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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Historical Center Hotel Deals

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
$202 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$235 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (1,256 reviews)
"close to downtown"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
UNA HOTELS Napoli
UNA HOTELS Napoli
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA
$153 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$181 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was nice. It was a long walk from the train station. The staff were always helpful. The bed and linens were really comfortable. The shower and bathroom were good. They gave us complementary coffee, water and slippers. We left our luggage with the front desk since we got there before check-in. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

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Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Grand Hotel Vesuvio
5 out of 5
Via Partenope, 45, Naples, NA
$453 nightly
The price is $513 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$513 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (584 reviews)
"Lovely staff and room"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Grand Hotel Vesuvio
P.C. Boutique H. Napoli Centro
P.C. Boutique H. Napoli Centro
Piazza Giovanni Bovio 22, scala B, Naples, NA
$46 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$61 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Naples and Via Toledo are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (322 reviews)
"I give this hotel room a mixed review. Overall, I think it was about a 7/10. For a simple room and price range it was not too bad."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

P.C. Boutique H. Napoli Centro
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia
4 out of 5
Via Partenope 46, Naples, NA
$256 nightly
The price is $295 total per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
$295 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Naples. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (905 reviews)
"This hotel is amazing and it’s truly a five star hotel. The rooms are huge with marble floors. There were two showers in the room with six different shower heads. Breakfast was excellent and included and very convenient to do our tours to Capri and Amalfi. You should write the con the name, Anthony ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Grand Hotel Santa Lucia
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
4 out of 5
Via Partenope 48, Naples, NA
$217 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
$252 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location ambience and very friendly staff. The double room suite was ideal for my family of 4"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
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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 Via Roma 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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