Agave Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, pool views
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

8.6 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Romantic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
SS 7/IV Domitiana Km 53.4, Pozzuoli, NA, 80078

What's nearby

  • Phlegraean Fields - 1 min walk
  • Cumae Archaeological Park - 7 min drive
  • Pozzuoli Port - 8 min drive
  • Baia Archaeological Park - 9 min drive
  • Stadio Diego Armando Maradona - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Lucrino Station - 4 min drive
  • Quarto-Marano Station - 9 min drive
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa Habiba - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Cerbero - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Grajales Monteruscello - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Vigna Agriturismo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Futura Ristocafè - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Agave Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Agave Hotel. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Il Limoneto, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at Agave Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Il Limoneto

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 334 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Payment types

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 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 50 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and 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
The seasonal outdoor pool closes in September

Property is also known as

Agave Hotel Residence Inn
Agave Hotel Residence Inn Pozzuoli
Agave Residence
Agave Residence Pozzuoli
Agave Hotel Residence Inn Pozzuoli, Italy - Province Of Naples
Pozzuoli Residence Inn
Residence Inn Pozzuoli
Pozzuoli Residence Inn
Agave Hotel Residence Inn Pozzuoli
Agave Hotel Hotel
Agave Hotel Pozzuoli
Agave Hotel Residence Inn
Agave Hotel Hotel Pozzuoli

Frequently asked questions

Does Agave Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Agave Hotel?

As of 23 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Agave Hotel on 13 Oct 2024 start from NZ$105.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Agave Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Agave Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Agave Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Agave Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Agave Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Agave Hotel located?

This family-friendly Pozzuoli hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Phlegraean Fields, Gulf of Naples and Cumae Archaeological Park. Magic World Water Park and Varcaturo Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Agave Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 183 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sufyan

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place . Very helpfull staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agave hotel surrounding very nice but is located on freeway and there is no transportation but by taxi or rental car. Hotel poorly managed does not offer except one shuttle a day at 11:00am that drops off with no return to hotel. Pick up at 6:00pm. Also no food delivery allowed like you’re locked in hotel and stuck with their meals. Breakfast is basic for 2 stars hotel. Staff very nice (Alex at breakfast time helped in satisfying guests requests like adding more fruits). Simona at reception was very helpful in answering any questions or concerns. They did have a birthday party on 6/21/2024 that was noisy and lasts all night.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

katy, virginia beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Hotel Agave in late April. This was a beautiful hotel, everything was awesome! The staff was amazing, in the morning there are great Italian pastries and a full breakfast with excellent cappucino. The hotel is easily accessible set back from the road so it is quiet at night and in the morning. The rooms are clean and spacious with maybe the most comfortable beds in Europe. The staff was great, patient with my Italian and so kind. There is a red clay tennis court and picturesque pathways around the hotel where we took evening walks. Stop in the Q8 for a great pannini or pasta of the day. Safe gated parking and a gas station at the bottom of the hill. We had an amazing time, and will be back-- most highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprising comfort + full satisfaction
The hotel seems terribly positioned, but just the opposite is true. Hidden in green, isolated from the highway by sufficient distance and green barriers, we enjoyed our stay there in full. The staff is very friendly and supportive, the hotel design is picturesque (Mexican style), and it was refreshing and pleasant. I doubt 4 stars are adequate, but who knows what the measures are. Everyday cleaning, fresh towels, cozy restaurant, sports facilities, plenty of space in closed private parking. Just the shower is very small and would deserve reconstruction (rusty stains). But still perfectly clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is a bit musty smelling we almost did not stay due to it but was just passing through so just pushed through it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Agave is affordable, clean, quiet, and the free breakfast is very good. 10/10 would stay there again?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are sizeable, comfortable, and clean. The property is located behind a gas station right off a highway and behind access-controlled gates: this made it very convenient to fill up the gas tank for a rental car before any heading out. Despite the property being somewhat close to a highway (behind the gas station), the noise levels were NOT noticeable from the room. The property is surrounded by a hill on three sides covered in greenery, so it gives you the sensation of some seclusion despite the proximity to the highway. The on-site restaurant serves decent food.

