More about hotels in Campania
Campania runs down Italy's southern coast from Naples to the tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula, taking in the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri and the ruins of Pompeii along the way. The coast road between Sorrento and Amalfi hugs cliffs a few hundred metres above the water, with Positano and Ravello stacked up the hillside in pink, yellow and white buildings. Ferries link most of the coastal towns in summer, often faster than driving the switchbacks yourself.
There's a stay here for every kind of trip. Clifftop resorts with private sea access sit above Positano and Capri, while Naples keeps things simpler with boutique stays a short walk from the pizzerias where the dish was invented. Base yourself in one town or split the trip across a couple of them. Either way, book ferry tickets and coast-road transfers ahead of time in peak summer, when both sell out fast.
Where to stay in Campania
- Naples is the region's biggest city, the easiest base for flights and trains, and the birthplace of pizza margherita, first made here in 1889. Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are both a short train ride away: an entire Roman street grid preserved under volcanic ash, with the crater rim open for an easy half-day hike above the Bay of Naples. See hotels in Naples.
- Sorrento sits on a clifftop between Naples and the Amalfi Coast, with ferries to Capri and buses along the coast road. A solid middle-ground base if you want the city, the coast and the island without repacking every two nights. See hotels in Sorrento.
- Positano is the postcard town everyone pictures when they think Amalfi Coast: pink and yellow houses stacked down to a small beach. Steps everywhere, so pack light and pick a hotel close to the centre if stairs aren't your thing.
- Amalfi is the coast's namesake town, calmer and flatter than Positano, with direct ferries to Capri and Salerno. See hotels in Amalfi.
- Ravello sits higher up the hillside above Amalfi. Fewer crowds, fewer stairs down to a beach, and some of the coast's best sea views from garden terraces.
- Capri is the island every coastal town sends day-trippers to, home to the Blue Grotto's glowing turquoise ceiling and the three Faraglioni rock stacks rising straight out of the sea. Stay overnight to see both before the mid-morning boat crowds arrive. See hotels in Capri.
How much is Campania accommodation?
A double room across the region typically starts from around AU$100 a night, though prices swing hard between Naples and the Amalfi Coast once summer hits.
- Backpackers/Hostels: from AU$40 per night. Dorm beds in Naples and Sorrento, a good fit if you're out doing day trips rather than lounging at the hotel.
- Budget hotels/Guesthouses: from AU$95 per night. Family-run pensioni and B&Bs, usually a short walk or bus ride from the coast road.
- Mid-range/Apartments: from AU$180 per night. Self-catering apartments and 3-star hotels, handy if you want a kitchen for lunch instead of eating out three times a day.
- Boutique: from AU$320 per night. Design-led stays in Naples' old town, or small cliffside hotels around Positano and Praiano.
- Luxury/Resorts: from AU$750 per night. Clifftop resorts on the Amalfi Coast and Capri, most with a private beach club, a saltwater pool cut into the rock, or a boat on call.
Top-rated hotels in Campania
- Le Sirenuse (Positano) started life as a private villa and is still run by the same family, with a rooftop pool that looks straight down over Positano's rooftops to the sea. See rates.
- Il San Pietro di Positano (Positano) is built into the cliff face just outside town, with a lift down to its own beach club. See rates.
- JK Place Capri (Capri) is a small, design-led hotel a short walk from the Piazzetta, with a spa built partly into the rock. See rates.
- Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel (Amalfi) is a 13th-century former monastery on the cliff above Amalfi town, with cloisters still standing among the newer rooms. See rates.
- Bellevue Syrene (Sorrento) has been open since 1820, right on Sorrento's clifftop, with a lift down to a private platform over the water. See rates.
Tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Campania
- Book Amalfi Coast hotels months ahead for July and August. Positano and Ravello sell out early, and the coast road gets so congested that a hotel with its own parking or boat transfer saves real time.
- If Pompeii and Vesuvius are on your list, base yourself in or near Naples or Sorrento rather than deep on the Amalfi Coast. Both are an easy train or bus ride from either town, and the return drive along the coast eats a full afternoon.
- Ferries beat driving between towns in peak season. A room within walking distance of the ferry dock in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi or Capri skips the taxi queue at the top of the hill.
- Ravello and the upper hillside towns trade beach access for quiet and views. Good if you want to sleep well and skip the crowds, less good if you want to walk straight onto sand.
- Capri is a popular day trip from the mainland, so staying overnight is the easiest way to see the Blue Grotto or the Faraglioni without the mid-morning boat crush.
Pair your stay with a day trip to Pompeii, or out to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, and eat your way around Naples, the city that invented pizza. Book a Positano, Amalfi and Ravello day trip and let someone else drive the coast road.
