Naples

How to Get to Naples

Naples, Italy is one of Italy’s largest port cities and is located on the southwestern coast of Italy. It is easily accessible via airplane, train, or cruise ship.

Naples International Airport is the main airport in Naples, and is about 14 minutes by car from downtown.

Napoli Centrale Train Station is the main train station and takes you right into downtown.

The Naples Cruise Terminal also lets you off right in the city center area. You can walk from there around town without the need for a transfer.

What to Do in Naples

Naples is a busy port town and seaside city with a long history dating back to Roman times.

The number one thing to do in Naples is to take a walk by the seaside along Lungomare.

Stop by Castel dell’Ovo – an imposing castle that rises out of the sea and is connected to the mainland by a footbridge. It is the perfect place to enjoy views of the sea or have dinner at one of the several seafood restaurants nearby.

If you want to go shopping, visit Via Toledo, the main shopping street of Naples!

Via San Gregorio Armeno is the city’s most famous alleyway dedicated to the selling of kitsch nativity souvenirs.

Naples is the birthplace of the famous Margherita pizza! Take a pizza making class & then enjoy eating it! Reserve your spot here before it sells out.

Spend the afternoon at Naples National Archaeological Museum! The Archaeological Museum houses Naples’s most significant collection of Roman remains and displays much of the loot uncovered during the Pompeii and Herculaneum digs. You can get tickets here.

Visit the Royal Palace of Naples! Designed in the sixteenth century as a monument to celebrate Spanish glory, these lavishly decorated royal apartments are now home to an eclectic collection of tapestries, sculptures and paintings. You can get tickets here.

Stop by and take in the San Carlo Theatre – a majestic and grand opera theatre that is the oldest in Europe! Take a seat for world-class operas, ballets and concerts, or check out the state-of-the-art museum featuring contemporary exhibitions and a virtual 3D gallery. You can get tickets and see what shows are on here.

Visit the Castel Sant’Elmo – a stunning medieval fortress on a hill overlooking the city. The funicular journey up is amazing and from the top you can see the best views of Naples. You can get further info here.

Take a boat cruise to Positano and Amalfi! Enjoy swimming & snorkeling in secluded beaches and caves, on the way to explore the towns of Amalfi and Positano! Book this amazing experience here.

Visit Pompeii! Pompeii is a city in southern Italy overlooked by the volcano Vesuvius. It’s known for its ancient city, Pompeii, which was buried by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius. You can get tickets here.

Take a day trip to Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii! Journey along the picturesque Amalfi Coast; enjoy free time to explore the hilltop towns of Positano and Sorrento; then marvel at the archeological wonders of ancient Pompeii on a guided tour. This will be a day trip you will remember forever! Book your spot here!

Take a Day Trip to Capri, Anacapri, and the Blue Grotto! Enjoy a hydrofoil ride to visit Capri, then walk around Anacapri, & visit the stunning Blue Grotto! Book this amazing day here!

I’ve also compiled a list of recommended activities or tours you can do in Naples – here!

Want to see more of Italy? Take a trip to Florence, Milan, Pisa, Rome, or Venice!

Where to Eat in Naples

Via dei Tribunali is the best place for authentic Napoli Pizza! You can get their signature fluffy dough pizzas anywhere along ‘Pizza Alley!’

Want to visit what is thought to be the world’s first pizzeria? Stop by Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba!

Stop by Pizzeria Brandi and have a Pizza Margherita where it was invented in 1889 in honor of Queen Margherita of Italy!

If you are looking for ambience, there are several cafes and restaurants along the water on Via Partenope.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Naples, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Naples

There are so many great hotel options in and around Naples! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Naples

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The hot season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 80°F. The hottest month of the year in Naples is August, with an average high of 85°F and low of 69°F.

The cool season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 61°F. The coldest month of the year in Naples is January, with an average low of 43°F and high of 55°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Naples

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Take a pizza making class with your kids & then enjoy eating it! Reserve your spot here before it sells out.

Your kids will love going on a boat cruise to Positano and Amalfi! Enjoy swimming & snorkeling together in secluded beaches and caves, on the way to explore the towns of Amalfi and Positano! Book this amazing experience here.

Take your kids to visit Pompeii and explore the ruins of this ancient city that are still well preserved by the lava! You can get tickets here.

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