B&Bs in Naples

More on how B&Bs work in Italy: info, tips, and advice
• Introduction
• What to expectThe B&B concept—a handful of rooms run as an inn by a family in their own home—has recently spread throughout Italy and there are now far moreB&Bs in Naples (230+) than there are hotels (around 130).

A Neapolitan bed and breakfast essentially works something like a small hotel that provides breakfast and is located in the owner's home (or at least an a converted apartment in their building). The size is limited to no more than 3–4 rooms or 6–8 beds total.

This usually means a cozy, welcoming, friendly place with a bit more interaction with your hosts than at a hotel—and B&Bs are usually anywhere from 5% to 40% cheaper than hotels.

Expect to pay anywhere from €30 to €180 for a double room at a typical Neapolitan B&B—though the most common price range is about €45–€80.

Note that there's a thin line (often just which set of local standards, requirements, and legal complications the owner wants to deal with) between what's called a B&B and what's called an affittacamere (rental rooms).

Recommended B&Bs in Naples

Finding the perfect Neapolitan B&B

 

The Naples tourist office provides a complete list of all bed and breakfast outfits in town, but it's simply that: a list of all the B&Bs in alphabetical order.

The info on each provided is pretty basic: name, address, telephone, and website, at least. For some, there are listings for the number of rooms, basic amenities. Only a few have a photograph or two and/or a paragraph of description. That's it. It's a great resource, to be sure, but one that requires a lot of legwork to use, since you have to click on each entry individually to find out more—including prices.

If you want more intel to go on, try using a private booking site that will provide descriptions, user reviews, photographs, and more information to help you make a choice.

Tips & links

Share this page

Search ReidsItaly.com