Naples is one of those cities which offers so many reasons to visit. This is where pizza comes from; it has a view of Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, and is surrounded by other archaeological treasures; Naples’ mishmash of cultures and nationalities has bred some incredible food markets and cuisine; its incredible art and architecture has also been influenced by the cultural influx; and the Bay of Naples is scenic with pretty islands: Capri, Ischia and Procida. Its gorgeous shoreline is where you’ll find some of the best places to stay in Naples, but we have a long list of accommodation recommendations for Naples, reflecting all the reasons you might want to visit. Our top picks include some utterly charming B&Bs, converted palazzos and villas, and luxurious bay-view hotels, as well as some fantastic options if you’re using Naples as a base for exploring the Amalfi Coast, or are here with your family.
We had to put pizza up front, but it was at the expense of Naples’ incredible collection of Roman ruins, which includes Italy’s third largest Roman amphitheatre, and a warren of 2nd century catacombs. And of the marvellous basilica, and Italy’s oldest opera house. While some of Naples is as graceful and elegant as Paris, some of it is as gritty and lived in as any work-a-day capital city. So choosing the best places to stay in Naples means choosing the sort of area you’d like to stay in, as well as picking a hotel. The Centro Storico has the gorgeous architecture and top sightseeing spots; Chiaia offers bay views and fantastic shopping; Quartieri Spangnoli’s narrow, winding streets are authentically lived in; Santa Lucia is the old fisherman’s quarter, right by the water; while Vomero's a top spot for the well-to-do traveller: boasting historic architecture, bustling cafes and lovely restaurants.
Our Gurus are obviously recommending the best places to stay in Naples for a city break, but it’s a great base for further exploring too, with easy transport links to the bay, Pompeii, Paestum, Herculaneum, Sorrento etc., and just outside the city is the Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano, Italy's second largest national park.
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