Rione Alto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Rione Alto
Rione Alto
Rione Alto
Sample the irresistible wares of a chocolate factory, see a bridge to nowhere and explore the narrow maze of streets in this neighborhood that starting taking shape in the ’60s and ’70s.

Sitting on the highest part of Vomero hill is Rione Alto, whose name means “High District” in Italian. As development increased in the 1960s and ’70s, the narrow streets from the days of farm carts stayed the same while modern buildings sprouted up on the hill.

Begin your Rione Alto visit with a walk to little square of Piazzetta Toto. This paved square forms the heart of Rione Alto, along with the surrounding shops and cafés. The main feature of the square is the Statue of Totò, a homage to arguably one of Italy’s most popular comedians. Have a look at the forlorn image of Antonio De Curtis, otherwise know as “Totò”and the “Prince of Laughter.”

Treat you taste buds to a delectable range of chocolate delights at the Dolce Idea Gennaro Bottone chocolate shop and factory. The factory produces a range of quality, seasonal and artistic chocolates, so choosing what to sample first is the hard part. Buy a selection as a gift or souvenir and admire the clever artistry of their creations for the festive seasons and other special occasions.

Admire the best architectural example of the era of Rione Alto’s creation by visiting the Cappella Cangiani Church. Gaze up at the mixture of angles and shapes in the stark white facade. Constructed between 1969 and 1976, this beautiful design has stood the test of time remarkably well.

Find what is probably the best example of the unusual urban planning that brought about the suburb of Rione Alto. Hovering over a small overgrown valley is the Ponte Spezzato Mai Completato, which means the “Never Completed Spezzato Bridge.” The crossing was planned to help alleviate traffic in the nearby Zona Ospedaliera, the hospital district, but construction halted in 1985. There is talk of converting the nearly finished bridge into an elevated urban park.

Finish your visit to Rione Alto by enjoying a pizza at one of the neighborhood pizzerias, with many tucked away in the district’s narrow streets. They say that Naples is where pizza was invented, so to have it where it was first made is very special indeed.

Although not high on everyone’s list of places to visit, Rione Alto offers some quirky attractions for the more intrepid traveller.


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Our pick of the best Rione Alto Hotel Deals

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
The price is NZ$236 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,150 reviews)
"Location was excellent. Many restaurants nearby. Taxi stand right outside"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
UNAHOTELS Napoli
UNAHOTELS Napoli
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$200 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Best customer service
"The employees are very nice and helpful. The hotel is clean and have nice rooms. Very close to stores and public transports. From some rooms you can see the Vesuvio. Around the hotel, it's noisy, but the window blocks the majority of it. Not the nicest area, but for a business trip, it was ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov. 2024

UNAHOTELS Napoli
Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio, Centro Direzionale Isola E6, Naples, NA
The price is NZ$203 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was very accommodating. Close to transportation and easy to acquire transportation. It is about a mile from the main train station, you can walk it or a cab costs around €15-17. May be better to get a cab considering the Naples area doesn’t seem to be the best, in comparison to Sorrento, cleanliness/safety-wise. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
B&B Hotel Napoli
B&B Hotel Napoli
3 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 32, Naples, NA
The price is NZ$121 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Property was centrally located, near the train station. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

B&B Hotel Napoli
Hilton Sorrento Palace
Hilton Sorrento Palace
4 out of 5
Via Sant' Antonio 13, Sorrento, NA
The price is NZ$377 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (980 reviews)
"Overall, a great stay with decent value for the money."

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Hilton Sorrento Palace
Imperial Hotel Tramontano
Imperial Hotel Tramontano
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 1, Sorrento, NA
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with a great view of the Naples Bay and Mount Vesuvius. Large comfortable room with patio. Patio had table chairs, small couch. Room was clean, bed comfortable. Buffet breakfast. Short walk to central Sorrento with shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Imperial Hotel Tramontano
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Other neighbourhoods around Rione Alto

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Vomero

Get to know Vomero and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Castel Sant'Elmo and Phlegraean Fields, and you can jump on the metro at Quattro Giornate Station or Vanvitelli Station to get around the city.

Vomero
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Rione Sanità

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

Rione Sanità
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Montecalvario

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

Montecalvario
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Chiaia

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Chiaia for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station or Piazza Amedeo Station and check out top sights like Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli.

Chiaia
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Quartieri Spagnoli

Waterfront views and coffee shops are highlights of Quartieri Spagnoli. Make a stop by Casa e Chiesa di Santa Maria Francesca delle Cinque Piaghe or Via Toledo while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Toledo Station to get around town.

Quartieri Spagnoli
San Lorenzo Maggiore featuring interior views

Decumani

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

Decumani

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