Let’s take a trip to Italy together and discover the coolest and best hostels in Naples Italy, what do you say?
Welcome to the only guide you need for planning your epic hostel experience.
This beautiful city that sits on the Bay of Naples is also home to nearby Mount Vesuvius. And yes, it is still active!
We’ve worked hard to find safe, social and stunning design hostels worth every penny. This collection is specifically for solo travellers, backpackers and couples.
Our favorite hostels in Naples are:
- HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli - best for Solo Traveler
- La Controra Hostel Naples - best for Couples
- Tric Trac Hostel - best for Female Solo Travelers
- Extra: Ostello Bello Napoli - best for Digital Nomads
Oh and there is also a fun party hostel in this collection.
1. HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli
2. La Controra Hostel Naples
3. Tric Trac Hostel
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This guide is perfect for YOU, when you…
- are tired of crappy hostels!
- want a social Hostel to actually meet people
- are happy to spend $1 to $2 more for a much better experience
Not too far away from Naples you can also find the best hostels in Rome.
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Quick Introduction to Naples
Average price for a bed: Hostels in Naples cost 11€ – 16€ per night for a bed in a dorm. A private room starts from 22€ up to 85€ per night. This is a rough average just to give you an idea.
Prices always depend on season and holidays. Please always check exact rates on Hostelworld.com or Booking.com.
Check-In and Check Out: The average check-in time is from 15:00 (3pm), while the Check Out time is before 11:00 (11am). Hostels usually offer luggage storage in case you arrive earlier or leave later. Make sure you check if luggage storage is free or if there is an extra cost.
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The 3 Best Hostels in Naples are …
Let’s jump right into the coolest hostels in Naples.
- HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli – best for Solo Traveler
- La Controra Hostel Naples – best for Couples
- Tric Trac Hostel – best for Female Solo Travelers
- Extra: Ostello Bello Napoli - best for Digital Nomads
These are our favorite hostels in Naples. We want to make your life even easier, so we put all accommodations on a map for you. We even added our own tips for favorite restaurants, things to see, and more.
1. HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli
2. La Controra Hostel Naples
3. Tric Trac Hostel
We put all three accommodation on the map, you will find the map at the end of the article.
Overview: Best Hostels by Traveler Type
| 🦸 Solo Traveler: | HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli |
| 🙎♀️ best for Female Solo Traveler: | Tric Trac Hostel |
| 🥳 Party Hostel: | Naples Experience Backpackers Hostel |
| 👩❤️👨Couple Hostel: | La Controra Hostel Naples |
| 👨👩👦 Family Hostel: | La Controra Hostel Naples |
| 👩💻 For Digital Nomads: | Ostello Bello Napoli |
| 🎒 For Backpackers: | Ostello Bello Napoli |
| 🧘 Cozy Hostel: | HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli |
| 👨🦳Older Travelers: | Tric Trac Hostel |
1. HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli
HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli is amazing and peaceful place to relax away from the craziness of Napoli. Rooms are super clean and well-designed and the kitchen and garden are perfect!
They have a little bar and you can order anything from drinks, coffee, tea, smoothies and pay for it all at checkout. They can also order a pizza for you from some great local places, which is perfect for days when you are too tired to go out. Hopestel also makes their own homemade Limoncello and its delicious!
There is a great kitchen and common area to get to know your roommates, and the other hostel mates! There is a nice balcony on the street to relax on if interested! They have a guitar and a piano there to play if you want, and several board games as well!
The garden is beautiful and a great place to have breakfast and espresso (and yes – they have coffee/espresso in house). The shared room holds 6 people, making it easy to get to know your roommates!
Also, this is good to know – when arriving go to Napoli Montesanto instead of Dante and ask someone to direct you to Ascensore: it is free public lift up the hill leading you to right outside the hostel!
Location: This hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Naples National Archeological Museum, 1.3 km from Museo Cappella Sansevero and 1.4 km from MUSA.
