Naples has a mixed reputation among travelers, as it’s fascinating and quite different from the tourist cities to the north, but it’s also edgy and often in the headlines for garbage strikes. Staying safe is pretty easy if that’s your priority.
A trip out to Pompeii is the highlight for many people, and it’s a fairly cheap day out, and most of the major attractions in the city tend to be reasonable as well. Food and drinks can feel like bargains in Naples if you’ve come from Rome or Venice, but some of the better deals are off the beaten path and away from the tourist zones.
| Population | 960,000 |
| Area | 960,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Currency | Euro |
| Airports | Naples Airport (NAP) |
Food-wise, Naples is internationally known as the home of pizza and they still do an amazing job there. You’ll find quite a few places making classic Neapolitan pizza with a couple of them considered the best and usually with long lines. It’s worth it.
| Budget breakfast | Most restaurants include a continental breakfast, but if yours doesn't just follow the locals for affordable options. | $3.83 - $6.38 |
| Budget lunch | Pizza in its original home is traditional and often quite cheap. | $5.32 - $8.51 |
| Budget dinner | Southern Italian meals at sit-down restaurants can get pricey, but avoid the tourist district for good value. | $7.98 - $12.77 |
| Pizza for one | At the popular and casual pizza restaurants you get many options from simple to elaborate. | $7.13 - $12.77 |
| Beer (.33l bottle) | The local lagers are often fairly cheap at restaurants and cafe bars, but more at night clubs. | $1.91 - $4.26 |
| Month | High F | Low F | PRECIP (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 39 | 4.1 |
| February | 56 | 40 | 3.9 |
| March | 59 | 43 | 3.4 |
| April | 65 | 47 | 3.0 |
| May | 73 | 54 | 2.0 |
| June | 79 | 60 | 1.3 |
| July | 85 | 64 | 1.0 |
| August | 85 | 64 | 1.6 |
| September | 79 | 60 | 3.2 |
| October | 71 | 53 | 5.1 |
| November | 63 | 46 | 6.4 |
| December | 57 | 41 | 4.8 |
Naples has a fairly mild climate all year round, thanks to its location on the Mediterranean. Summers can be a bit steamy during the day, but at night things usually cool off nicely. Except for the May through August period, it can get rainy in Naples, so visits outside that range should be prepared.
| 21 Mar | 6:05am | 6:16pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:32am | 8:38pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:49am | 7:02pm |
| 21 Dec | 7:24am | 4:38pm |
Another part of the appeal of Naples is that things tend to get cheaper the further south you go in Italy (except for Rome itself), so your budget goes a longer way here. Hotels and hostels tend to be much cheaper than elsewhere, though quality can be dodgy and some neighborhoods are not suited to everyone.
High season at Naples hotels and hostels usually runs from May through August, but after that prices might only go down a bit, as the low season is really only the first three months of the year. Quality at Naples hotels can be quite variable, so if you are booking at the low end of the spectrum you might be in for an unpleasant surprise.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 23.40 - 42.55 |
| 31.91 - 101.06 |
| 26.60 - 128.72 |
| 42.55 - 106.38 |
| 157.45 - 234.04 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 12.77 - 25.53 |