There are a total of 30 districts in the city, but on the map of Naples, tourists are primarily interested in the Old Town. It is here that Roman ruins, ancient cathedrals and castles, as well as the Vergiliano and Floridiana parks, are preserved.
These and other attractions are located in the neighborhoods of Avvocata, Mercato, Chiaia, Montecalvario, San Carlo all'Arena, Stella, Pendino, San Ferdinando, Vicarìa, San Lorenzo, and Vomero.
The tourist map of Naples can also be divided into 4 areas - the Old Centre (around via dei Tribunali), the Spanish Quarter (the most crime-ridden but also the most picturesque and comfortable area in central Naples), the Vomero Hill (where the castle of Sant'Elmo is located and accessible by cable car) and Chiaia (coastal area). The hotels on the map of Naples are evenly scattered around these quarters - prices are about the same.
The question of which area of Naples to stay in for the tourist is answered in two ways. The first is the Old Town with its historical buildings and the second is the coastal areas such as Mergellina or the Vomero and Capodimonte hills.
The Centro Direzionale, Naples' modern administrative centre, is packed with skyscrapers based on Japanese blueprints. But it's not one of the best places to live because it lacks the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere of the city.
The most dangerous district in the centre is via Trinita degli Spagnoli, or Spanish Quarter, although the rest of the city is still far from relaxed - muggers on scooters can snatch purses from stranded tourists at any time.