The best choice in Naples for
- Solo Travelers
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
2. La Controra Hostel Naples
Live the Italian dream at La Controra Hostel Naples. It’s simple once you see what they have to offer.
For example, there is…
- A big, grassy courtyard with seating
- Palms and citrus trees to sit under
- A cafe bar (with free breakfast) and
- Free Wi-Fi
The shared kitchen here is certainly ideal for testing out your pizza skills. Either that or enjoy the snack machine as a fall back.
Good to know: you’ll actually be surrounded by amazing pizza places, so no worries there.
Looking for some fun trips to join? You’re in luck!
The team here specialises in walking tours and boat journeys in the bay. Just ask at reception for some options, prices etc.
We have to say, we’re quite impressed with the room choices on offer here.
It’s the kind of hostel where you’ll come across all sorts of traveller types, from every corner of the globe.
From double and family rooms, to mixed dorms and a twin for friends that enjoy some space.
The smaller 4 and 6-bed mixed dorms come with an en-suite for that added comfort.
Though the rooms are basic, the sheer size and lovely big windows make up for it. The beds come ready-made, too.
Location: Certosa di San Martino is around a 25-minute walk, and the airport is only 20-minutes from La Controra. The closest trainfr station is Salvator Rosa station.
This is one of the best hostels in Naples Italy for
- Couples
- Families
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
3. Tric Trac Hostel
Let’s continue on a high and introduce our third hostel in this guide; Tric Trac Hostel.
Aside from the fun name, this accommodation is full to the brim with great social spaces for anyone that enjoys taking advantage of staying indoors.
For one thing, there is a wonderful terrace and solarium for enjoying the fresh air and views.
There’s also a handy kitchen, modern living room and dining area.
Because of the set up, we reckon this is an ideal space for catching up with work and emails.
But first things first; you’ll need to drop your bags by your bed before the exploring commences.
Here are your room choices:
- 4 and 8-bed mixed dorms
- 4-bed female dorm
- Family room w/ private bathroom (4 people)
Quirky fact: some of the bunks have a stack of 3 beds, so we hope you’re ok with heights!
A good thing to note is that staff are at hand 24 hours a day, and there is no curfew.
It’s the little details that really go a long way, right?
We thought you’d agree. So to make you even happier let us mention the free breakfast, board games and musical instruments for you to use.
Whether you’re looking to socialise or enjoy time alone, you can’t go wrong at Tric Trac.
Location: Located in Piazza Santa Maria la Nova, in the heart of the historic center of Naples. This super handy location makes it easy to reach all of the main attractions.
This is one of the best hostels in Naples Italy for
- Female solo travellers
- Older travellers
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
4. Ostello Bello Napoli
Ostello Bello Napoli is really nice and cozy place in the center of the city. They have cool, big, roof terrace – after you enjoyed Naples and want to relax – it is a great place to do so with panoramic overview of the city.
Rooms are clean and well organised with large lockable storage under the beds. They have free luggage storage for before or after your stay.
The kitchen is on the second floor and it is amazing – has about 4 sinks, a dishwasher, microwave, kettle, 2 fridges and freezers, and numerous electric stove tops. Even better they have a heap of free food such as pasta, sauce, a bunch of fruit and vegetables, meaning if you don’t want to buy food then you don’t need to. At the bar and chill area, you can also always find coffee, tea and fruits for free.
This is really social place with fun events such as wine and cheese nights, beer pong tournaments, karaoke and DJ sets running every evening. Just note that the third floor is a bar/event space, so locals and students come in and out of the building (hostel space is protected by key card).
Location: This hostel is set in Naples, 600 m from Maschio Angioino and a 10-minute walk from Piazza Plebiscito square, 800 m from San Carlo Theatre and a 15-minute walk from the seafront promenade. Napoli Centrale Train Station is 2.3 km from the hostel, while the nearest airport is Naples International Airport, a 20-minute drive away.
This is one of the best Naples hostel for:
- Digital Nomads
- Groups
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
What about the cheapest hostels in Naples?
