Domus Gemi

Italy , Naples
NAPOLI, Via Dei Tribunali 309
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10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Tarlan

İ think everything is perfect. Just in night it will be noisy

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Ollie

Really friendly people. Enjoyed our stay thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2023

Christina

Domus Gemi was an excellent bed and breakfast during our stay in Naples. We stayed in the room just off the main entrance, and the views from the bedroom window kept us entertained for hours. The breakfast included with the room was excellent. This location is perfect for a downtown stay in Naples.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Just go to Positano

We are a Scandinavian couple who stayed here for one night. Naples is generally not a nice city (lol) but we were enroute to Positano and wanted to see Naples for one night as niether had been here before. Honestly, just go directly to the coast - Naples is noisy, chaotic and very unstructured. Also, just as we left the train station a man started undressing on the street and my boyfriend nearly stepped in one of the 100s dog poo’s everywhere - which is funny when you think about it but if you are the type that cannot see the fun in the absurdity then please refrain.

The food is great, it’s cheap and the quality is great and the people are great too. However, we were here during the week and ‘out of season’ and the only thing we remember are constantly massive groups (school trips, pensioner groups, groups and groups and groups). The hotel room was at a prime location but was a bit difficult to find as it looks closed down on the outside. Close to anything you would like and the area is not dodgy at all, which was our main requirement. The owner is really nice and accommodating as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2023

Sayre

Great location - close to yummy food and tourist sites but also feels like you are in the heart of the city

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2022

Gustavo

Excellent choice!

Unbeatable location in the historic area of Naples. The room was big, clean and comfortable. The owner was very kind and helpful. Breakfast was in a cafe across the road. Excellent wifi. The only drawback was the absence of a lift, which meant you had to walk up 6 flights of 10 steps each to reach the place. The owner helped me with the luggage though.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2019

Sabrina

Clean room and friendly staff. We were tired when we arrived, and the owner took our luggages and brought us water. Even offered to get us pizza! Will definitely go back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The owner was very kínder and helpful. He gave us great tips for the city. Breakfast in am is authentic Italian breakfast served at the coffee bar across the street.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very nice location. Duomo is steps away and fabulous. Right turn out the doors and there's a back entrance off the Domus Gemi's street. Also don't miss San Lorenzo Maggiore which is left out the doors and first left-- just steps away again. Great tour of underground city. Apartment is perfect. Air conditioned, roomy, nice big bathroom- perfect for a quick trip into Napoli. Lots of good restaurants and cafe's nearby. Pasquale very helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

A wonderful hotel perfectly located in the historic centre of napoli. The room was quiet despite being on the street and the air con kept it cool even in 30 degree heat. Room very clean and comfortable but the best part is the owner, pasquale. He cant do enough for you. My girlfriend was pregnant and he made life so easy for us, on our last day letting us keep our bags in the hotel and gave us a key so we could still come and go as we please. I stay in Napoli a lot but this takes some beating. Grazie Pasquale, truly would recommend to anyone

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Brilliant,6 flights of stairs but Pasquale helps out.
Very friendly man and does everything to help.
From the outside it makes you wonder but once inside it is all very smart, clean and right in the middle of historic quarter. A hidden gem to stay and would definitely go there again.
Graham & Mandy

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Our stay was okay. The manager is nice and the room was clean. The amenities are very dated and the area is loud even at night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2019

Verified traveler

Pasquale was very helpful and friendly. Great location in historical Napoli ideal for one or two nights stop in Naples highly recommend

Mandy

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

The property was not as easy to find as we had anticipated, as we were dropped off by the cab in the neighborhood because of street construction, and the building and B&B are not well marked. On the other hand, Pasquale the manager was exceptional. He helped with our bags--there are 50 steps to the apartments--as well as with securing transportation for our ride back to the airport, and in all respects genuinely helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Erin

Visit Naples and stay at Domus Gemi!

