Napoli is a unique city, and may seem too chaotic, ran down or, depending on your background, downright threatening to first-time visitors. None of this was an issue for us. Luca and Simona were great hosts from the moment they picked us up at Napoli Centrale train station. They exude Neapolitan warmth and passion for their home city, and at the same time are thoroughly organized and reliable in what regards their guests' experience. Upon arrival, they gave us a great introduction to the city and were always available to help and answer questions during our three-day stay. We were thus able to experience the "real Napoli" while avoiding accomodation-related issues, and knowing that there was someone out there to help us out if needed. In the end our stay ran completely smoothly. (My 75-year old mother particularly enjoyed it.)

The apartment itself is new and functional (of the "Ikea everywhere" kind). Its interior thoroughly corresponds to the images on the web site. It is logistically well-positioned within the Centro Storico -- we walked everywhere, including to the train station for day trip. As caveats, One thing to mention is that the apartment felt quite small for our group of four. I'd say that if you are 4-5 people you will need to negotiate space between the bedroom and the living room to accommodate everyone's belongings. Also, the second bathroom is located downstairs, outside the main apartment space, and we ended up not using it much. But these minor points didn't detract from our overall experience. Paladin was a great base from which to explore Napoli. Thanks Luca and Simona!