Your stay — La Fiaccola
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The Property — La Fiaccola
La Fiaccola is a straightforward three-star hotel on Benevento’s main ring road, a short walk from the historic centre. The lobby is simple and functional — tiled floors, a front desk with a smile, and a small bar. It’s a practical base for anyone passing through or wanting to explore the city’s Roman and Longobard landmarks without paying for frills. Best for travellers who prioritise location and price over characterful interiors.
Chronicles of Benevento
Benevento was founded as the Samnite city of Malies, later becoming the Roman colony Beneventum in 268 BC. Its most famous relic, the Arch of Trajan, dates to 114–117 AD and marks the start of the Via Traiana. In the early Middle Ages, the city was the capital of a powerful Lombard duchy, leaving a legacy of grand churches and the Santa Sofia complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today Benevento is a provincial capital with a lively university scene and a quiet, unhurried pace far from the tourist crowds of Naples or Rome.
Best Time to Visit
Full Benevento guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm, sunny days with low humidity, fewer tourists than July and August, and active cultural programmes including the Settimana della Cultura in May.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest months, with August temperatures often above 35°C; hotel prices at La Fiaccola typically rise 20–30% above shoulder-season rates. The big draw is the Ferragosto celebrations in mid-August, plus the local sagre (food festivals) in smaller towns.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: mild weather (15–22°C), noticeably cheaper room rates, and still enough daylight to see the sights comfortably. Avoid the November rain.
Weather & packing
July in Benevento can hit 38°C with intense afternoon sun, but thunderstorms are possible at any time. Pack light linen or cotton clothes, a good sunhat, sunscreen, and a compact umbrella for sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing — Benevento
- Benevento’s main train station is undergoing platform upgrades until late 2026 – check Trenitalia for possible replacement buses on the Rome–Benevento line.
- The new Museo del Sannio annexe opened in spring 2026 in the Palazzo di Città, focusing on Samnite artefacts and Iron Age finds.
- July 2026: the annual 'Benevento Città Spettacolo' festival runs from 1 to 15 July with open-air theatre, concerts, and film screenings in Piazza Roma and the Roman Theatre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Fiaccola, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building. These floors are above pedestrian-level bustle but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy, and the rear orientation avoids Via dei Sanniti traffic noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street. The ground-floor restaurant and street-level windows make them noisy, with limited privacy. Also skip any rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—guests report clattering machinery.
Best views
Rooms at the rear overlook a quiet courtyard or neighbouring rooftops—not spectacular but peaceful. Front-facing rooms on upper floors have partial views of the historic centre but the trade-off is traffic rumble.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest—set back from street noise and above the main public areas. The fifth floor might be quieter too, but data is insufficient to confirm.
🔊 Noise notes
Benevento’s Via dei Sanniti is a main thoroughfare for local traffic and buses, especially in the morning and early evening. The hotel’s ground-floor bar and restaurant also generate chatter and kitchen clatter until late.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask the hotel about their partnership with a nearby garage—street parking is tight. 2. For a quieter night, request a rear-facing room during booking, and confirm the lift is working before accepting a high-floor room (it sometimes stops running after 10pm).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — La Fiaccola
Free, unlimited, no login constraints. Speed ~15 Mbps down, good for streaming and work video calls. No paid tier.
One lift serves all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Free digital access to PressReader (local and national papers in Italian/English) via a QR code at reception. No physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00. Early bag drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 13:00 costs €25; after 13:00 costs full extra night. Request in advance.
Free for same-day arrivals or departures. Secure locked room behind reception. No charge.
Step-free level entry from street. Lift serves all floors. Doors are 80 cm wide. No dedicated accessible bathroom; standard rooms have walk-in showers (no step). No hearing loops. Call ahead to reserve a ground-floor room.
No on-site parking. Public car park 'Parcheggio Viale dei Rettori' (50 m from hotel entrance) costs €8 per 24 hours. No electric vehicle charging stations within 300 m. Street parking on Viale dei Rettori is free 20:00–08:00 and €1.50/hour 08:00–20:00 (Mon–Sat).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3 per person per night (mandatory, paid on check-in, ages 10+ only).
Deposit & card hold: First night charged to credit card at booking. €50 incidental hold on card at check-in, refunded after check-out if no extras.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Arenella — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations or tourist spots—they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay are common; cash is still needed for small cafes and market stalls.
Not expected—round up the bill or leave small change (€1-2) for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter in a bar—about €1.00-1.20.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria—around €4-6.
Pasta or pizza in a casual trattoria—main dish around €8-12.
Look for friggitorie (fried food shops) on Via dei Longobardi or near Piazza Cardinale Pacca for arancini, supplì, and fried pizza.
Conad and Decò are common budget supermarkets in Benevento.
Affordable high-street shopping along Corso Garibaldi (e.g., OVS, Terranova) and stalls at the weekly market (Wednesday/Saturday morning near Piazza Risorgimento).
Walk—the historic centre is compact. For longer trips, a single bus ticket is €1.30; budget way from Naples airport: take the Alibus to Napoli Centrale (€5), then a regional train to Benevento (€9-12, about 1.5 hours).
1) Eat at bars for cheap espresso and pastries; sit-down coffee can double the price. 2) Visit free attractions like the Roman Theatre and Santa Sofia church (exterior view). 3) Shop for groceries at Conad for snacks and water to avoid restaurant markups.
Good to know — Benevento
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Benevento, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Fiaccola
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Benevento railway station (Piazza Colonna) → Hotel De La Ville (via Capitano Salvatore Pirozzi)
💡 Buy tickets at tabacchi or the station bar before boarding – drivers don't sell them. Validate the ticket in the machine on board. Line 1 runs closest to the hotel; get off at 'Via Pirozzi' stop.
Hotel De La Ville (via Capitano Salvatore Pirozzi) → Benevento historic centre (Piazza Castello / Arco di Traiano)
💡 Line 3 is useful for sightseeing – it connects the hotel area to the Roman theatre and Duomo. On Sundays, buses run until 13:00 only; after that, plan for a 20-minute walk downhill into town.
Piazza Orsini, Benevento → Via Casale (near Tenuta Jumara)
💡 Bus line #6 stops closest, but it's infrequent on weekends. Walk 800m from the 'Casale' stop—bring a torch if returning late; the lane has no streetlights.
Benevento Via Dante (opposite the station) → Azienda Agrituristica La Vecchia Trainella (via S.S. 7, stop: 'Valentino')
💡 Buy a ticket from the tabacchi at Piazza Dante — drivers don't sell them. The stop is on the main road; look for a small wooden sign for the agriturismo about 100m down a gravel track. No Sunday service after 14:00.
Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) → Tenuta Jumara, Benevento
💡 Book a fixed fare via Welcome Pickups or ask your host to arrange a local driver—you avoid surge pricing and can split cost with up to 4 people.
Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) → Azienda Agrituristica La Vecchia Trainella, Benevento
💡 Book through a local company like Taxi Benevento (NCC) for a fixed rate; avoid drivers touting at arrivals — they often charge 20-30% more.
Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) → Benevento Central Bus Station (Piazza Vari)
💡 FlixBus or Aumann are the two operators; buy tickets on their app to avoid queues. From Piazza Vari, it's a 15-min walk or €8 taxi to Tenuta Jumara.
Naples International Airport (NAP) → Benevento railway station
💡 Book online via Flixbus or Airexpress for best price. The bus stop at the airport is outside Terminal 1, exit door 3. Bus drops you at Piazza Vittoria Colonna – it's a 15-minute walk or short taxi to Hotel De La Ville.
Benevento Centrale railway station (Piazza Dante) → Benevento Ponte Valentino (closest station to La Vecchia Trainella)
💡 This stop is just 1 km from the agriturismo. Ask the stationmaster for the next train to Ponte Valentino — it's a minor stop so not all services call there. After 21:30, you'll need a taxi.
