Chiara’s place is located in Sanità, which is a little bit of a walk to the metro (about ten minutes), but you will be rewarded by all the life on the street!
The apartment is simple but sparkling clean, and Chiara and her mother live right next door and were so helpful during our stay. There is a terrace that guests have access to on the next level which literally looks right down into Basilica right next door.
The neighbourhood is real, which means it is a bit gritty, but the Neapolitan people here are so friendly. There are a lot of young people doing great work for the community, so please visit the Catacombs of San Gaudioso in the Basilica next door to Chiara’s place and listen to Antonio talking about the amazing history of this terrific neighbourhood and Naples in general! For the same reason have a glass of wine at Aperisete just a few minutes walk down the hill and chat to Francesco and his dad who are third and fourth generation wine sellers in Sanità.
We will definitely stay at Chiara’s again, and highly recommend it to others who want to see the real Napoli.