If you are planning a trip to Naples, and you want to experience the local culture as well as the locals, then you will find Claudias penthouse the perfect base for your adventures. Placed in the historic quarters of town it's surrounded by small shops and bars, quirky passages and beautiful squares.
The flat in itself is light and airy, spacious, well planned, clean and quiet.It's very well equiped with a dishwasher, washing maschine, gas cooker, and an outdoor bbq. Both the bed and sofabed are very comfortable.
The roof top terrace is AMAZING!! You have views spanning over the city, the bay, Vesuvio and on clear evenings you see the glittering lights of Sorrento. It's magical. We spent all our evenings up there reading, enjoying a glass of wine, bbq'ing and just enjoying the views, all with the sound of the city in the background. It's quite peaceful up there.
There is so much to see, and do, in Naples and its surroundings: the city itself is facinating, and then there are Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Ischia, Vesuvius, Caserta...... The list is endless.
We found the flat an easy walking distance from the train/bus station as well as the ferry port and the major sites in the city. But there is also a very good Metro system to use.
Despite Naples not having the best of reputations we always felt safe, and the locals were all very friendly and helpful despite some language problems.
We have just returned after 2 weeks there, and are already thinking of when we can return.
Finally a few words about our fantastic hostess Claudia, and of course her very nice husband Mauritzio and son Roberto: They are most warm and welcoming and frienly. They made us feel like we were old friends visiting. There were plenty of information for us to use, and Claudia made herself available to us during the whole stay, and even kept in touch to make sure we were happy and OK. We were better looked after than in any 5 star hotel!
We envy the people who still have their trip to look forward to!!
Marie och Morten, Malmö.