Ciro's appartment is perfectly placed in the vibrant Old Town area of the exciting and colourful city of naples. If you want to spend your stay amongst the Neapolitans themselves rather than in some cookie-cutter hotel room then this apartment will allow you to be immersed in the local culture (the between-the-lines is, yes the neighbours were a bit noisy one night into the early hours, but hey, Naples FC had an important match on!).

The apartment itself is an inspiration for how to maximise limited space: modern furnishing, excellent cooking facilities (including a guide on how to make the prefect espresso) , a large walk-in shower, and a balcony overlooking the street where you could if you wanted hang out your washing just like a Neapolitan! If anything the photos here don't do the apartment justice.

From the street and up the staircase the old building can appear a bit daunting, but once in the apartment and with the door closed you are in a cosy pod with everything you need to chill out before heading into Naples itself. Just don't expect to be able to lay out a Scalextric, if you know what I mean.

Local facilities are excellent, with small shops and cafes opening in the streets during the day and evening as if by magic. Plus there is a well-stocked Carrefour supermarket just five minutes away on the Via Foria.

If you have had enough walking around the maze of narrow streets of the Old Town (watch out for scooters!) then the Naples underground railway is easily at hand to whisk you away to other parts of the city.

Ciro himself is a very amiable and welcoming guy whom you feel couldn't do enough for you.