Capo Miseno Travel Guide

Tourist Guide


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.

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Our pick of the best Capo Miseno Hotel Deals

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44 Naples NA
The price is NZ$269 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$269
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,381 reviews)
Beautiful hotel is a lovely area for family's. Hotel staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful especially the breakfast staff.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91 Naples NA
The price is NZ$240 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$240
per night
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,005 reviews)
Very nice, in a convenient location near the train, but not noisy.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Starhotels Terminus
UNA Hotels Napoli

UNA Hotels Napoli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10 Naples NA
The price is NZ$275 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$275
per night
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Wonderful hotel! Great location. Everyone was very courteous and the room was comfortable.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

UNA Hotels Napoli
Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23 Sorrento NA
The price is NZ$227 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$227
per night
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (986 reviews)
Great clean hotel with an amazing view. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The shuttle to the city center was another great bonus.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Grand Hotel Aminta
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 NZ$315 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$315
per night
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
Amazing room and service

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
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Other neighbourhoods around Capo Miseno

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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 Allied Joint Force Command Naples.

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

Posillipo

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
Aerial view of Arena Flegrea in Naples, Italy. It is a open-air theater located in the architectural complex of the Mostra d'Oltremare, in the Fuorigrotta district.

Fuorigrotta

The parks and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Fuorigrotta. Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and Teatro Palapartenope 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
Naples, Italy. View of the Gulf of Naples from the Posillipo hill with Mount Vesuvius far in the background and some pine trees in foreground. Banner header horizontal image. 2021-08-31.

Mergellina

If you're spending time in Mergellina, check out sights like Port of Mergellina or Villa Doria d'Angri 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(1 area review)

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

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


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