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June 19, 2008

Pompei 3 Star Hotels ***

4 Star luxury hotels in Pompei
3 Star hotels in Pompei
2 Star hotels in Pompei
1 Star budget hotels in Pompei
Bed and Breakfasts in Pompei

MEC Hotel – Pompei, Via Plinio 42/54 – Località Scavi

Hotel MEC is situated no more than a stone’s throw away from the Porta Marina entrance to the archaeological site.

During day time interesting excursions are organized to other Campania tourist destinations like Sorrento, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, while the MEC Hotel’s own cozy bar and restaurant guarantee a pleasant and relaxed evening entertainment. More Pompei Hotel MEC information…

Hotel Diana – Pompei, Vicolo Sant’Abbondio 12

The family-run Hotel Diana is a former winner of the Italian Hospitality Award in the 3-star hotel category.

Guests at the Hotel Diana especially appreciate the garden with its lemon and orange trees where cool drinks from the bar can be sipped in a tranquil setting after a busy day of sightseeing in Pompei. More Hotel Diana info…

Hotel degli Amici (Pompei, Via Plinio 93)

The Hotel degli Amici is conveniently located in Pompei, close to the Sanctuary, to the famous ruins and the train station, which makes it an ideal starting place for excursions to Capri, Sorrento and other Campania tourist destinations.

The main attractions of the 3 star property are the sun terrace (with showers), the (private) Mediterranean garden and the hotel’s own restaurant. More Hotel degli Amici information…

Hotel Iside (Pompei, Via Minutella 27)

The Iside hotel, surrounded by orange groves, lies in a peaceful yet central area of Pompei close to the main tourist attractions.

Ravello, Positano and Paestum, a.o. can easily be visited as a day trip from the Hotel, which has a private parking area. More Pompei Hotel Iside information…

Hotel Calypso (Pompei, Viale Giuseppe Mazzini 115)

The Hotel Calypso, at a short walk from the Sanctuary as well as the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This family run 3 star Pompei hotel boasts a roof garden and the rooms of the hotel contain a safety deposit box. Reception is open 24 hours a day. More Pompei Hotel Calypso information…

Hotel Vittoria (Pompei, Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore)

Hotel Vittoria is located right by the excavations and at a close proximity to the Beata Vergine del Rosario Sanctuary, Pompeii’s most important sightseeing attractions.

The hotel’s restaurant offers excellent Neapolitan cuisine, and reception is always open with friendly staff to supply valuable advice and book excursions to nearby tourist destinations such as Naples and the breathtaking island of Capri. More Hotel Vittoria info…

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June 11, 2008

Hotel Amleto in Pompeii

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Via Bartolo Longo, 10
80045 – Pompei (NA) – Italia

Hotel Amleto in Pompeii description

The prestigious Amleto Hotel is located in the historical centre of Pompei, a short walk from the famous archaeological ruins, the Sanctuary and the train station.

Buffet breakfast at Pompei Hotel AmletoJunior Suite at the Amleto Hotel Pompei

Reception, with multilingual staff, is open 24 hours a day to answer the travelers’ questions and help organize excursions to the excavations of Pompeii and to other famous tourist attractions in the Campania region. Pompeii city maps, tourist information brochures and newspapers are supplied.

The Hotel Amleto boasts a meeting room, a bar, a cafeteria, a tv lounge and a restaurant with a terrace. There is internet access and the hotel’s garage is open 24 hours a day.

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Hotel Amleto in Pompei rooms

The single, double and triple rooms at the hotel Amleto are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, satellite television, electronic safe, mini bar and a writing desk with an internet plug.

Double bed room in central Pompei Hotel Amleto4 Star Amleto Hotel Pompei with terrace

The soundproofed single, double and triple rooms at the Hotel Amleto all feature a private bathroom with hair dryer. There are two tastefully furnished junior suites and also two rooms for disable guests.

Baby cots and non-smoking rooms are available on request.

The (buffet) breakfast room is open from 7am until 10am, but breakfast can also be served in the rooms, if the guest prefers.

