60%Hotel Viola  

About what you would expect for an inexpensive hotel near the railway station. Very basic, clean enough, very helpful staff. As long as your expectations are realistic (as mine were), you'll be fine.

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by zanzibarfish21148 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

2

I rated location as "average" because the hotel is located in an area that looks not very safe at night, but it is very close to the central station, and for this reason it is very good for train travellers. The owner, signor Viola, is very kind.

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by ciafre7220 – posted on Apr 8, 2007

2

Was right near dodgy train station and wouldnt recommend to anyone unless staying for one night...

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by hatchy4805 – posted on Oct 25, 2006

20

Near to the main train station, but is a dodgey area. A far walk from main attractions and the water. Staff were very nice and accomodating though. Rooms were clean, looked after.

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by bethak5653 – posted on Oct 16, 2006

4

Hotel Viola is a very nice small pension with very friendly and willing to help the traveler personnel.The rooms are very clean and note that there is always hot water. The location is very central, so you can actually walk to the major monuments of Napoli. We would definetely recommend Viola for...

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by maxda2662 – posted on Jul 3, 2006

2

Location perfectly central. Room and hotel of a high standard. Staff excellent. We'll be coming back.

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by Immapu – posted on Jun 28, 2006

3

good if you want to be near the train station,but a bit of a trek to any where of historical importance and to the water

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by Amych1845 – posted on Jun 19, 2006

3

Owner is nasty and has a short temper. I called and emailed that I would be a day late. They fought with me over payment for the missed night. Do not use this hotel. Better yet dont sty in Naples. Find a nice town right outside if you are to explore capri and pompeii

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by Cgian2140 – posted on Jun 18, 2006

6

............................. Y E S , VERY NICE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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by Saxpe – posted on Jun 8, 2006

1

Pros: viola is a safe and clean hotel, in walking distance from the city center and the train station. staff was freindly and always willing to give advice on how to get place, though i would suggest going to the train station information if you want detailed information on a place. Cons: it... more Pros: viola is a safe and clean hotel, in walking distance from the city center and the train station. staff was freindly and always willing to give advice on how to get place, though i would suggest going to the train station information if you want detailed information on a place. Cons: it is noisy, phones did not work, and niether did the AC. overall, if you are looking for a safe clean, place that is in walking distance to the city while you are in naples, this should suit you.close

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by Pal91 – posted on May 30, 2006

4

Hotel Viola was excellent for it's price. It was clean, had plenty of hot water for the shower, staff was friendly, etc. Don't expect a mansion though...after all it is a one star hotel. If you are just looking for a decent, safe hotel to sleep in though, it's perfect. They keep the front door... more Hotel Viola was excellent for it's price. It was clean, had plenty of hot water for the shower, staff was friendly, etc. Don't expect a mansion though...after all it is a one star hotel. If you are just looking for a decent, safe hotel to sleep in though, it's perfect. They keep the front door locked to keep out anyone who may not be safe which is nice and immediately answered the doorbell for us when we wanted to come in for the night. The staff was very friendly, however I recommend getting tourist advice & maps from one of the information site in Naples (like at the train station) and NOT from the hotel staff. The breakfast that was brought to our room was very nice. :-) close

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by seerbx – posted on Feb 5, 2006

3

Our bathroom was dirty when we arrived - eg the shower cubicle hand basin and toilet had NOT been cleaned and were not cleaned at all in the two nights that we were there.(Yet they were supposed to have cleaned the room each day). One of our group developed a stomach upset after staying there -... more Our bathroom was dirty when we arrived - eg the shower cubicle hand basin and toilet had NOT been cleaned and were not cleaned at all in the two nights that we were there.(Yet they were supposed to have cleaned the room each day). One of our group developed a stomach upset after staying there - coincidence or not ? We were surprised that we had to pay an extra 5 €uros per night to use the airconditioning.close

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by Yjaen – posted on Sep 15, 2005

