A low cost weekend in Naples for less than 60 €, where to sleep and where to eat, what to do in two days to spend less than 60 €, come and read our holiday.
Un low cost weekend a Naples that's what it takes to recharge the batteries. Yes, because visiting Naples is worthwhile. Not only to be able to enjoy the unique beauties in the world that the Neapolitan city offers, but precisely because with a few euros it is still possible to spend a nice low cost weekend without having to give up anything. I have estimated a budget of 60 euros, therefore suitable for travelers with a reduced budget who, like me, cannot afford to spend big money but still do not intend to give up the pleasure of traveling and spending a weekend away.
Where to sleep: Vomero
Il Vomero it is a quiet and residential neighborhood, perfect for staying and an excellent starting point for discovering Naples, thanks to excellent connections with the rest of the city via the funicular and underground lines. To get to the B&B In the mood for colors the nearest underground station is Quattro Giornate (line 1). From there in about 5 minutes on foot you will reach the structure, which is located in a side street of the central Via Cilea. For those arriving by car, just take the Via Caldieri ring road exit. The B&B can be booked on the Air B&B website and prices start from 35 euros per night for the apartment for two people with breakfast included.
Stroll from Via Roma to Piazza Plebiscito
Starting from Vomero it is possible to reach the seafront area thanks to the characteristic funicular. You will have to arrive, with a pleasant walk through Via Scarlatti, teeming with shops and bars, to Piazza Vanvitelli and from there to Piazza Fuga. This will bring you to the entrance to the Central Funicular. The cost of the ticket from a single ride it is 1 euro, while for 3,50 euro the ticket can be used indefinitely for 24 hours.
You will have to go down tolast stop and there you will find yourself catapulted into the lively Via Roma, one of the streets that represent the heart and soul of the center of Naples. From there, turning immediately right you will find yourself in front of the entrance to the Umberto gallery. I recommend taking a walk inside and tasting a typical Neapolitan sfogliatella at the bar The sfogliatella Mary. For € 1.70 you can enjoy a warm and fragrant sfogliatella: the flagship of Neapolitan pastry.
Continuing on Via Roma you will find on your left the famous San Carlo opera house and continuing straight on the wonderful Piazza Plebiscito. It is difficult to remain indifferent to its majestic grandeur and the solemnity of its colonnade. Right in Piazza Plebiscito then there is the Royal Palace, which can be visited as long as you check its opening times and days in advance. From Piazza Plebiscito, going down and turning right, you will reach the seafront of Via Caracciolo. The promenade is largely a pedestrian area where bicycles, skaters, rickshaws and runners circulate. Don't miss a visit to the Castel dell'Ovo, elegantly placed on the water and in which it is possible to enter for free and be able to enjoy a privileged view through its windows and terraces.
Among the fashion streets of Naples
At the end of the pedestrian area of ​​Via Caracciolo, where the public garden called “Villa Comunale” begins, you can turn right and go up towards Piazza dei Martiri. From there begins one of the most "in" areas of the Campania capital. Continuing for Via Chiaia shoppers will find a wide choice of shops, of all types and for all budgets. Via Chiaia then continues until it rejoins Via Roma. From there, walking in the opposite direction from Piazza Plebiscito you will arrive at the Toledo metro stop. An opportunity to admire what has been defined one of the most beautiful subways in Europe. Taking the metro from there you will then have to get off at Garibaldi station to finally go to lunch.
Da Michele: the real Neapolitan pizza
After a long walk you will have deserved a stop for lunch and the opportunity to try the real Neapolitan pizza. The pizzeria "da Michele" is located near Corso Umberto, the long road that leads from the railway station in Piazza Garibaldi to Piazza Borsa. By Michele offers a very simple specific menu: only margherita and marinara, that is the original pizza, exquisite and without frills. With only 4 euro you can enjoy an excellent pizza. The restaurant and the tables are deliberately spartan, to underline the authenticity of the place and the taste for simple things.
Piazza del GesĂą, Spaccanapoli and San Biagio dei Librai
After eating, the most strenuous walkers can continue their walk towards the central Piazza del GesĂą and from there cross the lower decumanus, commonly called Spaccanapoli: a road artery in the center of Naples and one of the most important streets in the city. The street is so called because it divides the city into two parts. Spaccanapoli is a long, folkloric succession of little shops, shops, churches, ancient buildings, where the authentic spirit of Naples of the past is still lived.
Street-food dinner based on fried specialties
To conclude the evening you can then have a delicious dinner and fast with a takeaway specialty in one of the many takeaways in the area: Il Cuoppo, in Via San Biagio dei Librai, offers its "cuoppi" to the public, that is mixed with fries various: of land, sea, vegetables, served in a conical brown foil, excellent to be consumed during the journey. The cost of each "cuoppo" ranges from 2 to 5 euros and inside there are enough pieces to satiate properly.
San Martino and Castel Sant'Elmo
After having slept at Vomero you can dedicate the next morning to a visit to the viewpoint of Saint Martin walk, which dominates the city and from which you can admire the breathtaking view of Naples from above: Vesuvius included. The imposing rises in San Martino Castel Sant'Almo, a medieval castle now used as a museum and home to various temporary exhibitions. The cost of a full-price ticket is 5 euros. San Martino can be reached with a 15-minute walk from the B&B or by metro (line 1, Piazza Vanvitelli stop) and from there bus V1 to the terminus.
Mid-morning ice cream and walk to Villa Floridiana
Once the walk in San Martino is over, I recommend stopping in Piazza Vanvitelli for an ice cream stop from Fantasia Gelati. The ice cream shop has been operating with different locations since 1994 and is one of the best I've ever tried. Among the flavors I recommend there are definitely Nutella, Kinder and Galak. Not recommended for those who do not like too sweet things. The cone with two flavors costs € 2.50.
Finally, to conclude the low cost weekend in Naples, before leaving for your own cities, I recommend a ride to Floridian Villa. It is a building of historical and artistic interest, located within the park of the same name. The complex was part of the group of buildings used as residences of the Bourbons and houses the National Museum of Ceramics Duke of Martina. The park is currently not fully open to visitors because some areas are undergoing renovation. However, it offers a spectacular view and a privileged point of view to admire the Gulf of Naples.
The proposed destinations are just a taste of the city that actually contains a wider range of treasures and riches to be explored, actually requiring much more than a weekend. However, my itinerary tries to offer the visitor a series of unmissable beauties.
