5 Safest Areas to Stay in Naples, Italy
5 Safest Areas to Stay in Naples, Italy
Last summer, on our three month slow travel trip to Europe, we stayed in Naples, Italy for two weeks. My husband, two-year old, and I explored the popular historic sites, museums, and castles, as well as surrounding neighborhoods to experience a more authentic atmosphere and to immerse in the culture a bit more. I came up with a list of the safest areas to stay in Naples, Italy to help you plan your next trip!
We enjoyed our time there and took all normal precautions when traveling. We used hidden pockets and were always aware of our surroundings. The only times I got nervous about safety was anytime we were crossing the street. People there drive fast. Other than that, we felt very safe!
If your visiting with young kids, read 6 Things to do in Naples With a Toddler.
Is Naples Safe?
First lets answer the question everyone wants to know. Is Naples safe? YES! It gets a bad rap from historically having organized crime but now, you just need to look out for pick pocketing and petty theft just like any major city around the world. If you are traveling from the U.S., Naples is probably safer than your nearest major city.
Just like any situation when traveling, use common sense, keep your valuables hidden, and be aware of your surroundings. Doing this, I never felt unsafe, even when I did small outings by myself or just me and my toddler.
Best Areas to Stay
As we just covered, Naples in general is a safe city and you don’t need to worry too much. Below, I listed a few areas that I thought were the best while visiting Naples.
Chiaia
This is the area we stayed in. We liked it because it was just far enough away from the popular places that it felt less crowded but still close enough that it was easy to get to the historic sites and museums when we wanted to.
We had beautiful views of the city and water. We also felt we were really experiencing Italy and not just touristy areas. We were right across the street from a market and walking distance to the metro and the beach walk.
Check prices and book your stay in Chiaia here!
Vomero
Just north of Chiaia is Vomero. It was beautiful and somehow calming while still having city vibes. You also have beautiful city and water views plus a large park to roam around in. For some reason it felt like public transportation was easier to get to and from this area than in Chiaia. If you are traveling with kids, this may be the best place to stay.
Check prices for Vomero here!
Centro Storico
This might be the best option if you are going for a short trip and need to be in on the action. This places you right in the center of all the popular sites but is also the most crowded and closest to the train station and airport where theft and pick-pocketing is most likely to happen.
Book your stay in Centro Storico here!
Quartieri Spagnoli
Close enough to the historic center without being right in the middle of it, Quartieri Spagnoli is still pretty crowded. Also, a common place for pick-pockting. The narrow streets have less motor traffic but still lots of people.
If this is the best area for you, check prices here!
Santa Lucia
Right by the water, this area is best if you plan on doing more boat trips to nearby Islands since you are very close to the port. The beach walk is beautiful and lined with fancy restaurants. This area also puts you at walking distance to Castle dell’Ovo and very close to Castle Nuovo.
To book your stay in Santa Lucia click here!
Conclusion: Safest Area to Stay in Naples, Italy
Naples, Italy is generally a safe city, just busy and crowded. If you are new to using booking.com, read tips on how to find the best place for you here. Any area you stay in Naples will be safe, as long as you use common sense and stay aware of your surroundings.
You might also like:
6 Things to do in Naples With a Toddler
18 International Travel Essentials for U.S. Citizens
