Posillipo

Naples
Posillipo featuring general coastal views and a coastal town
Visit this affluent suburb of Naples, home to luxurious villas, seafront restaurants, Roman ruins and lookouts with striking views over the Gulf of Napoli.

Posillipo spreads over a forested hillside, where zigzagging lanes travel down toward quiet beaches and coastal promenades. The neighborhood is home to some of Naples’ wealthiest residents and the city’s most luxurious villas. Enjoy the nonchalant atmosphere of Posillipo at its mouthwatering seafood restaurants and chic cocktail bars. Relax at picturesque parks and visit a collection of Roman-era relics. 

Get a snapshot of the neighborhood’s charm by sauntering down Via Posillipo, which meanders south along the coast from Mergellina Port. Gelato kiosks, pizzerias and trattorias occupy the ground floors of palace-style residences. Admire the Fontana del Sebeto fountain and Palazzo Donn’Anna, a 17th-century palace shrouded in legends of debauched royal parties. 

Via Posillipo continues into the heart of the Marechiaro district, where more waterfront drinking and dining options await. Look for Villa Roseberry, one of the official residences of Italy’s prime minister. An observation deck above Marechiaro Beach affords superb views of the sea and Mount Vesuvius. Spot the Sorrento peninsula and island of Capri from terraced Virgiliano Park, which has an amphitheater used for summertime events.

Pay to join a guided tour of Pausilypon Archaeological Park, a one-time Roman villa constructed by the knight Publio Vedio Pollio and later used by Emperor Augustus. An impressive tunneled entrance leads through a grotto to the remains of the villa and an open-air theater. More views extend from here across the bay to the islands of Ischia and Procida. 

Don’t miss the chance to explore ruins and spot colorful marine flora and fauna at Gaiola Underwater Park. Here, the vestiges of Roman villas are visible atop craggy rocks and submerged beneath the water’s surface. See the park’s natural and archaeological wonders on guided diving, snorkeling and glass-bottom boat excursions. 

Reach Posillipo by taking the train from central Naples to Mergellina station. Public buses stop at various intervals on Via Posillipo. A funicular train operates between the Mergellina waterfront and a hilltop area called Manzoni.


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Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Naples, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio, Centro Direzionale Isola E6, Naples, NA
The price is NT$3,494 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$3,494
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"Need more public transportation or shuttles"

Reviewed on 2024/3/26

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Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
The price is NT$5,771 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$5,771
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Needed AC"

Reviewed on 2024/3/13

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Imperial Hotel Tramontano
Imperial Hotel Tramontano
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 1, Sorrento, NA
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The price is NT$6,527 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
NT$6,527
per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (697 reviews)
"Our hotel concierge service was exceptional, similar to what one would expect at a luxury resort. Before our visit, we bombarded concierge staff with email questions which they readily answered, in English. During our stay, they advised us, made multiple dinner reservations for us at some of Sorrento’s ..."

Reviewed on 2023/10/31

Imperial Hotel Tramontano
UNAHOTELS Napoli
UNAHOTELS Napoli
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA
The price is NT$4,816 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$4,816
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very good property in the heart of the Piazza Garibaldi which makes it super convenient for travel around Napoli and the rest of Southern Italy. The port is close, as is the Centro Storico, train station, and subways. Lots of shopping, restaurants, and cafes and neighborhood is bustling if a little ..."

Reviewed on 2024/3/26

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Hilton Sorrento Palace
Hilton Sorrento Palace
4 out of 5
Via Sant' Antonio 13, Sorrento, NA
The price is NT$6,336 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
NT$6,336
per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (880 reviews)
"Fantastic location, rooms and food"

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Hilton Sorrento Palace
Parco dei Principi Hotel
Parco dei Principi Hotel
5 out of 5
Via Rota, 44, Sorrento, Campania
The price is NT$7,059 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
NT$7,059
per night
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (809 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, and we will definitely consider staying at the same place again. The only thing that would make it better is if you had a free shuttle to the center of town. Grazie"

Reviewed on 2024/3/8

Parco dei Principi Hotel
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Fuorigrotta

3/5(14 area reviews)

Get to know Fuorigrotta and its many features like its parks and theme parks. You might want to explore sights like Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and Edenlandia, and you can jump on the metro at Augusto Station or Mostra Station to get around the city.

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Mergellina

While you're in Mergellina, take in top sights like Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli or Port of Mergellina, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Naples Mergellina Station or Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station.

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Chiaia

4/5(33 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Naples Aquarium and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Chiaia. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station or Piazza Amedeo Station.

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Vomero

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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San Ferdinando

While you're in San Ferdinando, take in top sights like Molo Beverello Port or Piazza del Plebiscito, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chiaia - Monte di Dio Station or Municipio Station.

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