Sophie McLean

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

‘You can’t build new property in the centre of Naples so you have to work from the inside out’ so says Andreana from the front office of Artemisia Domus in Naples’ Centro Storico. In the UNESCO world heritage rated historic centre of 500 domes, this renovated palazzo offers a place to stay for the night, where Italian conviviality meets historical grandeur.  Why stay at Artemisia Domus, Naples Centro Storico? Billed not as a hotel but as luxury accommodation, this eight-bedroom boutique guest house keeps itself as something of a secret to the outside world, tucked away inside a historic building. The centro storico 18th century palazzo was once home to a family of notable, noble character, restored and reformatted in 2018 by owner Sebastiano Liotta, whose aim is to bring historical buildings back to life where the feeling is always something close to home: ‘this is why we lay the breakfast tables close together, for example’ says Andreana, adding they want people to feel like they’re at home – eating together and feeling free to strike up conversation.  What are the rooms like at Artemisia Domus, Naples Centro Storico? Suites and bedrooms flank the central hallway, ranging in size and orientation, but each with their own quirky array of amenities. Some have huge chromotherapy whirlpool jacuzzi baths, but ‘Minerva’ has a private sauna with emotional shower, and ‘Cleopatra’ an in-built bar station, stand-alone exercise bike and fresco-decorated walls – my favourite room of them