San Francesco Al Monte, Naples

San Francesco Al Monte - A 16th-century monastery hotel with panoramic views, rooftop pool, and historic charm

Set in a beautifully converted 16th-century monastery on a hillside above Naples' historical center, San Francesco Al Monte offers 45 rooms with sea or city views, some featuring private terraces overlooking the Gulf of Naples. The hotel includes two restaurants: La Terrazza dei Barbanti serves Neapolitan and Mediterranean dishes on a fourth-floor terrace, while the seasonal poolside Il Vigneto operates from May to September. Guests can access a rooftop garden with a rock-carved pool, solarium, and 360-degree views spanning Capri to Vesuvius. The property preserves historic areas like the Chapel of San Giovan Giuseppe della Croce and features an art collection with works by Arman and Hermann Nitsch. San Francesco Al Monte provides three conference rooms for up to 200 people and is a 5-minute walk from Toledo and Montesanto metro stations.