Benevento Central Station → Sant'Agata dei Goti (nearest station to Tenuta Jumara)
💡 Sant'Agata dei Goti station is a 2km uphill walk from the agriturismo—take a €5 local bus or arrange pickup. Check Trenitalia App for real-time delays.
Naples Capodichino Airport (bus stop outside arrivals) → Benevento Piazza Vari (Via dei Sanniti)
💡 Get off at Piazza Vari, then catch local bus #5 or #7 towards Pastene/San Leucio to reach the agriturismo — it's a 15-minute ride. Check FlixBus app for real-time stops as some services skip this route in winter.
Naples International Airport (NAP) → Hotel De La Ville & Centro Congressi
💡 Fix the fare before you ride – official white taxis from the rank charge around €90-110. For peace of mind, book a transfer service like NCC (Noleggio con Conducente) via the hotel concierge; it’ll cost €100-120 but avoids meter games.
About Benevento
Wikipedia ↗
Benevento (Italian: [beneˈvɛnto] ; Beneventano: Biniviento [biniˈvjendə]) is a city and comune (municipality) of Campania, Italy, capital of the province of Benevento. It is situated on a hill 130 metres (427 feet) above sea level at the confluence of the Calore Irpino (or Beneventano) and the Sabat...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Fiaccola?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building. These floors are above pedestrian-level bustle but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy, and the rear orientation avoids Via dei Sanniti traffic noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Fiaccola?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street. The ground-floor restaurant and street-level windows make them noisy, with limited privacy. Also skip any rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—guests report clattering machinery.
Is La Fiaccola noisy?
Benevento’s Via dei Sanniti is a main thoroughfare for local traffic and buses, especially in the morning and early evening. The hotel’s ground-floor bar and restaurant also generate chatter and kitchen clatter until late.
Which rooms have the best views at La Fiaccola?
Rooms at the rear overlook a quiet courtyard or neighbouring rooftops—not spectacular but peaceful. Front-facing rooms on upper floors have partial views of the historic centre but the trade-off is traffic rumble.
What are insider tips for staying at La Fiaccola?
1. If arriving by car, ask the hotel about their partnership with a nearby garage—street parking is tight. 2. For a quieter night, request a rear-facing room during booking, and confirm the lift is working before accepting a high-floor room (it sometimes stops running after 10pm).
What time is check-in at La Fiaccola?
Check-in at La Fiaccola is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Fiaccola have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, no login constraints. Speed ~15 Mbps down, good for streaming and work video calls. No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Fiaccola?
€3 per person per night (mandatory, paid on check-in, ages 10+ only).
Where can I eat cheaply near La Fiaccola?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria—around €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Fiaccola?
Walk—the historic centre is compact. For longer trips, a single bus ticket is €1.30; budget way from Naples airport: take the Alibus to Napoli Centrale (€5), then a regional train to Benevento (€9-12, about 1.5 hours).
When is the best time to visit Benevento?
May, June and September: warm, sunny days with low humidity, fewer tourists than July and August, and active cultural programmes including the Settimana della Cultura in May.
Top Attractions in Benevento
💡 Go early morning to avoid tour groups. The cloister behind the church (free) has a small lapidary museum open some mornings.
💡 One of the few shaded spots in summer—pack a picnic. The small bar inside sells cheap coffee and gelato. Look for the hidden ancient Roman road fragment exposed near the east gate.
💡 Local vendors sell arancini and pastries near the east gate on weekend mornings. Grab a coffee from Bar Centrale just outside.
💡 Bring a guidebook or map—the ruins lack labels. Best visited after the nearby Museo del Sannio for context.
💡 Courtyard and outer walls are free—go up for a view over the old town. Museum entry costs €4 but skip it if short on time; the ramparts give the best panorama.
💡 Visit late afternoon when the low sun picks out the carvings clearly. No crowds most days.
💡 The museum charges €3, but skip it if short on time—the real draw is the free walk around the battlements.
💡 Free entry—go early to avoid tour groups. The cloister next door also free and has a quiet, leafy courtyard. Look for the original medieval fresco fragments on the side walls.