10

The hotel is located right by the main train station in and out of Naples. As a hotel goes, it was simply par for the course, but I don't know that you'd find anything better in Naples, and the location is good. FYI -- If you're in Naples to visit Pompeii, the Circumvesuviana line runs out of... more The hotel is located right by the main train station in and out of Naples. As a hotel goes, it was simply par for the course, but I don't know that you'd find anything better in Naples, and the location is good. FYI -- If you're in Naples to visit Pompeii, the Circumvesuviana line runs out of station Garibaldi and will take you right there. Check out Herculaneum (or Ercolano in Italian). It's a much more interesting site than Pompeii and is actually closer to Naples. Of course, you can get a combo ticket for both and a few other sites. Also, most of the interesting things from Pompeii (and many from Herculaneum) have been placed in the Naples Museum, so don't miss it. It's fascinating.close

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by Marneeb – posted on Aug 16, 2005

9

The room was pretty good and clean, but the area is very dodgy - we saw prostitutes in the hostel every night we were there - they obviously had some deal going on with the management so that they could use the rooms!

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by bigla1244 – posted on Aug 15, 2005

2

Good location very close to the Main Napoli Centrale train station. I had a private room which had its own bathroom so I can't say what the dorm rooms may have been like.

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by johnscda – posted on Aug 14, 2005

5

As 2 girls travelling we didn't feel very safe as there was not much door security and we feel we were not allocated the best room for our needs. Strange men were knocking on our door until late into the night. Our room was only one floor up and the area did not seem safe.

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by jessm3489 – posted on Aug 12, 2005

4

Very good location and a few minutes walk from the train station. Fairly clean, however shower in the hallway bathroom seemed to be falling apart. My pillow was also filled with cotton balls which was not very comfortable, but other than that it was nice.

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by kward – posted on Jul 26, 2005

3

Located in the very dodgy area around central station. It was clean enough but no atmosphere, and i probably wouldnàt recomend it. We stopped into Hostel of the Sun while in naples for directions, and they were really nice so i would recomend them.. they had better location as well.

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by daniel5445 – posted on Jul 14, 2005

10

Probably a good place to stay if you are coming by train or plane. However, if you are travelling by car, forget it as the place is very difficult to find and the Napoli drivers are insane. Also, there are no parking facilities at the hotel, and parking in a car park costs an extra 13 euros a... more Probably a good place to stay if you are coming by train or plane. However, if you are travelling by car, forget it as the place is very difficult to find and the Napoli drivers are insane. Also, there are no parking facilities at the hotel, and parking in a car park costs an extra 13 euros a night. Also it is located in one of the less savoury areas of town.close

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by Msnez – posted on Jul 6, 2005

18

Please Please Please do not stay in this hotel. It may be cheap but thats it. On our arrival our room still wasnt ready, this was at 6pm. The bathroom was a disgrace, I had a chair cushion with a pillow case wrapped round it as a pillow, our room wasnt cleaned, the area is very dodgy, and... more Please Please Please do not stay in this hotel. It may be cheap but thats it. On our arrival our room still wasnt ready, this was at 6pm. The bathroom was a disgrace, I had a chair cushion with a pillow case wrapped round it as a pillow, our room wasnt cleaned, the area is very dodgy, and they were doing work on other rooms a 7:00am (lots of hammer noises). To top it off on the second day someone in the hotel went through all our stuff and stole money from my girlfriends bag. We told reception and they said it wasnt possible as I had the key and he was the only one with the master key. I CANNOT RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT STAY HERE ENOUGH.close

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by chris6929 – posted on Jun 9, 2005

1

Very pleasant staff. We were allowed to keep our baggage at the hotel before and after check-in.

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by cjwatrou – posted on Jun 5, 2005

3

I thought Hotel Viola was in a brilliant location, but it was a lot smaller than I had imagined. It was fairly easy to find, but you might want to point out to people who are not from Naples, that the Corso Novara is the street immediately to the right of the central train station..we lost our... more I thought Hotel Viola was in a brilliant location, but it was a lot smaller than I had imagined. It was fairly easy to find, but you might want to point out to people who are not from Naples, that the Corso Novara is the street immediately to the right of the central train station..we lost our way a bit trying to get there. The hotel is clean, staff were kind of friendly, but nothing to write about. We were given a wrong room, but this was sorted out in the end. I thought the hotel was clean and facilities were ok. But I think the price should be reduced a bit as it was a bit more like staying in a hostel rather than a hotel. Marks out of 10: 6close

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by clairede – posted on Apr 14, 2005

1

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing you because I would like to send my review to Hotel Viola, The hotel I stayed in in Naples. The reason why I want to do it is that the people who work in it were very very helpful with me:during mu holiday I lost my passport and so because of the language I was... more Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing you because I would like to send my review to Hotel Viola, The hotel I stayed in in Naples. The reason why I want to do it is that the people who work in it were very very helpful with me:during mu holiday I lost my passport and so because of the language I was not able to do anything... So they were very nice and helped me and finally I found it again. Please, let me thank them through a review. Best regardsclose

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by Niksmi – posted on Apr 14, 2005

1

We thouroughly enjoyed staying in Hotel Viola! I loved being in the centre of the hustle and bustle of the market and not too far a walk from the port or shopping area. Naples is gorgeous!

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by ilikepolkadotpenguins – posted on Apr 12, 2005

18

It's pretty common knowledge - staying near the train station in Naples is not a good idea. However, the Hotel Viola should be retitled the Hotel Vile. It is disgusting. One of the worst pensions I have ever stayed. Cold, gray and depressing, it matches in charmlessness the gruffness of the... more It's pretty common knowledge - staying near the train station in Naples is not a good idea. However, the Hotel Viola should be retitled the Hotel Vile. It is disgusting. One of the worst pensions I have ever stayed. Cold, gray and depressing, it matches in charmlessness the gruffness of the people working there. I had cockroaches and bedbugs and never for a moment felt safe. Interested in a drug deal? Look outside on the street, no doubt you'll find what your looking for. My advice: take some extra time and stay away from Viola. Also, having made a two-day reservation - they would not let me cancel day two without paying for it - I am not sure if that is hostelworld policy, but you'd think with cockroaches and bedbugs they'd make an exception.close

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by halbro – posted on Nov 9, 2004

1

I enjoyed very much my staying at Hotel Viola.People who work there are very,very kind and friendly.The really did their best in order to make my staying there as beautiful as possible.The Hotel is very clean and above all it is easy to reach because its location is near the station and above... more I enjoyed very much my staying at Hotel Viola.People who work there are very,very kind and friendly.The really did their best in order to make my staying there as beautiful as possible.The Hotel is very clean and above all it is easy to reach because its location is near the station and above all naer the historical center of Naples,one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen.I can say that if I could repeat my holiday in Naples I am sure I would book my room by Hotel Viola.close

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by Immapu – posted on Sep 18, 2004

3

this was the worst hotel ever, they lie to you and try to scam you out of your money and give you a room that is about the size of a breadbox, dont go here or you will regret it.

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by Drcap – posted on Sep 12, 2004

1

In dodgy area, but hotel is okay & is close to station for quick exit!

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by alfmcin – posted on Sep 5, 2004

13

fantastically close to the station without the noise of traffic. Perhaps not the safest area but a good clean hotel

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by Alicealdri – posted on Aug 24, 2004

3

Baaaad hotel!

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by Bromik – posted on Aug 14, 2004

2

This hotel was absolutely disgusting! The toilets did not work at all! The shower was directly over the toilet, and due to the stench of the toilets you could not shower without dry wretching. The staff knew that the toilets did not work, kept it to themselves, and refused to take money off the... more This hotel was absolutely disgusting! The toilets did not work at all! The shower was directly over the toilet, and due to the stench of the toilets you could not shower without dry wretching. The staff knew that the toilets did not work, kept it to themselves, and refused to take money off the bill. Breakfast, although it claims on the website it is free, is not - and it is vile. This is definitely a place to be avoided!!!close

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by mcmillan788 – posted on Aug 14, 2004

1

hair in the bathroom. and a nice receptionist !

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by hmm77 – posted on Jun 29, 2004

1

little shady section of town, near train station and easy access to buses. Not real close to sites.

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by Bethhebe – posted on Jun 25, 2004

11

The hostel was in an area where we felt unsafe.

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by nast4 – posted on Jun 16, 2004

2

i didn't get to stay at Hotel Viola. Because the Hostel didn't receive a fax from HostelWorld.com. And I was forced to walk around Napoli with my luggage at 12:30am. And they charged my credit card for $19.36 and will not send me a response to my concern!

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by Broadstree – posted on Jun 14, 2004

1