Hostels in Naples City Center

Naples may not be as expensive a city to visit as Rome or Venice, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a good idea to save money wherever you can when you go. After all - the more money you save on accommodation, the more pizza you’ll be able to buy, right? That savings is one good reason to book a Naples hostel.
There are a few hostels that are very close to the area where I’d stay if I were in Naples (the historic center, around Piazza del Gesu Nuovo and Via Toledo), and one more by the central train station. You’ll find a brief description of each place below.
>> And don’t forget to read my list of things you should know about Naples before you go.

Naples Hostels

Hostel of the Sun
If your time in Naples is going to be split between exploring the historic center and taking day trips to Pompeii, the islands, or the Amalfi Coast, then the Hostel of the Sun is pretty ideally situated. It’s close to the port, and only a short walk to the historic center. Not only that, it’s close to the bus station where you’d catch buses to both the Amalfi (if you’re not taking a boat) and Pompeii.
Hostel of the Sun is very highly-rated and listed in several guidebooks (which means you should book ahead in the busy season). Although you’ll need to rent a towel (or bring your own), both bed linens and breakfast are included for free. The hostel has A/C, there’s no curfew, reception is open 24 hours a day, and there’s a well-equipped kitchen and common room for everyone’s enjoyment and use.

6 Small Rooms
If you’ve already browsed through my article on hotels in Naples’ historic center, you’ll recognize the name 6 Small Rooms. 6 Small Rooms offers some hostel-style dorm rooms and some private rooms, so it bridges the gap between accommodation options. The place really is as small as it sounds, however, so if it appeals to you don’t delay in booking or it might already be full.
6 Small Rooms is located right in Naples’ historic center, just off the main avenue Via Toledo, and it’s run by an expat from Australia. Bed linens are free (bring your own towel or rent one there), there’s no curfew or lockout, and there’s a kitchen and common room for guest use. Note that the reception desk isn’t open 24/7 (they ask that you arrive before midnight) and there’s a resident cat (so don’t book this place if you have allergies).

Hostel Mancini
The neighborhood around the central train station in Naples is another I personally wouldn’t choose to stay in, but it does offer a good selection of cheap hotels as well as hostels, and it can be handy if you’ve got an early morning train somewhere. The Hostel Mancini is a short walk from the train station, and offers both dorm rooms and private rooms to choose from - both of which have the option of a private bathroom or a shared bathroom.
At Hostel Mancini, bed linens, breakfast, and internet use are all available for free (towels cost extra to rent if you don’t have your own), there’s a well-equipped kitchen for guest use, and there’s no curfew or lockout.

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