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EXCLUSIVE APT with TERRACE in Aristocratic XVI Century Palace in Historic Center

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Terrace
Terrace / outdoor dining area
Living Room (1)
Living Room (2)
Living Room (3)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Naples, Campania
  • Naples National Archaeological Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Via Toledo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Naples
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Naples (NAP-Naples Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

EXCLUSIVE APT with TERRACE in Aristocratic XVI Century Palace in Historic Center

If you are looking for a unique and authentic experience of history, arts, culture and literature, here is where you want to be.
It's like to live in a living museum with all the latest comforts of the XXI Century.

The historical apartment - on the second floor with private elevator - still fully furnished with the family's ancient furniture, is located in the the historic center, in the most ancient area of the town - Vergini district - and is part of a 16th century palace, still belonging to the same princely family who built it.

There lived, in the 18th century, the Great Saint, Alfonso de Liguori (August 1st on the calendar), Doctor of the Church and Founder of the Congregation of the Very Holy Redemptor, and in that area he started his apostolate.

The apartment, served by a private elevator, is composed by two double-bedrooms (king-size and queen-size beds), dining room, living room, bathroom, fully furnished kitchen and huge panoramic terrace (90 mq - 1,000 sf).

Both bedrooms are served by 12,000 BTU A/C units.

Parking space inside the building upon request and for a little extra per-day.

The apartment is in an area very well linked to everywhere (2 subways, 5 bus-lines and taxi rank) and offers many touristic attractions (Greek Hipogea of 4th century B.C.; Sacrarium of Fontanelle; Saint Gaudioso and Saint Gennaro's Catacombs; and many aristocratic palaces and important churches).

In five minutes walk, you can reach Naples' Cathedral, with the priceless Saint Gennaro's treasure; and the National Museum of Archaeology, with the finest pieces of Pompei and the wonderful Farnese's Collection.

By appointment only, it's possible to visit the Prince's apartment, composed by several reception rooms, a huge ballroom with 18th century frescoes on the ceiling and a splendid 18th century chandelier, a very important library with 16th - 17th - 18th century books, in which rooms the princely family regularly organizes cultural events as concerts, theater exhibitions and debates.

On these occasions, and especially by night, some ghosts belonging to the family have appeared and seemed to enjoy very much to be in company. :-)

Furthermore, our Palace and its various apartments, including this one, have been a film set for important films and TV series, including, just to mention a few:
- "M son of the century" by Joe Wright (2022)
- "Mixed by Herry" by Sidney Sibilia (2022)
- "Ripley - the series" by Steven Zaillian (2022)
- "Nostalgia" by Mario Martone (2021)
- "Sono solo fantasmi" by Christian de Sica (2021)
- "I fratelli de Filippo" by Sergio Rubini (2020)
- "Gomorrah - the series" by Stefano Sollima & Francesca Comencini (2020)
- "The Jackal - the series" by Francesco Capaldo (2017)

Keywords:
#Historical House
#16th Century Palace
#The Great Saint Alfonso de Liguori
#Naples Center
#Historical Center
#Vergini District
#Naples' Cathedral, with the priceless Saint Gennaro's treasure
#National Museum of Archeology, with the finest pieces of Pompei and the wonderful Farnese's Collection
#Greek Hipogea of 4th century B.C.
#Sacrarium of Fontanelle
#Saint Gaudioso and Saint Gennaro's Catacombs
#Downtown
#Old Town
#Central Station
#Seafront
#Harbor

Property manager

Francesco

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Naples

Located in Naples, this apartment is in the city centre. Via Toledo and Galleria Umberto I are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Travelling with kids? Make time for Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli, or head to an event or a match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Naples, Campania

