Capo Miseno Travel Guide

Naples


Historically, the cape was important to the Romans since it was a natural shelter for passage into the inner harbor of Portus Julius, the home port for the Roman western imperial fleet. Mythologically, important sections of the Aeneid play out in the Gulf of Naples: This is where Aeneas' comrade, Misenus, master of the sea-horn — the conch-shell — made "the waves ring" with his music and challenged the sea-god Triton to musical battle. He was dashed into the sea and killed by "jealous Triton". Then:

"...Pious Aeneassets up a mighty tomb above Misenusbearing his arms, a trumpet, and an oar;it stands beneath a lofty promontory,now known as Cape Misenus after him:it keeps a name that lasts through all the ages."(trans. Allen Mandelbaum. The Aeneid. Bantam. 1981)

Historically, the cape was important to the Romans since it was a natural shelter for passage into the inner harbor of Portus Julius, the home port for the Roman western imperial fleet. Mythologically, important sections of the Aeneid play out in the Gulf of Naples: This is where Aeneas' comrade, Misenus, master of the sea-horn — the conch-shell — made "the waves ring" with his music and challenged the sea-god Triton to musical battle. He was dashed into the sea and killed by "jealous Triton". Then:

"...Pious Aeneassets up a mighty tomb above Misenusbearing his arms, a trumpet, and an oar;it stands beneath a lofty promontory,now known as Cape Misenus after him:it keeps a name that lasts through all the ages."(trans. Allen Mandelbaum. The Aeneid. Bantam. 1981)
Cala Moresca il located just outside the hamlet of Cape Miseno, the headland marking the northwestern edge of the Gulfs of Naples and Pozzuoli.
Gulf of Naples from Miseno
From the ferry boat sailing to Ischia isle.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Capo Miseno

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44 Naples NA
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The price is ฿4,909 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿4,909
฿5,764 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
Clean rooms , good staff

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91 Naples NA
The price is ฿3,681 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿3,681
฿4,414 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean and great staff

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Starhotels Terminus
Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG

4 out of 5
Via Domenico Aulisio Naples NA
The price is ฿2,089 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿2,089
฿3,028 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Best city located hotel in Naples area

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Naples by IHG
Imperial Hotel Tramontano

Imperial Hotel Tramontano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 1 Sorrento NA
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (882 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Imperial Hotel Tramontano
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 48 Naples NA
The price is ฿4,941 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿4,941
฿5,800 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great breakfast buffet and spacious room with an excellent view. Friendly staff too

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
Hotel Antiche Mura

Hotel Antiche Mura

4 out of 5
Via Fuorimura 7 - P Zza Tasso Sorrento NA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (994 reviews)
Very nice clean rooms with decent street view.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hotel Antiche Mura
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Other neighbourhoods around Capo Miseno

I loved visiting Naples in Italy. This view looking at the Maricomlong "Prison" island with a beautiful view from the opposite side of the bay near the Parco Virgiliano.

Bagnoli

Bagnoli is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bagnoli-Agnano Terme Station or Bagnoli Station to explore sights like Terme di Agnano Napoli.

Bagnoli
Posillipo which includes general coastal views, heritage elements and a coastal town

Posillipo

3/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Posillipo. You might want to make time for a stop at Palazzo Donn'Anna or Parco Sommerso di Gaiola Area Marina Protetta.

Posillipo
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Fuorigrotta

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

The parks and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Fuorigrotta. Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and Piscina Scandone are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Augusto Station or Mostra Station to get around the larger area.

Fuorigrotta
Overlooking Porto di Mergellina with Mt. Vesuvius in the background. First time experimenting with long exposures.
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Mergellina

If you're spending time in Mergellina, check out sights like Port of Mergellina or Virgil's Tomb and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Naples Mergellina Station or Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station.

Mergellina
Chiaia featuring heritage elements

Chiaia

4/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers choose Chiaia for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station or Piazza Amedeo Station and check out top sights like Naples Aquarium.

Chiaia
Castel Sant\'Elmo showing a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

Vomero

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Vomero and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Castel Sant'Elmo and Diana Theater, and you can jump on the metro at Quattro Giornate Station or Vanvitelli Station to get around the city.

Vomero


Capo Miseno Travel Guide