This was a fantastic find in a fantastic city. Perfectly located near everything we went to Naples to see, Napulitana Assaje was a delightful place to make our base for exploring that wonderful city.
Thoughtfully decorated, very clean, and outfitted with all we needed if we wanted to dine in (which we didn’t—Naples is such a great food town!) our host, Davide, also provided snacks and drinks at more-than-fair prices which were often welcome after a long day of touring.
The furniture was very comfortable, the apartment quiet and peaceful, with an air conditioning unit that was efficient and noise-free—a real delight on those hot days. There was plenty of shelving and hangar space to unpack and feel at home for a few days and the shower was wonderful.
Naples is often described as a dangerous place to be, but we never felt the least bit unsafe. For added security, the building has a locking, coded, entry gate, Napulitana Assaje has its own security gate, and the entry door is very secure with a multi-step locking device. Personal safety is not a concern at this apartment at all.
Note that the apartment is on the 3rd floor (and, for Americans, note that Europeans count the ground floor as 0 rather than 1) so there are three flights of stairs to climb, but this was not an issue even for older travelers like us. It’s upper-floor position also adds to its quiet and safe attributes.
Best of all, though, was our host, Davide. Check-in was very quick and easy, and he was more than gracious even though our train was delayed and our arrival later than anticipated. We were greeted warmly and made to feel that that this was truly our home in Naples. Davide provided suggestions for sights and restaurants, which we very much appreciated, and when I twice texted with questions like, “where can I find a taxi rank?” he responded quickly, kindly, and helpfully. We couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful or attentive host.
When we return to Naples—which we will—we will absolutely plan our time around the availability of Napulitana Assaje. We had an incredible experience.