Staying with Paolo and Elvira's family was a great experience for me. I was in Naples at language school for 3 weeks trying to learn Italian. I was warmly welcomed into the family and by their friends. I was shown round the city, recommended unusual things I would have missed , and was even taken to a Napoli home football match (an unforgettable experience). Paolo gave me lots of help with my beginners Italian. They were interested in what I was up to each day and ready to chat if I wanted that. They really went out of their way to be helpful to me, for instance rearranging furniture to provide me with a desk and table lamp. Paolo is an architect and is extremely knowledge about this great city where he works and has lived all his life. I also met Elvira's parents Angelo and Lucia who live locally (Angelo is extremely friendly and talkative), and joined them all for takeaway pizza and a birthday party. I was invited to share the weekday evening meal which I often did. Staying here you will be living amongst a family in their nice apartment: it might not be the best place if you are seeking to get right away from everyone else. For me it was exactly what I was looking for. I stayed in December when the climate is wonderful compared with UK, though a little chilly in the evenings. The bedroom has a good air con/heater unit, but you will want a warm sweater too. Paolo speaks some English.