Of course, there are always cheap hostels. But how do you actually find them? When you are traveling on a shoe-string budget and you want to save every dollar, there are ways to find the cheapest places in Naples.
- Open Hostelz.com with a full list of all hostels in Naples
- add your dates
- Order the listings by price
Simple as that.
Hostelz.com is a price comparison site for hostels. They list every single one in the world and tells you exactly which website is cheaper to use.
Another smart Tip: Check what is actually included, and what is excluded. Take a closer look at the location, too. A further location might mean more costs in transport.
Best Hostels in Naples for Solo Travellers?
What is seriously the best hostel in Naples for solo-travellers?
Let’s make this super simple for you:
- Best hostel in Naples for solo travellers: HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli
- Best hostel in Naples for female solo travellers: Tric Trac Hostel
Personally, we can’t recommend NeapolitanTrips Hostel & Bar enough and we suggest you go for this hostel if you’re not sure.
Party Hostels in Naples
Alrighty readers, are you ready for a party hostel recommendation to get those feel-good-vibes flowing? No problem.
Naples Experience Backpackers Hostel is your best bet for meeting people and having fun.
There is an age restriction of 18-28 years. We don’t normally like this, but at least when it comes to party hostels you know exactly what crowd to expect.
The team do their best to get everyone involved in games, activities and daily tours to all of the nearby hotspots.
For a small fee, why not join in the family dinners? This is certainly the best way to break the ice.
Enjoy a handy location just 15-minutes from Central Station and 2km from the airport.
Wind down after all in the in either a mixed dorm, female dorm or double private.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
More Hostels worth a mention
We have one more suggestion for hostel in Naples for you.
Hostel of the Sun
Hostel of the Sun has been open for more than 10 years and is a huge hit with travellers from around the world.
Here are 4 reasons why this has been voted one of best hostels in the world at the annual Hoscar Awards:
- Incredibly warm atmosphere
- Super location
- Spacious & comfortable rooms
- Welcoming & friendly staff
We really enjoy rhe vibrant colours of the common areas which make it feel really homey and inviting.
The living room is well set up if you want to relax. There are sofas, a big TV and an attached dedicated games room which is ideal for breaking the ice with new friends.
It’s a pretty cosy space and the main get-together area of the hostel.
There’s also a really cute little onside bar here. Grab your favourite drink and let the fun times roll!
When it comes to rooms it’s not surprise that Hostel of the Sun often gets likened to a hotel.
Mixed dorms come with 4, 6 and 8-beds – take your pick.
Otherwise, couples and anyone that enjoys more privacy can choose between twin, double, quad & quintuple private rooms. Many of them come with a private bathroom, too.
To help you save money there is also a shared kitchen onsite.
Location: In the safest part of Naples city center, just a few steps from the ferry terminal. The bus terminal for Pompei and Alfami Coast is also very closeby.
This is one of the best hostels in Naples Italy for
- Solo travellers
- Backpackers
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Best Hostels in Naples for Backpackers
There are a few more cool hostels in Naples worth a mention.
In fact, this extra collection is especially for backpackers in the area. We’ve included these because they offer a no-frills stay that helps you stick to a budget, whilst also meeting people in a good and safe city location.
Hostel Mancini Naples
First up is Hostel Mancini, a place that specialises in bringing people together.
It’s so easy to meet people here as a backpacker. Especially thanks to the…
- Free walking tours
- Free Sangria Thursdays
- Free daily breakfast (with croissants!)
When you’re not busy swapping stories, enjoy the living room with DVD’s, a playstation and book exchange.
Alongside the free wifi there are also a few computers you can use.
Mixed dorms, female dorms, family, double and single privates – all these room choices are here, and more!
Compare prices and check availability at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
6 Small Rooms Naples
Don’t let the name fool you, the rooms at 6 Small Rooms are actually huge… and there are no bunk beds!
This hostel has been in the game for over 20 years, and they really know what they’re doing.
FYI: you’re welcome to BYOB (bring your own booze) and use the shared kitchen as you please.
