Naples

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Galleria Umberto I featuring interior views as well as a large group of people
With classical architecture, unbeatable pizza and round-the-clock vibrancy, Naples remains one of Italy’s most exciting cities to visit.

Naples is a modern Italian city with a fascinating history, which can be traced back to its founding by sixth-century B.C. Greeks. The city has decadent royal palaces, art nouveau architecture, fashion boutiques, stylish restaurants and churches rich with religious art. Start your visit in the Centro Storico, Naples’ historic old town. Its narrow, cobbled streets are abuzz with scooters and tourist chatter while market traders sell curios such as instruments and antiques.Stunning architecture abounds the Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale) and its immaculately preserved furnishings present the finest example. Naples’ former military prowess is shown in its two main castles, the Castle of the Egg (Castel dell’Ovo) and Castel Nuovo. Visitors interested in religious art could fill several days wandering the many fine churches the Gesu Nuovo Church and the Capella Sansevero are good places to start.A trip to nearby Mount Vesuvius provides the perfect break from the city center bustle. Enjoy the views across Naples at the volcano’s 4,000-foot (1,200-meter) summit. Visit the nearby towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were buried in ash and lava when Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. After centuries of excavations that are still ongoing, the towns provide a time capsule of Roman life. Naples invented pizza! Specialist pizzerias in town squares, back streets and shopping malls throughout the city will cook some of the best pizza you’ll ever taste. Traffic in the city is notoriously busy. Driving is best left to locals. A good subway network covers much of the city. If you stay near the city center you may find that despite Naples’ large size, you can reach many of the most interesting sights on foot. Taxis are a safe, but expensive, way to get around too. Historically Naples had a reputation as an unsafe city. While you should take the same precautions as you would in any other major city, you needn’t be over-worried about crime in the Naples of today. Winters tend to be wet. If you visit from March through October you’ll have a good chance of enjoying the warm, Neapolitan sun.

Where to stay in Naples

Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio, Centro Direzionale Isola E6, Naples, NA, 80143
The price is $115 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$115
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (945 reviews)
"Amazing Staff and a nice hotel, with the comforts of having everything you would normally expect in a chain hotel. Parking garage included and a fantastic breakfast as well."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023

Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA, 80121
The price is $182 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$182
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Warm welcome by staff, excellent breakfast included, surprise champagne and pastries left in my room on my birthday! The main evening dining room serves gourmet-level meals. Hotel faces Capri and is within walking distance to the Centro Storico. Royal Continental Hotel Napoli is a delight."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
UNAHOTELS Napoli
UNAHOTELS Napoli
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA, 80142
The price is $168 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$168
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was outstanding! As Expedia members we also received a discount at dinner."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2023

UNAHOTELS Napoli
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Vittoria
Casa Vittoria
Vico Vacche a San Liborio, 11, Naples, NA, 80134
Stay at this aparthotel in Naples. Enjoy breakfast, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Can't wait to go back
"Casa Vittoria is a wonderful property in a perfect location in Naples. Close to the metro and walking distance to most of the major sites. Francesca and Isabella are very welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2023

Casa Vittoria
Relais Castel Nuovo
Relais Castel Nuovo
Piazza Municipio n.84, Naples, 80133
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bathrooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
LGBT couple visiting from Florida (United States)
"Great hotel overall. Space is great. The shower was small but we made it work. Elite apartment balcony has some breathtaking views for the sunrise looking at the port and Vesuvius. The"

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023

Relais Castel Nuovo
Palazzo Settembrini 49
Palazzo Settembrini 49
Via Luigi Settembrini 49, Naples, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, 80138
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the comfy rooms and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Apartment was very clean and spacious. Wonderful value."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

Palazzo Settembrini 49
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Getting around Naples

There are plenty of ways to get around Naples. The city’s subway system, the Naples Metro, connects the Central Station, airport and historic center, but otherwise you probably won’t use it much. It’s well worth boarding the funicular railway, though, to hilltop attractions like the Castel Sant’Elmo. An extensive bus and trolley network also serves the city. Visit the Neapolitan Mobility Company website.Browse Naples rental cars.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Naples is during the spring, when the weather is warm and dry, the tourist crowds aren’t too big, and prices are cheaper than at the height of summer. Fall can be a good time for the same reasons, although you might arrive to find it’s raining during October or November. You’re almost certain to encounter rain if you visit in the winter, although it rarely gets that cold.

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