4/10 Poor

Inese

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stuff was friendly and very helpful…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Need to maintain the bathroom. The shower head was really slow with hot water and they need to have a cover on top of the toilets above where water storage was. It was splashing over the place when it needed replace. There was wire electrical exposed. The Amin door to the room was hard to opened. I had to push hard to get in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this little hotel. Nothing too fancy but beautiful every where you look. There were no other Americans besides my little family which is exactly what we were looking for. The wait staff treats us like royalty and seemed to do the same for all other guests. Enzo and his staff worked hard to make sure we always felt at home and "understood" which is no easy feat! Food at the restaurant was incredible (Ask for Paolo as your waiter!). When my daughter (7 years old) didn't like her meal choice (the different cheeses were funny to her lol) Paolo made a huge deal out of her happiness and went way out of his way to make sure she was happy. She loved him and the place every time after that. Breakfast buffet was great and cappacinos came out in an instant after requesting 1 or 2 or 3! Spent 1 night in downtown Naples at a "major "hotel". It wasn't close. We came right back and my brother even got a room that night because he loved it so much more than his Naples hotel. I highly, highly recommended this place if you ever find yourself near Naples. Agave Hotel in Pozzuoli, thanks for such a wonderful trip full of great memories for me and my family ❤
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem this could be....
The Agave reminds me of one of those resorts in the Catskills that has seen better days yet still has lots to offer. In particular, the pool and grounds are very lovely as is the restaurant around the pool in the evening. Oddly, the pool is 'closed' at 6pm and despite the resort feel, the hotel does not provide pool towels. Our group had two rooms both were clean and functional. The bar fridge in ours did not work. In the other room the air conditioning did not work. Despite complaints and visits from Antonio, the parking lot attendant, who only insisted that we were using it wrong, nothing was done to remedy the situation. Promises of fans or relocation to another room failed to materialize. Finally, the breakfast buffet left a lot to be desired. The choices were narrow (nothing hot) and most of the time several of the stations were empty. Getting a coffee from the staff was far more difficult than it should be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Great stay. Quiet nice swimming pool. Friendly staff. I would recommend. Plus the restaurant fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rod, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful oasis from a busy world.
Beautiful facility. Loved the outdoor pool and poolside restaurant. Best pizza in Italy! Staff quite helpful and friendly. Thank you 4 a great experience!
Great atmosphere

8/10 Good

Jane, Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great base for looking around the place
Lovely clean place with excellent food and staff, enjoyed staying there.

10/10 Excellent

karen, Chelmsford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace in Chaotic Naples!!
Lovely hotel set in a lush green mountainside.... A little slice of paradise hidden in this chaotic napolitan city....the staff couldn't do enough for us..... We will definitely be back.👍🇮🇹

8/10 Good

Gab, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfortable
Quite, peaceful and lovely hotel, perfect for a break to visit Pozzuoli and Campi Flegrei. Surrounded by trees and flower, slightly difficult to find (don't use iPhone's Maps, it sent me in the middle of nowhere. Use a navsat or Google Maps) but as soon as you find it you'll love the location.

10/10 Excellent

William, Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tremendous value and a great staff
A great hotel and a very friendly staff. Had a wonderful 6-night stay. Enzo at the front desk and Pepe in the restaurant are tremendously helpful and make you feel at home, as does the rest of the staff. The food in the restaurant is fantastic. The rooms are spotless and well kept. The recreational facilities are impressive. The only drawback is that there is nothing within walking distance, but immediate access to the highway makes up for that. Overall -- an excellent choice for anyone looking for value in a hotel in this area -- will definitely be back. Thanks for a very pleasant stay.

