8 best hostels in Naples

Almost everyone has heard of Naples, one of the most iconic cities in Italy and also its third largest. It has a rich history that begins around 3,000 years ago when the Greeks founded it in the 8th century, and today its historic city centre is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of its top attractions include the San Gennaro Catacombs which date back to the 3rd century and the Duomo di Napoli which was built in the late 13th century. Of course, Naples is also famous for being the birthplace of pizza.

It's always nice to save money where you can, and if you stay in cheap hostels in Naples you'll be able to use that extra cash to enjoy several activities on your trip. There are many hostels in the city that'll provide you with nice accommodation and close proximity to the top tourist attractions. Naples hostels are also very social, giving you the opportunity to meet up with other travelers from all over the world.

You might not want to leave your personal belongings in the hostel when you're out which is why you'll need to find a luggage storage facility in Naples. If your chosen hostel isn't a Bounce partner, we've many locations around Naples City Centre. You'll easily find one not too far away from where you're staying.

HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli

This is a highly recommended hostel in Naples that is located in the city centre but in a calm and quiet area where you can have a break from all of the crowds and noise. Some nearby attractions include the Museo Cappella Sansevero, the MUSA, and the Naples National Archeological Museum.

HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli has several dorms that can sleep up to 6 as well as a larger 10 person dorm, and superior private rooms that are good for solo travelers or groups of up to 4 who want a bit more space. The dorm beds all come with a privacy curtain, power sockets and a night light. Inside the hostel, they also have a kitchen, a comfy common area, a balcony, plus a piano and board games that you can play.

What makes HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli unique

As you might have guessed from the name, this Naples hostel has a beautiful secret garden that is the perfect place to relax after a busy day of walking around Naples. Take a day's end break at the small bar on site serving coffee, tea, and smoothies.

HOPESTEL Secret Garden Napoli pricing

The price for a bed in a 6 person dorm is about €49.50 per night. You can also treat yourself to the superior private room for approximately €198.00.

Naples Pizza Hostel

With a great location next to the best street for eating pizza in Naples, this is the perfect hostel for foodies who want to fill up on the city's famous dish as much as possible. It's also a fantastic choice for sightseers with several noted attractions nearby like the Capella Sansevero, the Napoli Sotterranea and the famous Duomo.

A variety of rooms are available including dormitories, single and double rooms with a shared or private bathroom, triple rooms, and quadruple rooms. They offer fantastic amenities including a guest kitchen, a dining room, a library, laundry services and free wifi.

What makes Naples Pizza Hostel unique

You'll never have to worry about going hungry at this hostel since they have a terrific restaurant on site. They also serve free breakfast in the morning which is a nice bonus that'll start your day off right. Looking for somewhere quiet to relax? Their reading lounge and relaxation area will do the trick.

Naples Pizza Hostel pricing

This cheap hostel has prices beginning at €22.00 for a dorm bed, and a private room that can sleep 3 costs €93.00. Naples Pizza Hostel is popular with pizza lovers and books up quickly.

Hostel Mancini Naples

Welcome to Naples' first ever independent hostel which first opened its doors back in 1998. It's situated in the heart of town close to the famed Antica Pizzeria da Michele. You'll also be within walking distance to the Naples Central Train Station which makes it easy to reach popular places like Mt Vesuvius, Pompeii, or Herculaneum.

Sleeping accommodations include mixed and female only dorms with 4, 5 or 6 beds, and they have private spaces for groups as well. They have everything that you need in terms of facilities including a kitchen, free wifi, laundry room, storage lockers, and even a TV and Xbox in the common room.

What makes Hostel Mancini Naples unique

This hostel is all about offering experiences and comfort to guests. Savor a yummy free breakfast with croissants in the mornings and free sangria on Thursdays. You can also join the staff on free walking tours of the city at no extra charge.

Hostel Mancini Naples pricing

Thinking about Hostel Mancini Naples? Their cheapest accommodation is in one of the dorms which will cost about €70.00 per night. This hostel prices their private rooms at about €420.00 for a large space that suits a group of up to 6.

La Controra Hostel Naples

La Controra is located inside the city close to the Salvo D'Aquisto Monument and the Piazza del Gesu Nuovo World Heritage Site. You'll also be able to reach the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, the Museo Capella Sansevero and the Galleria Barbonica in no time.

With free wifi, a functional shared kitchen, snack machines, a cozy lounge and a quiet atmosphere, it's a great place to come back to after being out all day. Their rooms are minimalistic and clean with big and small dorms sleeping between 4 and 10 guests, as well as double, twin and family private accommodations.

What makes La Controra Hostel Naples unique

Anytime that you get hungry you can head to the cafe and bar at La Controra Hostel Naples, which is also where a free breakfast is served in the morning (because who doesn't love free food?). Take advantage of the nice weather and eat your breakfast on their lovely outdoor terrace or in the relaxing grassy courtyard.

La Controra Hostel Naples pricing

Another Naples hostel for the budget conscious, the average price for bunk beds in the 10 person dorm is in the ball park of €46.00. You can also get a full 4 bed family room ensuite for around €200.50.

