Historical Center

Naples

Pontificia Reale Basilica di San Giacomo degli Spagnoli featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Museo delle Arti Sanitarie e Di Storia della Medicina which includes a park
Chiesa di San Giovanni a Carbonara which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Santa Chiara
Chiaia showing a park, street scenes and a statue or sculpture
The heart of one of the oldest cities in Europe is a captivating place of castles, convents, churches and dazzling art.

Visit the Historical Center of Naples, a place of ancient forts and churches, cobblestone streets and a long and fascinating past. Let more than 2,000 years of history unfurl before your eyes as you explore the neighborhood, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enter the historical center at the Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, which served as the principal western entrance to the city for hundreds of years. On one side stands the Church of Gesù Nuovo, a baroque masterpiece with an extraordinary façade of pyramid-shaped stones. Inside is a world of artistic beauty with marble sculptures, wood carvings, stucco work and a barrel-vaulted ceiling covered in frescoes.

From here walk northeast, past the 14th-century Church of San Pietro a Majella to Naples Cathedral. This immense Roman Catholic temple is dedicated to San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples. Tour the interior for its 17th-century frescoes, 4th-century mosaics and beautiful chapels, including the Chapel of San Gennaro. This baroque sanctuary houses the skull of the saint and two vials of his blood.

Among the other centuries-old churches in the ancient heart of Naples are the baroque Sansevero Chapel and the Church of San Domenico Maggiore, which was built in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Save time to discover some of the historical center’s non-religious old buildings, including the medieval Castle Nuevo, the Castello dell’Ovo and the Royal Palace of Naples, a former residence of House of Bourbon royals.

Explore narrow streets to find trattorias, cafés and bohemian bars that are popular with the city’s students. Go to the Mercato di Porta Nolana, a busy street market near the medieval city gate Porta Nolana. This is one of the best places in Naples to come for fresh seafood.

The Historical Center of Naples is easy to get to by public transportation from the rest of the city. An excellent way to see many of the sights is to walk along Spaccanapoli, the long, narrow street that runs through the old quarter and bisects the city.


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UNA HOTELS Napoli

UNA HOTELS Napoli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA
$122 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$147 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
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"Wonderful stay. Great location. Loved the room"

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UNA HOTELS Napoli
Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
$156 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$185 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,311 reviews)
"Our only complaint was that we could strongly smell cigarette smoke the entire eveningour room. Our windows were closed all day and night, but it seemed to be coming in from the vent if that's possible. We appreciated the free water, but wish the fridge could have been a bit colder. The room was ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 48, Naples, NA
$199 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$232 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"GREAT."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
Smart Hotel Napoli

Smart Hotel Napoli

4 out of 5
Stazione Marittima, Naples, Città Metropolitana di Napoli
$132 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$158 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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Stay at this 4-star inn in Naples. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
"Good for family"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Smart Hotel Napoli
Palazzo Salgar

Palazzo Salgar

4 out of 5
Via Nuova Marina, 120, Naples, NA
$103 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$126 total
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
"Very clean, good breakfast, Antonio is amazing, the whole stuff is so kind !!!!! The only downside is that is far from the action but I will definitely come back !!!! Antonio upgraded me to a Junior suit and it was stunning !!!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Palazzo Salgar
Casa D Hotel Napoli

Casa D Hotel Napoli

Via Regina Sancia 10, Naples, NA
$145 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$170 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of Naples and Molo ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Excelente
"Maravilloso hotel, excelente te la atención de la recepcionista recomendándonos lugar para conocer como para almorzar y cenar, muy buena ubicación, habitación excelente, conclusión muy recomendable, obviamente volveríamos ‘nuevamente"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Casa D Hotel Napoli
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Other neighborhoods around Historical Center

Charming Naples

Quartieri Spagnoli

Waterfront views and coffeehouses are highlights of Quartieri Spagnoli. Make a stop by Via Toledo or Casa e Chiesa di Santa Maria Francesca delle Cinque Piaghe while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Toledo Station to get around town.

Quartieri Spagnoli
Castel Sant\'Elmo featuring a statue or sculpture

Montecalvario

While visiting Montecalvario, you might make a stop by sights like Via Toledo and Pignasecca Market.

Montecalvario
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Porto

Covering 1.14 square kilometers in Naples' historic part, this quarter is home to the University of Naples and Palazzo della Borsa, adjacent to the main Port of Naples terminals.

Porto
Children playing football in the street

Vittorio Emanuele

4/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Vittorio Emanuele to visit attractions like Spaccanapoli and University Suor Orsola Benincasa. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Corso Vittorio Emanuele Station to see more of the city.

Vittorio Emanuele
San Francesco di Paola which includes a church or cathedral and street scenes

San Ferdinando

While you're in San Ferdinando, take in top sights like Molo Beverello Port or Via Toledo, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chiaia - Monte di Dio Station or Municipio Station.

San Ferdinando
San Lorenzo Maggiore featuring interior views

Decumani

While you're in Decumani, take in top sights like Via San Gregorio Armeno and jump on the metro at Dante Station to see more of the city.

Decumani


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