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Naples is one of the most rewarding places to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include The Flea Market of Agnano, Mercatino di Antignano and Marechiaro. Food lovers should not miss Pizza Fritta da Fernanda and Bourbon Street Jazz Club. Below you will find 13 hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Naples at a glance

  • Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
  • Best time to visit: spring and autumn
  • Highlights: The Flea Market of Agnano and Mercatino di Antignano
  • Where to stay: Centro Storico and Lungomare
  • Local picks: 13 hand-chosen recommendations
  • Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

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Centro Storico

Bourbon Street Jazz Club

The one venue in Naples that truly earns the name jazz club – cosy, welcoming, and home to the city’s best live jazz and open jam sessions (musicians can sign up free at the start of the night). Open for dinner too. Tip: grab a good table and a salami-and-cheese platter.
★ 4.2
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Centro Storico

Keste

A cult little bar and live-music venue in the historic centre, long a hub of Naples’ underground music and rap scene and buzzing with students and artists late into the night. Grab a drink and see where the evening goes.
★ 4.3
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Quartieri Spagnoli

Pizza Fritta da Fernanda

In the heart of the Quartieri Spagnoli, Fernanda fries her legendary pizza fritta from her ‘basso’ (ground-floor Neapolitan home) – light, delicious and pure street-food soul, in the neighbourhood that is the real heart of Naples.
★ 4.9
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Centro Storico

Tandem

Tandem opened in 2013 as the first restaurant in Naples devoted entirely to ragù, and the tiny original branch on Via Giovanni Paladino 51 in the centro storico is still the one to seek out. The ragù and la genovese — onions and beef slow-cooked for hours — arrive over pasta or simply with bread for scarpetta, at prices that stay friendly for the city centre. With only a handful of tables, book ahead or arrive right at opening, especially on weekends.
★ 4.4
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Naples travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Naples?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Naples at a relaxed pace. See our Naples itinerary guide for a day-by-day plan.

Where is the best area to stay in Naples?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit. Our where to stay in Naples guide breaks down the best neighbourhoods.

What are the best things to do in Naples?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay.

What is the best time to visit Naples?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Naples is worth visiting year-round.

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