Is Naples safe?+
Safer than its reputation suggests. Walking through downtown feels fine even in the evening. The real risk is pickpockets and phones or watches snatched from passing scooters. Don't wear jewelry, keep your phone away from the road, and stay alert around Garibaldi station and on the Circumvesuviana line.
Where can I find the best pizza in Naples?+
On Via dei Tribunali at the pizzerias Sorbillo, Di Matteo, and Dal Presidente, and at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, which serves only two varieties. Expect a queue, but it moves fast. A margherita costs five to eight euros. Pizza fritta is the fried version.
How many days should I spend in Naples?+
Two days for the historic centre, museums, and waterfront, a third for Pompeii, a fourth for Vesuvius or Capri. Naples is the best base for the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento, so a week is ideal.
How do I get to Pompeii?+
Take the Circumvesuviana train from Garibaldi station towards Sorrento and get off at Pompei Scavi; the ride takes forty minutes. The train is cheap but crowded. In summer, the more comfortable Campania Express also runs. Buy Pompeii tickets online.
Is Naples expensive?+
No, it's one of the cheapest major cities in Italy. An espresso costs about €1.20, a pizza five to eight euros, dinner at a trattoria twenty to thirty euros. Hotels downtown are affordable.
How do I get from the airport to downtown?+
Take the Alibus, which reaches Garibaldi station and the port in twenty to thirty minutes for a five-euro ticket. A taxi runs a fixed fare of around twenty-five euros depending on the district — confirm it before you get in.
Is Capri worth it?+
Yes, but it's expensive and crowded. The Blue Grotto is a brief experience and closes when the sea is rough. Anacapri, with the Monte Solaro chairlift and the Augustus Gardens, is a better choice. For something calmer, pick Procida or Ischia instead.
When is the best time to visit Naples?+
Spring and autumn, with temperatures around twenty-five degrees. Summer is hot, over thirty degrees in July and August, making shadeless Pompeii exhausting and Capri overcrowded. Winter is mild but rainy, with fewer tourists and lower prices.