What's nearby

  • Naples National Archaeological Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spaccanapoli - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Via Toledo - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Molo Beverello Port - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Port of Naples - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Montesanto Station - 4 min drive
  • Piazza Cavour Station - 5 min walk
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Concettina ai Tre Santi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Poppella - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe D Arte di Gambardella Raffaele - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Oliva da Carla e Salvatore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Campagnola - Pizzeria & Trattoria - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is EXCLUSIVE APT with TERRACE in Aristocratic XVI Century Palace in Historic Center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at EXCLUSIVE APT with TERRACE in Aristocratic XVI Century Palace in Historic Center?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at EXCLUSIVE APT with TERRACE in Aristocratic XVI Century Palace in Historic Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is EXCLUSIVE APT with TERRACE in Aristocratic XVI Century Palace in Historic Center located?

Located in the centre of Naples, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Naples National Archaeological Museum and Naples Underground. Via Toledo and Spaccanapoli are also within 1 mile (2 km). Piazza Cavour Station is only a 5-minute walk and Museo Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

marie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super

Tres bon séjour, appartement comme il fallait ! Tres bien placé ! Il faut juste avoir en tête que la terrasse est assez bruyante.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stupendo

Appartamento bellissimo in contesto davvero particolare, peoprietari molto disponibili, Paola è una donna straordinaria. Tornerò!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yves B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Déçu de cette expérience .

Appartement très sale dans un palais qui a dû être tres beau il y a 300 ans, les photos misent en ligne ne correspondent pas du tout à l etat de l appartement, il n est pas situé dans le centre historique, mais dans un quartier bruyant et sale. Très décu du séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentique

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cet appartement charmant. Paola et Francesco ont été des hôtes sympathiques, très arrangeants, ils nous ont donné de bons conseils pour visiter Naples. Le quartier est animé et plein de vie
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dr med Suzan T.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Naples

Classic, beautiful apartment like stepping into another age, unlike any other place that we stayed in beautiful and tasteful .. Step outside into old Naples and experience life and culture. Walking distance to many great restaurants and sites and easy transportation by subway or taxi to other places ……highly recommend a unique experience.. Host is outstanding and extremely helpful Including a book of all the local sites and recommendations for dining, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special venue

The apartment is full of beautiful furniture and art. The owners are great and very communicative, the (history of )the palazzo is amazing. It would be good for one couple to stay. We were staying with friends and to get to the toilet we had to walk through the other's bedroom, not ideal. The location is central which is good to go anywhere, but it comes with a lot of trafic noise. One does get used to that a bit because it is so constant... We came to Naples by car and it was great to be able to park the car on the terrain of the palazzo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille B.

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Perfect Naples holiday stay

Coming to Naples? You'll need at least a week as there is so much to see and experience in the city and close by. Our lovely host Paola greeted us and gave us lots of ideas for itineraries. It was a privilege to be able to stay in her lovely historic home, and the apartment had everything we needed (though we choose to self cater slot). Excellent pizzeria next door, 1 minute walk to a fantastic gelateria, 2 minutes to an outstanding patisserie and lots of bread/veg/fruit sellers out from 9am to 8pm daily.en route to the nearest station Cavour (approx. 8 minutes on foot). Do stay with Paola, we loved the apartment...enjoy Naples!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Atypique

Appartement de vieille époque qui donne tout son charme - très belle terrasse - hôtes très sympathiques - emplacement idéal -
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vero B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appartement de caractère

Bel appartement très bien situé à côté de toutes les commodités. Belles chambres spacieuses et climatisées, magnifique terrasse. Une cuisine un peu petite mais fonctionnelle malgré tout (attention aux fourmis qui s'invitent) .Enfin une belle pièce de vie confortable. Mention spéciale pour la gentillesse de notre hôte Paola
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Atem der Geschichte im hektischen Altstadtviertel

