If you are entering a problematic zone already afraid, it will show. It will show on your body language, the way you walk, on your eyes. Keep a positive attitude and walk with a purpose. I mean, this is not a theme park. Watch how locals behave and dress themselves and try to blend in as much as possible. This should be one of the most exciting aspects of travel anyway!
The breakfast on the terrace is an O-M-G moment. Quick answer to the title of this post is yes, Naples is safe for tourists. Maybe add an extra level of awareness in some areas like the Garibaldi Central Station.
Yes, it has some dodgy and dirty areas. Yes, pickpocketing targeting careless tourists can be frequent. But for the average traveler, is there any reason to avoid Naples completely? IMHO the danger for tourists is massively overstated and the city has things to keep you busy for at least a full day.
Just like when I worried about visiting Rio de Janeiro , I realized fear is always your number 1 enemy. Did you feel Naples was safe? Did it lived to its reputation? Did you take any extra safety measures? Share your experience below! Skip to content. Chiaia, thanks to its location away from the main bustle of the city, also provide a good alternative to find some peace and a quiet place to stay. Whatever your Naples itinerary entails, this is a good base for it.
Chiaia is a bit further off from the centre and the main attractions, but that means it is a great place to stay for some peace and quiet. It is filled with Italian designer shops and luxurious apartments. The Vomero neighbourhood is located in a hilly part of Naples and one of the upscale areas of the city. From there, you will get fantastic views over the Centro Storico and the city centre, the Gulf of Naples and the Vesuvius standing tall in the background. While prices in Vomero are higher than the rest of the city, the neighbourhood remains a hip and artsy cluster, where smart nightlife is going on almost every day of the week.
However, higher prices and more luxury also means more security and CCTV cameras. During the day, wander the hilly streets to shop for some vintage Italian fashion and designer clothes, or go learn about the political history of Naples at the Castle of St Elmo, which was built in Just as upscale as the previous neighbourhood, Volmero is a great place to feel safe AND enjoy some fun nights out.
Unfortunately, not all places in Naples are safe. You need to be careful and aware of your surroundings pretty much anywhere you go in the world, and the same goes for visiting Naples. Be careful of walking around at night in certain areas — particularly the area of Museo and Garibaldi Square can be sketchy after dark; Garibaldi Station has some intimidating characters too, despite the police presence.
The most important thing is to be vigilant and know a scam when you see one! If you want to increase your safety during your stay, read on for our insider travel tips.
Naples is actually a safe place to visit — for the most part. However, it is always best to have some knowledge under your belt about how best to avoid crime. Here are some of our best safety tips for travelling to Naples to make sure you can travel smart whilst still having an awesome time experiencing everything this cool city has to offer you. We here at The Broke Backpacker are all about solo travel. Be prepared for what life throws at you on the road. Obviously, as a woman by yourself, there are some things to be aware of.
There you have it. Travelling as a woman comes with added risk when compared to your male counterparts, so it is important to be aware of different things, including drink spiking, getting your bag snatched, and men getting too close for comfort; this is the case in Naples.
Whilst, Naples may not be the safest city in Italy, you are most likely going to have a completely trouble-free time on a trip here. As in most places in the world, safety often depends on you and your judgement calls.
Read on for more detailed information on how to have a safe trip to Naples. Families and children are a major part of life in Italy, and Naples is no different. However, there also are some downsides. Families are welcome in most places around the city; you should be totally fine taking them to restaurants.
Italy is famous for its mad driving. The historical centre of Naples can be completely jammed, which makes it a huge challenge to actually get around by car. When it comes to parking in Naples, you may have to be careful. If you are driving to Naples, make sure you arrive in the daylight hours; things get more stressful after dark. Even then the traffic can still be busy, chaotic and pretty fast. But none of that really matters because non-residential vehicles are banned in the centre of Naples anyway!
There you have it: driving in Naples will be more of a headache than anything else. The parking situation alone makes it feel sketchy. That said, overcharging is a common problem in Neapolitan taxis. The best way to avoid this is to make sure i. To be extra careful, you can do some research beforehand. Only use licensed taxis. Pick them up at official taxi ranks, which are to be found at big places like Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Municpio.
