A peaceful haven just steps from Pompeii Archaeological Park where guests can store luggage, get tour advice, and enjoy practical amenities for a stress-free visit
RAVIDA SUITES is close to Pompeii's ancient wonders. Travelers value the in-room WiFi and laundry facilities for convenience. A front-desk safe protects valuables, and guests often praise the attentive staff for enhancing their stay.
Located in Pompei, RAVIDA SUITES is in the city centre and near a train station. Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei and Pompeii Archaeological Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, visit Amalfi Harbour. Herculaneum and Spaccanapoli are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Pompei travel guide
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
No lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [HOTEL SANTA CATERINA, VIA VITTORIO EMANUELE, 4]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night
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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (return)
Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
Palazzo Balsamo Guesthouse Pompei
Palazzo Balsamo Guesthouse
Palazzo Balsamo Pompei
Palazzo Balsamo
RAVIDA SUITES Pompei
RAVIDA SUITES Guesthouse
RAVIDA SUITES Guesthouse Pompei
Frequently asked questions
Is RAVIDA SUITES pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at RAVIDA SUITES?
Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day.
What time is check-in at RAVIDA SUITES?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at RAVIDA SUITES?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does RAVIDA SUITES provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 120 per vehicle applies.
Where is RAVIDA SUITES located?
Located in the heart of Pompei, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei and Pompeii Archaeological Park. Herculaneum and Spaccanapoli are also within 20 mi (32 km). Pompei Station is 7 minutes by foot and Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri Train Station is 22 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
RAVIDA SUITES Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Great coffees. Nice clean modern room. It’s a bit expensive to park there, and no elevator to haul your bags up to the third floor.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Kirsten
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was comfortable and stylish, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was great for visiting the ruins and there were lots of places to eat nearby. The option of parking at the Hotel Santa Catarina, and the breakfast there, were also very convenient.
However, the apartment was very noisy. It's a noisy area, with windows overlooking the front of the building. It could really do with double glazing.
There were a few niggles - the air conditioning wasnt working when we first arrived, but a staff member came and sorted it out fairly quickly. There is a kettle, teabags and a Nespreso machine in the room. However, there are no mugs to make tea (only small paper cups), no pods for the coffee machine, and no proper glasses or large cups for water.
Kirsten
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Jeff
1 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was totally bare. There was a queen bed and 2 “twin beds” (which my 6’ son did not fit on) one glass credenza with a TV. No chairs, lamps tables etc… the mini fridge barely worked and when we called they said they were all like that, so we had to throw away a bunch of food. The beds were HORRIBLE. It was like sleeping on a boxspring. I have been more comfortable sleeping on a mat while backpacking in the backcountry. Instead of towels for the shower we got robes, which I do not like because I wrap my hair in a towel. The toilette is at an awkward angle and my knees were literally touching the side of the sink when I was sitting on the toilette. The staff were friendly and accommodating to the best of their ability.
Jeff
6/10 Okay
Tony
19 Oct, 2025
near the city center and clean but. room fridge didn't work
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
ozzie
10 Aug, 2025
Parking not good, check-in was not so great, need better communication
The hotel was in a good location and was comfortable, but the check in and check out process was problematic. There is no front desk. We called a number for help and a man came to let us into the room, but it was confusing and a little concerning just waiting on the steps hoping for someone to let us in.
Alyssa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Marilyn
26 Sept, 2017
Overbooked....
Unfortunately, we were not able to stay at this hotel. They were overbooked. They made arrangements for us at a B&B nearby but it was not nearly of comparable quality. I had to give a rating but do not rely on it since we did not stay at this hotel.
Room was spacious and spotless, and conveniently located to the ruins at Pompeii as well as the train station that serves the town. What they don't tell you in that email "everything you need to know for your stay," however, is that check in is actually at the Hotel St Caterina, around the corner. It doesn't tell you that at the entrance to the Ravida Suites, either. A sign tells you to telephone the hotel, but no one answers either number. Okay, I figured out to just go there, but it would have been easier and more direct if they'd told me to do so before I arrived. Breakfast is in the Hotel St Caterina, as well, on the roof deck. It's okay, and the servers are really friendly. The room itself was quite nice, but the bed was one of the most uncomfortable (hard) I've ever slept on, with really bad pillows that seemed really old. Considering that all one really does in a hotel is sleep, that's not good. Hot water was erratic -- enough for a shower in the evening, but only available for about one minute in the morning.
A bit of good luck found me upgraded to a suite, after something was amiss with the original room I booked. It was an adorable, charming room with more space than I knew what to do with. It had an amazing balcony view of the main street through Pompei and everything I needed was within a couple blocks, including a laundromat. Best of all I was just a block or two away from the entrance to the Pompei ruins.
The staff was super great, friendly and really helpful. My Italian is terrible, though fortunately every member of staff was great with English, so I survived.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a low to mid budget hotel for visiting the Pompei ruins.
