Capodimonte · Naples

What to see in Capodimonte, a short walk from us

Capodimonte is the hill north of the historic centre, home to the Royal Palace and the Royal Park: high enough to have Naples at your feet, close enough to walk down into town. Some of the finest sights in the city are around Dimora Savoia: here they are, with real distances from our door.

The view over the rooftops of Naples to Castel Sant’Elmo, from Capodimonte

Naples from above

The perk of staying in Capodimonte is clear the moment you look out: the city opens up before you, rooftops and hills all the way to Castel Sant’Elmo. By day you head down to explore, in the evening you come back up to the quiet, with Naples in front of you.

Five sights close by

Catacombs of San Gaudioso

400 m · 6-min walk

The catacombs closest to us: an early-Christian crypt carved into the tuff, with frescoes, mosaics and one of the most curious stories of underground Naples. Guided tours; the ticket also covers the Catacombs of San Gennaro.

Catacombs of San Gennaro

600 m · 8-min walk

The most important underground site in southern Italy: two levels of tunnels, early-Christian frescoes and the oldest known image of San Gennaro. Next door, the Basilica del Buon Consiglio, the “little St Peter’s” of Naples.

Capodimonte Museum and Royal Park

1.1 km · 15-min walk

The Bourbon Royal Palace with Caravaggio, Titian and Masaccio, inside the largest park in the city, with tree-lined avenues and viewpoints. Perfect for a morning of art or a shaded afternoon.

National Archaeological Museum

1.2 km · 15-min walk

One of the world’s great archaeological museums: the treasures of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Farnese collection, the Secret Cabinet. Just walk down the avenue; the metro station is here too.

Historic centre and Spaccanapoli

2 km · 25-min walk

Via dei Tribunali, the Cathedral, San Gregorio Armeno: the UNESCO-listed heart of the city, a downhill stroll away or a few minutes by metro from Museo station.

How to get here

From Napoli Centrale station: metro Line 2 to Piazza Cavour (one stop) or Line 1 to Museo, then about 15 minutes on foot along the avenue, or a few minutes by taxi. From the airport: Alibus to Napoli Centrale and then the metro, or a taxi straight to us. By car: message us before arrival and we will point you to the most convenient car park.

And where to sleep?

You are already in the right place: our six rooms with kitchenette are in Capodimonte, 400 metres from the Catacombs of San Gaudioso. Tell us your dates: we answer you directly, no middlemen.