Hotels in Naples, Italy

Which neighborhoods in Naples should I stay in if I want access to public transport?

Naples is connected by a web of different modes of public transportation, including both city and regional buses, Metro Lines (1, 2 and 6 are the most well-traveled), as well as funicular lines. Depending on your chosen mode of transportation, you will need either a Unico ticket or TIC ticket, which you can pay for by the hour for a few dollars, by the day for a few more dollars, or by the week. This last option is very affordable considering it will allow you to get anywhere you need to go within the city limits. Metro Line 1 connects some of the top sights, from Napoli Centrale to the Duomo. Book hotels in Naples like the P.C. Boutique H. Napoli Centre, the B&B La Storia di Napoli or the Hotel Primavera in the neighborhoods of Avvocata or Montecalvario to be close to this metro line.

What neighborhood in Naples should I stay in based on why I’m traveling?

Shoppers will delight in the many high-end fashion boutiques, from Prada to Armani, in the neighborhood of Chiaia. If you’re on a budget, the neighborhood also houses independent stores that have held their own against the fashion giants for decades. Cheap hotels in Naples in Chiaia include the Hotel Paradiso and the B&B ‘O Sole Mio. For business travelers or families staying with kids that want to avoid long commutes, you may want to choose a hotel like Covo degli Angioni or B&B City Soul Napoli in Quartieri Spagnoli, which are close to the main neighborhoods of Naples.

What are the most popular attractions in Naples?

Most of the city’s well-known attractions are packed into the historic center known as the Centro Storico. Hotels in Naples, such as the Royal Art House H Duomo, Artemisia Domus, and Mascalzone Latino Luxury Rooms, will allow you to easily visit the beautiful Church of Santa Chiara, sample a slice of world class pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, take in the giant mural of San Gennaro, and have an Italian espresso at the Scarturchio coffee shop. For an off-the-beaten-path experience, head to Rione Sanita where you will find the Catacombs of San Gaudioso and the Fontanelle Cemetery—the resting place of thousands of victims who perished during the 17th-century plagues.

Which neighborhoods in Naples have a large selection of bars and restaurants?

Vomera, overlooking downtown Naples, has numerous bars and restaurants and is easily accessed by subway line 1. Find cheap hotels in Naples like the B&B Brothers Suite Vomera to be just a stone’s throw away from the Via Alessandro Scarlattie around Piazza Vanvitti in Vomera. While a slice of pizza napolitana is sure to bring you to food heaven, also try Neopolitan ragù served on top of pasta. Given the proximity to the seaside, the opportunities to eat fresh mussels and other seafood abound. Wash it all down with a limoncello liqueur or a glass of wine made from grapes grown in the unique, local volcanic soil.

What popular events take place in Naples?

Book a cheap hotel in Naples in May when the Maggio dei Monumenti takes place. This week-long event takes place all over the city and celebrates the city’s artistic and architectural background. Also worthwhile is the Napoli Teatro Festival Teatro, which is hosted in various venues around the city, including breweries and an abandoned castle. The Festa della Madonna de Carmine held at the Piazza de Carmine in Centro Storico is a remarkable sight thanks to the Incendio del Campanile, which translates as the "burning of the church tower." The event is followed by mass and fireworks. Centro Storico is also accessed by subway line 1 or by city buses number 151 and 202 from Stazione di Napoli.