La Controra Hostel Naples

I think it's one of the best hostels in Naples if not the best! Everything starting from staff and ending with location and cleanliness - is 5 out of 5! For sure I will stay one more time there, if I will be back to Naples one day. Great idea and great design of the hotel.

This was my first visit to Napoli and my first experience upon touchdown was La Controra Hostel. The Hostel is very easy to find if you are travelling from Capodichino Airport thanks to the very clear and precise directions provided with your booking and La Controra's centrality allows for the majority of Napoli's sights and attractions to be reached within walking distance. The warm, friendly welcome upon check in was a pleasant surprise and they couldn't have been more helpful. Both happy to help and knowledgeable of the city, La Controra's staff furnish you with Maps/Guides, recommendations for bars and restaurants and historical walking tours. The accommodation itself is supremely clean, with comfortable beds/linen, a number of spacious well maintained bathrooms and a picturesque open plan garden with a bar and terrace. Speaking of the bar, I very quickly made friends with both the amazing bar staff and my fellow guests, offering very reasonably priced drinks, food and an atmosphere which encouraged staff and guests alike to talk and get to know one another, La Controra's bar is a wonderful place to relax and socialise after a day's exploring. I have to also mention that I had never felt so secure in a hostel prior to my stay. All rooms have key card access and a locker/padlock is provided, I had full confidence my belongings were safe during the day. In addition, La Controra offers laundry services, luggage storage and a free breakfast which would put a lot of Hotels to shame. I have to give all of the amazing staff of La Controra Hostel a big Thank You, you guys went above and beyond, La Controra wasn't just "a place to put my head down" but a part of my wonderful Napoli experience. Paul

This is a hostel that tries to do that little bit extra that makes your stay wonderful. The location is fine, close to a metro station. Entrance not directly on the pavement. Nice little courtyard/garden. The rooms could have been designed more cramped and full but they die not do that, it is all spacious. The happy hour, breakfast, all languages the staff speak.. all very much appreciated! The tips that they gave me: what to do, what first, what is feasible in a day.. all turned out to be spot on. Very much enjoyed this stay.

The hotel is located in a strategic position both compared to the Central train station and the Airport. However, the surrounding area is very dodgy (terrible) and sometimes at late night can be dangerous. ( especially for a lonely female traveller). The friendliness of the staff is at a can-do-better level, especially the conciergerie. Instead it was very appreciated the kindness of the people making room service, maybe we can suggest to the direction a role swapping! Breakfast was the very positive note, but if you book with Bookings you must still pay 17 € per person. Fair enough! You have to clarify it at your arrival with the reception, but in our case, they weren’t so helpful/friendly/professional. I was't feeling so very welcomed.

We stayed one night only and it was OK for just one day. Room was comfortable but the standard of cleanliness should be improved. Hot water was scarce and we had to wait +20 minutes to get another shower. Breakfast was fair and staff really helpful and kind. There's a metro station right around the corner and several shops in the area. Parking available in the property for 10 euro/day was very convenient.

We were a Norwegian school group (aged 14/15 years) and we really appreciated that the hostel were willing to host us for four nights. The rooms and facilities were beyond expectation; clean and well-maintained. Some of our students commented on how lovely it was that each of the dormitory rooms had its own character. The centre courtyard was lovely for early evening meetings and morning gatherings. The breakfast was healthy and fresh with enough to feed everyone. The staff went above and beyond to help us; detailed information about the city, help with maps, help with luggage, help with ordering pizza! and so much more. We were all so very grateful that we had this little haven in the middle of a wonderfully chaotic city. Thank you so much.

Nice atmosphere, clean room bathrooms and friendly staff

La Controra is an excellent hostel in Naples, offering both private rooms (with private baths) and dorm-style accommodation. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the breakfast and bar are excellent. Located a short walk from Salvator Rosa metro stop and a quick walk from Archaeological Museum and Centro Storico, and luggage storage is available. While I speak a little Italian, English is widely spoken at the hostel by both the staff and the guests. Great location, clean and comfortable, surprisingly quiet — this is a great option for a stay in Napoli.

Nice place, nice people, get a towel and shoes from home.