Naples Travel Stories - Lonely Planet (2024)

food

The 14 best places to eat in Naples

Dec 7, 2023 • 7 min read

There is far more to southern Italy’s iconic city of epic pizza. Here’s what to eat in Naples.

destination practicalities

The best times to visit Naples: seasonal treats, events, and parties

Feb 16, 2022 • 6 min read

Plan your trip to Naples with this month-by-month guide to the best events, seasonal treats, and local activities.

activities

Visit Naples on a budget and enjoy a priceless vacation

Feb 9, 2022 • 11 min read

Discover how to shop for picnics, find a volunteer experience, select just the right short-term rental and more ways to enjoy Naples on a budget.

destination practicalities

Naples’ best neighborhoods: a cinematic city of sea, soul and skulls

Feb 4, 2022 • 5 min read

A variety of sights and activities are packed into each Neapolitan neighborhood, so you can craft your own experience – ethereal, elegant or edgy.

beaches

6 of the best beaches in Naples: make the most of the city's Mediterranean coastline

Jan 26, 2022 • 4 min read

There are some great spots where you can enjoy a lovely day by the sea in Naples. Here are our top picks of the city's best beaches.

road trips

7 top day trips from Naples for history and the high life

Jan 25, 2022 • 8 min read

Naples cooks up plenty of things to see and do, but the pace of life is full-throttle – take one of these day trips from Naples for a breath of fresh air.

wildlife and nature

The best parks in Naples: from royal gardens to underwater Romans

Jan 22, 2022 • 5 min read

The charming chaos of life in Naples can be overwhelming, so pace your visit to this vibrant city by taking a breath in one of its urban green oases.

beaches

The best free things to do in Naples: fun activities that won't cost a penne

Jan 18, 2022 • 6 min read

Many of the best things to see and do in Naples are found in its historic center. Here are 10 don't-miss Naples' experiences that cost next to nothing.

public transport

Getting around Naples is easy with these top tips

Dec 14, 2021 • 6 min read

Though you're usually better off walking to get around Naples, the city does offer a comprehensive network of public transportation.

destination practicalities

Everything you need to know before your trip to Naples

Dec 2, 2021 • 4 min read

Naples, with its captivating architecture, rich history, and mouth-watering food, is not to be missed. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

history

The best foodie destinations for a health kick vs. total indulgence

Oct 29, 2019 • 4 min read

For those who travel to eat, finding a balance of healthy/indulgent meals can be tricky. Here are the best foodie destinations for a health kick or a feast.

beaches

I survived the hydrofoil to Ischia to tell the tale

Aug 4, 2019 • 5 min read

Ischia is a small, but highly populated, volcanic island that is either one hour from Naplesif you get the ferry, or 40 minutes if you get the hydrofoil.

road trips

Quirky rules of the road: how to drive like a local

Jul 11, 2019 • 7 min read

Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…

art

Italy’s coolest city: why Naples is the place to be right now

Jul 8, 2019 • 6 min read

With its strong community spirit, unsanitised street culture and crumbling architecture, the gritty southern-Italian city of Naples attracts those who…

beaches

My experience travelling as a Black woman

Jul 3, 2019 • 8 min read

Stephanie Yeboah shares her travel experiences as a Black, plus-size woman and gives personal advice on how to stay informed before a trip.

beaches

My Brilliant Friend: discover the Naples locations that inspired Elena Ferrante

Jul 30, 2018 • 6 min read

One of the biggest literary sensations of recent years, Elena Ferrante's gritty and enigmatic Neapolitan Novelshave inspired thousands of fans to travel…

food

Naples' top 10 pizzerias

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Pizza is one of the world's favourite foods, and Naples is its birthplace. Legend has it that the classic margherita pizza was invented in 1889, when…

food

How to eat like a local on Italy's Amalfi Coast

Oct 26, 2015 • 3 min read

Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are a culinary Valhalla, where produce and well-trained taste buds have created one of the world’s most envied…