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.
Molo Beverello Port
Explore the waterfront in Naples with a trip to Molo Beverello Port. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Via Toledo
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Via Toledo, a favourite shopping spot in Naples. 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.
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
Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip Tour from Naples
Naples: San Gaudioso Catacombs Guided Tour
Herculaneum Archaeological Park smart Audio Tour
From Herculaneum: Guided walking Tour and Skip the line Tickets
Naples from Above: Castel Sant’Elmo Ticket & Audio Guide
Top hotels in Historical Center
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
"Extremely worn down and not worth the money. The air conditioning didn’t work, and there was no pool access as it was closed. Very outdated overall - location ok — I will never come back."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
UNA Hotels Napoli
"Breakfast was good, room was kept cool."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
"Excelsior Hotel's historic past and fabulous corner location makes it a wonderful place to enjoy the heart of Naples. The rooms are beautifully renovated, some with a tiny balcony overlooking the bay of Naples, are lovely. The hotel's roof-top bar has my favorite panoramic view of Vesuvius, Sorrento ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Palazzo Caracciolo Naples
"The hotel is ok - nice palazzo - and staff nice, but the surrounding area is very dirty. It also includes streets with prostitutes, and feels somewhat unsafe. We had to switch rooms upon our arrival as the first room we were given looked quite bad- it clearly had not been renovated for numerous ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Grand Hotel Vesuvio
"Excellent location and nice hotel"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Palazzo Salgar
"Nice breakfast"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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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, Via Toledo and Pignasecca Market are top sights worth seeing.
Porto
While you're in Porto, take in top sights like Port of Naples or Calata di Massa Port, 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 Molo Beverello Port or Via Toledo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chiaia - Monte di Dio Station or Municipio Station.
Santa Lucia
While Santa Lucia isn't home to many top sights, Port of Naples and Molo Beverello Port are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
