Popular Hotels and Attractions in Naples, Italy

Founded in the first millennium BCE by Greeks as the city Neapolis ("new city"), Naples, Italy is loaded with history. However, this history dwells side by side with a vibrant, passionate present that is a joy to behold. Tourists vising Naples should stay at one of its lovely hotels and then see the sites to appreciate the delights of this living city.

Finding a hotel

Naples is home to a number of hotels both grand and humble, so travelers should have no trouble finding a place to lay their heads for a few nights. One of the most lovely hotels in the city is the Hotel Suite Esedra, which features cozy, classically decorated rooms and a helpful, multilingual staff. For a more dazzlingly modern experience, travelers may wish to try the Una Hotel Napoli, which features brash light sculptures in the public areas with reserved, comforting rooms. Travelers on a budget might try the charming Hotel Casanova. All of these accommodations are in the city's historic center.

Pizza

Naples is famous for its pizza, and rightly so, for the dish was born here in the 1700s. The pizzas in Naples have a soft, pliable crust that might surprise travelers more accustomed to the thin, crispy Roman version. The ideal pizzas to try are the Margherita, which features tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese, and the Marinara, on which one finds tomato, oregano, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. The recipes' simplicity allows the deliciousness of each ingredient to shine.

National Archaeological Museum

This museum is one of the treasures of Italy, as it features pieces from many periods in Italian culture. Visitors can view a number of pieces from the ruins of nearby Pompeii, including bronze statues and a famous mosaic of Alexander the Great. There are a number of important marble statues, as well, and a collection of Roman erotic art to titillate the traveler's senses.

Naples itself is a wonderful city filled with important and lovely places, such as the Galleria Umberto I, a century-old shopping mall, and a number of lovely chapels and churches. Pompeii is just a day trip away, as is the Amalfi Coast. Although ancient, this city is made into a "neapolis," a "new city," every time the sun rises.