Naples is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Naples works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Naples, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Naples, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Naples starts at around €57 per night, with a typical rate near €159 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hotel Cristina, 3-star, guest rating 9.2 from 2455 reviews, from €89 per night; Palazzo Salgar, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 2098 reviews, from €117 per night; Decumani Hotel De Charme, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 2460 reviews, from €158 per night; Albergo Palazzo Decumani, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 1803 reviews, from €188 per night; Grand Hotel Oriente, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 1862 reviews, from €246 per night.
Day trips & routes: Ciampino — about 219 km, 2h 18m drive; Rome — about 230 km, 2h 37m drive. Fastest option is Ciampino: 2h 18m by car.
Naples: what to know
Things to see: "Discover the Magic of the Amalfi and Sorrento Coast by Vespa", rated 5 from 219 reviews, from €360; "Private Amalfi Coast Tour: Scenic Positano, Amalfi & Ravello", rated 5 from 177 reviews, from €238.68; "The Godfather of the Amalfi Coast", rated 5 from 109 reviews, from €300; "Amalfi Coast Experience with our English - speaking drivers", rated 5 from 104 reviews, from €310; "Amalfi Ravello Positano Tour", rated 5 from 103 reviews, from €271.
Where to eat: "Naples 15", Italian/Steakhouse, rated 4.7 (1710 reviews); "La Locanda Gesu Vecchio", Mediterranean/Neapolitan, rated 4.8 (2953 reviews); "Gino Sorbillo", Pizza/Neapolitan, rated 4.2 (21110 reviews); "L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele"; "Antichi Sapori Partenopei". Top-rated: "La Locanda Gesu Vecchio" at 4.8.
Naples has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Naples is around €159, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Naples you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Italy, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