Tric Trac Hostel

This is one of the most popular hostels in Naples and for a good reason. The property is situated in the heart of the Naples City Centre by the Piazza Santa Maria la Nova which makes it very easy to reach any other main attraction like the Naples Royal Palace, the San Carlo Theatre, or the Maschio Angioino Castle. San Gregorio Armeno Street, Cappella Sansevero Museum and Neapolitan Major Port are close by as well.

They offer mixed dorms and some reserved for women making it a good choice for female solo travelers, plus the double and twin rooms are good for solo guests or couples who want privacy. All rooms come with free wifi, air conditioning, personal towels, lamps and power sockets. The hostel also features a guest kitchen, dining room, and living room.

What makes Tric Trac Hostel unique

Guests staying at Tric Trac will be offered a tasty free breakfast in the morning to get them up and out into Naples as soon as possible. There is also a bar and nice common spaces like the solarium and the terrace where you can meet other travelers, play board games, or make music with the musical instruments they have.

Tric Trac Hostel pricing

The nightly price for a spot in the 12 bed dorm room starts at about €48.80. If you want your own private room it's a bit more expensive but still very affordable at approximately €176.70 per night.

Eco Hostel Floreale

With a great location by the Gulf of Naples close to the National Park of the Vesuvius and with fantastic views of Capri Island, this is a good option for people who want to enjoy all of the sights in this beautiful city. Other nearby attractions include the Virtual Archaeological Museum of Herculaneum, the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, the Palace of Portici and Bourbon Granatello Harbor, the Golden Mile, the Amalfi Coast and the Pompeii archaeological site.

This attractive lodging option has 8 rooms to choose from, some of which are dorms for 4 or 6 guests and others that have two beds which are great for couples or friends. They also have a kitchen and dining room, laundry facilities, plus a ping pong and foosball table.

What makes Eco Hostel Floreale unique

There are lots of reasons to stay here, and we think it's one of the coolest hostels in the city. On site there is a bar and cafe, a roof terrace, and a garden where you can relax. With all of the stunning natural landscapes nearby, you'll probably want to head out and explore; luckily the hostel offers free bike and kayak rentals. Capoeira, pilates, yoga classes and other creative events happen regularly and there is a gym built into the relaxation space.

Eco Hostel Floreale pricing

The average cost to stay in this hostel in Naples is about €49.50 for a bed in one of their dorm rooms. Any double or private room with an ensuite will cost about €150.00 per night.

Fabric Hostel & Club

Despite being a club, this isn't a bustling party hostel and is actually quite quiet and comfortable to stay in. The hostel got its name from the building which used to be a fabrics factory, although today it's a modern hostel located in the Portici neighborhood. It's situated 20 minutes from the historic city centre which will allow you to have a more authentic Naples experience. There is still lots to do within a short distance and places like the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Vesuvius and Pompeii are easily accessible from the central station.

The building has a large common room, free wifi, linen, reading lights in the dorms, air conditioning in some of the double rooms, and laundry facilities.

What makes Fabric Hostel & Club unique

The property features a nice bar and restaurant on site, and they also have a piano and a guitar for any musically talented guests to use. Live performances are sometimes put on by gifted locals so there is no need to go far to find evening entertainment.

Fabric Hostel & Club pricing

This is an affordable hostel in Naples with prices starting at €45.00 for a bed in the dorm rooms, and a basic 3 bed private ensuite will cost about €135.50.

Ostello Bello Napoli

You'll find this hostel a short distance from Piazza Plebiscito Square and right around the corner from Via Toledo which is a great shopping destination, making this the best hostel for fashionistas.

You'll have the whole city to explore and the hostel has everything that you need when you aren't out and about like free wifi, air conditioning, laundry facilities, a book exchange, an outdoor terrace and common rooms. They have lots of available dorms, including some reserved for women, and private accommodation that can sleep between 2 and 4 guests.

What makes Ostello Bello Napoli unique

Ostello Bello has some really nice areas where you can hang out and relax, like their 2 open air terraces equipped with a BBQ, vegetable garden and comfy hammocks, as well as the bar and cafe. Looking to keep busy? They also have a piano and guitar that you can play, a lounge with a TV, DVDs, Playstation, board games, and a foosball and ping pong table.

Ostello Bello Napoli pricing

Ostello Bello Napoli aims to keep costs low for guests. Dorm beds have an average nightly price of €51.90 for a spot in the 12 bed dorm, and private spaces cost up to €137.40 for a triple room with a shared bathroom.

Affordable accommodation in Naples, Italy

Naples is home to many hidden gems and anyone vacationing here will be busy exploring its charming streets all day. When it comes time to sleep, you can find comfortable and affordable accommodation at a cheap hostel, and most of them have nice extra perks as well.

To help you find the perfect place to stay you should plan what you want to do during your trip. Then, choose a hostel close to your ideal destinations and attractions. For more information on the city read up on 3 Days in Naples: Everything You Should Know and The Best Time to Visit Naples: The Ultimate Guide.