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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Top hotels in Posillipo

Starhotels Terminus
Starhotels Terminus
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91, Naples, NA
The price is S$192 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$192
28 Jul - 29 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Beautifuk room and pretty spacious. Single bed was also comfi. Have a pillow menu you can choose from!… walkable to train station and Alibus service. Very pretty hotel from the inside"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Starhotels Terminus
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$171 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$171
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay, highly recommend"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
B&B Hotel Napoli
B&B Hotel Napoli
3 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 32, Naples, NA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$123 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$123
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"There were pungent smell of sewage in the hallway, much like the ones you can smell from 3rd-world countries - this was a shocker since I've been using your hotel for many years now, and this was the first time I noticed this smell in the hall way."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

B&B Hotel Napoli
UNA HOTELS Napoli
UNA HOTELS Napoli
4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10, Naples, NA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$245 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$245
13 Jul - 14 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Partner enjoys proximity of markets and a particular restaurant"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

UNA HOTELS Napoli
Majestic Palace Hotel
Majestic Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Corso Marion Crawford 40, Sant'Agnello, NA
The price is S$451 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$451
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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! (334 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel set in front of large garden area to explore"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 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$253 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$253
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,268 reviews)
"Location is great. The beach, restaurants, and shopping are very conveniently located to the hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
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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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Bagnoli

Bagnoli is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bagnoli-Agnano Terme Station or Bagnoli Station to explore sights like Terme di Agnano Napoli.

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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 Carthusian Monastery of San Martino, and you can jump on the metro at Quattro Giornate Station or Vanvitelli Station to get around the city.

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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.

San Ferdinando

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