By Victoria Ries
Several hostels provide visitors to Ischia, a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples, with accommodations at around 20 euros a night. Up to 6 million tourists per year descend upon the picturesque island, population of 58,000, to sample the food and the
beaches and to relax in their volcanic thermal pools. They can also learn about the history of this Mediterranean crossroads, colonized by the Greeks, Syrausansa, Romans, Saracens, Turks and Aragonese peoples.
Ring Hostel
Ring Hostel offers spacious guestrooms with free housekeeping and linen service. Guests can take advantage of free Internet, lockers, locks and a free breakfast, as well as the self-serve kitchen with cooking utensils. A common room for guest use is equipped with a large screen television and a soccer table. Video games are available as well as a book exchange. Ring Hostel offers a concierge service to arrange day-trip bookings and free transportation to a sister hostel to use its restaurant and swimming pool. A tripadvisor.com reviewer stated that he "had a blast and met lots of friends."
Ring Hostel
Via Gaetano Morgera 72,
Ischia, Naples
Italy 80075
Paco Residence Apartments
Tropical vegetation surrounds the Paco Residence Apartments, which offer thermal pools with a hydro-massage jet. Clean apartments feature free linens, towels and Internet connection. Hostel amenities include a washing machine, a nightclub and a bar.
Paco Residence Apartments
Via Cesa 11,
Forio D'Ischia,
Italy 80075
Hotel Poggio del Sole
Hotel Poggio del Sole is a family-oriented home away from home with the "greatest homemade pasta on earth," according to reviews at tripadvisor.com. The family enjoyed Mama Tina's cooking and the family's hospitality. Another reviewer described fresh-picked apricots and plums as part of the complimentary breakfast.
Hotel Poggio del Sole
Via Baiola 197
Ischia, Naples
Italy 80075
Reservations: (800) 45-HOTEL
About the Author:
Victoria Ries is a freelance writer whose work has been published in print magazines including Guideposts, BackHome and Mother Earth News. Ries enjoys working on diverse topics such as travel, animal rescue, health, how-to and home business.
