🇮🇹 Naples, Italy
Il Campanile
📍 Via S. Gregorio Armeno, 21, 80132 Napoli NA, Italy
Your stay — Il Campanile
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The Property — Il Campanile
Il Campanile is a straightforward three-star hotel near Piazza Garibaldi, the city's main transport hub. The lobby is functional and clean, with a small reception desk and a modest seating area; the vibe is no-nonsense and practical. It suits travellers who want a decent, affordable base for exploring Naples and need quick access to trains, buses, and the airport shuttle. The USP is its location right by the main station, not elegance or atmosphere.
Cronache di Naples
Naples was founded by Greek settlers as Neapolis in the 8th century BC, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It thrived under Roman rule, then became a key European capital under the Bourbon monarchy in the 18th century, which left a legacy of grand palaces and royal sites. The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a dense grid of narrow lanes lined with medieval churches, Baroque chapels, and street food stalls. Contemporary Naples is gritty, noisy, and fiercely local — famous for its pizza, its chaos, and its warmth.
Best Time to Visit
Guida completa di Naples →Best months
May and September: warm, sunny days (low 20s°C) with lighter tourist crowds than summer, and most attractions open without major queues.
Peak / festival surge
August and late December. August is hot, humid, and jammed with Italian holidaymakers; hotel prices jump 30-50% and many small shops close for Ferragosto. December brings Christmas lights and nativity-scene markets, but also heavy domestic travel.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cooler temperatures (15–20°C), fewer tourists, and hotel rates 20–30% below peak. Good for walking the historic centre without the crush.
Weather & packing
Naples can suddenly switch from hot sun to a sharp thunderstorm, especially in spring and autumn. Pack a compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Naples
- The Napoli Metro Line 1 extension to Capodichino Airport is now running, cutting travel time from the centre to the terminal to about 20 minutes (from Piazza Garibaldi, take Line 2 to Cavour then change).
- The Piazza Garibaldi area around the hotel continues to see construction on the new high-speed rail station link; some footpaths are fenced off, but access to trains remains open.
- A new pedestrianised zone on Via Toledo, already popular, has been expanded further south past Piazza Municipio, easing walking between the historic centre and the seafront.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Il Campanile, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) facing the courtyard at the back, not the street. These are quieter and get more natural light, as the lift noise is minimal and the San Gregorio Armeno street crowds don't penetrate.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Via San Gregorio Armeno on the first floor. The street is a narrow pedestrian lane packed with presepio (nativity scene) shops and tourists from 9am until late evening—constant chatter, occasional street performers, and shopkeepers calling out. Also avoid the room directly adjacent to the lift on any floor; the lift machinery hums audibly beyond 8pm.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the third floor—you look over the rooftops of the historic centre, with a glimpse of the courtyard below and the occasional dome of a nearby church. Street-facing rooms give you a view of the bustling presepio shops and the crowd, which is lively but not serene.
Quietest floors
Third floor (the top) is quietest. The lift only serves three floors, so foot traffic above is nil. Choose a floor 2 or 3 if you can—second floor is decent if the room faces the courtyard.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is right on Via San Gregorio Armeno, a famous pedestrian lane for nativity scene artisans. It's busy from mid-morning until late evening, especially during December. The side Via dei Fiorentini has occasional motorbikes and delivery vans. The lift is small but makes a whirring noise when in use—rare after midnight, but audible in adjacent rooms. There is no bar or restaurant on-site, so no nighttime noise from a lounge or kitchen.