Get ready for great staff, free walking tours and a complimentary breakfast to kick start your day.
There is not one but TWO common areas in the building. One of which is a quiet area if you’d like to read or catch up with work.
There is a total of 6 dorm rooms and 3 private rooms spread over two floors. Each single bed has a little cabinet with reading light next to it. Cute.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Naples Pizza Hostel
Naples Pizza Hostel is a top choice for budget backpackers that aren’t too bothered about a fancy design.
This hostel has more of an emphasis on creating a family atmosphere. It’s all about the company, and not just a place to stay.
Enjoy amenities such as a guest kitchen, common area, free Wi-fi and TV room with flat screen.
This is the best hostel in town for access to the main nightlife squares such as Piazza Bellini and Piazza San Domenico.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
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How to book?
The most popular booking platforms are Booking.com and Hostelworld.com. On both platforms, your credit card is 100% protected and the booking 100% confirmed.
We included some handy links to each of the recommended hostel. Just click on the hostel name. The link will lead you to check prices and availability.
Read: Step-by-Step guide on how to book with Hostelworld
We recommend booking your hostel as early as possible! All of Naples best hostels are popular; especially in high-season. To make sure you end up in those stylish and good hostels, secure your room/bed as soon as you have your travel dates fix.
The coolest Hostel App you need comes as well from Hostelworld. It gives you super cool features like you can contact your hostel mates beforehand, ask questions, and make plans together. Find more details in our review of the app.
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Our Favorite Hostels in Naples put on a map + sights
Let us have a look on the map. Below we list all three best Naples hostels on a map.
Personally, we love to plan our trips with a map having all sights and potential hostels on it. We thought this map will help you with planning your trip too.
We also included the main tourist attractions you’ve to know in this list:
- Mount Vesuvius
- Naples National Archaeological Museum
- Royal Palace of Naples
- Ovo Castle
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- Castel Nuovo
- Museo Cappella Sansevero
- San Carlo Theatre
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FAQ
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CLOSED: Neapolitan Hostel & Bar
Update: Our former #1 hostel in Naples has permanently closed its doors.
NeapolitanTrips Hostel & Bar is a boutique space designed by young people who live in and love the city.
It’s such a wonderful hostel to start with, and by far the best choice in Naples.
“The furnishings of the hostel are inspired by the recovery of the Neapolitan industrial area.”
As you walk down the corridors, you can admire the works of 10 young Neapolitan artists and enjoy vintage design.
It’s quite obvious that the main aim of NeapolitanTrips is to entertain and integrate its guests.
Let us show you why:
- On-site bar
- A games area (darts, chess, monopoly)
- A corner for music and
- A reading area
The bar doesn’t just serve up tap beer and wines, but also cocktails and delicious Neapolitan coffee.
Super cool: Play something good on the piano or guitar and enjoy a free drink!
In the guest kitchen there is a beautiful pantry for you to use. It includes olive oil, salt, pasta, rice, fresh vegetables and tomatoes. How good is that?
Another great common area is the splendid outdoor terrace.
The up-cycled design is super cool and it really helps create a carefreeness vibe.
What about the room choices, we hear you ask?
Mixed dorms come with 4, 6 and 8-beds. There is also a 12-bed female dorm available.
If you’re travelling in a small group you can book your stay in the triple room which has one double bed and one single bed.
As you’ll notice, the rooms are big and each person gets a huge locker, light and plug socket by their bed.
Location: It’s less than a 5-minute walk on foot from Via Toledo. The centre of Naples and the port are within a 10-minute walk.
CLOSED: Giovanni’s Home Naples
Update: This hostel has closed. We’ve kept this content here for your information.
Giovanni’s Home is exactly that; the home of Giovanni!
“He knows every guest by name, and really makes you feel like you’re at home.”
This budget accommodation in the heart of Napoli is perfect if you want to get to know the city from a local’s point of view.
Honestly, it’s worth staying here just to get to know Giovanni over a pizza (which he will cook from time to time).
Be aware that there is a minimum booking of two nights to stay here.
