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The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
Located in the Valley of the Dead, Naples ancient necropolis and modern day Rione Sanità district is a 30,000 square meter cavern burrowed into the tufo of Capodimonte Hill. Named for the abundance of fresh water springs in the area, some estimates say the Fontanelle Cemetery once held some 8 million human bones. The skeletal remains of those too poor to afford a proper burial place and the untold number of souls claimed by disease.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.

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Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44 Naples NA
$145 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
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Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,382 reviews)
Room spotless; view amazing. Sparkling and still water in room fridge each day. Complimentary sparkling wine and cake delivered to room on birthday. Great massages available. Staff so friendly and helpful. Breakfast lovely and amazing view.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91 Naples NA
$125 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
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Book a stay at this 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! (1,010 reviews)
Great hotel directly across the street from the central train station, which is not only a convenient way to travel to/from Napoli, but also to get back & forth to the tourist sites in the area, such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Reggia di Caserta, all of which we visited and enjoyed. We had a spacious, ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23 Sorrento NA
$114 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (987 reviews)
Wonderful hotel. Missed stand for the suitcases But all was good.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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UNA Hotels Napoli

UNA Hotels Napoli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10 Naples NA
$124 nightly
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Majestic Palace Hotel

Majestic Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Marion Crawford 40 Sant'Agnello NA
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9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
The hotel is very luxurious. The staff extremely friendly and accomodating. The breakfast room and buffet offerings outstanding. The rooftop Martini Bar is incredible. The gardens are spectacular. Laura, at the desk was warm, friendly and a great help to us generally and especially attentive when ...

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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Imperial Hotel Tramontano

Imperial Hotel Tramontano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 1 Sorrento NA
$217 nightly
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Other neighborhoods around Materdei

Napoli - Panoramica della navata della Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci

Rione Sanità

If you're spending time in Rione Sanità, check out sights like Naples National Archaeological Museum or Palazzo dello Spagnuolo and hop on the metro to see more the city at Piazza Cavour Station or Museo Station.

Rione Sanità
Cappella di San Gennaro, Catedral de Nápoles

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
Beautiful view of a vibrant and very busy city with Mount Vesuvius in the background

Montecalvario

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

Montecalvario
Naples from above with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Taken from flight over airport.

San Carlo all'Arena

While you're in San Carlo all'Arena, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Naples and jump on the metro at Colli Aminei Station to see more of the city.

San Carlo all'Arena
Fantastic view from this hotel.

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
Pontificia Reale Basilica di San Giacomo degli Spagnoli featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Historical Center

4/5(898 area reviews)

Port of Naples and Via Toledo are top sights in Historical Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Toledo Station or Municipio Station to see more sights in the area.

Historical Center


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