Sorrento looks across the Bay of Naples to Vesuvius from the top of a line of cliffs. It has far more hotels than any Amalfi Coast town, at a wider range of prices, and it’s the easiest place in the region to reach without a car.
Our top pick: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour with Optional Blue Grotto
Where to stay in Sorrento
- Cliff-top, along Via Correale and Via del Capo: grand old hotels and suites with sea views over the bay.
- Old town around Piazza Tasso: lanes of shops and restaurants; walk everywhere, views are rarer.
- Marina Grande: the old fishing harbor, small guesthouses by the water.
Check hotel prices in Sorrento
Ask for a sea-view side: many Sorrento hotels face either the bay or the town. The difference in price is often small; the difference in the view is not.
Day trips from Sorrento
Exclusive Capri Boat Tour with Optional Blue Grotto
Small-group boat around Capri from Sorrento. 4.8/5 from over 5,400 reviews.
Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour
A full day along the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento. 4.7/5 from nearly 4,000 reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Naples to Sorrento?
By the Circumvesuviana train from Naples (a little over an hour), by ferry from Naples port in season, or by bus or private transfer from Naples Airport.
Is Sorrento a good base for Capri and the Amalfi Coast?
Yes. Fast ferries go to Capri, buses and boats run to Positano and Amalfi, and Pompeii is on the same train line as Naples.
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