Yes — Molo Beverello, with boats to Capri, Ischia and the Amalfi Coast, is about 250 metres away.
Discover Authentic Naples: A Local Travel Guide by Mercure
At Mercure, we believe you shouldn't need a guidebook to feel like you belong somewhere. That's the idea behind Discover Local: since 1973, every Mercure hotel has been built around its neighbourhood, not just dropped into it — from the décor on the walls to the flavours on the menu. Step into any Mercure and our teams are on hand with the kind of tips you won't find in a guidebook: the market stall locals queue for, the bar where nobody speaks English, the walk that skips the crowds. They live here. They know. Discover Local isn't a generic city guide — it's a short, honest list of the restaurants, markets and neighbourhoods our own hotel teams actually recommend to guests, updated as the city changes around us. Below, you'll find our picks for Naples, an interactive map to help you find your way, and answers to the questions travellers ask us most. So — where will Discover Local take you?
Our map pins local favourites such as the Sansevero Chapel, Naples Underground and Spaccanapoli, alongside our Mercure hotel.
Top 5 Things to Do in Naples
Pignasecca Market
Naples' oldest street market, running along Via Pignasecca since the 17th century — fish, fruit, vegetables, and fried food stalls side by side.
Cuoppo
A paper cone of fried seafood — tiny alici and calamari — sold straight from Pignasecca\u2019s kiosks. Eat it walking, the way it\u2019s meant to be eaten.
Quartieri Spagnoli
Narrow alleys strung with laundry lines across San Ferdinando, Avvocata and Montecalvario — family-run trattorias and neighbourhood cafés rather than tourist menus.
Molo Beverello
About 250 metres from the hotel, this is where boats leave for Capri, Ischia and the Amalfi Coast.
Maschio Angioino terrace view
The hotel's own panoramic terrace looks out over this medieval castle and the bay — a good spot for breakfast before heading out.
Explore Naples's Best Local Spots with Our Interactive Map
What's on the map in Naples
We've mapped local spots in Naples, from the Veiled Christ to the city beneath the city.
Historic Naples
Naples historic centre
Piazza del Plebiscito, the Teatro di San Carlo, Galleria Umberto I, the Cathedral, Spaccanapoli, Via Toledo, the Spanish Quarter and the nativity workshops of San Gregorio Armeno – Naples in one long, joyful walk.
City centre · Historic centre · Perfect for culture
Sansevero Chapel Museum
Home to the 'Veiled Christ', a marble sculpture so fine the veil seems to breathe. Mystery and fascination in one small chapel.
Historic centre · Chapel museum · Made for art lovers
Monastery of Santa Chiara
Richly tiled cloisters and gardens make Santa Chiara one of the loveliest places in Naples.
Historic centre · Monastery · Ideal for a peaceful visit
Rione Sanità
Historic streets and hidden treasures, including the mysterious Fontanelle Cemetery. This is where Naples lives.
Sanità · Neighbourhood · Great for local life
Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples' grandest square, framed by the Royal Palace and the colonnade of the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola.
Centro · Square · Perfect for a first look at the city
Teatro di San Carlo
Opened in 1737, the oldest continuously operating opera house in the world. See a performance, or join a guided tour of its red and gold auditorium.
Via San Carlo · Opera house · Made for music lovers
Galleria Umberto I
A 19th-century shopping arcade under a soaring glass and iron dome. Grab an espresso and look up.
Via Toledo · Arcade · Ideal for a coffee break
Naples Cathedral
The cathedral of the Assumption, home to the chapel of San Gennaro, the city's beloved patron saint.
Via Duomo · Cathedral · Perfect for history and faith
Via Toledo
One of Naples' busiest shopping streets. Head underground too: the Toledo metro station is often called the most beautiful in Europe.
Centro · Shopping street · Great for a stroll
Quartieri Spagnoli
A maze of narrow, lively alleys – washing lines, street shrines and everyday Neapolitan life – just off Via Toledo.
Spanish Quarter · Neighbourhood · Made for local atmosphere
Via San Gregorio Armeno
The famous street of nativity-scene makers, their workshops full of handcrafted figurines all year round.
Centro Storico · Artisan street · Perfect for crafts
Castles, tunnels & views
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
The walls of Castel Nuovo hold the medieval history and adventures that shaped Naples.
Piazza Municipio · Castle · Ideal for history
Naples Underground
Head down into ancient cavities, tunnels and cisterns that reveal the city's buried past. Mind your head.
Historic centre · Underground tour · Great for an unusual visit
Parco Virgiliano
Scenic paths and sweeping sea views make Parco Virgiliano (Parco della Rimembranza) a peaceful escape.
Posillipo · Park · Perfect for sea views
Food & drink
Porta Nolana Market
A lively street market of fresh fish and produce, right in the thick of Neapolitan street life.
Porta Nolana · Market · Made for street life
Gran Caffè Gambrinus
Naples' most famous literary café, founded in 1860. Coffee and a sfogliatella, in style.
Piazza Trieste e Trento · Café · Perfect for coffee
Trattoria da Nennella
A boisterous trattoria since 1949, where waiters sing and dance between plates of pasta e patate.
Quartieri Spagnoli · Trattoria · Made for atmosphere
Acunzo
A cosy Vomero pizzeria and trattoria known for pizzas built on quality ingredients.
Vomero · Pizzeria · Great for pizza
Libreria Berisio
A bookshop open late, with a bar pouring craft cocktails and wine. One more chapter?
Centro · Book bar · Perfect for a nightcap
FAQ
Yes — it\u2019s one of the most authentic neighbourhoods in Naples, known for its narrow alleys and family-run trattorias.
Cuoppo, a paper cone of fried small fish and calamari, sold at Pignasecca Market and similar stalls around the city.
At the Sansevero Chapel Museum in the historic centre.
Yes. Naples Underground tours explore ancient tunnels, cavities and cisterns.
Parco Virgiliano in Posillipo offers sweeping views over the sea.
Where to Sleep in Naples
This Mercure hotel appears on our map:
- Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino