Naples, Italy Hotels and City Guide

Compare not Naples with the other cities in Italy. Intense, crowded and noisy, Naples can at times be a little overwhelming, yet it remains as the most vibrant and 'truest Italian' city of them all.

Located in the south of Italy, in the region of Campania, Naples is the third most populated city in Italy, with over two million residents. Overlooking a most beautiful bay of Italy - Bay of Naples - and situated near the imposing Mount Vesuvius and the enchanting islands of Capri and Ischia, Naples is second to none in terms of natural beauty.

The Naples’ history goes back a long way. Founded by the Greeks as one of their trading centres and later conquered by the ancient Romans, Naples has seen the rise and fall of great emperors and suffered destruction at the hands of a massive volcanic eruption and World War II. Yet, the pride and the passion of Neapolitans made Naples rise from the ashes and regain its original splendour.

The long list of Naples attractions include ancient churches, museums with exquisite antiques, sculptures and relics from lost cities and dynasties. The ancient architectural wonders are visited each day by millions of travellers. A Naples vacation is not complete if a visit to Pompeii and Herculaneum are forgone - the two cities completely submerged in lava when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

The city has a sophisticated rail and road network providing easy access to the attractions and the luxury and budget Naples hotels offer comfortable lodging for visitors. Dining is also another attraction in Naples. As the birthplace of pizza, Naples offers a wide selection of pizzerias from simple outlets to trendy diners. Naples is also famous for pasta, spaghetti and a variety of cheese.

Naples Facts
Naples Population: 2,905,000 (Source: UN Population Estimate Revision 2003)
Italy Population: 57,253,000 (Source: UN Population Estimate Revision 2003)
Currency: Euro
Time Zone: Standard Time = GMT + one hour, Summer Time = GMT + two hours
Language: Neapolitan dialect

Hotels in Naples, Italy