Naples

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Hi all I am looking for reccomendations for a hotel in Naples - I think it would only be for one or two nights on the way back from ischia with our two teens. Has anyone been? Any tips v gratefully received

I took my teenage DD to Naples for 3 nights in October. Main reasons were Pompeii and archaeological museum. We stayed at the Hotel Piazza Bellini near the museum. It was conveniently located for restaurants and sight seeing. We had a budget room which was basic but clean and comfortable. It’s a lovely old building, comfortable and quirky. Breakfast can be eaten in the courtyard. A peaceful retreat from the craziness of Naples. If I ever went back to Naples I would stay again.

We loved the Hotel San Francesco al Monte.. It has a wonderful roof garden and pool. Amazing views.

We stayed at a b&b in the centre. Lovely place in an old building and the room was spacious and lovely breakfast. Let me know if u want the name as I'll have to dig it out.

www.booking.com/hotel/it/palazzo-della-loggia-b-amp-b.en-gb.html

This one.

We stayed at this guest house a few years ago now. It was lovely. salotto-borbonico.hotels-amalfi.com/en/

Thanks all! Some great options there

We also stayed at the Piazza Bellini and was happy with it.

We stayed at Relais Castel Nuovo - apartments over looking the port. We had just come back from Ischia too and it was literally across the road from the hydrofoil. The airport bus also stops there. https://www.relaiscastelnuovo.com/
Very central.

Thank you so much for all your tips! Final one - do you think there is enough in Naples for 2 or 3 nights? One of the days would be my 50th birthday so hoping to find a lovely place for lunch at least on that day!

Definitely. The Archeology Museum. There are 2 underground tours. We did a great free walking tour round the historical centre. Get the funicular to the top of the hill and walk back down via the Spanish Quarter. Herculaneum is not far and more manageable for a visit than Pompeii. On Ischia - definitely go to the Aragonese castle. The views are stunning.

Two nights is only one day and there is masses to do and see in Naples! There are several really great museums, there are churches and catacombs and markets and all kinds of fun stuff. The food in Naples is amazing too. You'll barely scratch the surface with one or two days.

We went Monday to Friday so 3 whole days. We were busy all day doing stuff. We did the bourbon tunnels, archeological museum, Pompeii, versuvius, walking tour and explored the Spanish quarter (go see the maradonna shrine) so it's doable but you will be on your feet all day depending On what you want to see. I loved Naples and so did my teens.

If I was there, I'd move heaven and earth to visit this:

https://visitworldheritage.com/en/eu/caserta-royal-palace-and-park-italy/73cf1988-9d13-4658-99f5-2f23a706bc00

If your kids don't enjoy spectacle, gardens and architecture, they might like that it was used as a filming location for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.

Anyone been?

It's gorgeous, isn't it @CrystalSingerFan? I haven't been (yet!) but I think of it as Italy's Versailles - it's on that scale. Next time I go to Naples I'm definitely going to go there!

Please report back!

There's a restaurant with singing waiters in Naples. Basic Italian food but entertaining.

Hi, OP - have you already been? How did it go?

Goinf in august! But have taken on board the tips and will report back

Looks amazing!

Oh, we're planning to be there in Aug too (I'm dreading the heat & crowds but need school hol dates), we'll race you to the Herculaneum

Have a wonderful time!