We stayed at "The Tower" for one month.
The review of our experiences at this airbnb is best described in three categories .
The categories are :
1. The hosts
2. The tower
3. The location
1.The hosts are very nice people. Please be aware of ALL unwritten rules of "the tower" by asking the host first . There are many rules. This is best done prior to your arrival as to help you decide if you want to stay here.
2. "The tower" as it it called is more like an concrete box with incredible humidity. Because of the dampness ,we had use of an dehumidifier. Approximately 1 gallon of was pulled out of the air each night. Because of the stagnant air flow in "the tower" we were given a dirt and hair encrusted fan that was partially broken.
The kitchen is adequate . You may need to wash all utensils because of the mouldy smell( see humidity).
3. The location of " the tower" is the most disturbing of the three categories. I must preface this description with a side note .
I and my wife have traveled extensively . We are familiar with staying in areas of great poverty , wealth and even social desperation.
We are not naive. The street ( really an ally) that the tower is located is ,from what we observed, primarily for prostitution. Round the clock , women ( South American) ply there trade under the watchful eye of seven to eight African pimps who sit in broken chairs outside the hole in the wall rooms. Screaming and fights in Hausa(African language) started at about 8:30 pm. Usually about threats, money and drinking. I know.
I speak and understand a little Hausa.
The exit door to the street opens to speeding cars and vespas.
We were warned on three occasions by reputable hotels in the area not to
venture out in the streets( at this airbnb) after 8:00 pm.
The nearest metro is a 20 minute slog ( museo metro).
Fortunately, the start of the via Tribunale is just a 10 minute walk away after passing several gambling shops.
We cannot advise families with small children or single women to stay here. This is just our opinion. We think that for single men this airbnb might be best.
We know that Napoli is not Zurich,
But we found this place beyond the pale.