Insider tips
1. For parking: book at Garage Caracciolo in advance—€30 per 24h, and it's on Via Caracciolo, 3, a 10-minute walk from the hotel through the historic centre. Avoid driving into the narrow San Gregorio Armeno area entirely. 2. Request a courtyard-facing room on the third floor during booking—no extra charge, but they fill up quickly. 3. The free Wi-Fi works well (20 Mbps), but you must accept the terms on the landing page—no password needed.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Il Campanile
free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; speed ~20 Mbps; no login—just select network and accept terms
small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablet, not on personal devices; no physical papers
check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €25, after 13:00 a full extra night
free, stored behind front desk; collect by 23:00 same day
step-free street-to-lobby entry; lift serves all floors; no specific wheelchair-adapted bathrooms or roll-in shower. Structural limitations: doorways are standard 80 cm
no on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Garage Caracciolo at Via Caracciolo, 3, €30 per 24h. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4 per person per night, payable at check-in; children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: full stay prepaid by card at booking; €50 incidental hold added on check-in card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Palazzo Troiano Spinelli di Laurino (73 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dell'Arciconfraternita di Santa Maria della Sanità (135 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Sant Angelo a Segno (138 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Sant'Antonio di Padova (158 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Ventaglieri — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Museo delle Torture — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Cabaret Port'Alba — 482 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 430 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia San Giuseppe Moscati — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Super Mini Market — 175 m · ~2 min walk
Dante — 650 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs inside the main post office or bank branches; avoid exchange bureaux at Napoli Centrale or the airport — they mark up rates by 8-10%.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at most sit-down restaurants, supermarkets, and chain shops; smaller cafes, bakeries, and market stalls often cash-only. Contactless is common for payments under €50.
Not expected; if service is very good, round up the bill or leave €1-2. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel porters: €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter: typically €1.00-€1.20 (un caffè). Cappuccino sit-down €1.50-€2.00. Same price across most bars in the historic centre.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a forno: €4-€6. A sit-down margherita pizza in the centro storico: €5-€8.
Spaghetti alle vongole or a simple secondo like cotoletta with contorno: around €12-€16 for a main. Pizzerie serve mains from €6-€10.
Head to the Quartieri Spagnoli or Via dei Tribunali for fried pizza, cuoppo (mixed fried seafood/potatoes), and sfogliatella; most stalls are under €5.
Conad, Decò, and Carrefour Express are common. Lidl and Eurospin a bit further out (e.g., Piazzale Tecchio).
Via Roma (via Toledo) has Zara, H&M, OVS at mid-street prices. Mercato di Porta Nolana has cheap basics and market stalls — mostly cash, no returns.
Single metro/bus ticket €1.10 (good 90 min). Day pass (biglietto unitario giornaliero) €4.50 — best for walking plus 1-2 metro rides. From Naples Airport: Alibus €5 one-way to Piazza Garibaldi, or a metro from Garibaldi to centre €1.10.
1) Drink coffee at the counter, not seated — same espresso costs €3-4 at a table. 2) Buy water in bulk at a supermarket (€0.30/1.5L) instead of €1-2 at tourist spots. 3) Many public museums are free on the first Sunday of each month – plan ahead.
Good to know — Naples
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Emergency Contacts
NaplesFor general police non-emergency dial 113. EU-wide emergency number 112 works from any mobile. Tourist police (Polizia Turistica) on 081.551.5444. For consular help, UK: +39.081.552.5155, US: +39.081.583.8111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Naples, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Il Campanile
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 430 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia San Giuseppe Moscati — 182 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (central station, 10 mins from airport by bus) → Piazza Amedeo (nearest metro to hotel)
💡 From Piazza Amedeo, the hotel is a 5-minute walk downhill. This line runs overground through tunnels — sit on the left for views. Buy return tickets at the machine; the app 'Trenitalia' works but can be glitchy.
Naples Capodichino Airport → B&B La Bouganville
💡 FreeNow works better than Uber in Naples. Set your pickup at the airport's 'Arrivi' gate number — the driver will call you. Price is fixed through the app, but expect a 5-minute wait for car assignment.
Naples Capodichino Airport → B&B La Bouganville (Via Giuseppe Martucci, 7)
💡 Fix the price before getting in. Avoid drivers offering a ride inside the arrivals hall — walk to the official taxi rank outside. For La Bouganville, make sure they know it's in the Chiaia district, not Mergellina.
