Spaccanapoli
A street that cuts through history.
It is one of the most famous thoroughfares of the old town: a route to enjoy slowly, among architecture, craft shops, churches, aromas and glimpses that tell the story of Naples at every turn.
Gloves Rooms • Naples
Naples,
made to be experienced.
A city to explore slowly, through art, narrow streets, flavors and stories. At Gloves Rooms, Naples begins just outside the door.
01 / The city
Don't just visit it. Live it.
Naples isn't a city you get to know through its monuments alone. You have to walk it, listen to it, taste it and let it surprise you.
Between an old palazzo and a craft shop, a hidden church and an espresso sipped standing at the counter, every street has a story to tell.
Gloves Rooms is a starting point for stepping into this authentic Naples and discovering some of its most fascinating places.
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0. Image resized.
02 / The neighborhood
Rione Sanità
The authentic soul
of Naples.
Monumental palazzi, markets, churches, catacombs, craft shops and everyday life all coexist in one of the city's most fascinating neighborhoods.
The Sanità is Naples at its most intense and authentic, best discovered on foot, watching the life going on around you.
- Palazzo dello Spagnolo
- Borgo dei Vergini
- Santa Maria della Sanità
- Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso
03 / Art and history
National Archaeological Museum
Two thousand years of history, a short walk from the Naples of today.
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples holds one of the world's most important archaeological collections, with extraordinary finds from Pompeii, Herculaneum and the ancient world.
04 / Old town
The heart of Naples
Walking through centuries of history.
Stepping into the historic center means walking through centuries of history. Churches, palazzi, craft shops, courtyards and narrow streets coexist in a unique urban space, where the past is still part of everyday life.
05 / Flavors
You can discover Naples at the table, too.
A stroll through the flavors of Neapolitan street food.
In Naples, food is part of the street, the neighborhoods and everyday life. Pizzerias, friggitorie (fried-food shops), pastry shops and small local stores keep alive flavors handed down through generations.
Sweet or savory, fried or fresh from the oven, Neapolitan street food goes hand in hand with a stroll through the historic center and becomes a way of getting to know the city in its own right.
01 / Pastry
Sfogliatella riccia and frolla
Two shapes and two textures from the Neapolitan tradition, the flaky riccia and the shortcrust frolla, which you can also enjoy at Pasticceria Poppella, in its historic shop at Via Arena alla Sanità 28/29, about 350 meters from Gloves Rooms.
02 / Pastry
Babà
Soft, fragrant and unmistakable, the babà is one of the symbols of Neapolitan pastry-making. Its spongy texture meets its signature rum syrup.
03 / Sweet street food
Graffa napoletana
Soft, fried and coated in sugar: the graffa, a Neapolitan doughnut, is one of the simplest pleasures of the local tradition, best eaten while still warm.
04 / The street-food icon
Pizza a portafoglio
Small, hot and folded over on itself like a wallet: an icon to eat on the go, which you can also enjoy at Lombardi 1892, at Via Foria 12, about 750 meters from Gloves Rooms.
05 / Friggitoria
Pizza fritta
Golden, fragrant and generously filled, pizza fritta (fried pizza) was born in the city's working-class kitchens and is still a star of Neapolitan friggitorie today.
06 / Friggitoria
'O cuoppo
A paper cone piled high with small fried bites to eat while still hot as you wander the narrow streets: crocchè (potato croquettes), zeppoline (fried dough balls), arancini and other specialties can make up the classic Neapolitan cuoppo.
07 / From the sea
Cuoppo di paranza
The seafood version of Neapolitan street food: small fried fish, served hot in the traditional paper cone and often with a wedge of lemon.
08 / Savory bake
Panino napoletano
A rich, hearty savory bake from the Neapolitan tradition, made with a soft dough and a flavorful filling of cured meats and cheese.
09 / Friggitoria
Frittatina di pasta
Crispy outside and creamy inside, the frittatina di pasta is one of the great classics of Neapolitan friggitorie, born from the tradition of turning pasta into an irresistible street-food bite.
10 / Historic snack
Taralli 'nzogna e pepe
Crumbly, bold and full of character, traditional Neapolitan taralli combine lard (“'nzogna” in Neapolitan), pepper and almonds. A historic local snack, perfect for nibbling as you stroll.
11 / Seafood cuisine
'A Figlia d'o Marenaro
A long-established restaurant at Via Foria 180/182, devoted to Mediterranean cuisine and the seafood recipes of the Neapolitan tradition, about 1.2 km from Gloves Rooms.
12 / Neapolitan cuisine
Rescigno – Cucina Partenopea
At Via Foria 38, a table with family roots that celebrates authentic recipes and flavors of the Neapolitan tradition, about 800 meters from Gloves Rooms.
History and popular culture
Zendraglie
An ancient name, a story of working-class Naples.
Zendraglie belong to the oldest tradition of Neapolitan working-class cooking. The term is traditionally traced back to Naples under Bourbon rule and has remained tied to the culture of humble street food.
Snout, trotters, offal and other cuts of beef and pork are prepared and boiled according to tradition, then served simply, usually with salt and lemon.
It is a cuisine born of thrift and necessity that, over time, has become a culinary testament to working-class Naples.
06 / No set plans
Get lost.
It's part of the journey.
Not everything has to be planned.
Sometimes the best memory comes from a narrow street you didn't expect, a square you stumbled upon, a voice drifting down from a balcony or a little place you decided to step into.
Naples is at its most surprising when you give it a little room.
07 / Your starting point
Naples right on your doorstep.
Staying at Gloves Rooms means having a convenient base for exploring the city and moving easily between historic neighborhoods, museums, downtown streets and public transportation.
Open the location on the map ↗Places are shown without walking times, as routes can vary depending on the itinerary you choose.
Gloves
Rooms Your starting
point
Rooms Your starting
point
- Rione Sanità
- Archaeological Museum
- Cavour metro
- Museo metro
- Historic center
- Spaccanapoli
- San Gregorio Armeno
- Sansevero Chapel
- Duomo
08 / An idea for a day
A day in Naples
starting from Gloves Rooms
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Morning
Start the day by exploring the Rione Sanità and its historic palazzi. Then head to the National Archaeological Museum and let the city's history guide you.
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Lunch
Make your way to the historic center and treat yourself to a break devoted to Neapolitan flavors.
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Afternoon
Stroll along Spaccanapoli, walk down San Gregorio Armeno and discover the churches, craft shops and squares of the old town.
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Evening
Set the plan aside. Pick a street, stop wherever something catches your eye and enjoy Naples at a slower pace.
Gloves Rooms guides
Plan your Naples.
Itineraries and practical tips designed to start from Gloves Rooms and experience the city at an authentic pace.
Itinerary
Naples in 2 days
Two days taking in the Sanità, the historic center, the Spanish Quarter and the waterfront.
ItineraryNaples in 3 days
A broader route through history, neighborhoods, views and flavors.
On footNaples from Gloves Rooms
A walking route you can really use, stop by stop.
Getting hereFrom the airport
Taxi, Alibus and connections to Gloves Rooms.
Getting hereFrom Napoli Centrale station
Metro, taxi and directions for the last stretch.
Gloves Rooms • Naples
Your Naples
starts here.
Discover the city, experience its neighborhoods and come back to Gloves Rooms to feel at home.