Castellammare di Stabia is a picturesque spa town, built upon the ruins of the ancient spa resort of Stabia, which was destroyed in the same volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. It’s the heat and minerals in the volcanic sulphur springs that make Castellammare di Stabia’s thermal baths so special. And the recently excavated, and carefully restored Roman villas that encourage travellers to do more than relax in the healing waters of one of the 28 thermal springs. Castellammare di Stabia is beautiful too, with golden beaches and an historic old town, complete with an impressive cathedral, several Renaissance churches, plenty of art, and rows of charming stone houses. The best places to stay in Castellammare di Stabia are great alternatives to the big and touristy hotels in Naples, with our Gurus top pick offering spellbinding sea views.

Castellammare di Stabia is a very easy train ride from both Pompeii and Naples, and the best places to stay in Castellammare di Stabia would make an excellent base for exploring the whole Bay of Naples. And because Castellammare di Stabia is so little known in comparison to centres like Naples and Sorrento, accommodation here can be excellent value.

Castellammare di Stabia isn’t all historic charm, restored ruins, sunshine and spa baths, it’s also a commercial centre, with a huge shipyard. In the summer Castellammare di Stabia’s New Thermal Baths complex hosts a number of concerts, exhibitions, conventions and open air cinema events, so it’s a lively destination from June to the end of  August. So it’s a good idea to book one of the best places to stay in Castellammare di Stabia well in advance if you’re planning a summer visit.

The Best Places to Stay in Castellammare di Stabia

For the Views

• La Medusa is a luxurious-looking choice: a huge villa with fountains, palm trees, gardens with statues, and panoramic views of the Bay of Naples from its huge pool. Inside the hotel are 49 rooms and suites, classically decorated, with beautifully tiled floors, chandeliers, and an elegantly neutral colour scheme. In addition to rooms in the main villa, the hotel has a collection of apartments.

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Travel Information

• The closest airport to Castellammare di Stabia is Naples Airport, which is only half an hour away by car. If you’re starting out in Naples, not at the airport, you can catch the Circumvesuviana train, which runs between Naples and Sorrento, and leaves about every 30 minutes, or you can catch a taxi down to the hydrofoil port and sail across the bay. Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport is two and a half hours away by car, and just over three hours by rail.
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• Even in a wet winter Castellammare di Stabia gets eight hours a day of sunshine — that’s the Mediterranean climate for you, with hot dry summers and mild winters. The tourist season in the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast traditionally begins at Easter, and runs through until the first week of November. The warmest summer months are the busiest time for visitors, but it can get really hot, so if you’re not restricted on when you can travel you might want to consider the shoulder seasons or April through mid-June, and September through mid-October. The sea remains warm in autumn, and both spring and autumn are lovely times for exploring the region on foot, or on a boat. These are also excellent times to explore the region’s ancient sights at Paestum, Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Still not sure where to stay?

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• Or even one of the best places to stay on the Amalfi Coast,  the best places to stay in Sorrento or Naples?
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