Best Hotels in Naples: Where to Stay in Southern Italy's Capital

Naples is considerably cheaper than Rome, Florence, or Venice for accommodation. A good mid-range room in the historic centre costs approximately €80–130 per night; budget guesthouses go as low as €40–60 as of 2026. The city rewards staying in the historic centre — the Quartieri Spagnoli, Spaccanapoli, or the area around Piazza del Gesu Nuovo — rather than the more anonymous hotel cluster near the station.

Best neighbourhoods

Centro Storico (Spaccanapoli area) — The UNESCO historic centre. Staying here puts you within walking distance of the best food, the major churches, the archaeological museum, and the pizza. It can be noisy — Naples is loud — but the experience of waking up in a working Neapolitan neighbourhood is unlike anywhere else in Italy. Mid-range doubles from approximately €80–130/night.

Chiaia — The upscale seafront neighbourhood between the historic centre and Posillipo hill. Quieter, more refined, excellent aperitivo bars and restaurants along Via Chiaia and Riviera di Chiaia. Better for visitors who find the historic centre intensity overwhelming. Doubles from approximately €100–180/night.

Lungomare / Santa Lucia — The seafront promenade with spectacular Bay of Naples and Vesuvius views. More expensive for what you get but the location is genuinely beautiful, particularly at sunset. Doubles from approximately €120–200/night.

Vomero — The hilltop residential neighbourhood above the city. Quiet, with good local restaurants and a residential feel. Accessible by three funicular lines (approximately €1.30 each way). Better for longer stays. Doubles from approximately €70–110/night.

Luxury hotels (from €200/night as of 2026)

Grand Hotel Vesuvio (Via Partenope 45, Lungomare) — Naples’ most prestigious address since 1882. Direct Bay of Naples views with Vesuvius framing every window. Doubles from approximately €300/night. Rooftop restaurant Caruso with panoramic views. Spa. Oscar Wilde, Humphrey Bogart, and Bill Clinton have stayed here.

Hotel Excelsior (Via Partenope 48, Lungomare) — Grand dame hotel next to the Vesuvio with similar bay views. Doubles from approximately €250/night. The rooftop terrace and pool are the highlights. Recently renovated rooms.

Grand Hotel Parker’s (Corso Vittorio Emanuele 135, Chiaia hill) — A 19th-century hotel perched on the hillside above Chiaia. Doubles from approximately €200/night. The George’s Restaurant has bay views and a Campanian menu. Classic, old-fashioned luxury.

Romeo Hotel (Via Cristoforo Colombo 45, near the port) — Modern design hotel by Kenzo Tange with a rooftop pool and Michelin-starred restaurant Il Comandante. Doubles from approximately €220/night. Contemporary interiors — the opposite aesthetic to the Vesuvio and Excelsior.

Mid-range hotels (€80–180/night as of 2026)

Decumani Hotel de Charme (Via San Giovanni Maggiore Pignatelli 15, Centro Storico) — A boutique hotel in a 17th-century palazzo on the former residence of the last Bourbon cardinal. Doubles from approximately €100/night. High ceilings, frescoed rooms, excellent location in the heart of Spaccanapoli. Breakfast served in a vaulted dining room.

Hotel Piazza Bellini (Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli 101, Centro Storico) — A design hotel overlooking Piazza Bellini, one of Naples’ best piazzas for evening drinks. Doubles from approximately €110/night. Modern interiors in a 16th-century building. Rooftop terrace with city views.

Palazzo Caracciolo (Via Carbonara 112, near Piazza Garibaldi) — A four-star in a restored 14th-century palazzo. Doubles from approximately €90/night. Internal cloister courtyard, good-sized rooms. Practical location near the station and Circumvesuviana trains to Pompeii.

Hotel Costantinopoli 104 (Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli 104, Centro Storico) — A Liberty-style villa with a small pool and garden — rare in central Naples. Doubles from approximately €120/night. Quiet location despite being in the historic centre. The garden is a genuine escape from Naples’ intensity.

La Ciliegina Lifestyle Hotel (Via Paolo Emilio Imbriani 30, near Toledo metro) — A modern boutique hotel with a rooftop terrace and Jacuzzi. Doubles from approximately €95/night. Near Via Toledo — the main shopping street — and the Toledo metro station (designed by Oscar Tusquets Blanca, itself worth seeing).

Budget hotels and B&Bs (under €80/night as of 2026)

Hostel of the Sun (Via Melisurgo 15, near the port) — A hybrid hostel-hotel with private doubles from approximately €60/night and dorms from approximately €18/night. Rooftop terrace with bay views. Free breakfast. Staff organise Pompeii day trips and street food tours. One of the best budget options in Naples.

Hotel Il Convento (Via Speranzella 137a, Quartieri Spagnoli) — A small hotel in a converted 17th-century convent. Doubles from approximately €70/night. Simple rooms with high ceilings. The Quartieri Spagnoli location puts you in the most characterful part of the city. Breakfast included.

B&B Palazzo Ruffo di Bagnara (Largo Banchi Nuovi 24, Centro Storico) — A B&B in a noble palazzo with frescoed ceilings. Doubles from approximately €65/night. Four rooms, each different. The value at this price point is extraordinary — frescoed rooms in the historic centre for less than a chain hotel in Rome.

Magma Home (Via dei Tribunali 301, Centro Storico) — A modern B&B on Naples’ most famous street. Doubles from approximately €55/night. Clean, contemporary design. Steps from Pizzeria Sorbillo and the Cappella Sansevero. No breakfast but surrounded by bakeries.

Hotel Europeo (Via Mezzocannone 109c, Centro Storico/University area) — A basic but clean two-star near the university. Doubles from approximately €50/night. Functional rooms, helpful staff, central location. Good for budget travellers who want a private room.

Practical notes

City tax: Approximately €1–4 per person per night depending on hotel category, as of 2026 — lower than Rome or Florence.

Safety: Keep valuables out of sight in the historic centre, especially around Piazza Garibaldi. This applies to all major cities but matters more in Naples. The vast majority of visitors have no problems; take standard urban precautions. The Centro Storico and Chiaia are safe to walk during the day and evening.

Transport: Naples’ metro Line 1 connects the station (Piazza Garibaldi) to the historic centre (Università, Toledo, Dante) and Vomero. Single tickets approximately €1.30. The funiculars to Vomero are covered by the same tickets. The Circumvesuviana trains to Pompeii and Herculaneum depart from Piazza Garibaldi (lower level).

Airport: Naples Capodichino airport is 7km from the centre. The Alibus shuttle runs to Piazza Garibaldi and the port (approximately €5, 20 minutes, as of 2026). Taxis to the centre use a fixed rate of approximately €16–23 depending on destination.

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For the full Naples travel guide covering the historic centre, archaeology, and the bay of Naples islands. For what to eat and where — pizza, street food, and the seafood tradition — see the Naples food guide. For day trips to Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast, see the day trips from Naples guide. For a broader Campania accommodation guide covering the Amalfi Coast and Positano, see hotels on the Amalfi Coast. Choosing between Naples and Rome? Our Naples vs Rome guide covers the differences in pace, cost, and what each does best.