As flash as Flash Gordon downloading Flashplayer in a flash flood (yes, it is that flash!), La Controra Flashpackers Hostel has got to be one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in!

The hostel is housed in an old monastery, and huddled around a palm-strewn courtyard that's ideal for barbecues. Shared rooms are light, airy and spacious, while a couple of doubles seem to open up on to their own terraces. All in all, it's more than a bit special. (And very reasonable, too!)

www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/naples/27153/

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A fine youth hostel. The dorms are well airconditioned, close to the city centre and transport links to places such as Pompeii. The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly and there's internet facilities, a laundry service and common room for meeting fellow travellers.

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Small four-star hotel. Only 18 rooms, very comfortable and at reasonable prices. Breakfast room and bar. If you like staying in the heart of a city this hotel is ideal. It's in a small piazza in the shadow of the Duomo but surprisingly quiet. Staff are helpful and welcoming.

Piazza Cardinale Riario Sforza 157 801000 Naples

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A small family-run hotel, on a secluded beach that would have made an alternative setting for filming The Talented Mr Ripley. Your first impression will be that it's rather shabby, but the charm of the place grows on you.

Baia di Paulo, 5km west of Sorrento

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