Planning for next fall with 9-10 nights in Naples, most likely mid to late September. Arrival and departure will be by train, unless there is a convenient air connection. Currently we use Alaska and their travel partners for our travel. If we use Alaska’s new non-stop service to FCO from SEA, we would take the train to Naples.
Interests span from art to history to FOOD to classical music. Weekly food markets are especially a draw.
I understand that Quartiere Spagnoli is not nearly as ‘iffy’ as it used to be, but we prefer not to stay in that area unless any of you can provide fascinating reasons to do so!
We will definitely go to Pompeii and Herculaneum, plus a possible visit to an area that is lesser known and I can’t remember the name of it!!
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
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The area that is safest to stay and at the same time close to the sights is the area around Piazza Plebiscito and to the west of it. That area is called Chiaia (pronounced: Kya-ya). That is the recommendation from my best high school friend who is from Naples.
Avoid the area near the Napoli Centrale station at night, even more iffy than the Quartieri Spagnoli and full of “not so documented migrants” who live off expedients, especially ripping off foreign tourists.
There are also areas a bit further west and northwest (but not that far) of Piazza Plebiscito, called Vomero (a hilly residential area) and Posillipo, which are even more upscale. Those are also two top spots to stay, but a bit more of a longer way from the sights you are likely to visit. Go to Google maps and search the above areas and that will give you an idea of where they are located. Search hotels (also using Google Maps if you want) in those areas.
In spite of its awful reputation, violent crime in Naples is virtually non existent compared to American cities. Naples in one year has the number of murders that Chicago has in two weeks, in spite of the two cities having the same population. Nevertheless use situational awareness and watch out for pickpockets and scammers.
Posted by
Germany
4 posts
I went to Naples in January (took the train from Rome) 2 things I really enjoyed and recommend for everyone are the archeological museum and the catacombs! Pompeii as well ofc, but be careful with the commute there (the timetables of the buses etc).
Posted by
new york
700 posts
I've stayed in hotels in a few different areas...never felt. unsafe but did not wander around alone too often at night.
In Chaia, PALAZZO ALABARDIERI
https://www.palazzoalabardieri.it/en
Closer to Spaccanapoli. PALAZZO DECUMANI