Attico Partenopeo

Rooms

Rooms are individually designed, but pastel shades, dark-wood parquet floors and traditional ceramic tiles pervade throughout. Sergio and Stefania have travelled the globe, bringing back art prints from Parisian markets and industrial-style lamps from Scandinavia. They have also taken standard pieces of furniture and reimagined them with jaunty new fabrics, which does wonders to warm the interiors. The B&B’s accessible prices are reflected in the amenities (hairdryers are fixed to the wall, bathrooms are small with showers only, and the walls are a little thin - noise travels), but you get everything you need for a few nights.

There are 3 categories - Single, Standard and Superior. The latter have balconies, and we’d recommend bagging one if you can. They face Castel Sant’Elmo, which looks particularly dramatic when illuminated at night - we loved sitting outside before dinner, watching the city lights fade and the crenelated monument come to life. Other rooms are smaller with no outside space, but they’re ideal if your budget’s tight. All except the Single Room can be set up with kingsize or twin beds.

Since our last visit, the San Carlo Theatre Apartment has been added. With a small but well-equipped kitchen, a sitting room with a double sofabed and a double bed on a mezzanine level, it's a great option for a couple, friends, or even a small family. It also has beautiful views over Volmero Hill and Castel Sant'Elmo from its double balconies.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Central heating
• Cots available
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe box
• Toiletries
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

The stylish breakfast room is furnished with perspex Kartell chairs and a wall-ful of bookshelves, making for an engaging start to the day. Better still is the sunny terrace, where you can eat in the warmer months. The buffet spread is simple but tasty: start with syrupy-strong espresso coffee or Dammann Frères loose-leaf tea, then move on to natural yoghurt from Campania and seasonal jams from the Amalfi Coast, laid out alongside fruit and a daily homemade cake. There’s also fresh cheese from Pertosa - the perfect accompaniment to sliced bread, salami and tomatoes. Note that guests staying in San Carlo Theatre Apartment do not get breakfast included, but have their own kitchen to whip something up themselves.

No other meals are served, but staff lay on afternoon cakes, pastries and sweets (a nice treat after a day out sightseeing), left on a sidetable for all to indulge. There are plenty of restaurants close by, too - upmarket favourites include Palazzo Petrucci on San Domenico Maggiore and La Stanza del Gusto on Via Costantinopoli. To taste the city’s famed local dish, head to historic pizza parlour Sorbillo, which has a seafront outpost on nearby Via Partenope.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Take a stroll along bold and brassy Via Toledo, where you’ll find high-street shops galore. For smarter retail options, head to nearby Via Chiaia (also great for people watching)
  
• Hop on the Augusteo funicular up to Vomero for close-up views of the Castel Sant’Elmo and panoramic vistas of the city spreading out below
  
• Take a free art tour around the city’s metro stations, which have been revamped with installations by famous names. Nearby Toledo is one of the best examples, with works by William Kentridge and Robert Wilson
  
• Join the locals on their sunset passeggiata along the seafront Via Partenope, and watch as the lights flicker on around the Bay of Naples
  
• Stop for drinks at Piazza Bellini, home to literary café and bookshop Intramoenia, then head to Via Tribunali for some of the city’s best pizza parlours (di Matteo is favoured among locals)
  
• Take the hydrofoil across to Capri, either for a day or for an overnight stay at the end of your trip

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets
• Wine tasting

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome, though the lift could be tricky for families with tots and buggies to negotiate. All Superior Rooms and one Standard Room have space for an extra pull-out bed (charged for), but be aware that this doesn’t leave much room for manoeuvre. Baby cots can be added to most rooms free of charge.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Attico Partenopeo is in the heart of Naples, just off Via Toledo and near the seafront and port.

By Air:
Naples Capodichino (7km away) is served by flights from all over Europe - click on the links below for a list. From the airport, you can arrange a transfer, take a taxi or hop on a bus.

By Public Transport:
Naples is served by trains from other Italian cities - see Seat 61 for more details. There are also hydrofoils and ferries from Capri, Ischia, Sorrento, Salerno, Positano, Amalfi, Sicily and Sardinia.

By Car:
You won't need a car in Naples, and driving in the city can be tricky; however, if you want to hire one to explore the nearby Amalfi Coast then see our car rental recommendations. Staff can direct you to a car park (nightly charge) nearby.

Detailed directions will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed.

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