10/10 Excellent

OC and Mae Jean, Atlantic Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel + amenities. Real forno di legno.
First, be sure and get their map for getting there, if by car. It is not tricky, but we lived in the area 30 years ago for 3+ years, and much has changed, so our deadreckoning attempt made it challenging. Best way is to enter the longitude and lattitude coordinates in your GPS, and it will take you right there. Upon arrival we were pleased that it was so well appointed with BIG pool, large sunning patio, outdoor (covered area, too) restaurant., plus a nice restaurant "downstairs." The wood burning pizza (forno di legno) and excellent menu offerings resulted in our eating most times right there. Cameriere Peitro and others added to our enjoyment. We were especially pleased to find the local Piedirosso from nearby Piscina Mirabilis at $18 was as good as any other, short of some $100+ Tignanello Super Tuscans. They had wi-fi, but for us without a computer or iPad, they also had a computer for use by residents. Among others who enhanced our stay were Pepe, Valeria, Anna, Ida, Enzo, Carmine, and one man who looked a lot like Patrick Stewart of Star Trek fame. The entire staff was involved, almost around the clock, especially supporting special events. Very impressive, indeed. We REALLY enjoyed our return to the Napoli area and the wonderful food that is, in our opinion, even better than the otherwise unsurpassed food elsewhere in Italy.

8/10 Good

Geoff, SW England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice out of town hotel, quiet and peaceful
Very comfortable, excellent pool. Good food. Wine was local,good and sensibly priced. Dining was later ( 7.30- 8.00pm) than preferred. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful, good English spoken.

8/10 Good

woodsie40, York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What a strange place to find this hotel
If you asked me to rate my hotel, I'd have to say that it was clean, with some good facilities and staff who couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast left a little to be desired, but free food is free food at the end of the day. However, what makes this hotel unique, and something that wasn't clear when booking is the nature of its location. After finally finding it, not an easy feat, we discovered that the hotel was located in a service station, on the side of a dual carriageway. It did make access to the hotel very difficult. We were lucky that we were driving, but there's not a bus stop or a way to walk to the hotel and this wasn't made clear in the description. A great stay, if you can get there, and you don't mind a little road noise whilst lying by the pool!!!

4/10 Poor

Claudi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not for a family holiday
We had a nice holiday here but that was mostly because of the lovely weather, a nice pool and our many day trips away from the area. The room was big with a little kitchenette and always clean. Unfortunately we do have some negative comments: The breakfast was very disappointing as there was no fresh bread only the plastic wrapped French toast. It would also have been nice with some cheese and ham. There was only jam and nutella. The coffee was great though. The staff didn't speek English and seemed rude. We got told off for not wearing swimming hats in the pool and our five year old son was told off for jumping into pool even though we were the only ones in there. The WiFi didn't work. We wanted to watch some of the Olympics in the evenings but the tv signal was too weak. The restaurant served nice food but didn't open till around 8.30. The pool area was well maintained but the rest of the hotel grounds seemed sad and forgotten. The hotel is next to a motorway and the area isn't very pleasant. We wouldn't come here again or recommend this place to our friends.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
motel 6 is better
Once I founb the place and got intoi my room there it was the ruled of behavior for the hotel guest, what are we in 1st grade again, what in insult. Then there was the breakfast, what a joke. I am in Italy for 35 days this was hotel nember seven, it was the most expensive hotel I stayed in and it had cheapist breakfast of them all. They did not even stock artificail sweatner for guest that may not be able to have sugar, really in this day abnd age. what would that be a $2.00 investment, then there was the so called WiFi Ha! I keep telling them it was not working, even after commiong to my room and not be able to log on they said there was nothing wrong. I could the modem in the lobby and it was not working but they did not believe me. I check out a day early but while checking out they asked what I used in the mini bar (It was never stocked) the maid try to say it was this lead to another argument. This hotel is a joke the satff does not care about your stay. This place should be about $20.00 a night.

4/10 Poor

Liz, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motorway Service Station Hotel
The hotel would have been OK if we had arrived by car, but as we were travelling without transport it was almost impossible to reach, other than walking up a motorway junction slip road and then 500m along the hard shoulder. Not recommended with Italian driving! The hotel did offer to source a taxi - at Euro 50 for a single trip into Naples and the same for the return. The Hotel service was random. The room was only serviced once - the day before we were leaving and often the breakfast was served late because the waitress had not arrived on time.

8/10 Good

anna, cairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel agave
a nice place to relax in and be out in the country like atmosphere for a few days.If one has a car than it is convenient.The pool and the pizza are excellent.the girls and the boys at the reception are helpful but they only speak italian. the room is clean and has a nice little terrace that gives on the garden in full bloom. very nice view of the hills although the hotel is located on a highway above a gas station.where there is a small bar and a small shop to buy cigarettes and candies etc.