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Napoli Centrale area hotel?

Posted by Lola (Seattle, WA) on 02/16/24 03:07 AM

We will have one night in Naples next September, while traveling between 2 locations. We will arrive around noon and depart the next day around noon for Rome. I have identified a nice-looking hotel, Palazzo Firenze, a block north of Piazza Garibaldi, the huge piazza in front of the station.

https://palazzofirenze.net/en

We prefer to walk in cities as much as possible, rather than riding the metro or buses. In reading reviews and blogs about Naples, it seems that whatever seedy reputation the train station area might have had in the past, it has improved considerably. Is this true? There are so many hotels and restaurants around there, I find it hard to imagine it would be a bad area.

Just looking for opinions from others who have been to Naples. I am sure we will go back for a stay someday, but this time is has to be just the one night.

Thanks for your help.

Posted by janet_kupfer

02/16/24 03:20 AM

160 posts

I wanted to suggest booking.com, Naples/Palazzofirenze and then go to reviews, especially location. It is a mixed bag, hotel looks lovely and it is just for one night. From your post will be out and about in daylight and as busy as it probably is in the evening, you will need to decide.

Posted by Ken

Vernon, Canada

02/16/24 06:32 AM

32212 posts

Lola,

I stayed in this hotel a few years ago and would certainly recommend it - https://www.hotelchiaia.it/en/ . It's in a nice location and as I recall, in the same building as an Embassy. It's an easy walk to this Caffe and after a few glasses of Limocello and some pastries, you may never want to leave - https://grancaffegambrinus.com/ .

Posted by Lola OP

Seattle, WA

02/17/24 07:51 PM

16287 posts

Thank you, Ken. I will take a look.

Posted by Chani

Tel Aviv

02/18/24 07:16 AM

15585 posts

I stayed close to there (300 meters) for 4 nights. There were a lot of hawkers along the street in front of the station, and I felt uncomfortable on arrival. I soon realized there was nothing at all to be wary of. I had a great time in Naples, though it was February and there weren't a lot of tourists. Just be very careful crossing streets, especially at corners. Naples drivers seem to think traffic lights and traffic signs are just decorations. The only traffic violation I didn't see was going the wrong way on a one-way street.

Posted by S J

Western Canada

02/18/24 06:00 PM

3114 posts

That looks like a good hotel, Lola.
I’m also looking for a 2 night stay near the station, so will keep that one in mind.

I’ve realised (duh) that if you scroll in as close as you possibly can on the booking.com maps when looking for hotels and apartments, instead of the wider map view, that a much bigger amount of them become visible.
Why have I not been doing this all these years?!🤦🏼‍♀️
So many more choices!

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