I'm here! In Napoli!

I've arrived in Napoli! I flew into Rome last night and then took a train down to Napoli. I used my interrail pass for the first time which was exciting. I took a bus from the train station to my hostel, but as in Rome apparently no one in Italy feels the need to have big signs pointing out their location, so I again wandered up and down my street a few times before I found my home for the next few days. Good times haha.

My hostel is located one street back from the sea. You can smell the sea air and see glimpses of the cruise liners that fill the bay. The hostel is lovely. I've views over the city, a balcony, and the staff full of useful information.

After settling in I headed out, first along the water and then up to the two main streets in old town, where all the best pizza places are, I'm told. Napoli FC were playing so I stopped in at a bar that was full of locals. I had a drink and some bruschetta and enjoyed the atmosphere. Everyone smokes here, inside, outside, on vespers, but the smell isn’t the same, or it isn’t as overpowering as it can be in London.

At 8pm I wandered up to a pizzeria I was told about and enjoyed a cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, salami and onion pizza. It was delicious! But I stopped in at the wrong place. Apparently the word Sorbello is a popular one for pizza places haha. Oh well, lucky there are more days in Napoli for more pizza!

Where I stayed
Hostel of the Sun - 15 Via Melisurgo, Naples, Italy

Great place to stay. The rooms are a good size, you have a balcony, a nice kitchen, breakfast is good, there are aperitivos every second night. The staff are really knowledgeable and tell you all the best places in Napoli and for day trips.Read more