Pasquale was a kind and helpful host, and our room was clean and comfortable. The location was excellent, right in the heart of the historic center, with lots to see and do and close to some of the very best pizza restaurants. Right around the corner you can tour \"underground Naples,\" a system of tunnels that tell a fascinating history of the city. Our room looked out onto a lovely piazza, which we loved, and was not noisy at all with the windows closed. Would highly recommend this inn for those visiting Naples!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2018

Sam

Great location right on Via dei Tribunali. Wifi was really spotty, everything else was awesome. Pasquale was very accommodating, helpful and attentive. Grazie mille

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Historic mapoli

We love staying here ... its in the centre of the old city which is worth a trip to naples in itself. Pasquale is a very helpful and gracious host.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great location

First time to naples and glad i chose this hotel, the street it is on, turned out to be my favourite street in the city, nice veg stall, takeaway pizza, bakery etc and right next to the underground tour which was also really good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great b&b in historic centre of naples

Naples is amazing ... and domus gemi is in the heart of it. A great place to stay and experience the city at its most vibrant.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2017

Estelle

Domus Gemi -Naples

Fantastic central location. Room spacious and quiet at night. Bed was comfy. Room is up 60 steps though. Shower is hot but a bit cramped but a lovely traditional room with great views and would stay there again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2017

Luis

Great Central Location

Great location, wonderful staff....just be in shape it's on the fourth floor and there is not elevator.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

We were here for the night only and the location was great. Our host was very nice and accomodating. He and his friend helped us find our way to the pier and we enjoyed the personal conversation with them. It was a great intro to Italy.

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2017

Johanne

In the heart of Naples

This hotel is well located in the heart of Naples. The room is located on the fourth floor without elevator. The personel was very nice.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2017

Elissa

comfortable room in the heart of old town Naples

Domus Gemi is located on 1 of the main pedestrian streets in old Naples. There are lots of sights, restaurants, and things to do right outside the door (street noise was not a problem). The top tourist sights and train station are about a 20-minute walk. Pasquale is very helpful although he speaks limited English. The room was clean and comfortable. However, some of the amenities we found during our stay elsewhere were missing, such as a room safe and fridge (remedied with the use of the common area fridge). As the B&B is located in the historic part of Naples, the building is older with no elevator so you must climb 60 steps to get there. This was not an issue for us except arrival and departure but Pasquale assisted us with the luggage. Breakfast is served in the cafe across the street- downside is that you have to be presentable and climb stairs back to your room if you aren't leaving for sightseeing right from breakfast. However, the small breakfast (coffee/drink and pastry) is delicious and it was nice to sit at a table outside and enjoy the surroundings before the street becomes busy with tourists/people.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent Hotel in Central Location

Great location in the historical Via dei Tribunali. Lots of great restaurants in that street, especially two of the best Pizzerias to try the original pizza at its birth city. Pascuale gave us his cell phone number in case we needed recommendations for the city or if any problems came up during our stay. I would stay here again without thinking it twice.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2017

jay

We love Pasqualli!

We had a wonderful stay in Naples. The room was conveniently located to tourist sites and to the real Naples where average folks live. Although Pasqualli the owner speaks limited English (and we very limited Italian) he did a fantastic job of helping guide us and make us at home. We only wish we had the good sense to stay in Naples as a hub location and travel to Sorrento for the day on the train as opposed to changing hotel again and again.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2016

Not Domus Gemi...but still!

Budget bed & breakfast in a lively part of the centre of Napoli. Unfortunately the Domus Gemi was undergoing maintenance work (we received notification from the owner Alfonso, who is UK based, a few days earlier and his brother Pasquale relocated us to their sister B&B, the Domus Armenio which is approx 5 minutes away.
Pasquale was kind enough to help with our bags, which was useful as the room is up 3 flights of stairs, though I think we wore him out!
It is a shared apartment rather than a hotel, very new and clean, but basic (but then consider the price being paid). The rooms are separate and secure.
The downsides are that, at the time of review, there was building work occurring. This was not attractive but caused us no disturbance however the apartment consists of, I think 2 or 3 rooms, and with no sound insulation we experienced someone talking very loudly late at night which was quite annoying.
I would recommend Domus Gemi/ Armenio for budget travel accommodation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2016

Joan

Great stay in the busy heart of Naples

The owner Pasquale really makes the experience special. He is very helpful with suggestions for dining and spots to visit. Also the location is superb as it is in the \"heart of the action\". The only caution I have is that Domus Gemi is not suitable for the very elderly or those with medical conditions as the room is quite a climb up the stairs. If you love great Neopolitan pizza you will find the best places almost right outside your door. Via Trubunali is very active at all times of the day and night so you never will feel unsafe.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2016

Erika

Great value in the historical center of Naples!

