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.
Catacombs of San Gaudioso
400 m · 6-min walkThe 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 walkThe 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 walkThe 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 walkOne 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 walkVia 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.
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.