San Francesco al Monte

Hotels
8.4 (1339 reviews)
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 328 , Naples , it

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great views
Historical architecture
Helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Small rooms
Uninspired breakfast
Need for hotel refresh

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Mentioned as generally clean, but some rooms had old a/c units and need renovation.
Service
9.26
Staff described as extremely helpful and friendly, except for a few exceptions during busy times.
Location
9.3
Fabulous location with great views, although some comments on the need for hotel refresh.
Room Quality
7.25
Rooms described as small and some were outdated; variances in quality noted.
Amenities
8.78
Facilities like panoramic terrace and historical architecture praised.
Value for Money
8.24
Mixed sentiments; some rooms not meeting expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Breakfast buffet was disappointing, with uninspired offerings.
Overall Experience
8.76
Overall stay was enjoyable with notable views and architecture, despite some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:15

Property Description

Stunning Panoramic Views:
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples from the restored 16th-century monastery, San Francesco al Monte. Wake up to rooms overlooking the bay with Mount Vesuvius in the backdrop.

Convenient Location:
Situated at the base of the hill leading to Sant'Elmo Castle and the Certosa di San Martino Museum, the hotel is just a short walk from the Corso Vittorio Emanuele Funicular Railway stop, making exploring the city a breeze.

Delightful Dining Options:
Indulge in buffet-style breakfast at La Terrazza dei Barbanti restaurant on the 4th floor. Experience Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, completing your stay with a culinary journey.

Book now to experience unparalleled views and exceptional hospitality at San Francesco al Monte!

Important information:

Swimming pool and roof garden are seasonal, open from 15/05 to 25/09 from 09.00 to 17.00.

The cost of the pool is euro 15 per person, per day.

Parking with valet service is only available from 07:00 until 22:00 (regular car)

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 75 euro per pet, per stay applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 pet per room is allowed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Oct 1, 2025 until Thu, May 14, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Sat, Sep 26, 2026 until Fri, May 14, 2027

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NAP

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1339 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Maria • couple • at
9
Sehr schöne Lage mit tollem Blick auf die Stadt!
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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AndrewMcHugh • Couples • Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
10
Amazing view and great service.
Pros:

Great Experience. Great Hotel. Great Service. The hotel is situated in an old monastery overlooking the Bay of Naples. Our room had a fantastic view. The bed was comfortable. The bath room was very good with a good shower. The staff were helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Initially we were concerned that the hotel was a little remote. This is not the case the funicular railway is a short walk from the hotel with regular service down to Toledo and up to Vomero. It is also possible to walk to Toledo via a series of steps in about 10 to 15 minutes.
I was stupid enough to leave behind a shirt and a pair of trousers hanging in the wardrobe. We contacted the hotel to see if they had found them. They had. We arranged to pick them up when we returned to Naples from Sicily. When we arrived at the hotel to pick them up, we found my shirt and trousers freshly laundered and ironed in a plastic bag waiting for us to collect. I cannot speak too highly of this hotel and its staff. We have spent one month travelling around southern Italy and Sicily. We have stayed in several hotels including some that consider themselves rather grand. The best hotel we have stayed in, by far, is San Francisco. If, and when, we returned to Naples, we will definitely make a point of basing ourselves at San Francesco.. thank you to the staff.

2026-02-04 • via Tripadvisor
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Rossella • solo_traveller • it
9
Vedi Napoli e puoi muori .
Pros:

Colazione perfetta e posizione mozzafiato,anche gli interni della struttura.

Cons:

L organizzazione del pranzo ,non potevamo mangiare alla carta per mancanza di tempo .e non ci siamo intesi alla perfezione.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • family_with_children • be
9
Super
Pros:

Bie mais pourrais être amélioré

Cons:

Étiquetage

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ariba • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristopher • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
10
Wonderful, we would love to return again.
Pros:

Wonderful courtesy and kindness from staff, beautiful hotel with fascinating history. Service and food at resturant coupled with outstanding view was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Location is great you can walk down to the buzzing areas and the view from the property is amazing

Cons:

More cups available at breakfast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • ie
9
💯 recommend for a romantic couple retreat
Pros:

Hotel is in a superb location with breathtaking views of the bay. Staff are very accommodating and the dinner and lunch was great

Cons:

Service in the restaurant was very hit and miss depending on the staff. We dined two nights and very good first night not great second night..

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Urs • couple • ch
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen P • extended_group • us
8
Lovely old building with art just about everywhere. Spectacular location. Not very friendly waiters
Pros:

The outdoor dining facilities and the pool/lounge area are spectacular.

Cons:

The food was unexceptional. The whirlpool aside the pool was out of commission - and dirty. Our initial encounter with reception at approximately 9am was less than welcoming.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • de
8
nettes altes Kloster - etwas in die Jahre gekommen
Pros:

Aussucht top ueber die Stadt

Cons:

Fruehstueck,
Service

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen P • extended_group • us
8
If you like interesting, historic hotels and art, this is the place for you.
Pros:

The wonderful and varied art collection throughout the many interesting halls, corridors and unexpected locations throughout the very old former convent/monastery. The views from the dining patio and the from the beautiful and spacious gardens overlooking the city were photogenic. It's a lovely place to loll away a leisurely day without the hubbub of the very busy, noisy, and traffic of a hectic city.

Cons:

Our initial greeting at 9am was less than welcoming or accommodating. We dined one evening at the hotel restaurant and that was more than enough. The food was mostly very disappointing. Four of us had different meals, ranging from acceptable to almost inedible. They need a new chef. The breakfast was satisfactory and varied enough. The whirlpool off of the pool area was empty and inoperative and very dirty. It made using the shower there unpleasant.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
A very comfortable stay in a lovely setting with very friendly staff.
Pros:

The building itself is fascinating, having original monastery foundations. The hotel was spacious and the view from the breakfast area is spectacular - a panoramic view over Naples harbour. The staff were very kind an dattentive.

Cons:

Coffee/tea making facilities in the room would have been good.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Passante • couple • it
10
Soggiorno perfetto !
Pros:

Tutto,camera servizi,collocazione

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Gianmaria • couple • it
10
Pros:

Tutto

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Géraldine • couple • ch
6
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Dobrin • couple • bg
9
Pros:

Терасите, панорамата!

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo • extended_group • it
9
Merveilleux,
Pros:

la vue exceptionelle sur la ville de Naples et le Vesuve. Les chambres (nous étions en suite junior) la propreté de la salle de bain, la disponibilité du personnel.

Cons:

Vu la grandeur de l'édifice, on aurait apprécié plus d'indication de localisation. On peut facilement se perdre.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • it
9
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee