Pompei

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Pompei
Pompei
Pompei
Pompei
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
$128 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$154 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Overall its a good place to stay but I observed couple of mosquitoes in the room. We requested breakfast to go on two of the days and clearly mentioned the dietary restrictions but still they packed the items in which 80% went to trash."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
Starhotels Terminus
Starhotels Terminus
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91, Naples, NA
$151 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$179 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Central location; it’s the meeting point on a lot of guided tour so it’s very convenient."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Starhotels Terminus
Hotel Royal Positano
Hotel Royal Positano
4 out of 5
Via Pasitea, 344, Positano, SA
$365 nightly
The price is $411 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$411 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Positano. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (739 reviews)
"Nice place to stay walls are thin though!!"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Hotel Royal Positano
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O Sole Mio Pompei
O Sole Mio Pompei
Via Crapolla II 22, Pompei, NA
Stay at this aparthotel in Pompei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Great location nice little pool quiet area to sit outside. Staff is very friendly."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 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 WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Via Toledo and Molo Beverello Port are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"My partner and I had a wonderful here! Our only regret was not extending our stay. Elizabeth was spectacularly helpful and kind. Will totally come back here."

Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Residenza d'epoca Chiostro San Francesco
Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio
Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio
4 out of 5
Via Capo 39, Sorrento, NA
Stay at this 4-star beach campground in Sorrento. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Piazza Tasso and Sorrento Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (335 reviews)
"Everything, the place was perfect !"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio
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Reviews of Pompei

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The history, the food, the wine, the people. All fantastic

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Pompeii has a small town feel in comparison to Rome but there is so much to see and do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

WE had an amazing short break here. We wish we had more time at the ruins to really take it all in.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

You need at least 3 hours to see the Pompei ruins.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful town and people, as well as stunning archaeological park.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Totally worth it to invest in a walking tour. Book your guide is an excellent choice. Be sure to check out walking tours of Europe. We were so glad we invested in this tour! Had an excellent tour guide!

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