The first thing most travelers see upon arriving in Naples is a neon junkyard of hotels in the hectic and unpleasant area near Stazione Centrale. Don't trust anyone who approaches you in the station—people working on commission are happy to lead naive tourists to unlicensed and overpriced hotels seedier than those you could find on your own. There are several comfortable and inexpensive options in this area; just be careful when returning at night. Centro Storico and Piazza del Plebiscito have much better-located options, though at noticeably higher prices. Progressing further west, Vomero, Chiaia, and Mergellina boast numerous hospitable bed and breakfasts in quiet areas that provide excellent views of the city or the sea.
The area around P. Garibaldi is littered with cheap hotels, their bright signs glaring enough to fill a Las Vegas junkyard, so you're virtually assured that rooms will be available. Just exercise caution ...more
Accommodations in Naples's historical heart are more convenient and thus pricier, but they'll put travelers just a dough's throw away from the ancient streets that are the pizza capital of the world. ...more
Hostel of the Sun, V. Melisurgo 15, 7th fl. (☎ 081 42 06 393; www.hostelnapoli.com), This hostel is quite simply the most fun place you can stay in Naples. The exuberant—somehow even that strong word ...more
Farther from the city center, the neighborhoods get nicer and the rooms pricier. Seek out smaller B and Bs for the best rates and most personal service. Cappella Vecchia 11, Vicolo Santa Maria a Cappella ...more
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