Rione Alto Travel Guide

Naples

Rione Alto
Rione Alto
Rione Alto

Sample the irresistible wares of a chocolate factory, see a bridge to nowhere and explore the narrow maze of streets in this neighbourhood that starting taking shape in the ’60s and ’70s.

Sitting on the highest part of Vomero hill is Rione Alto, whose name means “High District” in Italian. As development increased in the 1960s and ’70s, the narrow streets from the days of farm carts stayed the same while modern buildings sprouted up on the hill.

Begin your Rione Alto visit with a walk to little square of Piazzetta Toto. This paved square forms the heart of Rione Alto, along with the surrounding shops and cafés. The main feature of the square is the Statue of Totò, a homage to arguably one of Italy’s most popular comedians. Have a look at the forlorn image of Antonio De Curtis, otherwise know as “Totò”and the “Prince of Laughter.”

Treat you taste buds to a delectable range of chocolate delights at the Dolce Idea Gennaro Bottone chocolate shop and factory. The factory produces a range of quality, seasonal and artistic chocolates, so choosing what to sample first is the hard part. Buy a selection as a gift or souvenir and admire the clever artistry of their creations for the festive seasons and other special occasions.

Admire the best architectural example of the era of Rione Alto’s creation by visiting the Cappella Cangiani Church. Gaze up at the mixture of angles and shapes in the stark white facade. Constructed between 1969 and 1976, this beautiful design has stood the test of time remarkably well.

Find what is probably the best example of the unusual urban planning that brought about the suburb of Rione Alto. Hovering over a small overgrown valley is the Ponte Spezzato Mai Completato, which means the “Never Completed Spezzato Bridge.” The crossing was planned to help alleviate traffic in the nearby Zona Ospedaliera, the hospital district, but construction halted in 1985. There is talk of converting the nearly finished bridge into an elevated urban park.

Finish your visit to Rione Alto by enjoying a pizza at one of the neighbourhood pizzerias, with many tucked away in the district’s narrow streets. They say that Naples is where pizza was invented, so to have it where it was first made is very special indeed.

Although not high on everyone’s list of places to visit, Rione Alto offers some quirky attractions for the more intrepid traveller.


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Top hotels in Rione Alto

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio, Centro Direzionale Isola E6, Naples, NA
The price is Rp1.426.067 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.426.067
Rp1.965.496 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"You have a wonderful breakfast to start the day, and mass transit is nearby and have many choices to go sightseeing in Naples. The rooms are cleaned everyday with clean towels. The beds are comfortable and a pleasure to sleep in. I highly recommend to stay at the Holiday inn Naples."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
The price is Rp3.384.964 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp3.384.964
Rp3.931.369 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,310 reviews)
"What I liked: Very friendly and professional staff: Outstanding. What I didn't like: 1) Website offers airport shuttle, but they do no such service: You're on your own. 2) The downstairs/lobby bar closes at 17.30, after that you must go to the rooftop bar only. 3) The rooftop bar would not allow ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91, Naples, NA
The price is Rp2.749.124 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp2.749.124
Rp3.232.040 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast was perfect!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Starhotels Terminus
B&B Hotel Napoli

B&B Hotel Napoli

3 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 32, Naples, NA
The price is Rp1.769.116 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.769.116
Rp2.116.135 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Federico at the front desk as well as the other gentleman were spectacular! Very friendly, helpful, and arranged us a taxi to the airport at 5:30 am. He informed us of the price hike we would of got if it wasn’t ordered through the hotel It’s located across from Metropolitana Napoli Centrale, meaning ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

B&B Hotel Napoli
UNA Hotels Napoli

UNA Hotels Napoli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA
The price is Rp2.422.741 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp2.422.741
Rp2.872.925 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Food was good close to the train station which was nice"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

UNA Hotels Napoli
Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

4 out of 5
Via degli Aranci, 108, Sorrento, NA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (572 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely. The buffet breakfast is fantastic! We enjoyed the pool area and wished it didn’t close so early in the evening."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
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Other neighbourhoods around Rione Alto

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Materdei

While you're in Materdei, take in top sights like Cimitero delle Fontanelle and jump on the metro at Materdei Station to see more of the city.

Materdei
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Vomero

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Vomero and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Castel Sant'Elmo and National Museum of San Martino, and you can jump on the metro at Quattro Giornate Station or Vanvitelli Station to get around the city.

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Vittorio Emanuele

Visitors often come to Vittorio Emanuele for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Spaccanapoli and University Suor Orsola Benincasa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Corso Vittorio Emanuele Station.

Vittorio Emanuele
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Montecalvario

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

Montecalvario
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Chiaia

4/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers choose Chiaia for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station or Piazza Amedeo Station and check out top sights like Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli.

Chiaia
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Quartieri Spagnoli

Waterfront views and coffee shops are highlights of Quartieri Spagnoli. Make a stop by Via Toledo or Casa e Chiesa di Santa Maria Francesca delle Cinque Piaghe while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Toledo Station to get around town.

Quartieri Spagnoli

Rione Alto Travel Guide