Posillipo Travel Guide

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

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 ₹12,635 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
₹12,635
₹16,092 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The accommodations were clean"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44, Naples, NA
The price is ₹21,421 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
₹21,421
₹24,705 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,340 reviews)
"Das einzige was ich mir nicht gefallen hat, ist, dass die Garage für einen Tag 40 € gekostet hat. Das ist für meine Verhältnisse teuer"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
B&B Hotel Napoli

B&B Hotel Napoli

3 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 32, Naples, NA
The price is ₹12,241 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
₹12,241
₹14,399 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Jetlag day
"Great location, super convenient for the train station. Staff was awesome, arrived at 730am, stored our bags, made a quick trip to Pompeii, and back to check in at 2pm. Plenty of food and shopping right outside."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

B&B Hotel Napoli
Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

4 out of 5
Via degli Aranci, 108, Sorrento, NA
The price is ₹24,687 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
₹24,687
₹27,992 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (602 reviews)
"Great location. Very nice staff.. clean room.. but very old and uncomfortable bed.. the mattress and pillows were very old and worn old. Ask, we are on the second floor and it feels like we are sleeping beside the street.. we hear every car passing!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23, Sorrento, NA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (985 reviews)
"Spacious, clean room. Attentive, helpful staff throughout the hotel. Amazing views from the terrace."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Aminta
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 ₹23,654 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
₹23,654
₹27,169 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and easy to get to from Napoli train station. Beautiful views from the rooftop terrace and food/drink was very nice"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

UNA Hotels Napoli
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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 Rai Production Center 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.

Fuorigrotta
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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.

Mergellina
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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 Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli.

Chiaia
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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.

San Ferdinando
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Santa Lucia

While Santa Lucia isn't home to many top sights, Molo Beverello Port and Via Toledo are some notable places to visit nearby.

Santa Lucia


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