This is a perfect place to visit the historical center of Naples. It's close to all the main sights and to the best pizzerias. Pasquale is a great host and he gives excellent recommendations.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2016

Sarah

Good value in very central \nlocation

Doesn't look very encouraging from the outside - but once we made contact with the host Pascale - he was very welcoming - and helped us with cases up the 60 steps!! Rooms are in the heart of lively and busy centro storico -on particularly busy road - so if you want to feel in the heart of it - with copious options to eat well and cheaply locally - then great place.
It is also good for exploring local sights - virtually next door to one of the underground tour bases and easy walk up to archeological museum, or to the station for Pompeii etc.
Breakfast is no frills on cafe opposite - coffee and pastry - but all very easy.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2016

Kirsty

Wonderful visit

We had a great experience at Domus Gemi. Pasquale was very helpful and friendly! We were travelling with our 1 yr old and Pasquale had a crib ready for him. The breakfast in the morning is DELICIOUS.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Positive: We had a wonderful experience staying at Domus Gemi. Pasquale was very hospitable, making sure we knew about all the sights to see in Napoli. Communication was a bit difficult, as I know very little Italian, and he knew very little English, but he was persistent and pulled up Google translator so we could communicate well.
As listed in other reviews, breakfast was at a café across the street and included a pastry and coffee, which was delicious! He was also willing to call to set up a taxi to collect us at 4 in the morning, as we had an early flight out.

Possible negatives/To be aware of: The apartment is located on the 3rd (European)/4th (American) floor with no lift, so you get lots of exercise. Payment was to be in cash, which I wasn't aware of. It's just one street over from \"Spaccanapoli,\" the heart of the city, which was exactly what I wanted, BUT it is a 20 minute walk from the train station through narrow streets that are filled with people, cars, and very uneven streets. If you're pulling suitcases (as my travel buddies were), this is not ideal. I had a backpack and had no problem weaving through the streets, but my travel mates weren't exactly thrilled with this walk.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2015

Neera

In the heart of Naples, bring Cash

You will never find the hotel by the picture on the website. The brown wall on the side of the hotel picture is Domis Gemi. Our taxi driver knew his way, is the only reason we got there. Pasquale is very nice, he took our bags 5 flights up.. No lift. The breakfast was across the street. A pastry and drink.. The breakfast place opens when the owners get there and the pastries are divered, so don't get there too early or too late, when the pastries are all gone. It is smack dab in the centre of town,close to everything. The only complaint I have is that the owner wanted cash at the last minute , so we had to find a bank in the rain. Apart from that, it was an OK experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2015

Stephen

Pasquale is helpful, but speaks little english

Perfect location...older bldg but well maintained...Pasquale is very kind. But he speaks very little English. If you can do 3 flights of stairs, I would recommend the B&B. Breakfast is across the street at the caffe bar. Naples is quite chaotic, but most of the people on the streets are not tourists.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

amazing!

So, if I ever have to stay in Naples again, I would stay with Domus Gemi and Pasquale. Pasquale was amazing. Greeted us with cold bottled water as we had just walked from the train station (about 15-20 min) and up the 4 flights of stairs (so if you have lots of luggage, it might be hard for you). But knowing Pasquale, he would probably carry it all up for you! Although we had a language barrier, Google translate and Pasquale's limited English was enough to get us through. Room was large, had two balconies, and we felt like we were in a tiny oasis of home! Pasquale let us use the fridge and dining area so after two days of traveling (1 to Capri; 1 to Vesuvius), we just brought pizza and wine from the street we were on and ate in. quite at home! Wifi was sketchy in the room but we just got caught up in the dining room where it was totally fine. Room was super clean and Pasquale took great care of us. There's a drying rack in the common area (we were backpacking so did wash each place we were at). All in all, great! Breakfast was typical croissant and awesome coffee across the street but great for a jumpstart to the day.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2015

Terry

Good budget hotel

Domis Gemi is a gem of a budget hotel in an excellent location for visiting Naples, you will really feel part of the local scene.
Note that there is a stiff 3 floor climb in an old building, the host speaks only a little English, the shower is very small, and breakfast is coffee and pastry at a cafe across the street.
It fronts on a small lively street, but was reasonably quiet, the AC will help if there is street noise.
Charming Deco fixtures. Very clean. Ask for the corner room if possible.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2014

Cheryl

Genuinely helpful host

This is a great little refuge in the midst of a gloriously hectic neighbourhood. Pasquale is the best thing about it of course - very genuine host, he carried our heavy bags up the 60 stairs and was always willing to answer questions. Lots of cold water in the kitchen fridge, air con works well, and amazingly for Italy, the wifi worked perfectly in our spacious room. Breakfast is a roll and coffee in the coffee shop on the corner (but we had enough cheese and ham and rolls and cakes for breakfast in Puglia and Abruzzo to last us a lifetime).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2014