Ein idealer Ort um Neapel und die Umgebung vertieft kennen zu lernen. Der Palazzo ist atemberaubend und die Wohnung sehr geräumig. Alles was man benötigt, ist vorhanden, die Klimaanlage funktioniert einwandfrei. Natürlich bedeutet es, wenn man mitten in der Altstadt wohnt, das man nicht lärmempfindlich sein darf. Die Dame des Hauses, Principessa Paola ist ganz reizend und hilft mit Rat und Tat. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man Authentizität und Lebendigkeit einer südeuropäischen Metropole erleben will.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and characterful apartment

We loved our stay in the impressive Palazzo De Ligouro, and felt totally welcomed by the family. We were met by Francesco - who was in town while we were there, and later shown around by his mother Paola, who lives there full time. She was a fascinating lady who gave us a tour of the building and was very helpful in pointing us towards interesting things to see and do. The apartment itself is a wing of a much larger Palazzo - very spacious for a couple, but would also suit a family. There is a small kitchen that is simple but sufficient to cook a decent meal, and a very large terrace which is great for eating, sun bathing, and people watching. The building is right in the heart of the Sanita neighbourhood, which feels very Neapolitan - in the sense of it being noisy and chaotic - but also very safe and friendly. You get the sense that at one point it would have been completely off the map for tourists, but these days you see a few coming to visit the catacombs, and some of the churches in the area. We thought the Ipogeo dei Cristallini - a small Greek era underground mausoleum a short walk from the house - was particularly fascinating. One other great feature of the house is that it sits literally on top of one of Napoli's best pizzerias. Overall, thoroughly recommended! Though perhaps the area would be a bit noisy and energetic for some people who are looking for a more restful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

yves alain s., LUXEMBOURG

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Magnifique

Au cœur d’un quartier animé proche du centre historique de Naples, un logement atypique avec un super accueil. Ne convient pas aux personnes qui recherchent un confort moderne mais parfait pour ceux qui souhaitent une plongée dans le passé et l’authenticité . Nous avons adoré ce logement et l’accueil de Paola . Nous avons hâte de revenir pour découvrir cette ville extraordinaire
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

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Generous and helpful

Paola was Generous and helpful, informed and charming
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

vincent o.

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Excellent

Logement et accueil extraordinaires. Nous avons été logé dans un palais ceci n'est pas commun. Dona Paola Marie otre hôte nous a conseillé et orienté pour certains parcours de choix dans Naples. Parfait pour les bons resto aussi. Un grand merci pour ce moment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky, inviting and beautiful

This was properly one of my favourite places I've stayed while travelling. The host, Paola is welcoming and really takes you under her wing. Her son, Francesco, is also excellent and extremely friendly. Highly recommend this beautiful, unique palace in a fun, interesting neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice B.

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Expérience incroyable

L'appartement est très bien situé. La terrasse est magnifique, on peut profiter d'un bon spritz sur les transats. Un accueil chaleureux, la propriétaire des lieux est une personne très prévenante. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael R., Düsseldorf

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Napoli

Die Bilder haben sich bestätigt. Es war ein sehr alte Haus (Palazzo) wo man das authentisches Leben gesehen hat. Prinzessin Paola war sehr freundlich. Das Badezimmer war sehr klein, wenn man die Breite komplett für die Dusche genutzt hätte, wäre es besser.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Faded elegance; a date with history

The palace apartment is so spacious - and the large piazza gives views on a bustling working class neighborhood with cafes and a market. The gracious and most welcoming owner is a reason alone to visit - her family’s long history in Naples (and elsewhere in Italy) is fascinating. We stayed 4 nights surrounded by antiques, but the bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom and kitchen amenities fully modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Douglas S., Dallas, USA

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Great for some but not for us I’m afraid

The apartment is located in a 16th century palazzo in the center of Naples bustling old town. The charming hostess, Paola, shares an adjacent apartment and her family have owned the property since inception. The apartment has a nice big balcony and is full of impressive antique furniture. However, overall it’s rather shabby, rather unclean and the purported air conditioning…something of a must have in Naples in summer….is one mobile unit and lots of fans. As mentioned, the attractions of the property and its location in a (very!) vibrant neighborhood may be enough to outweigh its shortcomings but, sadly, not for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Drummoyne, Australia