There is 24 hour room service and a laundry service. There is also a luggage room.

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May 29, 2008

Pompei, Italy

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Although there are good public transport connections to Pompei from Naples and even Rome, and the city can easily be visited as part of a day trip, it can also be an interesting idea to find hotel or bed and breakfast accommodation in Pompei itself and using that as a starting point. Please visit the Venere.com website for a list of Hotels in Pompei.

Pompei, the lost city

Pompei, south of Naples in the Campania region, used to be called the lost city, as it was covered for centuries after an eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D.

Pompei found

Pompei is, ironically, thanks to the 7 meter layer of ashes and lava that rained down upon it, well preserved, which has made it possible to see what a rich Roman town used to look like two thousand years ago. Pompei had become wealthy thanks to trade (over sea) and agriculture. The land was so bounteous that it was possible to harvest more than once per year. Pompei’s riches had already been found abundant enough to enable its citizens to rapidly rebuild the town after a previous earthquake.

Greek influences

Unlike in most other Italian cities, the street plan of Pompei was characterized by perfectly straight angles. This was a result of the fact that it was originally a Greek city.

Pompei’s excavations

The scavi (excavations) in Pompei show a.o. a Roman temple, a number of shopping streets with several bars, een bakery and the inevitable Roman amphitheatre. In many houses frescoes can still be seen. The bigger part of the household objects and other artifacts found during the excavations is displayed in the National Archeological Museum in Naples.

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Hotels in Pompei, Italy

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Many tourists in Italy only grant Pompei a short visit, ofthe no more than a day trip from Naples or Rome. However it is not a bad idea to choose Pompei (or Pompeii, people seem to write it both ways) as a starting point for excursions in the area. The volcano Vesuvius, Herculaneum, the Greek temple of Paestum, small and picturesque towns like Sorrento and Positano and naturally Naples itself all constitute tourist attractions that can easily be reached from Pompei. Apart from that the best pizzas I have ever eaten I have eaten in Pompei. Here follows a list of good and affordable hotels in Pompei:

Pompei 4 star hotels

Hotel Palma (Via Piave, 15)

The Hotel Palma has 30 rooms, every one of which with private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Each room is equipped with color tv, minibar and a small safe. Non-smoking rooms can be requested. Some of the rooms of the Hotel Palma in Pompei are equipped for the handicapped. The hotel’s position, only 50 meters from the Circumvesuviana railway station and 500 meters from the excavations is perfect. The hotel has its own restaurant (though not all guests are equally positive about it). Without exception, former guests of the Hotel Palma describe the staff as friendly and helpful. There are parking places in fromt of the hotel.

Hotel Maiuri (Via Acquasalsa, 20)

Every room of the elegant Maiuri Hotel in Pompei is equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV; it is situated slightly further from the center of Pompei, which can still be easily reached on foot however. Cars can be parked both in front of the hotel and in a garage; the hotel Maiuri has a private bus connection to the airport; excursions are organized through the hotel.

Pompei 3 star hotel

Hotel Diana Pompei (Vicolo Sant’Abbondio, 12)

All rooms of the cozy Hotel Diana Pompei have air conditioning, colour tv, telefphone, an internet connection, hair-dryer and towel-heater. The hotel offers an ample and delicious breakfast. Staff speaks English and is reported to be extremely helpful. The Pompei Hotel Diana is only a short walk from the ruins.

Pompei 2 star hotel

Hotel Villa dei Misteri (Via Villa dei Misteri, 11)

This hotel is situated at no more than a couple of hundred meters from the scavi (excavations). It is one of the few hotels with swimming pool in Pompei . Staff, according to guest feedback would seem to be slightly less friendly than in other Pompei hotels. On the plus side, even Americans report positively about the size of he Hotel Villa dei Misteri’s rooms.


Of course there are many more good and affordable hotels in Pompei. The Venere homepage offers an almost complete list of Pompei Hotels, with descriptions of the hotel rooms and guest feedback about the quality of the accommodation in question.

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