Should you stay in Rome or Naples?

Naples is great for intrepid solo travelers; it's a step out of the usual route around Italy and gives you the challenge of navigating and practicing a bit more Italian on your own. If you are a first-time solo traveler and want to ease your way into it, Rome is a solid option for solo travelers.



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The closest international airport to the Amalfi coast is in Naples (the Capodichino airport), but many people prefer to fly into Rome, as it's cheaper.

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We recommend spending at least three days and two nights in Naples. This will give you enough time to enjoy the city at a relaxed pace. It gets very hot in Naples during the summer months, so remember to account for this when planning how much you want to do each day.

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The misconception is that, because of this, tourists are unwelcome--when in fact, Neapolitans are known for being exceedingly friendly and generous. Tourists who visit Naples with the intention of being immersed in the culture will have a much better time than those who expect a traditional tourism experience.

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Naples, with its ancient streets of Neapolis and Quartieri Spagnoli, is a walkable city; you can explore everything from the royal palace of Naples to Castel Nuovo on foot.

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Florence is not an overly expensive destination, is relatively safe and has a small city atmosphere. Naples is a raw and immersive Italian city. It's got pizza places that are frequented by locals. It's got wine bars serving gorgeous Campanian tipples.

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In recent decades Naples has become famous for the ancient ruins containing an entire hidden city on which it sits. Known as Napoli Sotteranea, the underground world of the forgotten town is chock full of ruins from Greek and Roman periods.

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Book in advance If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Rome to Naples by booking early.

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You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.

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The best time of year to visit Naples would have to be between March - May or September and October. During these months it is not quite cold or hot anymore, and the temperature sits around 20-25C (70-85 degrees farenheit).

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3 to 5 days are enough for Rome. There's a lot to see in Rome and you could easily spend a week in the city seeing everything. 3 days is the absolute minimum you'll need but if you can stretch it a day or two further you'll be able to see most of the city and the surrounding area.

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