I gave the hotel a MINOR ding in my rating over cleanliness, as there was something funky going on in the bathroom. I think the original drain for the toilet may have gotten backed up and there was a nasty smell. BUT they had done their best to clean the bathroom thoroughly and it looked great, bit as time progressed the smell crept in. I wasnt spending that much time in the bathroom and it didnt at all distract from my overall experience.
Værelserne er fine og store, badeværelset har dog en lugt af kloak. Det ser ud til at være renoveret for nyligt, men er i tvivl om de er helt færdige. Selvom du lukker vinduerne på værelset så kan du høre alt fra gaden. Man tjekker ind på et andet hotel og de var super søde. Morgenmaden var de første par dage på en lokal café. Man fik kaffe og en croissant, begge dele var virkelig lækker, men måske ikke udgørende for morgenmad. Den sidste dag var det på hotellet hvor man tjekker ind og det var virkelig ikke lækkert. Kaffen er virkelig dårlig og det virker som om de ikke har et køkken, så de stod og vaskede alt service op der hvor de lavede alt andet. Maden var heller ikke særlig inspirerende. Man brugte også plastikkopper til morgenmaden, måske fordi deres køkken er under renovation.
Litet trevligt boende mycket nära historiska Pompej. Nära till restauranger och barer mm. Trots att det låg nära till allt och det var liv och rörelse utanför boendet var det tyst och lugnt på rummet. Bra AC också. Enda nackdelen var att boendet låg två trappor upp utan hiss. Annars mycket trevligt rum. Dessutom mycket trevlig och serviceminded kvinna i personalen som kom från Nederländena(?) och pratade mkt bra engelska.
L’arrivée se fait de façon compliquée à cause de travaux et peu claire avec aucune indication dans une petite entrée non indiquée clairement. Une fois les deux étages montés avec la valise, on remarque qu’il faut aller faire le checking dans un autre établissement à 200m.
Finalement notre chambre était au premier étage.
En revanche le personnel est gentil et a l’écoute.
Petit déjeuner qui laisse a désirer… peu de choix et peu qualitatif.
Chambre spatieuse et propre mais wifi qui ne marche pas et extérieur délabré, dû aux travaux.
Ines
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Claudio
17 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Il personale disponibile e accogliente, la struttura all’altezza delle aspettative.
Kjempefint rom med veldig godt renhold. Men det luktet veldig kloakk på badet hver natt og morgen. Ble borte ila dagen. Sengene var steinharde!! Stusselig frokost. Perfekt beliggenhet, rett ved inngang til den arkeologiske parken!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Laura
13 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Experience très mitigée
Chambre agréable, la premiere impression est bonne quand on arrive. Mais très mauvaise insonorisation, on a vraiment l'impression de dormir dehors (klaxons et petards toutes les nuits).
Le thermostat ne marchait pas, pas de bouteille d'eau comme indiqué sur le site, une bouilloire non nettoyée et une dosette senseo pour une cafetière nespresso... Personnel informé : rien n'a été fait (séjour de 3 nuits). Donc pas de boisson.
Attention, l'acceuil n'est pas situé à la meme adresse, le petit dejeuner également (et le premier matin, personne n'était présent pour m'ouvrir, donc pas de petit dejeuner non plus)
Point positif : bon emplacement pour visiter
Rigtigt fine og store rum til familie på 5 og lige ved den ene indgang til Pompei. Café og billige spisesteder tæt på.
De fleste værelser har ikke vinduer mod vejen, men det havde vores og der var meget larm herfra pga. enkelt glas ruder og rimeligt befæstet vej med brosten.
Great hotel in the city centre of Pompeii.
The receptionist Daniela is an excellent asset to the hotel, she helped us with everything, even organised for us a trip to Capri and made sure we have everything we need.
Definitely worth staying.
Bit of a strange entrance situation, easy enough to find but odd looking and apparently no lift? Nice stylish room, modern, clean, good a/c, the bathroom could have done with a bit of maintenance work. Staff were great. Very convenient. Good ice cream shop and a nice kids token/rides kinda area nearby (except there is two kind of tokens at that for the outside rides and the inside rides so don't buy too many of one of them) which is where you park. Parking was a bit difficult due to my lack of Italian language skills but managed to sort it out anyway by talking to the guy in the hut near the barriers using google translate app - essentially the parking is super expensive but there is a special rate for the hotel guests you pay in advance in the car park by telling the attendant. There was a fridge and free water in the room and plenty of space. Could maybe have even fitted a nice sofa in there would have been cool. Definitely would stop there again really convenient for access to the ruins (although I couldn't get an audio guide from the entrance that is nearest the hotel so would have been better to walk around to the main entrance and get the audio guide probably; although the amphitheater is near the hotel end entrance and that is really cool and you might not have got that far if starting from the main entrance)