Old Naples Hotels
The most walkable base in town: boutique inns and hotels a few palm-lined blocks from Fifth Avenue South, the shops, and the white sand of the Gulf.
Updated June 2026
If you want to park the car once and forget it, stay in Old Naples. This is the original grid between the Gulf of Mexico and Naples Bay, and from the right hotel you can walk to the beach for sunrise, to Fifth Avenue South for lunch and shopping, and back to the sand for the sunset, all without ever touching the steering wheel. It is the rare resort town where the prettiest part is also the most central.
This page is for the walkers, the couples, and the first-timers who would rather be in the middle of it than out on a highway. The trade-off is honest: this is an upscale, in-demand stretch, so room rates run high, especially in the winter high season. Below are the Old Naples hotels we send people to, what each one is like, and how to think about timing and price. For beachfront towers and bigger resorts, see our beachfront resorts guide; for the lay of the land, our Old Naples neighborhood page.
The Old Naples hotels we love
A short, hand-picked list, all within an easy walk of Fifth Avenue South and the Gulf. Always confirm current rates and availability before you book.
A perfect stay
What a car-free day looks like when you base yourself in the middle of Old Naples.
- Walk to the beach for a quiet morning swim and a shelling stroll before the sand fills up.
- Coffee and breakfast on Fifth Avenue South, a few steps from your room.
- Back to the hotel pool through the heat of midday, or browse the galleries and shops.
- Late afternoon, wander the historic blocks of Old Naples with an ice cream in hand.
- Stroll back to the beach near the Pier for the sunset over the Gulf, then dinner without ever moving the car.
Where to go next
Get the lay of the land, then pick your part of the coast.
Old Naples
The historic original blocks between the Gulf and the bay, and everything within a walk of them.
Fifth Avenue South
The palm-lined main street of galleries, sidewalk cafes and fountains, two blocks from the beach.
Beachfront Resorts
For when you want the Gulf out your window: Naples' beachfront towers and big resorts.
Where to Stay
Every home base in and around Naples, from walkable inns to beachfront resorts and rentals.
Find an Old Naples hotel
Common questions
Where is the best place to stay in Old Naples?
For walkability, it is hard to beat the inns right on or beside Fifth Avenue South, like Inn on Fifth, The Escalante and Bellasera Resort. They put you a few blocks from both the shops and the Gulf beach, so you can leave the car parked. Couples and first-timers tend to love this car-free, in-the-middle-of-it base.
Are Old Naples hotels walkable to the beach and Fifth Avenue?
Yes, that is the whole appeal. From the central inns you can typically walk to Fifth Avenue South in a couple of minutes and to the Gulf beach in roughly ten, all on flat, shady streets. A few properties, like Bellasera and Naples Bay Resort, sit a bit further out and offer bikes or a shuttle to help close the gap.
How much do Old Naples hotels cost?
This is an upscale area, so rates run high, especially in the winter high season from about January through April. Expect premium pricing for the walkable boutique inns near Fifth Avenue, with holidays and weekends at the top. Late spring through summer and early fall is noticeably cheaper, though hotter and stormier.
When is the cheapest time to stay in Naples?
The off-season, roughly late spring through summer and into early fall, brings the lowest room rates and the smallest crowds. The trade-off is heat, humidity and afternoon thunderstorms, and it overlaps hurricane season, so watch the forecast and consider travel insurance. Winter is the most expensive but also the driest and most pleasant.
Do I need a car if I stay in Old Naples?
Not for the core of a trip. If you base yourself near Fifth Avenue South you can walk to the beach, the shops, the restaurants and the bayfront, so many visitors skip the car entirely or park it for the stay. You would only want a car for day trips out to the Everglades, Marco Island or farther beaches.
Is the Naples Pier open?
The historic 1888 Naples Pier was badly damaged by recent hurricanes and has been under reconstruction, so check the City of Naples for its current status before you go. The beach beneath it and the famous sunset over the Gulf remain open and free regardless of the pier's condition.