Materdei Travel Guide

Naples

The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
Located in the Valley of the Dead, Naples ancient necropolis and modern day Rione Sanità district is a 30,000 square meter cavern burrowed into the tufo of Capodimonte Hill. Named for the abundance of fresh water springs in the area, some estimates say the Fontanelle Cemetery once held some 8 million human bones. The skeletal remains of those too poor to afford a proper burial place and the untold number of souls claimed by disease.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.

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Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44 Naples NA
The price is Rp2.676.558 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp2.676.558
Rp3.143.147 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,381 reviews)
Nice room but a few issues with the shower and toilet.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91 Naples NA
The price is Rp2.441.455 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
Rp2.441.455
Rp2.884.533 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Incredible from start to finish. Upgraded to a delux room with a gift of a bottle of wine in the room.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Starhotels Terminus
UNA Hotels Napoli

UNA Hotels Napoli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10 Naples NA
The price is Rp1.998.376 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp1.998.376
Rp2.397.147 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Very clean and spacious room. The location is very convenient. The front desk staff is helpful. The breakfast is excellent with many options. The breakfast staff is very friendly and welcoming. Very happy with the stay.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

UNA Hotels Napoli
Majestic Palace Hotel

Majestic Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Marion Crawford 40 Sant'Agnello NA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sant'Agnello. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
The hotel is very luxurious. The staff extremely friendly and accomodating. The breakfast room and buffet offerings outstanding. The rooftop Martini Bar is incredible. The gardens are spectacular. Laura, at the desk was warm, friendly and a great help to us generally and especially attentive when ...

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Majestic Palace Hotel
Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23 Sorrento NA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (986 reviews)
Great clean hotel with an amazing view. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The shuttle to the city center was another great bonus.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Grand Hotel Aminta
Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio Naples NA
The price is Rp1.175.516 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
Rp1.175.516
Rp1.690.934 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Materdei

Napoli - Panoramica della navata della Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci

Rione Sanità

While you're in Rione Sanità, take in top sights like Piazza Cavour or Naples National Archaeological Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Piazza Cavour Station or Museo Station.

Rione Sanità
Cappella di San Gennaro, Catedral de Nápoles

Decumani

While you're in Decumani, take in top sights like Via San Gregorio Armeno and jump on the metro at Dante Station to see more of the city.

Decumani
Beautiful view of a vibrant and very busy city with Mount Vesuvius in the background

Montecalvario

If you're spending some time in Montecalvario, Via Toledo and Pignasecca Market are top sights worth seeing.

Montecalvario
Naples from above with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Taken from flight over airport.

San Carlo all'Arena

While you're in San Carlo all'Arena, take in top sights like Royal Palace of Capodimonte and jump on the metro at Colli Aminei Station to see more of the city.

San Carlo all'Arena
Fantastic view from this hotel.

Quartieri Spagnoli

Waterfront views and coffee shops are highlights of Quartieri Spagnoli. Make a stop by Via Toledo or Via Roma while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Toledo Station to get around town.

Quartieri Spagnoli
Pontificia Reale Basilica di San Giacomo degli Spagnoli featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Historical Center

4/5(451 area reviews)

Port of Naples and Via Toledo are top sights in Historical Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Toledo Station or Municipio Station to see more sights in the area.

Historical Center


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