Located in one of the most characteristic areas of the city, the Hotel Mergellina is located a short distance from the tourist port of Naples and from the hydroplane terminal that take to the island of Capri, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Aeolian islands, Pontine islands.
Well connected to downtown thanks to the nearby subway and bus stations, Hotel Mergellina is the ideal starting point to discover some of the wonders of Naples.
Lungomare Caracciolo (Caracciolo Promenade)
Almost two kilometers of promenade on the sea that takes towards the interior by the magnificence of the public gardens of Villa Comunale, where one can admire the Stazione Zoologica (Zoo) that houses the oldest acquarium in Europe. Villa Pignatelli Museum is located a short distance away.
Continuing onwards you arrive at Santa Lucia, an age-old fishing village that today is transformed into an elegant street preceded by Castel dell'Ovo, location of exhibits and conventions: its marine center is complete with tourist port, bars and exclusive restaurants.
Piazza del Plebiscito (Plebiscito Square)
A few stops connect the hotel with the heart of Naples. Piazza del Plebiscito with its Seventeenth century Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), the church of San Francesco di Paola, the medieval castle of Maschio Angioino, the prestigious San Carlo Theater, the Galleria Umberto I, the church of Santa Chiara with its beautiful cloister and masterpiece of obscure art that is the Sansevero Chapel, are all places that must not be missed.
Via Calabritto, Piazza dei Martiri, via Chiaia and via Toledo, all make up the favorite areas for shopping lovers. The nearby subway station allows you to reach, in a short time, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale (National Archaeological Museum), the main exhibit center of the Mostra d’Oltremare and the RAI (television station) center of Naples, Pozzuoli and the Campi Flegrei.
Capodimonte
North of the city you can find the vastest green area of Naples. Created at first as a game preserve, today it is an extremely well-kept wood. This splendid hill is the location of the magnificent royal palace built during the Bourbon dynasty; inside, the extraordinary Farnese art collection includes works by Tiziano, Botticelli and Raffaello. Strolling amongst the eighteenth century statues and striking lanes, head towards the southern part of the park: at the foot of the palace, an English garden adorned with exotic plants opens up towards the gulf, revealing an enchanting view.
Posillipo
If you desire to spend a day at the beach, go a few kilometers west and enjoy the beauty of the headland or promontory of Posillipo. The rocks, that sweetly drop to the sea, offer a surprising view, whilst breathtaking sunsets color the coastal age-old villas with a vivacious red.
By car:
Coming from highway A1 continue straight on and take the “tangenziale” (by-pass), after 6 km take exit 10 “Fuorigrotta” and follow the directions for downtown (centro città); after the Posillipo tunnel, at the piazza Sannazzaro roundabout turn left and then immediately right onto via Giordano Bruno. About 100 m on your left, at n. 115, is Hotel Mergellina.
By train:
We recommend that you arrive at the Napoli-Mergellina train station located near the hotel (a few Eurostar trains stop at this station). Exit the station and go right. Cross the square. Turning left on via Giordano Bruno at n. 115 you’ll find Hotel Mergellina. If instead you arrive at the station of Napoli Centrale take subway line 2 going towards Pozzuoli. Get off at the fourth stop, Napoli-Mergellina (it is the same of the train service) and continue as described above.
By plane:
The airport Napoli-Capodichino is about 12 km from the hotel. Take the “Alibus” shuttle-bus that departs every 20 minutes from the airport to reach piazza Municipio. Take bus line R3 and get off at the via Giordano Bruno stop, where at n. 115 you’ll find Hotel Mergellina.
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