Naples, Italy Hotels

Naples, Italy, enchants visitors with its rich history, coastal breezes and traditional Southern Italian cuisine. Active vacationers and history loving tourists alike will love what Naples has to offer. You can rent a bike and cruise by castles, churches and bustling piazzas, take a sail on the Bay of Naples or grab the ferry and hike the Mediterranean island of Capri. Or, if you're up for the challenge, take on Mount Vesuvius, the only active volcano in mainland Europe. After a day of adventure, soak in Italian hospitality at one of Naples' hotels.

Hotel Il Convento

Hotel Il Convento sits in a restored palace at the historical center of Naples near classical shrines like Santa Maria Francesca and the pedestrian shopping district of Via Toledo. The hotel can arrange walking and biking tours for guests. Each room has air conditioning, satellite television, a safe and a mini-bar. Free Internet and shuttles to and from the airport are available. Hotel Il Convento also offers luggage storage and 24-hour bar.

Hotel Il Convento
Via Speranzella 137/A
Naples, Italy 80134
(+39) 081 40 39 77
www.hotelilconvento.com

Hotel San Francesco al Monte

Hotel San Francesco is a converted 16th century monastery--it's simple monk's quarters have been converted into 45 elegant guestrooms. Each room is equipped with a bath or Jacuzzi to soak in after a long day. You can also choose to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine on the outdoor terrace restaurant or sip wine in the monastery's wine cellar, which is now a bar featuring a world-class wine list. Another restaurant serves light lunches daily. Check out the 360-degree views of Naples, Mount Vesuvius and Capri from the hotel's rooftop garden.

Hotel San Francesco al Monte
Corso Vottorio Emanuele 328
Naples, Italy 80135
(+39) 081 423 91 11
www.sanfrancescoalmonte.it

Grand Hotel Santa Lucia

The Grand Hotel Santa Lucia faces the marina, enjoying views of the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius and the island of Capri. Built in 1900, this Naples hotel offers a range of accommodations from standard rooms to larger suites. Each room is equipped with personal heating and air conditioning, a television, a mini-bar and Internet access. The in-house restaurant offers a breakfast buffet to get you fueled for the day, and several tours can be arranged through the front desk.

Grand Hotel Santa Lucia
Via Partenope 46
Naples, Italy 80124
(+39) 081 764 06 66
www.santalucia.it

Hotel Miramare

Since 1944, the Hotel Miramare has been welcoming guests to its seaside location. Choose between standard rooms and deluxe suites, each with a television and air conditioning. Ask about rooms with balconies to watch the Naples streets. Rooms with sound-proof windows are available to eliminate street noise. Enjoy a buffet style breakfast on the terrace at the in-house restaurant.

Hotel Miramare
Via Nazario 24
Naples, Italy 80132
(+39) 081 764 75 89
www.hotelmiramare.com

Article Written By Anne Marie Bailey

Based in Southern California, Anne Marie Bailey has been a freelance writer since 2008. She has been published in "EAT Magazine" and is a regular contributor to Trails.com and eHow. Bailey holds a Bachelor of Arts in cultural anthropology from the University of Colorado.

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