We stayed at Giuliano’s apartment during our visit to Napoli. The apartment is a 15 minute walk from the main train station. This may be a consideration for people with massive luggage. We suggest taking a taxi from the main train station or from the airport, as the cobble stone roads are not kind to luggage wheels.
Giuliano was a lovely host. Other than an initial miscommunication during check-in, we were assisted by his friend who showed us the apartment and assisted us with our bags.
Be advised that you’ll need to take a few flights of stairs to reach the apartment. It is extremely secure and very quiet, which is perfect for people who are looking for a good night’s sleep. You can also adjust how much natural light you want to experience in the apartment during the day.
The apartment itself was quite clean when we arrived. However, we noticed that some parts of the apartment were under slight disrepair and some of the amenities (like the washing machine) were a bit dated. Be prepared for the washing machine to move around a fair bit when you use it. (Otherwise it does the job quite well.) There is not clothes dryer, but you have an airer that you can use to hang wet clothing.
The shower kept on dislodging itself from the wall. Likewise, the water in the shower took a while to drain. (Drain may have been slightly clogged.) There’s also no in-between for hot and cold water. (Either you got extremely hot or extremely cold.)
The bed itself was very comfortable. The sofa in the lower storey was a good place to sit and unwind after a day of exploring Napoli. The air conditioning in the apartment was also a wonderful relief from the Italian summer heat.
Other than the issues that we experienced with the washing machine, shower and initial check-in, our stay was quite pleasant. Giuliano was a very attentive host who contacted us when we needed something addressed (post check-in). He was available for questions we had during and before the stay which was of great help. The apartment was also well-situated for the exploration that we had planned for our stay in Naples and there were many great restaurants in close proximity.