David

The rooms are right in the centre of old Naples in an apartment block built over the Roman agora. Our room was large with a superb view of the church of San Paolo Maggiore. The Duomo is just minutes away and San Lorenzo and the monastery of San Gregorio are steps away. Breakfast is a coffee and croissant in the cafe opposite. Someone needs to mention that the rooms are in a converted apartment on the third floor with no elevator – that’s 60 steps in total. Even with double glazing the room is not quiet – bells wake you each morning.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2014

Beau Humphreys

Great Place in the heart of Napoli

Pasquale's place is really clean, safe and convenient - 15-20 minute walk from the train station. We communicated by email and Pasquale was there to let us in the front door when we arrived after our walk from the train station. He was very pleasant, though spoke very little English so our basic Italian came in handy. 3 keys to get in - one for the ground floor door, one for the apartment door, and one for our room door. We have no problem with Pasquale's place, but we did not enjoy the walk to and from the train station. Naples is very dirty and does not feel safe. There are piles of garbage everywhere on the way from the train station. The streets are very narrow and there are vehicles passing beside you at all times. We took a different route on the way back at one point and were fearful of being robbed or attacked. None of this is a reflection on Pasquale's place - he was great and his place is great. I just want to point out that Naples was very dirty and unsafe feeling, compared to Rome, which was clean and felt safe. Just keep that in mind and if you do go to Naples, please choose Pasquale, he will treat you well and help you feel safe in an unsafe city. Also, the breakfast at the cafe across the street was good, though it is a pastry and coffee only.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2014

Robert

Central location for colosseum etc

Old building but comfortable rooms. Busy location but close to Colosseum and some good restaurants.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2014

Boaz

Authentic Napoli Experience

Great location in the center of old Napoli (Spaccanapoli). Loved the view from the room and from the staircase windows. B&B is located in a residential house, which only adds to the experience. Very friendly and helpful owner.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2014

Gautam Chavan

great place to stay. great hosts.

There is Napoli Downtown and then there is the old Napoli center which encompasses buildings from the 17th and 18th century. This place is apparently 300 years old. Don't get scared by the neighborhood if it seems a little daunting. The street has Sorbillo one of the oldest Pizza places which was great.

You can get here from Napoli Centrale train station via taxi for €15. The price is fixed.

The hosts were very kind and were super helpful. It was great to stay in a B&B after staying in hotels.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2013

Chris

Great Stay. Staff is Fanstastic

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. There were three of us staying together and the room was the biggest that we had throughout our vacation. Staff was very helpful to point us in the right direction and help us plan our three day stay in Napoli. There is a kitchen and living room available for all to use. We did have a private washroom in our bedroom which was also large. Forza Napoli.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Wonderful place!

Pasquale was very helpful, highly recommended. Centrally located, great pizza places nearby and very colorful neighborhood, close to train station.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Conveniently located in Naples historic district.

Service was extraordinary. Host went out of his way to help us travel to local sites. Cleanliness was outstanding. Free WiFi. Convenient restaurants within walking distance.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2010

Tracy

If you don't mind staying in someones apartment - its great!

The photos of on the website show a grand building that used to be a church and I foolishly thought it was a bed and breakfast in the American sense - that they had re-used the building and turned it into a B and B. Turns out the B and B is this guys apartment! The grand building is the view out the window across the street! None-the-less the room was clean and pretty - if a little basic. The sheets were really lovely and embroidered and ironed! Good AC - and offer of use of computer and water and drinks in the fridge in the communal kitchen. I was only there about 10 hours before flying out of naples airport at 6am. The host does not speak ANY english, but I made myself understood in my broken Italian and he got me a cab a 4am and woke up to walk me down to the street and make sure everything was okay. Very nice. Oh an its a four floor walk up - tho situated right in the middle of the old part of the city.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2023

Sebastian

super, immer wieder gerne

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2023

Philippe

Very good welcome from Pasquale. Nice and clean apartment with a view on Basilica San Paolo Maggiore. Recommended for visits in the historical center of Napoli.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Emplacement idéal au cœur du centre historique de Naples.
Sites historiques, musées, pizzérias, restaurants et métro à proximité immédiate.
Très bon accueil de Pascquale le propriétaire qui nous à aidé à monter nos valises.
Attention il y a quelques marches à monter avant d'arriver à la chambre.
Excellent petit déjeuné!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Etablissement plein centre. Pascal est tres gentil.

Leisure Partner