
While Naples is certainly known for its seaside day trips, for those of you who are more interested in a bit of history and delving into the past, the area around Naples has far more than simply Pompeii.
From the nearby first Greek city on mainland Italy, Cumae, to the no-longer-ruined palace in Caserta (rivaling that of Versailles), to the tomb of Virgil, this absolute plethora of non-water-centric ruins and castles can make any trip educational and interesting!
Below are some of our favorite hotels to stay in while we're in Naples. Each of the links are affiliate links, and if you book your stay through the link, we earn a small percentage of the booking platform's fees.
Train Station
Budget: Vergilius Bilia. Clean and modern. https://agoda.tpm.li/Gu6XirQM
Mid-Range: Starhotels Terminus. Old-school but nice, right next to the station. https://agoda.tpm.li/hCbKTXYR
Centro Storico
Budget: Hotel Caravaggio. Old-school but clean. Centrally located. https://agoda.tpm.li/NdMJaOfl
Mid-Range: UNA Hotels Napoli. Equidistant to the train station and centro storico. Nice views of the city. https://agoda.tpm.li/QcnssG4V
Upper Crust: Palazzo Caracciolo Naples. On the edge of centro storico, but with modern amenities. https://agoda.tpm.li/ulwHhc9i
Spanish Quarter/Toldeo
Budget: Hotel Il Convento. Small rooms, but in the action of the city. https://agoda.tpm.li/GLl8jEPN
Mid-Range: Art Resort Galleria Umberto. Stay in the Galleria Umberto. What more needs to be said? https://agoda.tpm.li/6EhwUpfW
Upper Crust: Hotel Romeo. Little slice of luxury near the port and centro storico. https://agoda.tpm.li/kQdItv3Y
Chiaia
Budget: Pinto-Storey Hotel. Like an old-school Bed and Breakfast. https://agoda.tpm.li/isL35cGe
Mid-Range: Hotel Majestic. Modern but like 2010 modern: https://agoda.tpm.li/mh6RUnZi
Upper Crust: Grand Hotel Parker’s. Swanky, near the water: https://agoda.tpm.li/KaH7yHzf
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