Palazzo Alabardieri, Naples
More photosPalazzo Alabardieri is an elegant retreat tucked right into the heart of Naples’ chic Chiaia district. Housed in a beautifully restored historic palazzo that dates back to the late 18th century, it perfectly blends modern luxury with aristocratic Neapolitan charm.
Interestingly, the building originally served as the cloister for the Convent of Santa Caterina a Chiaia. You can still see this rich history reflected in the architecture today. The hotel’s stately Amazzone Bar and the vaulted breakfast room are located right in the former cloisters, giving your morning espresso a uniquely historical backdrop.
The interior design is a major nod to its noble past. It features sweeping arches, elaborate stucco finishes, classic reproduction frescoes, and elegant marble accents. It feels much more like stepping into a private luxury salon than a busy city hotel, offering a quiet escape from the energetic streets outside.
When you’re ready to explore, you couldn’t ask for a better location. It sits on a pedestrian-friendly street packed with high-end designer boutiques. Just a short stroll away, you’ll find iconic landmarks like the massive Piazza del Plebiscito, the grand Royal Palace, and the fascinating underground tunnels of the Galleria Borbonica.
If you want to soak up some coastal breeze, the beautiful seafront promenade and the historic Ovo Castle are just a few minutes away on foot. It’s easily the perfect home base for experiencing the best of Southern Italy!
Expert reviews
“Just off the chic Piazza dei Martiri, this is a solid choice among the city’s smaller smart hotels—with comfortable guest rooms and a fab location for sights, shopping, and eating. Beyond an elegant stone passageway, a chandeliered, marble-floored lobby welcomes you, its impressive size suggesting a larger hotel than this discrete and intimate place.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Naples, Italy.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Excellent breakfast
Location
Recent guest reviews
2 February 2026
Great Hotel in a Safe and Convenient Location
We really liked the hotel, very convenient location and a safe area for evening walks around the city.
We had booked a room with two separate beds; the beds were a bit narrow for an adult, and we would have preferred them slightly wider, but everything else was perfect. Friendly and helpful staff.
18 January 2026
Was a very nice stay. Staff were very good. Great restaurant recommendations. Definitely would stay again ..
Nice traditional and classic
13 October 2025
Excellent stay! Very helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Safe neighborhood.
The hotel is located in a very safe area in Naples. There are a lot of shops, restaurants, cafe's a short walk from the hotel. The metro is about a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
I liked everything!
8 October 2025
Truly wonderful, we will return when we are next in Naples.
Beautiful building right in the very heart of Naples close to some of the best restaurants, shopping and only a 15 minute walk from the metro which will get you to Pompeii and Herculaneum within the hour.
Lack of cooked breakfast options.
1 October 2025
Excellent accommodation, perfect location
Very unique, super clean, centrally located. Wonderful service.
16 September 2025
Excellent and I plan to go back when I next return to Naples
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The hotel is charming and the rooms are quite confortable
The car service arranged by the hotel did not show up…
5 September 2025
Always love staying here :-)
Stayed here a few times before and its one of our favourite hotels in Napoli. Location is great, service is great and rooms are very comfortable.
4 September 2025
Fabulous , much better than most city hotels than I gave stayed at.
The triple room is beautiful
Breakfast ample and great selection
Staff superb, ALL!
Nothing
31 August 2025
Great location and wonderful service from the hotel
Excellent. Plenty of choice with 1st class service.
Nothings
21 August 2025
The best experience in the middle of Naples center
Everything, the location the hotel was beautiful. Very good breakfast, fancy rooms
14 July 2025
Loved this hotel - great location for drinks and food
Great location easy to get to anywhere
Spacious room, great breakfast and friendly staff
30 June 2025
A Must stay in Naples
This is a beautiful and elegant hotel — spotlessly clean, with incredibly attentive and friendly staff. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is absolutely perfect: very central and ideal for exploring the city. If you’re traveling to Naples, this hotel is an absolute must!
30 June 2025
A Must-Stay in Naples
This is a beautiful and elegant hotel — spotlessly clean, with incredibly attentive and friendly staff. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is absolutely perfect: very central and ideal for exploring the city. If you’re traveling to Naples, this hotel is an absolute must!
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29 June 2025
The location is great, the antique palazzo is fascinating, breakfast in need of improvement
Perfect location, well kept traditional hotel
The breakfast is so so, it needs improving
21 May 2025
Lovely hotel in a great neighborhood.
It was clean and in a great neighborhood. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.
Nothing.
21 May 2025
Great hotel option close to shopping and toursitic attractions
Great location, staff and good value for money. The breakfast did the job with attentive service as well. The rooms are slightly dated but still offer great comfort.
16 May 2025
Lovely & best location in Naples
The location is fantastic!!! The staff very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was perfect to start our day. It's a lovely hotel and very reasonable for the area which is where you would want to be. I highly recommend this hotel.
Hard to think of anything.
15 May 2025
Very different from what I was expecting We travel a lot in Europe and was pleasantly surprised. Could’ve been a 5 star
Beautiful property in great safe area. Walked around and enjoyed it at night. Plenty of choices for shopping and dining Breakfast was an American spread - not your typical Italian breakfast
No issues
12 May 2025
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Really wonderful visit to Naples
Very clean and comfortable. Great location. Very quiet street but a block away lots of restaurants and shops. Continental breakfast had a lot of variety. Really perfect 3 days were spent here. Highly recommend
The only negative is that there is no view
13 April 2025
Would rent again.
The mixing hot water valve was not right in either of the two rooms hot one minute cold the next. But to me the hotel is very good. Staff kind and rooms very clean in a very safe area. Also they are good sized rooms.
7 April 2025
Friendly staff. Great hotel in great section of the city
Great location in safe neighborhood.
22 March 2025
Perfect location, lovely room and great breakfast
Perfect location, lovely room and great breakfast
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning
- - Ironing service
Activities
- - Hiking
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