Alessandro’s apartment in Naples is quite large and beautiful, filled with sunlight and interesting views throughout the day. As it typical of Italy, the apartment was extremely clean, in spite of exterior building works going on at the time of my visit. The works also unfortunately meant I was not able to enjoy the outdoor space, but the view was still evident. Lucia’s check-in with me was fast and efficient and the apartment is easy to use and figure out. Food shops, bodegas, bakeries, cafes, and restaurants are all within blocks. Famous Starita pizzeria is 1/4 mile, just around the corner.
The neighborhood is fascinating, vibrant, and the lives one sees through windows and open doorways onto the street are at stark contrast to the bourgeois pleasures of the ample and well-decorated apartment. Although gritty in a way typical of Napoli, the neighborhood feels quite safe and there are almost always people out and about on the streets and alleyways. The apartment is well placed for many of Napoli’s sites, a 10-15 minute walk to the Centro Storico, and one is always passing something interesting and/or eye catching along the way. I would highly recommend Alessandro’s apartment, which is excellent value for money, especially for those a bit familiar and intrigued with the vibe of Napoli’s working class neighborhoods. I really loved my stay and would love to go back.