Pompei Travel Guide

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Pompei
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Pompei
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Pompei

Once home to 20, 000 people, this town was preserved for two millennia by the lava from Mount Vesuvius and now offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Roman life.

Wander through the streets of Pompeii where time stopped nearly 2,000 years ago and has not begun again since. Mosaics and frescoes remain half finished, while the houses, shops and temples that were buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 attest to the preservative powers of pyroclastic flow.Excavations started on the site of Pompeii in 1748, but it was over a century before the project was begun on a large scale. Now the site is one of the largest and most interesting ancient ruins in the world.You enter Pompeii in the same way that ancient Romans once would have, through the arching brickwork of the Porta Marina. From here, make your way toward the Forum, a large town square with great views of Mount Vesuvius and skirted by several impressive two-story buildings. Also around the square you’ll see several columns where the Temple of Jupiter once stood, as well as the facade of the old city hall. There are six bathhouses in Pompeii, but the Forum Baths are the best preserved. Numerous other public buildings, including more than 40 bakeries and 130 bars and restaurants, are dotted throughout town. Pompeii was not an especially rich town, but some of the most impressive houses are those that belonged to its wealthier residents. The House of Vettii is the best preserved and features impressive frescoes and mosaics. Also worth a visit are the House of the Faun, with its famous bronze statue of a dancing faun, and the House of the Tragic Poet. A trip from Naples to Pompeii can easily fill a day. To get there, take the Circumvesuviana line from Naples toward Sorrento. The town is open daily throughout the year and there is a charge for entry. If you want to explore other excavations in the area, such as Herculaneum, a three-day pass offers entry at a discounted rate.

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio, Centro Direzionale Isola E6, Naples, NA
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.599.206 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.599.206
Rp2.156.349 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great food options & wonderful customer service"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
The price is Rp3.550.806 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp3.550.806
Rp4.114.454 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,319 reviews)
"This hotel was in an excellent location, with a lovely sea view out the window. There were many restaurants within easy walking distance. Everything was clean and the room was spacious compared to others we stayed in during our trip. Our only complaints are that the room did not cool off even with ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

4 out of 5
Via degli Aranci, 108, Sorrento, NA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (572 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely. The buffet breakfast is fantastic! We enjoyed the pool area and wished it didn’t close so early in the evening."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
O Sole Mio Pompei

O Sole Mio Pompei

Via Crapolla II 22, Pompei, NA
Stay at this aparthotel in Pompei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
"The property was just a few short blocks away from the main downtown area with quite a few restaurants and shops. The walk to the property was a little bit outside of normal public areas (little darker at night via some alleys and roads with few people). The overall rooms and staff were ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

O Sole Mio Pompei
Residenza d'epoca Chiostro San Francesco

Residenza d'epoca Chiostro San Francesco

Via Luca Giordano 2, Naples, NA
Stay at this apartment in Naples. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Via Toledo and Molo Beverello Port are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
A lovely place to stay!
"I really liked the hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful - especially at the start of my stay when they went the extra mile to help with my taxi from the airport. During my stay they were also helpful with suggestions about what to do in Naples and courteous and friendly in the mornings ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Residenza d'epoca Chiostro San Francesco
MelRose Relais

MelRose Relais

Via Partenope 40, Massa Lubrense, NA
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Massa Lubrense. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
"We found home in the Amalfi cost this place is amazing we went there for our first night and we went back We ride on motorbike and its was nice to see the people. Services and hospitality. We had Great time highly recommend to Bikers who wants to explore the amazing amlfy Cost. Food and drinks And ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

MelRose Relais
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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