Naples Capodichino Airport → Piazza Municipio (nearest stop to hotel)
💡 Buy tickets at the airport tabacchi or online. Validate on board. From Piazza Municipio, it's a 10-minute walk to the hotel. Avoid this route with large suitcases — the walk up Via Chiaia is cobbled.
Informazioni su Naples
Wikipedia ↗
Naples ( NAY-pəlz; Italian: Napoli [ˈnaːpoli] ; Neapolitan: Napule [ˈnɑːpələ]) is the regional capital of Campania, southern Italy. With a population of 905,050 within the city's administrative limits as of 2026, it is the largest city in southern Italy and the third-largest city in Italy after Rome...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Il Campanile?
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) facing the courtyard at the back, not the street. These are quieter and get more natural light, as the lift noise is minimal and the San Gregorio Armeno street crowds don't penetrate.
Which rooms should I avoid at Il Campanile?
Avoid any room facing Via San Gregorio Armeno on the first floor. The street is a narrow pedestrian lane packed with presepio (nativity scene) shops and tourists from 9am until late evening—constant chatter, occasional street performers, and shopkeepers calling out. Also avoid the room directly adjacent to the lift on any floor; the lift machinery hums audibly beyond 8pm.
Is Il Campanile noisy?
The hotel is right on Via San Gregorio Armeno, a famous pedestrian lane for nativity scene artisans. It's busy from mid-morning until late evening, especially during December. The side Via dei Fiorentini has occasional motorbikes and delivery vans. The lift is small but makes a whirring noise when in use—rare after midnight, but audible in adjacent rooms. There is no bar or restaurant on-site, so no nighttime noise from a lounge or kitchen.
Which rooms have the best views at Il Campanile?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the third floor—you look over the rooftops of the historic centre, with a glimpse of the courtyard below and the occasional dome of a nearby church. Street-facing rooms give you a view of the bustling presepio shops and the crowd, which is lively but not serene.
What are insider tips for staying at Il Campanile?
1. For parking: book at Garage Caracciolo in advance—€30 per 24h, and it's on Via Caracciolo, 3, a 10-minute walk from the hotel through the historic centre. Avoid driving into the narrow San Gregorio Armeno area entirely. 2. Request a courtyard-facing room on the third floor during booking—no extra charge, but they fill up quickly. 3. The free Wi-Fi works well (20 Mbps), but you must accept the terms on the landing page—no password needed.
What time is check-in at Il Campanile?
Check-in at Il Campanile is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Il Campanile have Wi-Fi?
free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; speed ~20 Mbps; no login—just select network and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Il Campanile?
€4 per person per night, payable at check-in; children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Il Campanile?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a forno: €4-€6. A sit-down margherita pizza in the centro storico: €5-€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Il Campanile?
Single metro/bus ticket €1.10 (good 90 min). Day pass (biglietto unitario giornaliero) €4.50 — best for walking plus 1-2 metro rides. From Naples Airport: Alibus €5 one-way to Piazza Garibaldi, or a metro from Garibaldi to centre €1.10.
When is the best time to visit Naples?
May and September: warm, sunny days (low 20s°C) with lighter tourist crowds than summer, and most attractions open without major queues.
Principali attrazioni a Naples
💡 Go between 10am and noon, before the tour groups pack it. Grab a sfogliatella at Pintauro on Via Toledo.
💡 Bring a picnic — there’s a small kiosk but it’s erratic. Sunset is the best time, but arrive by 4pm to claim a bench on the western side.
💡 Book online a day ahead — walk-ups often sell out by noon. Wear trainers; the tunnels are damp and uneven.
💡 Head straight to the Secret Cabinet on the mezzanine floor — a collection of erotic Roman art that’s often overlooked by casual visitors.
💡 Bring your own water — the café up there charges triple. Also check if the adjacent Certosa di San Martino is open (combined ticket €10).