Naples Capodichino Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Capodichino is about 6 km from the centre of Naples and has no rail link: the Alibus reaches Piazza Garibaldi in 20-30 minutes and, with more traffic, Piazza Municipio in 30-35. Those who want to stay on the direct axis between the airport and the centre, with the Museo Archeologico just steps away, can choose the Piazza Cavour area. Those aiming for Spaccanapoli, Toledo and the seafront do better to sleep in the historic centre, from where the Alibus departs for the return trip. The Vomero, higher up and quieter, is reached from the centre by the Funicolare Centrale in just a few minutes.

Piazza Cavour and Museo

Near the airport link · By taxi about 20 minutes from the airport; with the Alibus you get off at Piazza Garibaldi and continue on foot or by metro (Museo stop, lines 1 and 2).

Best for: For those who prefer to stay on the direct axis between the airport and the centre, with the Museo Archeologico just steps away.

Pros

Closer to the airport than the other areas in this guide
Museo metro stop with two lines, convenient for the rest of the city
Less touristy and cheaper than the historic centre

Cons

The Alibus doesn't stop here: a change at Piazza Garibaldi is needed
Fewer evening venues than Toledo or Chiaia
Traffic on Via Foria can lengthen the taxi ride

Recommended hotels in this area

Monart Hospitality: On Piazza Cavour, just steps from the Museo metro stop (lines 1 and 2); three independent rooms with private bathroom.

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Historic centre

City centre · The Alibus connects the airport to Piazza Municipio, on the edge of the historic centre, in about 30-35 minutes; departures every 10-25 minutes from 6:00 to 23:30.

Best for: Those who want Spaccanapoli, Toledo and the seafront on foot, and depart from the same point as the Alibus.

Pros

Spaccanapoli, Via Toledo and the seafront all reachable on foot
The Alibus to the airport departs from the same arrival point
The area richest in restaurants and evening life in the city

Cons

In high season the streets of the centre are very crowded
With traffic the Alibus can take longer than the scheduled 35 minutes
At night, away from the main thoroughfares, some streets are poorly lit

Recommended hotels in this area

Sanfelice 33 Luxury Suites: Six minutes' walk from the Maschio Angioino and close to the Palazzo Reale; automated check-in even late at night.

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Vomero

Neighbourhood · From the centre the Funicolare Centrale reaches Piazza Fuga, in the Vomero, in 4-6 minutes with departures every 10 minutes; for the airport you get off and take the Alibus.

Best for: Those looking for a quieter, more scenic base, away from the traffic of the centre.

Pros