Historical Center Travel Guide
Naples
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Popular places to visit
Port of Naples
Explore the waterfront in Naples with a trip to Port of Naples. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Via Toledo
During your trip to Naples, you can do some window-shopping at Via Toledo. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Piazza del Plebiscito
You can learn about the history of Naples with a stop at Piazza del Plebiscito. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Spaccanapoli
You can learn about the history of Naples with a stop at Spaccanapoli. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Castel dell'Ovo
This coastal stone castle in the old fishing village of Borgo del Marini offers panoramic views towards central Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
Galleria Umberto I
Find cafés, fashion boutiques and one of the finest interiors in the country at this late 19th-century shopping arcade.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Naples Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Full-day Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii from Naples or Salerno
From Naples: Tour of the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, and Pompeii
Naples: S. Lorenzo Maggiore & Neapolis Sotterrata Ticket
Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
From Naples: Amalfi Coast and Pompeii group tour
Top hotels in Historical Center
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Everthing ok . Good room and continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
Excellent hotel, staff, room and breakfast buffet were great. The only issue we had is that it would have been nice to know the whole street in front of the hotel would be torn up during the stay which diminished the enjoyment of the stay and having a balcony room.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
UNA Hotels Napoli
The room was good and the staff were there when i needed them. The bed was an unusual design with a gap between the mattress and the headboard resulting in the pillows falling into the gap when i was sleeping. There is a rooftop bar with a panoramic vuew and also a restuarant. The lifts were ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino
Yes clean every day
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Smart Hotel Napoli
Staff was exceptional! Room was very comfortable and clean. The only thing that we didn’t realize when we booked is that when there’s a cruise ship docked there is absolutely no view, all you see is the side of a ship. However when there is not one docked, it is beautiful and very peaceful! We loved ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Le Stanze del Principe
This B&B located in a busy old neighborhood. In the night it’s a little bit noisy and there is no elevator so you have to climb up to 3rd floor. Breakfast is one coffee and one croissant very simple. Pillows are old and stiff not comfortable. There is no conditioner.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center
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.
Montecalvario
If you're spending some time in Montecalvario, Pignasecca Market and Via Roma are top sights worth seeing.
Porto
While you're in Porto, take in top sights like Port of Naples or Monastery of St. Clare, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Università Station or Via Marina - Porta di Massa Tram Stop.
San Ferdinando
If you're spending time in San Ferdinando, check out sights like Piazza del Plebiscito or Via Chiaia and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chiaia - Monte di Dio Station or Municipio Station.
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.
Santa Lucia
While Santa Lucia isn't home to many top sights, Port of Naples and Piazza del Plebiscito are some notable places to visit nearby.
