I admire Claudia’s enthusiasm and effort.
It’s a tough gig in this neighborhood.
Let’s be honest here, you need to know what you are letting yourself in for by staying in Spagnoli. For fans of Manhatten it’s pre-gentrification LES.
If you like that sort of grit and realism you will LOVE Spagnoli. I did. My wife didn’t. So this was quite a challenging stay.
The apartment itself is everything claimed - clean, comfortable and full of good facilities – great shower, good cooking facilities ( a washing machine!) and Claudia and her husband are very helpful.
However, the taxi driver got hopelessly lost, the hill to climb at the end of a long day is really quite challenging (we averaged over 20,000 steps a day in Napoli – one of my favourite walking cities) and the petrol fumes are all-pervasive.
The worst aspect is the night-noise. The glazing in no way cuts out the scooter noise that is constant till 2/3 am.
One night there was a mini riot (probably an over-statement but there was a lot of shouting and plastic boxes being kicked about in the street.) It was only kids but lasted well over an hour, with lots of women screaming abuse.
Although I felt safe enough (just) there are some shady aspects to the area – it was the poorest neighborhood in the past and although it has obviously improved, and benefits from fantastic Neapolitan spirit, you really do need to make a decision as to whether the value (which is exceptional) is enough to make you want to stay at the top of Quartieri Spagnoli. (11 blocks or so, uphill).
Although I loved the apartment my wife was far less comfortable and the NOISE is incessant. She did not sleep the whole trip. (Mind you, I snored a bit too.)
I’d give this apartment five for some aspects; value, hosting, accommodation - but only 3 for location.
Sorry, as an Air BnB Superhost myself, I have to be honest.