Materdei Travel Guide

Naples

The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
Located in the Valley of the Dead, Naples ancient necropolis and modern day Rione Sanità district is a 30,000 square meter cavern burrowed into the tufo of Capodimonte Hill. Named for the abundance of fresh water springs in the area, some estimates say the Fontanelle Cemetery once held some 8 million human bones. The skeletal remains of those too poor to afford a proper burial place and the untold number of souls claimed by disease.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.

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Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44 Naples NA
The price is £125 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£125
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,381 reviews)
Beautiful hotel is a lovely area for family's. Hotel staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful especially the breakfast staff.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91 Naples NA
The price is £105 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
£105
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Incredible from start to finish. Upgraded to a delux room with a gift of a bottle of wine in the room.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Starhotels Terminus
Majestic Palace Hotel

Majestic Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Marion Crawford 40 Sant'Agnello NA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sant'Agnello. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
The hotel is very luxurious. The staff extremely friendly and accomodating. The breakfast room and buffet offerings outstanding. The rooftop Martini Bar is incredible. The gardens are spectacular. Laura, at the desk was warm, friendly and a great help to us generally and especially attentive when ...

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Majestic Palace Hotel
UNA Hotels Napoli

UNA Hotels Napoli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10 Naples NA
The price is £106 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£106
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Wonderful hotel! Great location. Everyone was very courteous and the room was comfortable.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

UNA Hotels Napoli
Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23 Sorrento NA
The price is £127 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
£127
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (986 reviews)
Great clean hotel with an amazing view. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The shuttle to the city center was another great bonus.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Grand Hotel Aminta
Imperial Hotel Tramontano

Imperial Hotel Tramontano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 1 Sorrento NA
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (882 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Imperial Hotel Tramontano
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Other neighbourhoods around Materdei

Napoli - Panoramica della navata della Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci

Rione Sanità

While you're in Rione Sanità, take in top sights like Naples National Archaeological Museum or Palazzo dello Spagnuolo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Piazza Cavour Station or Museo Station.

Rione Sanità
Cappella di San Gennaro, Catedral de Nápoles

Decumani

While you're in Decumani, take in top sights like Via San Gregorio Armeno and jump on the metro at Dante Station to see more of the city.

Decumani
Beautiful view of a vibrant and very busy city with Mount Vesuvius in the background

Montecalvario

If you're spending some time in Montecalvario, Via Toledo and Pignasecca Market are top sights worth seeing.

Montecalvario
Naples from above with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Taken from flight over airport.

San Carlo all'Arena

While you're in San Carlo all'Arena, take in top sights like Royal Palace of Capodimonte and jump on the metro at Colli Aminei Station to see more of the city.

San Carlo all'Arena
Fantastic view from this hotel.

Quartieri Spagnoli

Waterfront views and coffee shops are highlights of Quartieri Spagnoli. Make a stop by Via Toledo or Via Roma while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Toledo Station to get around town.

Quartieri Spagnoli
Pontificia Reale Basilica di San Giacomo degli Spagnoli featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Historical Center

4/5(451 area reviews)

Port of Naples and Via Toledo are top sights in Historical Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Toledo Station or Municipio Station to see more sights in the area.

Historical Center


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