Mena's place was the most wonderful base for our time in Naples. The home itself is beyond gorgeous and incredibly decorated. No photos can do it justice, but you will try to capture it nonetheless. The street on which the palazzo is located hosts a market starting in the morning and is packed up at night as if it never happened. The people are kind and helpful. Despite what other reviewers mentioned, we (two small women) felt very safe walking in the neighborhood late at night.
The location is perfect. We would walk into Centro Storico for sights, dinner, and drinks, or pop on the train at the two very close stations to venture out farther. It was very easy to take a day trip to the islands off of Naples. At Celesta's suggestion, we went to Procida (versus the larger Ischia). One of our favorite moments of the trip was wandering around the tiny island in the pouring rain.
Celesta's mom, Mena, was the kindest and warmest person. Even though we speak no Italian save for a few key terms and phrases, we hoped to communicate how special it was to stay in her home. We would walk out the front door saying to each other, "I wish Mena was my mom!"
We highly recommend this spot for your stay in Naples.