Posillipo

Naples

Posillipo
Posillipo
Posillipo
Posillipo
Posillipo

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 by IHG
Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio, Centro Direzionale Isola E6, Naples, NA
The price is S$182 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$182
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Check in was seamless. We were returning from Sardinia. It was about a 10 minute taxis ride from the airport. We departed the following morning back to the State We arrived early and they held our luggage so we could go into the city. The room was immaculate and a nice size with a great bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
Starhotels Terminus
Starhotels Terminus
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91, Naples, NA
The price is S$225 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
S$225
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great room and nice customer service"

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Starhotels Terminus
B&B Hotel Napoli
B&B Hotel Napoli
3 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 32, Naples, NA
The price is S$172 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
S$172
18 Jun - 19 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Really clean with nice staff"

Reviewed on 30 May, 2025

B&B Hotel Napoli
Majestic Palace Hotel
Majestic Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Corso Marion Crawford 40, Sant'Agnello, NA
The price is S$600 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
S$600
11 Jun - 12 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sant'Agnello. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
"Perfect hotel, service was excellent and we love everything"

Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2025

Majestic Palace Hotel
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Royal Continental Hotel Naples
4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
The price is S$255 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$255
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,258 reviews)
"this was our second time staying in this hotel. we love the location. having the pool adds to the stay"

Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2025

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
UNA HOTELS Napoli
UNA HOTELS Napoli
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA
The price is S$306 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
S$306
19 Jun - 20 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel great, location"

Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Posillipo

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Fuorigrotta

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

The parks and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Fuorigrotta. Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and Piscina Scandone are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Augusto Station or Mostra Station to get around the larger area.

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Mergellina

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

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Chiaia

4/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers choose Chiaia for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station or Piazza Amedeo Station and check out top sights like Naples Aquarium.

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Vomero

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Vomero and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Castel Sant'Elmo and National Museum of San Martino, and you can jump on the metro at Quattro Giornate Station or Vanvitelli Station to get around the city.

Vomero
San Francesco di Paola showing a church or cathedral and street scenes

San Ferdinando

If you're spending time in San Ferdinando, check out sights like Molo Beverello Port or Via Toledo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chiaia - Monte di Dio Station or Municipio Station.

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Santa Lucia

While visiting Santa Lucia, you might make a stop by sights like Via Partenope and Santa Maria della Catena Church.

Santa Lucia

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