Ercolano

Culture4.8/5

Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

Ercolano’s excavated Roman town still has upper stories, painted walls and mosaic floors. Wooden doors and food survived beneath the volcanic mud that sealed it in AD 79.

Landmark4.6/5

Villa Campolieto

Ercolano's 18th-century villa opens onto a curved veranda, with frescoed rooms and a sweeping staircase inside. From the veranda, Vesuvius rises beyond the Bay of Naples.

Culture4.5/5

Volcanological Museum of the Vesuvius Observatory

This museum preserves scientific instruments and a rich mineral collection from the Vesuvius Observatory. Some instruments were cutting-edge in their time.

Eat$$$4/5

Ristorante "Vesum"

Ercolano restaurant serving pizza and seafood after a Vesuvius hike. The view gets as much mention as the meal.

Eat$$4.7/5

La Taverna Pizzeria Friggitoria

This Ercolano pizzeria makes pizza for takeout, with locals coming through for dinner. You order inside and wait outside for your pizza.

Cafe$$3.9/5

Terrazza Vesuvius

Espresso bar with pastries, cake, limoncello and pizza.

Eat4.6/5

Pasticceria Generoso

Ercolano pastry shop with sfogliatelle, gelato and cakes. A dedicated counter in back holds gluten-free pastries, including sfogliatelle.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Hotel Punta Quattroventi

Situated just 50 metres from its own private beach, the Puntaquattrovent offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. This 4-star hotel offers free access to the Piscine Quattroventi beach club, complete with 4 salt-water outdoor swimming pools. All rooms come with furnished terrace, tiled floors, and a private bathroom. Each room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with football and cinema channels, while some also have sea views. The hotel also has several dining rooms where you can enjoy Italian and international cuisine. During the summer, lunch and dinner can also be served on the sea-views terrace. During the week you also have free access to the nearby Swimming Club Quattroventi, which features a gym and an indoor swimming pool, available at scheduled times. The service is available on request. The Roman remains of Herculaneum are just 2 km away. Also nearby are the impressive 18th-century Vesuvian villas on the Golden Mile.

Stay$$4.6/5

B&B Vesuvio smiling

B&B Vesuvio Smiling in Ercolano offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, balcony, and free on-site private parking. Located 2.7 km from Ercolano Ruins and 9 km from Vesuvius, the property is 17 km from Naples International Airport. Nearby attractions include Maschio Angioino and San Gregorio Armeno. Highly rated for room cleanliness, host, and kitchen. Breakfast is served in the room, and menus accommodate special diets.

Stay$$$4.3/5

B&B La Dimora Di Nettuno

B&B La Dimora Di Nettuno in Naples offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, balconies, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. The property features a shared kitchen, dining table, and private entrance. Additional amenities include a minibar, soundproofing, and free toiletries. Located less than 1 km from Mappatella Beach and 11 km from Naples International Airport, the bed and breakfast is near attractions such as Diego Armando Maradona Stadium (2.4 km) and Castel dell'Ovo (3.2 km). Public transport options are available nearby. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, B&B La Dimora Di Nettuno ensures a convenient and comfortable stay.

Stay$4.15/5

Ruins B&B

Ruins B&B in Ercolano offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy a continental, buffet, Italian, vegetarian, or gluten-free breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Special diet menus are available. Located a few steps from Ercolano Ruins and 13 km from Naples International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Vesuvius and San Gregorio Armeno. A tour desk assists with sightseeing. The B&B provides a paid shuttle service, lift, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating area, and paid off-site private parking. Reception staff speak English and Italian.

Stay$$$4/5

Hotel Souvenir

Hotel Souvenir in Ercolano offers family rooms with sea views, air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a minibar, TV, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy the bar, and stay active in the solarium. Free on-site private parking is available. Located 3.4 km from Ercolano Ruins and 8 km from Vesuvius, the hotel is 16 km from Naples International Airport. Nearby attractions include Naples Cathedral and Castel dell'Ovo. The hotel provides a paid shuttle service, room service, breakfast in the room, and luggage storage. Special diet menus and car hire are also available.

Stay$$$$3.3/5

Miglio D'Oro Park Hotel

A few metres from the entrance to the Herculaneum excavations, this 18th-century villa offers large, modern rooms overlooking the sea or the 25,000 m² grounds surrounding the hotel. WiFi throughout is free. Breakfast is served in the elegant 18th-century dining room, and you can enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner in the greenery of the park at the restaurant. The private park of the Miglio d'Oro Park Hotel features marble sculptures, fountains and fish ponds. There is also a free swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers. The concierge service can provide tourist information.

Eat4.4/5

Hotel Il Sentiero

This Ercolano hotel restaurant has a garden terrace overlooking Naples. Fresh pasta comes from the kitchen, and sunset drinks put the city in view.

Stay4.4/5

Bed And Breakfast the fumaroles

Ercolano bed-and-breakfast on Vesuvius’s slopes, with a lava garden and views across Naples. The family pours wine from its own vineyard.