Bright and live Naples is located on the south of Rome and feels like the most Italian city of all. Some Italians, especially from the North, may call Naples a very ordinary sea port without prominent sights to look for. Others will be terrified by the city's location, as Naples is located halfway between two volcanic areas, the volcano Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, sitting on the coast by the Gulf of Naples. On the other hand, Naples is very cheerful and charming city. Most tourists come here as Naples has many historic treasures.

Brightest features of the city, as ancient churches and piazzas, are visible around Via Toledo and Spaccanpoli (the street dividing Naples in two parts). There are 3 big castles in Naples: the oldest 12th century Castel dell'Ovo or "Egg Castle", 13th century Castel Nuovo or "New Castle", built by the first king on Naples, Charles I and Castel Sant'Elmo. For religious sights, visit Duomo Cathedral, dedicated to Naple's patron saint, San Gennaro, on one side of which is the 4th century Basilica Santa Restituta, the oldest church in Naples. Also, one of the must-see attractions in Italy is National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The well-known collection contains a large collection of Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum.

Naples hotel rates
This 2,800-year old city is one of the most romantic gateways in the world. That is why Naples hotel deals are rather different. Naples hotels offers have options from beautiful 5-star hotels to cheerful hostels. Rooms in the cheap Naples hotels are up to €90; midrange stays are from €90 to €190, tops-ends charge from €190 per double room. As room rates can fluctuate depending on the time of year or give discounts, check them before booking. Peak seasons in Naples are April to mid-June, Christmas and New Year.

Among the most popular options are the city's Bad&Breakfast accommodations. Best budget Naples hotels are near the center is the area around Stazione Centrale, but it's noisy and dirty at night. So, for best atmosphere, hit the historic centre in one of the charming places, filled with Italian chick. One for the best cheap places is Hostel of the Sun, a popular cozy private hostel with friendly staff, shared kitchen, free Internet and laundry services for longer stays. Another one is B&B Dimora dei Giganti, which offers 4 bedrooms with designer sculptural lamps, ethnic-inspired furnishings, plus shared modern kitchen. For midrange stay hit B&B Donna Regina, a very classical cozy and warm 4 room Italian house, a mixture of gallery and family home. Also, we recommend funky B&B Portalba 33, offering 3 comfy rooms with a good design. One of the best of luxury Naples hotels in this area is Hotel Costantinopoli 104, which is set in a neoclassical villa. Rooms are very elegant, with a terrace or palm-fringed pool views. Amenities include air-conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, telephone, safe box and Internet.

Seaside Santa Lucia and Chiaia area is home to some of the top Naples hotels, but here are sill affordable options. One of them is Parteno B&B, which has 6 chic rooms with beautiful decoration, vintage Neapolitan prints and silk bedding. Amenities include wireless Internet, satellite TV and free land-line calls to Europe, USA and Canada.For lofty views, grand hotels and a chilled-out vibe, hit Vomero. Best cheap sleep is in La Controra hostel, a monastery transformed into a backpackers place with own garden and very modern design. Top-end option is magnificent Hotel San Francesco Al Monte, housed in a 16 century monastery. Here the monks' cells were skillfully converted into the stylish rooms with air-conditioning and Internet access. To top it all of there's a swimming pool on the 7th floor.

Naples is an excellent place to start discovering Italy further as it's located in 2 hours from Rome and close to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri and Amalfi Coast where you can visit Sorrento, Amalfi, Ravello, Vietri and Positano. But the city itself is worth exploring, as it has a very fruitful historic architecture, listed by UNESCO as a World's Heritage Site. And, of course, you need to try all types of delicious Italian pizza in Naples, where this popular dish came from! So don't hesitate and star Naples hotel reservation right now!