxury Stay Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels-BB-Milkhouse-Luxury-Stay-Amsterdam.h29090823.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Gibraltar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Gibraltar-Hotels.s50-0-d1325.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Stewkley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stewkley-Hotels.d3000395913.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Apartments Tenby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tenby-Apartments.d182887-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [travelodgeuk Hotels in Stonehaven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stonehaven-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d182823--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Randalstown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Randalstown-Hotels.d6139485.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Breakfast in West Sussex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-West-Sussex-Hotel-With-Breakfast.0-0-d6046234-thotelwithbreakfast.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels near Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Estadi-Olimpic-Lluis-Companys-Hotels.0-l6066937-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [NYX Hotel Erfurt by Leonardo Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Erfurt-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h2547.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Udvada](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Udvada-Hotels.d3000406898.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Palma de Mallorca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palma-De-Mallorca-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d2829-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Egg of Columbus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Egg-Of-Columbus-Hotels.0-l6272962-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Cottages Landbeach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Landbeach-Cottages.d3000387226-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ### Flights > [Flights from Kastela (SPU) to Naples (NAP)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/spu/nap/split-to-naples) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Almaty (ALA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/ala/london-to-almaty) ### Packages > [Tenerife Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tenerife.d6047194.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Stoa of Attalos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoa-Of-Attalos-Athens-City-Centre.d6062029.Attraction) > > [Palmerston Island Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palmerston-Island.d3000423527.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals ### General ---