Ask your accommodation if you need a number for a reputable taxi company. If you arrange for a radio taxi to come and collect you, be aware that when they arrive there will already be money on the meter.
Their friend of a friend of a friend named Steve went to Naples and got robbed, ergo Naples must be dangerous. Even if these anecdotes did happen, it does not provide much information.
You could just as easily be robbed in London, or Paris or Madrid. Perhaps Dave was walking around a sketchy neighbourhood at 3 am with an expensive camera hanging around his neck. Perhaps Dave just ran into bad luck. Regardless, if you listened to every bad thing you heard about everything ever, you would never leave the house. Trust me when I tell you, Naples is very worthy of your time and attention as a travel destination. Once again: yes, Naples is safe. The safety statistics for travelling to Naples pretty much speak for themselves.
According to the Numbeo criminality index , Naples ranks as number There are a significant amount of American cities that outrank Naples in terms of crime levels and danger ratings.
However, people seldom terrify themselves out of travelling to the USA! Similarly, the Italian authorities themselves state that crime is worse in Rome and Milan than it is in Naples. Interesting, eh? So what is the big, terrifying thing that people are so afraid of in Naples?
It seems to boil down to two things:. Petty crime is the main safety issue that poses a threat for visitors to Naples. Again though, let me reiterate that I lived in Naples for a relatively long time and never experienced any issues. Bag snatchings are common in Naples, as is pick-pocketing.
If you take basic precautions, you will be completely fine in Naples. A few safety suggestions are:. If you would prefer to explore Naples with a local until you get your bearings or feel comfortable in the city, that is understandable. There are many excellent local companies that provide small-group walking tours.
The great thing about taking a tour is having a Neopolitan on hand to ask for suggestions on the best places to eat, drink, and hang out during your trip. The Camorra has been in operation for over years. Italy bans covid Green Pass protests from city centres. Ghostbusters car stolen in Italy. English language theatre in Rome: The Oldest Profession. Roma Jazz Festival Rome exhibition of Margaret Bourke-White photographs. Rome exhibition of Cy Twombly photographs.
Rome concert in tribute to Sondheim, Gershwin, Porter, Bacharach. Located under the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, only a few kilometers north of the picturesque Amalfi Coast and a short train ride away from the historic sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Naples is one Italian city that falls off the beaten tourist path for many foreigners.
For those willing to get to know it, Naples is one of the liveliest, most culturally rich cities Italy has to offer. In order to do this, one must understand the truth behind the common misconceptions that deter most tourists. Though Naples has its fair share of pickpockets and petty thieves, for tourists and visitors, it is no more dangerous than most big cities.
The presence of the Camorra, the regional Campania mafia, impacts Naples on a systemic and economic level, but its effects are barely noticeable within the atmosphere of the central areas of the city. For tourists, Naples is as safe as any Italian city. Until the early s, the Camorra played a large role in Neapolitan daily life. The crisis resulted in trash build up and sporadic trash dumping in the city streets.
Not only did this impact the health and safety of the Neapolitan people, it gave Naples a reputation of being dirty and generally unpleasant. The city was left with a dwindling tourism industry. The government took a stand against the Camorra in , and though this mob is still active behind the scenes, the atmosphere of Naples has steadily improved.
Occasional trash pile build-ups still occur within the city, but tourists need not worry--they are generally caused by worker strikes. That being said, tourists should take precautions to mind their possessions and be wary of being ripped off by tourist scams, as in any tourist destination. While no city can compare to the historical-richness of Rome, Naples is certainly not lacking in its share of historical sites to see.
Naples is dotted with countless other historical sites: Underground Naples, an underground slice of preserved ancient Greek and Roman life, the tomb of the poet Virgil, Teatro di San Carlo, Museo di Capodimonte, and of course, the National Archaeological Museum.
For history buffs traveling to Italy, Naples is a worthy destination. To outsiders, driving culture in Naples seems completely reckless and unsafe. For this reason, visiting the city is much more relaxing when one plans to get around by foot or with public transportation instead of renting a car. In truth, tourists have an extremely low chance of being hit by a car or scooter in Naples.
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