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Where to Stay on the Amalfi Coast
the slow side of the coast
Lemon groves, pastel villages, and long afternoons by the sea — the most beautiful places to stay along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, from Positano to Ravello.
The Amalfi Coast rewards the unhurried. Stay more than a night or two, let the bus and the ferry set your pace, and the coast opens up: morning espresso on a terrace, a long lunch of lemon pasta, an afternoon swim, and evenings that stretch on under the bougainvillea.
Where to base yourself
Positano is the postcard — vertical, glamorous, and busy. Amalfi and Ravello are quieter and more historic. Praiano sits in between, calmer and still close to everything. Choose by the pace you want.
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Where to Stay
Hand-picked Hotels
Le Sirenuse
€€€Positano
The grande dame of Positano — family-run since 1951, with the coast’s most photographed pool terrace.
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Hotel Santa Caterina
€€€Amalfi
A cliffside icon with a sea-water pool and a lift down through lemon terraces to the water.
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Casa Angelina
€€Praiano
All-white, design-forward, and blissfully quiet — the contemporary alternative to Positano’s bustle.
Check Availability →Hotel Marincanto
€€Positano
Positano views without the very top prices, with a private beach reached by a garden path.
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Things Worth Doing
Amalfi Coast Sunset Boat Cruise
A small-group sail past Positano and the Li Galli islands as the cliffs turn gold.
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Path of the Gods Guided Hike
The legendary ridge trail from Bomerano to Nocelle, high above the sea.
Book →Lemon Grove & Limoncello Tasting
Walk a working terraced grove and taste limoncello where the lemons grow.
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What to See & Do
Ravello’s gardens
Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone sit high above the coast with the area’s best views and a summer music festival.
The ferry between towns
Skip the winding road — the sea is the loveliest (and fastest) way to hop from Positano to Amalfi.
Emerald Grotto
A sea cave near Conca dei Marini lit an otherworldly green by sunlight through the water.
Questions, Answered
When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?
Late May to June and September to early October — warm sea, long days, and fewer crowds than peak July and August.
Do I need a car on the Amalfi Coast?
No — it is easier without one. Parking is scarce and the road is narrow; the SITA bus and the ferries connect every town.
Which town should I stay in?
Positano for glamour and views, Amalfi and Ravello for history and quiet, Praiano for a calm base close to both.
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