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Visiting Naples
Naples travel guide
What to see, where to stay and how to get around: the tips we give our guests, from our attic at Corso Garibaldi 316.
Where to stay in Naples
If it's your first time in Naples and you don't have a car, the best area is in or around the historic centre, between Central Station and Spaccanapoli. You can walk almost everywhere, with the metro, trains to Pompeii and the airport shuttle close at hand.
Sloping Roof is right here: a 70 m² attic on the 5th floor of a historic building at Corso Garibaldi 316, with two bedrooms, a sofa bed, a whirlpool bath and room for 5 guests. Piazza Garibaldi is about a 7-minute walk away, Spaccanapoli about 8.
What to see in Naples
Spaccanapoli and the historic centre
The straight street that cuts the old city in two, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: churches, workshops, courtyards and pastry shops. About an 8-minute walk from the apartment.
San Gregorio Armeno and the Cathedral
The street of nativity-scene workshops, open all year round, and the Cathedral of San Gennaro. About a 12-minute walk.
Sansevero Chapel
In the historic centre, home to the Veiled Christ. Booking your ticket in advance is a good idea.
Napoli Sotterranea
Tunnels, cisterns and a Roman theatre beneath the city streets. About a 13-minute walk.
National Archaeological Museum
One of the world's great archaeological museums, with treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum. By metro: Museo stop (Line 1) or Piazza Cavour (Line 2).
Via Toledo and the Spanish Quarter
Shopping, murals and narrow lanes. Toledo station on Line 1 is one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Piazza del Plebiscito and the seafront
The Royal Palace, Teatro San Carlo, Galleria Umberto I, then a stroll along the sea to Castel dell'Ovo.
Vomero and Castel Sant'Elmo
The hill with the widest view over the bay and Vesuvius. Go up by funicular or metro.
Getting around Naples
From the airport
The Alibus shuttle links Capodichino airport to Piazza Garibaldi in about 20-25 minutes, with a €5 ticket. From there it's about a 7-minute walk to the apartment.
Metro
Garibaldi station is served by Line 1 (Duomo, Università, Municipio for the port, Toledo, Museo, Vomero) and Line 2 (Piazza Cavour, Montesanto, Mergellina).
Trains to Pompeii and Sorrento
The Circumvesuviana leaves from Napoli Garibaldi, on the lower level of Central Station, about a 10-minute walk from the apartment.
Trams and taxis
The Ponte Casanova tram stop is 3 minutes away. For taxis, ask for the fixed fare on the main routes.
Day trips from Naples
Pompeii
Circumvesuviana from Napoli Garibaldi to Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri: about 35-40 minutes, trains every 20-30 minutes. The entrance to the ruins is a short walk away.
Herculaneum
On the same line, Ercolano Scavi stop: smaller than Pompeii and remarkably well preserved.
Capri, Ischia and Procida
Hydrofoils leave from Molo Beverello: Capri in about 50 minutes, Procida in about 40, Ischia in about an hour. Reach the port by metro (Municipio stop), by Alibus or by taxi.
Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
The Circumvesuviana reaches Sorrento in just over an hour; from there, continue by bus or ferry to Positano and Amalfi.
Naples in 3 days
Day 1
Historic centre: Spaccanapoli, San Gregorio Armeno, the Cathedral, Sansevero Chapel and Napoli Sotterranea. Pizza for lunch, a sfogliatella in the afternoon.
Day 2
Archaeological Museum in the morning, then Via Toledo, the Spanish Quarter, Piazza del Plebiscito and sunset on the seafront.
Day 3
A train trip to Pompeii or Herculaneum, or a hydrofoil to Capri or Procida.
Stay in central Naples, with a whirlpool bath under the skylights.
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