Bright, refreshing rooms take simple and make it sweet.

Practice your best Phelps impression at the pool.

1910 patrician house, former meeting point for artists and intellectuals in the 1930s. (So if you suddenly feel smarter and more creative...that's why.)

Intentionally old-school. Why mess with a classic?

Near the main station and city centre, with cafés, museums and the coast all within easy reach.

All the must-see sights are walkable, and the Maritime Station is nearby if you're feelin' a day trip to Ischia or Capri.

A little modern, a little deco, a little classic.

Amazing villa offers breathtaking views of the Amalfi coast.

All-white interiors are punctuated with the occasional oil painting or antique wood piece. Resto tables are tucked under leafy courtyard trees.

Lovely hotel filled with art and charm. Overlooking the water, it's a short (downhill) walk to the city centre.

Rooms boast a simple beauty that melds traditional influence with modern flair.

Breakfast room and balcony with mamma-mia views of the port and Maschio Angioino Castle.

Nestled on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Naples and within strolling distance of the centre.

In the heart of the Quartieri Spagnoli, a gridded neighbourhood of tight, festive little streets dating from the 1500s.

Digs are located in the top half of a 30-storey building, which means every room gets a killer city view.

Seafront spot equals panoramic views of Castel dell'Ovo, Mount Vesuvius and Capri.