Have you decided to spend the Christmas vacations in Naples but don’t know what are the best places to stay in order to enjoy a peaceful vacation? Then you have come to the right place!
Naples is one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years, crowded during the summer and even more so during the Christmas season. Lights, colors, harmony blend with the history, culture, merriment and good food that only this city can give.
Christmas in Naples is walking through its crowded streets with the pleasant smell of fried pizza, with the sound of guitars and mandolins, with your eyes turned up to the sky to admire every tiny detail of this rich city.
Christmas in Naples is walking through the streets of the Via dei Presepi to admire the magnificent sculptures of Neapolitan art.
Chaotic true, crowded true, but the magic of the colors, the smells and the breathtaking views you can hardly see in other places. So why wait you just have to decide where to stay to spend your Christmas vacations here?
There is certainly no shortage of hotels, B&Bs, and vacation homes in Naples, but choosing the right accommodations is always difficult and time-consuming. So I’m here to help you.
Staying in the heart of Naples, the historic center
For those visiting Naples for the first time and arriving by train or car but not wanting to use it, the best choice where to stay is undoubtedly the historic center.
This area is where the main attractions of Naples are concentrated (Piazza Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, Galleria Umberto I, the Spanish quarters) here you can comfortably move around on foot or by subway to visit various places in the city.
You’ll be able to walk through the folklore alleys of Naples, taste on the fly the magnificent fried pizza or the cuoppo (of sea or land) and why not one of the latest novelties of the moment the cuzzetiello (the final part of the bread flavored with garnishes to taste).
Here are some of the accommodations where you can sleep.
Sunrise B&B is a wonderful facility offering apartments in a 19th-century building overlooking Piazza del Plebiscito. You will find yourself in the heart of Naples just a few meters from all the main attractions. You’ll have all the comforts thanks to accommodations equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette, TV and bathroom with shower.
Iannace’s flat is the ideal solution for those who prefer quiet and do not like the hustle and bustle of b&bs or hotels. It is an entire air-conditioned apartment consisting of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and coffee maker, and free Wifi.
Caruso Place Boutique & Wellness Suites welcomes its guests in a charming atmosphere, in the heart of Naples just a few steps from the Royal Palace and the S. Carlo Theater, opposite the Galleria Umberto I. It is a wonderful 4-star hotel located on Via Toledo. A prestigious, central, well-connected facility, it offers clean rooms with attention to every detail.
Chiaia district near the sea in Naples
The smell of the sea, pizza and coffee. The Chiaia neighborhood with its magnificent sea view is this and much more. It is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Naples, the most popular and appreciated. You will be within walking distance of the historic center but completely immersed in the blue sea.
A wonderful promenade with views of the castel dell’Ovo and Vesuvius, an immense municipal park, a wide choice of bars and restaurants, stores, boutiques are just some of the things you can appreciate about this neighborhood. Chiaia is the best choice for those who decide to stay in Naples with children or in the company of their group of friends. There is no shortage of fun here for either adults or children, who will have plenty of space and attractions to enjoy.
Accommodations in the area include: Il Salotto della Regina is a modern and chic hotel located in a splendid historic 18th-century palace that was the summer residence of Queen Margherita, just a stone’s throw from the Naples waterfront. Strategically located in the Chiaia district, ideal for shopping and nightlife lovers.
Prestige rooms Chiaia, 300 mt from the subway station and funicular. Within walking distance of the municipal villa and the Naples waterfront. It is the ideal facility for families with children or those on a business trip. It offers spacious rooms, finished in every detail and accessorized.
Il picchio di Chiaia is a modern, fully equipped B&B. Equipped with all amenities for a relaxing and peaceful stay. All rooms have air conditioning, seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services and safe. It is conveniently located in a nice neighborhood in Naples.
Admiring the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from the Vomero
A little further from the historic center but easily reached by funicular and subway you will find the Vomero area of Naples. Positioned on a small hill above the port area, Piazza Plebiscito and Chiaia area. Vomero has a magnificent view directly overlooking the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius.
Quiet, full of tree-lined avenues, stores and fine restaurants, here you can visit Castel Sant’Elmo, the Carthusian monastery of San Martino and the ceramics factory.
It is the ideal area for those who want to enjoy a peaceful vacation and move easily around Naples to visit the city’s landmarks. So you just have to book here your vacation in Naples, among the best facilities you will find:
MILUAR Luxury B&B – Vanvitelli located in a charming and elegant neighborhood of the Vomero district of Naples. Elegant structure, cared for in every detail, private parking available and excellent value for money. Excellent location within walking distance of the metro.
Relais “Villa San Martino” is part of a historic Art Nouveau villa built in the early 1900s in the Vomero district. Nestled in a natural setting of rare tranquility, it is within walking distance of all transportation to the city. Rooms with modern and classic furnishings provided with all comforts
Spending the Christmas vacations in Pompeii
Among the places I can recommend for you to spend your Christmas vacation in Naples, Pompeii certainly cannot be missed.
Very close to Naples, well-connected, quiet, Pompeii is the ideal alternative for those who do not like chaos and prefer to stay away from the hustle and bustle of a big city.
Pompeii, the city of history and culture, is home to one of the largest and best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. Rich in stores, restaurants, pizzerias and shopping area it has made great strides in recent years.
And at Christmas time it is festively decorated to welcome the many tourists who decide to stay here each year.
Thanks to its favorable location in just 20 minutes by train or car you can reach Naples, in 30 minutes Sorrento. In addition, by car or bus departing from the Pompeii excavations you will find yourself all the way to the top of Mount Vesuvius. To admire the crater of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplonti and the fabulous view of Capri and the Bay of Naples.
Read our guide to the best accommodations in Pompeii.
