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The unruly, untamed soul of Italy is bustling, noisy and full of life, but it’s also a cultural goldmine full of art-filled churches, underground crypts, archaeological and historical wonders, and gleaming palaces. The rugged coastline dotted with tiny beaches within easy reach is pretty special too, and then there’s, well, the pizza. Naples’s accommodation is equally wide-ranging, so choose from boutique and budget to all-out luxury, and, if you can afford it, get a room with those incredible views over the Bay of Naples and smouldering Vesuvius. Here are our picks of the best hotels in Naples.  RECOMMENDED: 🛏 The best Airbnbs in Naples What are the best areas to stay in Naples? Now that Naples has firmly shaken off its slightly sketchy reputation, you can count on all of its major neighbourhoods feeling safe to roam in. Our safest bet for an all-round good time is Centro Storico, which puts you in a great position to discover the city’s top attractions and landmarks. For a more up-and-coming area, try the Spanish Quarters, where you’ll get Naples at its bustling, authentic best. Discover all of our recommendations on our list of the best areas to stay in Naples.   How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single

There are a lot of good reasons to visit Naples, but no one goes for peace and quiet. So it’s surprising how serene it feels at Grand Hotel Parker’s, which turns out to be the perfect retreat from the chaotic city streets. This typically Italian family business opened in 1870 and was the first of Naples’ five star hotels dating from the grand tour era. Some of these now feel a little faded, but this one has a retro cool edge after a renovation by new, young management from within the family. With panoramic views across the Bay of Naples and old-school Neapolitan service, it’s the right spot if you want to soak up the city’s atmosphere while being just far enough from the mayhem to catch your breath. Why stay at Grand Hotel Parker’s? Halfway up a hill between the city’s two poshest neighbourhoods, Grand Hotel Parker’s has views over the port area and to Mount Vesuvius and the islands of Capri and Ischia. It’s a little out of the way, but that’s not a bad thing in Naples, especially if you’ve seen the main sights before and want to experience a different side of the city. If you do want to go sightseeing, it’s easy enough to get around by taxi and public transport from here and hotel staff will happily organise it all for you. The recent renovation (with some areas still to be completed) reduced the number of rooms and suites from 85 to 67, making many of them bigger and more comfortable. The hotel is big enough for the essential facilities (there are two restaurants and a smal