Where to Stay

Where to stay in Naples

Naples is a city that never sleeps, but it still offers a wide variety of places to stay for the weary traveler; there are hotels to suit all tastes and all pockets, and some of them are world-renowned. You can find some of the city's most luxurious and famous hotels on the beaches in the zone of Santa Lucia, home of the legendary siren Partenope (from whom the ancient city took its name) and where Greek colonies settled in the 7th Century. While standing on the beach, you'll understand why it inspired poetry, as you delight in the beauty of the bay, stretching from Vesuvius to the hill of Posillipo, with Capri and Sorrento on the horizon, and where silver stars still sparkle on the sea.

Quartiere 1: Chiaia – Posilipo - San Ferdinando Some of the cities greatest hotels reside in this district, close to all the major sights, transportation and the sea. These include Hotel Excelsior, which is situated on Via Partenope: this is an example of elegance, luxury, and tradition, and the rooms have the best view of the bay. Its majesty and refinement make it the ideal place for wealthy guests who know exactly what they want. Grand Hotel Vesuvio is prestigious and very elegant and has been host to many famous people, amongst who is the great Caruso, after whom the hotel has named its best restaurant. The last of the grand hotels on this street is the Grand Hotel Santa Lucia; it is a little less expensive than the others, but just as refined and comfortable with a splendid view of Capri. Along the promenade is the Hotel Royal Continental, both modern and functional, with a swimming pool and an architectural style that is quite different from the neighboring hotels. Not far from the sea, in the Largo Vasto a Chiaia, between the Villa Comunale and Via Dei Mille, one of the most elegant zones of the city, you'll find the Hotel Majestic. Near the Via Partenope, Hotel Miramare is housed in an ancient patrician villa, restored to its former glory on Via Nazzaro Sauro; its rooms should suit the most refined tourist. Hotel Paradiso stands on Via Catullo on the Posillipo Hill, and has a beautiful terrace garden overlooking the bay. In Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Hotel Britannique and G. H. Parker's are exquisitely furnished with period furniture and boast wonderful views that will satisfy everyone's tastes. If you want to stay in the Chiaia area, you might want to look for the following: the Hotel Canada, which is close to the sea; the Hotel Splendid on Via Mergellina faces the Phlegrean fields and the islands in the bay. One of the more affordable hotels close to the sea is the Hotel Rex.

Quartiere 2: Avvocata – Mercato – Montecalvario – Pendino – Porto – San Giuseppe If you want a hotel in the centre of the city that is close to the most important monuments, try one of the following: Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo on Via Ponte di Tappia, not far from the attractive shop windows of Via Toledo and Piazza del Municipio; Mercure Napoli Angioino Centro on Via De Petris close to the maritime museum; Grand Hotel Oriente on Via Diaz; or the Jolly Hotel housed inside a skyscraper on Via Medina. All of these hotels have a welcoming atmosphere and are stylish and elegant. Not far from Corso Umberto I is the Hotel Suite Esedra and near Via Toledo is Hotel Executive and Hotel Toledo. There are many pensions and small hotels, especially in the university area, and close to the railway, where the prices are moderate compared to those in the city centre: Duomo, Hotel Gallo, Hotel Milton, and Albergo Nettuno. There is also the Hotel Luna Rossa.

Quartiere 3: San Carlo Arena – Stella On the Capodimonte hill, near Via Moiariello, the Hotel Villa Capodimonte has a large green park and offers a breathtaking view of the city and its surroundings.

Quartiere 4: Poggioreale - San Lorenzo – Vicaria – Zona Industriale Near Corso Umberto IHotel Nuovo Rebecchino, the Hotel Siri, and the There are many three-star hotels in Naples, and many can be found near the train station, such as the Hotel Cavour. Close to Central Station, it is very comfortable and has impeccable service. Hotel Palace is on the corner of Piazza Garibaldi and the Starhotel Terminus. Hotel delle Nazioni is in Vicolo Ferrovia and close to Central Station. The Holiday Inn is set amongst the skyscrapers in the Centro Direzionale and is perfect for business travelers. Heading down to the central zone, on Via Cerare Rossarol, you'll find the historic Hotel Prati.

Quartiere 5: Arenella – Vomero One of the more pricy options within the city and close enough to all the action is the Hotel Belvedere on Via Angelini in Vomero. Or, if looking for more affordable accommodation in this area try the Hotel Oasi.

Quartiere 10: Bagnoli – Fuorigrotta In Agnano, which is close to the most important sports grounds, you'll find Hotel San Germano on Via Beccadelli; its rooms are elegant and well furnished. In the Campi Flegrei zone protected by beautiful parks, are the Hotel delle Terme on Via Agnano Astroni, Montespina Park Hotel on Via San Gennaro close to the thermal baths, and American Park Hotel on Via Scarfoglio. In Fuorigrotta, near to San Paolo stadium and the Mostra d'Oltremare (the headquarters of the trade fairs), perfect for those who are just passing through, are Hotel Serius, the Hotel Cesare Augusto in Viale Augusto, Hotel Leopardi, and Villa Medici on Via Nuova Bagnoli, which is housed in a renovated villa. The Hotel Miravalle is close to the nature reserve in Astroni, the Villa Maria is in Bagnoli,