Staying at Carmine’s beautiful guesthouse atop the city is a magnificent experience.
A gracious host, Carmine greeted me and oriented me to the area, suggested sites to visit, but most importantly he helped me recognise the value of staying in a neighbourhood where I was immersed in authentic Neapolitan daily life.
I loved the quaint cobblestone streets of the Spanish Quarter dotted with produce markets and convenient access to main thoroughfares and public transport, making it simple to visit historic and cultural sites in the region.
As a guest I had complete privacy, and bustling as the city is, the nights are quiet at Carmine’s place. I enjoyed leisurely meals on the terrace with its unobstructed, breathtaking view of Napoli, the sea, Vesuvius and surroundings. There are beautiful, impeccably maintained plants and flowers gracing the terrace, including lemon trees, geraniums, and fragrant jasmine. The guesthouse is spotless and had absolutely everything I needed. The bed is very comfortable, allowing restoration from my active days.
You will have everything at Carmine’s place - convenience, comfort, and culture…and that enchanting view. I look forward to staying again in the future.
(Of note to guests staying in the near future, there is a wonderful exhibit of the photographer Caio Mario Garrubba at the Palazzo delle Arti Napoli which, if you are new to Napoli as I was, gives an intimate look at Neopolitan daily life from the 1950s to 80s. There is also a Salvador Dali and Alfred Hitchcock exhibit I stumbled upon at the Bascilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Both were fascinating, provided a nice break from outdoor sightseeing, and are within walking distance of the guesthouse.)