City in Campania, Italy
Naples
Loud, raw, delicious: Italy's best pizza, a great archaeology museum and easy trips to Pompeii, Capri and the coast. Cheaper than Rome or Florence, but chaotic, grubby in places and rougher on petty theft.
At a glance
- Safety3/5Take real precautionsDetails
- Monthly budget$2,140–3,040Comfortable, one person · €1,900–2,700Details
- Value for money22/100Better value than 21% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Jul, 33°CDetails
- Air quality15 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · ModerateDetails
- Internet109 MbpsFixed broadband, Italy medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableSafe to drink and often cheap; some locals prefer bottled for taste.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$79–146Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting arounditTaxiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards in hotels and many restaurants; cash for pizza by the slice, bars, markets and small shops.Details
Where to stay in Naples
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Chiaia and Santa Lucia | Seafront, nicer cafés and shops; the safest area |
| Centro Storico (Spaccanapoli) | Pizza, history, nightlife and noise |
| Vomero | Quiet, hilltop residential and local stays |
| Toledo and Quartieri Spagnoli | Street life; more intense, best for locals |
Apps that work in Naples
Ride-hailing
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Trenitalia: National rail tickets, delays and strike notices
- Italo: Private high-speed trains, often cheaper
- Taxis: Use official white taxis and agree flat fares from the airport and port. Street taxis rarely accept hailing; use ranks.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Italy.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards in hotels and many restaurants; cash for pizza by the slice, bars, markets and small shops.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Use bank ATMs (Bancomat), not Euronet machines; always decline the ATM's currency conversion.
- Tipping: Not expected. Bills often include coperto (€1–4 per person) or a service charge; round up or leave a few euros for great service.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted; tap a bank card at metro gates in Rome and Milan.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (fingerprints and photo) instead of passport stamps.
- ETIAS is not running yet; the EU will announce its start date months in advance.
- Hotels and rentals must register every guest with police, so expect to show your passport at check-in.
Emergency numbers
Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F, L · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. eSIMs work for visitors.
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