La Controra

My friends and I stayed here while we were studying abroad in Roma. We wanted to make a trip down to Pompeii and stay in Napoli and by chance we found this place (and thank god we did). The location is perfectly located next to a train stop for easy access from the terminal. When going out to explore the city though, all you have to do is take an easy downhill trek for 5 – 10 minutes and you are in the heart of the city. The hostel is also surrounded by delicious pizzerias (it is Napoli after all).
On the hostel side, the rooms were extremely clean (we rented out four beds of an eight person room and made friends with our new roomies). The building is updated yet still with an old Italian charm. The community vibe is the best of any hotel i’ve been to. You come home from a day of exploring to live music, poetry readings, snacks and drinks laid out, travelers playing soccer in the courtyard, and the friendliest staff. The wifi is great and the morning breakfast is a great touch. All in all, we were sad to only have two nights here. For the price, this place is a steal. Miss you guys!