Positano
Positano personified. Hidden behind an ancient wall away from the tourists who surge along the pedestrian thoroughfares daily, this magnificent hotel…
Must-see hotels in The Amalfi Coast
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Ravello
There can be no better place to swim than the Caruso’s sensational infinity pool. Seemingly set on the edge of a precipice, its blue waters merge with the…
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Positano
Cue a fanfare of trumpets. Even by Positano standards, the Franca is high-class: an operatic mix of stylish white minimalism with a few regal touches…
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Positano
For such a talked-about hotel, the San Pietro is remarkably discreet. Built into a rocky headland 2km east of Positano, it’s almost entirely below road…
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Ravello
One of three luxury piles on Ravello’s 'millionaires' row', the erstwhile Palazzo Sasso has been a hotel on and off since 1880, sheltering many 20th…
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Amalfi
Worth perusing even if you're not staying here, if only to engage in a little Ferrari-spotting in the car park, the Santa Caterina is an Amalfi landmark…
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Sorrento
From cascading vines, Chinese porcelain urns and Persian rugs in the lobby lounge, to antique furniture, objets and artworks in the hallways, and inlaid…
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Massa Lubrense
These family-friendly apartments have good facilities, including a shared pool, a playground and a lovely beach within easy strolling distance. There are…
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The Amalfi Coast
Go rural! It’s difficult to get more off the beaten track than this superb agriturismo. But make it up here and you’ll find one of the best deals on the…
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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Sorrento
A hotel for over 170 years, the grand old dame of Sorrento oozes belle-époque elegance. Huge potted palms adorn gilded public rooms awash with antique…
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Amalfi
DieciSedici (1016) dresses up an old medieval palace in the kind of style that only the Italians can muster. The half-dozen rooms dazzle with chandeliers,…
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The Amalfi Coast
Located just north of Atrani on the road up to Ravello, this spruce little B&B has a bougainvillea-wreathed terrace with heavenly views of the sea and…
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Positano
If you were to choose the best place to take a quintessential Positano photo, it might be from the balcony of this hotel. But the view isn't all you get…
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Cetara
For a quiet, private and very comfortable B&B with a full-on Cetarese flavour, opt for Mara’s place, a sparkling and characterful little abode located in…
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Ercole di Amalfi Bed & Breakfast
Amalfi
You can catch a lemon on your breakfast plate at this hillside B&B on the road to Agerola, with a rustic terrace sheltered by trellises and fanned by sea…
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Ravello
Practically next to the Villa Rufolo and enjoying the same glamorous view, Villa Casale consists of a handful of elegant suites and apartments arranged…
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Sorrento
A contemporary design hotel, the Plaza is far more exciting than its name suggests, with bright decor that pitches dazzling white walls against earthy…
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Sorrento
Located high above Sant’Agnello, this hotel has superb views, particularly from the swimming pool. The spacious rooms have sea-view balconies and combine…
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Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Technically not a farm but a masseria (sprawling southern Italian farming estates based on Roman villas), Le Tore guards 14 hectares of olive groves,…
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Positano
With hand-painted Vietri tiles, high ceilings and the odd piece of antique furniture, the rooms at this friendly family-run place are simple but smart;…
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Ravello
About as close as you can stay to Ravello's 'millionaires' row' without being a millionaire, the Toro has been a hotel since the late 19th-century; the…
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Praiano
Amid lush gardens that include a vast vegetable plot, this Praiano hotel has an old-fashioned charm with slightly stuffy furniture in the public areas and…
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Sorrento
Although it calls itself a hostel, the Ulisse is about as far from a backpackers' pad as a hiking boot from a stiletto. Most rooms are plush, spacious…
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The Amalfi Coast
Very handy as you stumble off the Sentiero degli Dei with wobbly legs, Quercia is a delightful B&B in a former hilltop monastery in Nocelle. It comes…
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Praiano
The 'Green Wave' enjoys a commanding cliffside position overlooking secluded Marina di Praia. The interior is tunnelled into the stone cliff face, which…
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Positano
Though more expensive than most hostels, cheerful Brikette is relatively cheap by Positano standards as long as you opt for a dorm. The top-of-the-town…
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Ravello
Ravello’s reputation for inspiring passion gained infamy in Hotel Rufolo where DH Lawrence is said to have written early drafts of his controversial novel…
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Agriturismo Fattoria Terranova
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Stone floors, dried flowers hanging from heavy wooden beams, and large wine barrels artfully positioned – this great agriturismo is the epitome of rural…
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Ravello
A working farm, this mountainside agriturismo (farm stay) is located a tough half-hour walk of about 1.5km from Ravello’s centre (call ahead to arrange to…
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Amalfi
This family-run hotel has just six rooms, all of them light, sunny and prettily furnished with antiques, majolica tiles and the odd chintzy cherub. The…
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Sorrento
One of a cluster of hotels along Via Capo, the Desiré is a top budget choice. It’s not so much the simple, sunny rooms (although they’re fine) or the…
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Ravello
Still living off past glories (check out the 'celebs board' behind reception) the family-run Garden doesn't have to bend much with the times. Hoarding one…
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Positano
Carlo the ceramicist is the main man at Maria Luisa; he's an extremely congenial (and multilingual) host who’ll make your stay in glitzy Positano feel…
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Sorrento
A snug little nook near the train station that’s ideal for single travellers on a budget who feel like they’ve grown out of hostelling. The space…
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Positano
This welcoming family-owned place hugs the hillside in 'old' Positano above Fornillo beach. Decently sized rooms are well equipped, with a minibar and…
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Amalfi
Located in the backstreets just off Amalfi’s main pedestrian thoroughfare, this family-run three-star hotel is central and squeaky clean. Rooms, some of…
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Sorrento
This renovated classic has the advantage of being located in the heart of the centro storico (historic centre). Overall, it’s an excellent choice. The…
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Massa Lubrense
A welcoming family-run two-star, the Primavera has spacious, airy rooms with traditional Vietri tiles, light wood and white paint. Several have terraces…
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Sorrento
A splendid choice atop a cliff to the west of town, La Tonnarella is a dazzling canvas of majolica tiles, antiques and chandeliers. Rooms, most with their…
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Amalfi
This former convent was founded by St Francis in 1222 and has been a hotel for some 170 years. Rooms in the original building are in the former monks’…
