A short guide for Casetta Correra guests Being in the center of Naples, Casetta Correra is surrounded by so many beautiful sights (including excellent restaurants, pizzerias, shops, and museums) that it’s truly difficult to compile a guide that covers them all. The same goes for highlighting the many events, often free, such as concerts, cultural and sporting initiatives, shows, and exhibitions, that make Naples a unique city. Nevertheless, I’ll try to provide here (along with Google Maps links) a short list that I think might be of interest to Casetta Correra guests. I hope this list will be further expanded with their suggestions. Before leaving you to read this list, I’d like to point out the small “library” available to guests, which, in addition to tourist manuals and guidebooks, also features books on some fascinating aspects of Naples.
Where to eat well near Casetta Correra If you want to enjoy good pizza:
- The best is Pizzeria Sorbillo (two hundred meters from Casetta Correra), but they don’t take reservations, so it’s best to get there early to secure a table. My favorite pizzerias are also: Vesi, on Via Conte di Ruvo; Concettina ai 3 Santi near Piazza Cavour; Starita a Materdei; da Attilio in the Pignasecca area; and L’albero dei Visconti (gourmet pizza) on Via Sergente Maggiore Pignatelli.
- For fried pizza: Zia Esterina Sorbillo, Piazzetta Nilo • For seafood: A’ Figlia Ro Marenaro on Via Foria.
- For traditional Neapolitan cuisine (low budget): Tandem on Via Giovanni Paladino or on Via Calata Trinità Maggiore; Trattoria La Campagnola on Piazzetta Nilo 22; Trattoria da Nennella on Piazza Carità; and Le Lazzarelle in the Galleria Principe di Napoli.
For brunch: Poscabar, Via Portalba 6; Illuminist, Via Toledo
- For traditional Neapolitan cuisine (mid-budget): Januarius on Via Duomo 146 or Al Cinquantatré on Piazza Dante 23.
- If you like fusion options, try Etto on Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli.
- For vegans, I recommend Sorriso Integrale on Via San Pietro a Maiella 6.
- For a good aperitivo: ScottoJonno in Galleria Principe di Napoli.
- Street Food in Pignasecca: Con Mollica o Senza (gourmet sandwiches to go); Pescheria Azzurra (fresh seafood).
- Gelato: Mennella, Piazza Dante; Gay Odin, Via Benedetto Croce.
- Pastries: Blanco, Piazza Dante; Leopoldo, Piazza Dante; Scaturchio, Piazza San Domenico; Illuminist (French specialties) on Via Toledo.
- For excellent martinis and other cocktails: Superfly, Via Cisterna dell’olio.
- For excellent coffee: Mexico, Piazza Dante.
Naples: concerts, shows, exhibitions, street parties… Naples has a vibrant cultural and artistic scene with events—often free—held weekly and featured on websites such as Napolidavivere or NapoliToday. As the host of Casetta Correra, knowing my guests’ preferences, I like to keep them updated on these events via WhatsApp. Here, I’ll simply point out that concerts and jam sessions are held every Friday in the auditorium of the San Pietro a Majella Conservatory of Music (just steps from Casetta Correra). Admission is free.
Museums near Casetta Correra Naples and its surrounding areas are home to some of the most famous museums and archaeological sites in the world. Entrance to these facilities can cost up to €22 per person. It’s therefore a good idea to purchase the NapoliArteCard (€27, available at the Infopoint in Piazza del Gesù) for three days, which provides free or discounted admission to many Naples museums and free public transportation. For museums and archaeological sites in Campania, the CampaniaArteCard costs €41. Also, remember that on the first Sunday of every month, admission to state museums and archaeological sites (including Pompeii, Herculaneum, Baiae, and others) is free. Naples has numerous museums. Here’s a list of those near Casetta Correra. National Archaeological Museum. Its rich collection includes statues, sculptures, paintings, mosaics, and various artifacts dating from ancient Rome to modern times. Don’t miss the collection dedicated to Ancient Egypt, which, according to many, is second only to that of Turin. How to get there: on foot. It is located 300 meters from Casetta Correra. Capodimonte Museum Nestled in the Bosco di Capodimonte, also open to visitors, the museum is located inside the royal palace used by the Bourbons, as well as the Bonapartes, Murats, and Savoys. Its rooms house masterpieces by famous painters, including Titian, Caravaggio, and Raphael. Many have fallen head over heels in love after visiting this place, and it’s hard to argue with them. How to get there: From Piazza Dante, take bus 204 (the journey takes 15 minutes). Certosa and Museum of San Martino The church of Certosa di San Martino is one of the most beloved places among the inhabitants of Naples, who often enjoy a walk up to the San Martino overlook. From this point, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the entire city and the gulf. The Certosa, built in 1325 by order of the Duke of Calabria, Charles of Anjou, became a National Museum in the 19th century. Inside, thanks to a restoration that respected its original appearance, you will be astonished by the beauty of the frescoes, marble, and furnishings. How to get there: Two options: from Piazza Dante, take the subway (direction Piscinola) and get off at Piazza Vanvitelli; Arrive at Montesanto and take the funicular to Vomero Royal Palace Shortly after entering the Royal Palace of Naples, you’ll likely realize you’ve already seen its world-famous white staircases on Instagram, so much so that even Montesquieu called them the most beautiful in Europe. And the spectacle doesn’t end there: after climbing the steps, you reach the Royal Apartments, where each room transports visitors back to the times of kings and viceroys. How to get there: Two options: from Piazza Dante, take the subway (direction Garibaldi) and get off at Piazza Municipio; or walk along Via Toledo.
Must-sees (near Casetta Correra) San Severo Chapel, Santa Chiara, Teatro San Carlo, Maschio Angioino Castle, Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, Catacombs of San Severo, Hypogeum of the Crystalline, underground Neapolis, the metro stations… and many other wonders.
Book your stay at Casetta Correra By booking through this site (and thus avoiding paying commissions to Airbnb or Booking), the average daily rate for two people, including tourist taxes, is €100. This rate varies depending on the date and length of your stay. Contact us by emailing casettacorrera@gmail.com or by WhatsApp using the green “For booking” button. We’ll get back to you promptly.
The minimum stay is three days. The accommodation can accommodate no more than two adults (one can be a minor over 14 years of age, if the other is a parent). Pets are not permitted. Smoking is permitted only on the patio. Check-in (usually at Piazza Dante) is approximately 3:00 PM; check-out is approximately 10:00 AM. Different times can be arranged. Guests can generally store their luggage at the accommodation before check-in or after check-out. More information The Superò supermarket is located on Via Domenico Soriano; a self-service laundromat is located on Via Tarsia; a pharmacy and a homeopathic pharmacy are located in Piazza Dante; the nearest emergency room is at Pellegrini Hospital.