The areas of Chiaia and Posillipo are generally considered the safest neighborhoods in the city. For history buffs, Posillipo is the final resting place of the great Roman poet Virgil. The areas stretch along the waterfront and up the hill. The stunning coastal roads offer beautiful views of the entire Bay of Naples.

Despite its reputation for being gritty and chaotic, Naples is actually home to some of the most elegant and "nice" neighborhoods in Italy. If you are looking for luxury and safety, the Vomero district is a hilltop oasis characterized by wide, leafy boulevards, Art Nouveau architecture, and high-end shopping; it feels entirely different from the bustling city below. For seaside elegance, the Chiaia and Lungomare areas offer a refined atmosphere where you can walk along the Mediterranean with views of Vesuvius and Castel dell'Ovo, surrounded by designer boutiques and chic cocktail bars. The Posillipo neighborhood is the "Beverly Hills" of Naples, featuring stunning villas overlooking the Bay of Naples and the island of Capri. Even the "gritty" Centro Storico (Old Town), while crowded and loud, is "nice" in an atmospheric, historical sense—it is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with Baroque churches, world-class museums like the Sansevero Chapel, and the best pizza on the planet. Naples is a city of contrasts, and its "niceness" is found in its vibrant history and breathtaking coastal vistas.