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Naples Day Trips: The Ruins and Castles


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While Naples is certainly known for its seaside day trips, for those of you who are more interested in a bit of history and delving into the past, the area around Naples has far more than simply Pompeii.

From the nearby first Greek city on mainland Italy, Cumae, to the no-longer-ruined palace in Caserta (rivaling that of Versailles), to the tomb of Virgil, this absolute plethora of non-water-centric ruins and castles can make any trip educational and interesting!


Below are some of our favorite hotels to stay in while we're in Naples. Each of the links are affiliate links, and if you book your stay through the link, we earn a small percentage of the booking platform's fees. 
Train Station
Budget: Vergilius Bilia. Clean and modern. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/Gu6XirQM⁠⁠
Mid-Range: Starhotels Terminus. Old-school but nice, right next to the station. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/hCbKTXYR⁠⁠
Centro Storico
Budget: Hotel Caravaggio. Old-school but clean. Centrally located. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/NdMJaOfl⁠⁠
Mid-Range: UNA Hotels Napoli. Equidistant to the train station and centro storico. Nice views of the city. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/QcnssG4V⁠⁠
Upper Crust: Palazzo Caracciolo Naples. On the edge of centro storico, but with modern amenities. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/ulwHhc9i⁠⁠
Spanish Quarter/Toldeo
Budget: Hotel Il Convento. Small rooms, but in the action of the city. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/GLl8jEPN⁠⁠
Mid-Range: Art Resort Galleria Umberto. Stay in the Galleria Umberto. What more needs to be said? ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/6EhwUpfW⁠⁠
Upper Crust: Hotel Romeo. Little slice of luxury near the port and centro storico. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/kQdItv3Y⁠⁠
Chiaia
Budget: Pinto-Storey Hotel. Like an old-school Bed and Breakfast. ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/isL35cGe⁠⁠
Mid-Range: Hotel Majestic. Modern but like 2010 modern: ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/mh6RUnZi⁠⁠
Upper Crust: Grand Hotel Parker’s. Swanky, near the water: ⁠⁠https://agoda.tpm.li/KaH7yHzf⁠⁠
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