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Great way to live like a true Neapolitan

The palazzo is very old but very large, very comfortable and in an excellent location - near the markets, restaurants and walking distance to everything. Yes a little noisy but it added to the experience and we could shut it out with the huge wooden doors. Our host Paola was wonderful and knowledgeable about the history and where to visit. We felt like family. We would definitely recommend this place if you really want to experience authentic Neapolitan life.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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oase in turbulent Napels

Prachtig appartement midden in bruisende stad met attente en zorgzame gastvrouw. Balkon met uitzicht op dagelijkse stadsleven. Niet voor je rust, maar om je mee te laten sleuren.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Excellent An amazing location and a fantastic property...
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

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You are sleeping in a Palazzo down a noisy market street.

You are sleeping in a museum, a glorious run down Palazzo down a noisy dirty market street in the old part of town. The sounds and smells of scooters make the terrace unusable and keeps you tossing and turning at night. One of the best pizza places in town is just just below the apartment. If you are able to go with the flow and hike back into the market, brave the scooters and hawkers this may be for you. Coffee at the Bar Peru is excellent. Owners of the palazzo are super nice and helpful. This is not an ordinary experience. Kitchen is new and washing machine too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Napoli - Palazzo in historischer Altstadt - ein Erlebnis!

Die Wohnung ist mit sehr schönen alten Möbeln ausgestattet. Gastgeberin Prinzessin Paola de Liguoro ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit - gibt Tips zu Besichtigungen, Restaurants in Neapel .... hilft beim Taxi!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Francesco

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We are still the princely family who owns the family's building.

With 20 years of background in Public Relations and Consulting in New York City, we speak English, French, Spanish and German fluently.

Why they chose this property

David Gepner (Germany)
Gianfrancesco's apartment is really as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. When we got to Napoli, we met up with his mother Paola, who gave us the key and showed us around. She is extremely friendly and helpful and provided us with invaluable assistance throughout of stay, making sure we got the most out of our trip, and Gianfrancesco was always available by phone, in case we had a problem. Our apartment, together with hers, occupies the entire third floor of a huge, family-owned, aristocratic building, right in the center of Napoli. The palace itself is very old, with very high ceilings (some frescoed) and huge windows. Our quarters were six rooms (including two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom, which is accessed through one of the bedrooms) plus an enormous terrace which overlooks a marketplace district below, where seemingly all the locals went for their daily shopping. Needless to say, the food was sublime, with cheap quality groceries available in the shops on the street below and incredible restaurants scattered throughout the city. The city itself is extremely vibrant and full of history, and the surrounding countryside is some of the most gorgeous I've even seen (especially the Amalfi coast) . All in all we couldn't have asked for a better or more memorable experience, courtesy of Gianfrancesco and Paola. We will certainly be back!

Will Brag (S. Francisco - USA)
This rental made our stay in Napoli outstanding. I have to admit we were a bit skeptical about visiting Napoli but Paola (our hostess) was as charming as lovely as anyone could be. She put us at ease immediately and continued to treat us as family. We were sad to say goodbye to Paola but I am sure we will see her again. Now we have a reason to visit Napoli. The apt itself was as charming as Paola, filled with antiques and art. The very large private terrace was a great place to relax after a day of visits. Honestly, we can't thank paola enough for her sweet kindness!

What makes this property unique

The apartment is in an area very well linked to everywhere (2 subways, 5 bus-lines and taxi rank) and offers many touristic attractions.

By appointment only, it's possible to visit the Prince's apartment, composed by several reception rooms, a huge ballroom with 18th century frescoes on the ceiling and a splendid 18th century chandelier, a very important library with 16th - 17th - 18th century books, in which rooms the princely family regularly organizes cultural events as concerts, theater exhibitions and debates.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish