Amalfi: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 60 - 130 L´Antico Borgo Dei Limoni
 L´Antico Borgo is situated in a garden of oranges and lemons in the village of Vettica d´Amalfi, on the Amalfi Coast. The nearest bus stop… MoreEUR 60 - 250 L´Antico Convitto
 L´Antico Convitto offers comfortable accommodation and a friendly service in the heart of Amalfi, a few steps from the cathedral and the seafron… MoreEUR 65 - 120 Locanda Costa D´ Amalfi
 Admire the view from the panoramic terrace as you enjoy breakfast at Locanda Costa D´Amalfi; what a great way to start your day on the Amalfi Co… MoreEUR 94 - 600 Marina Riviera
 At Marina Riviera your day begins with a buffet breakfast served on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel is on Amalfi´s sea… MoreEUR 142 - 450 Il Saraceno Grand Hotel
 Il Saraceno is an ancient Arab fortress built into the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. It offers free parking, and panoramic sea views from the swimming p… MoreEUR 219 - 1,980 Hotel Santa Caterina
 Hotel Santa Caterina offers you an unforgettable break on the Amalfi coast. Marvel at beautiful views, wonderfully elegant interiors, exquisite cuisin… MoreEUR 150 - 590 Hotel Luna Convento
 With such a unique setting and design, your stay at the Hotel Luna Convento is sure to be unforgettable. Here you can enjoy an unbeatable view across … MoreEUR 63 - 440 Hotel Miramalfi
 Relax at Miramalfi and enjoy enchanting views, a large sun deck with swimming pool, and clean, comfortable rooms, on the Amalfi Coast.
Admire spectac… MoreEUR 80 - 340 Hotel Residence
 Set right on the seafront in Amalfi, Hotel Residence has a great central location and panoramic views across the Mediterranean Sea. Breakfast is serve… MoreEUR 65 - 250 Residence Hotel Casamalfi
 Residence Casamalfi provides you with your own little home in the heart of Amalfi. Choose from a variety of different apartment types, all set just 20… MoreEUR 50 - 200 Residenza Del Duca
 After a climb up Residenza del Duca´s 100-or-so steps, you´ll really feel like you deserve the stunning panoramic views over the sea and A… MoreEUR 70 - 250 Villa Lara Hotel
 Surrounded by a typical Amalfi landscape of lemon groves and flowering bougainvillea, Villa Lara offers spectacular sea and city views from its cliff-… MoreEUR 75 - 260 Villa Maria Luigia
 Villa Maria Luigia is an elegant setting for your stay in Amalfi. Offering free Wi-Fi and panoramic views along the Amalfi and Cilento Coast, its room… MoreEUR 110 - 160 Villa Rina
 Villa Rina dates back to the 14th century and offers incredible views and excellent local cuisine. You´ll appreciate the friendly service and co… MoreEUR 100 - 180 Villa Santa Maria
 Stylish and modern Villa Santa Maria offers excellent facilities and services, not to mention spectacular views and lovely terraced gardens, all in a … MoreEUR 65 - 230 Villa Annalara
 At this charming 3-star hotel you can enjoy your free breakfast from the panoramic terrace offering exclusive views of Amalfi and its famous coast.
V… MoreEUR 65 - 190 Sharon House
 Offering free Wi-Fi, Sharon House is in Amalfi, 250 metres from the sea.
Relax in spacious rooms with views over the town and the private garden, or … MoreEUR 65 - 230 Residenza Luce
 Centrally located in Amalfi´s historic Piazza del Duomo and within walking distance of the beaches, this full- service B&B still manages to reta… MoreEUR 70 - 140 Residenza Pansa
 Residenza Pansa is just a few steps away from the Duomo square. It is in the oldest area of Amalfi and offers panoramic views on the city and the sea.… MoreEUR 70 - 165 Residenza Sole
 Just 50 metres from the beach in Amalfi, Residenza Sole is an excellent choice to spend unforgettable holidays. Its spacious rooms have satellite TV a… MoreEUR 55 - 150 Hotel Lidomare
 What better way to enjoy the sea view than from your private balcony? Located just 80 metres from the beach, Hotel Lidomare has spectacular views acro… MoreEUR 50 - 175 Hotel La Pergola
 La Pergola is set on the road leading out of Amalfi, just 5 minute’s drive from the town. Surrounded by lemon groves, the hotel offers beautiful sea… MoreEUR 70 - 275 Grand Hotel Excelsior
 Grand Hotel Excelsior offers a swimming pool, free parking, and a free shuttle to its private beach and to Amalfi centre. Each room has a private balc… MoreEUR 40 - 135 H.H.Le Palme
 Located at the top of Amalfi, H.H.Le Palme enjoys spectacular views over the town and coast below. Surrounded by lemon groves, it offers the ideal pos… MoreEUR 60 - 190 Hotel A Villa Felice Relais
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Amalfi: Guide
Amalfi is in Campania, Italy
Get in
By bus
Buses travel to and from Sorrento via Positano and Priano. Buses also travel to and from Salerno via Maiori and Menori. Local buses also link Amalfi with Ravello.
Positano is approx. 40 minutes from Amalfi (depending on traffic). The trip to Amalfi from Sorrento is approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes (depending on traffic).
The most comfortable way to travel along the Amalfi Coast and Sorrentine Peninsula is certainly by bus. SITA offers a very efficient public transportation service in the area, with expert drivers who breeze along the winding roads like they were driving on a highway (you will be happy to know that they are experienced). Here is something that you might need to know to know before you board your bus.
1. You have to buy your tickets in advance, before you get on the bus. Tickets can be bought at bars and shops displaying the SITA logo, as well as at the SITA ticket offices. If a bar does not sell SITA tickets, you can always ask where you can find them.
2. As you get on the bus you have to clip your ticket in the yellow/orange machine that you will see in front of you as you climb the steps. If you are not able to get the machine to clip your ticket, ask the driver to do it for you. Do not forget to clip the ticket: during your trip an agent will board the bus and ask to check the ticket. If the ticket is not clipped you will have to pay a fine.
The official SITA web site is at http://www.sita-on-line.it.
By boat
There are boats and hydrofoils in summer from Sorrento, Positano, Minori, and Salerno
In the summer months (May to October), Amalfi, Positano, Salerno, Capri, Naples and Sorrento are connected by ferry or hydrofoil. Headquartered in Naples, the Metro del Mare is an extension of urban public transport -- by sea. Operating since 2002, it connects the northern ports of Bacoli and Pozzuoli to Naples and from there goes to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. The service runs from May through October, with three boats a day between Naples and Positano. Check the local papers (Il Mattino or La Repubblica) for timetables or go to www.metrodelmare.com. A one-way ticket costs EUR10, making it the cheapest way to get around by sea. In addition to this public transport service, many commercial ferries and hydrofoils run year-round, but offer the most trips in high season.
Headquartered in Amalfi, ferries operated by Linee Maritime Salernitane (a consorzio which includes lines run by Alicost and Metro del Mare) cover the region. Ferries sail from Salerno to Positano (about EUR6); Salerno to Amalfi (EUR5); and Salerno to Capri (EUR11.50). A hydrofoil connects Amalfi to Salerno (EUR5.50); Salerno to Positano (EUR8.50; and Salerno to Capri (EUR13.50). Hydrofoils usually run only in summer, less frequently than ferries. Tickets can be purchased at booths usually located on piers and docks.
Fares & Schedules
Boat and Ferry Information
Alicost (PHONE: 089/871483). Alilauro (PHONE: 081/8073024). Alilauro-Gruson (PHONE: 081/8071430). Caremar (PHONE: 081/8073077). Linee Maritime Salernitane (PHONE: 089/873301 in Amalfi; 089/811164 in Postiano; 081/8073024 in Sorrento). Positano ferry and hydrofoil ticket office (Via del Brigantino, Italy. PHONE: 089/811986). Travelmar (PHONE: 089/872950).
By Train
The two main train stations serving the Amalfi Coast are Salerno and Sorrento. Conveniently, the stations are also hubs for cheap, efficient bus services radiating toward the major tourist destinations along the coast and inland.
Train Information
Circumvesuviana (PHONE: 081/7722444, www.vesuviana.it). State Railways (Piazza V. Veneto, Italy. PHONE: 848/888088, www.fs-on-line.it).
By Car
It is possible to hire a car for your stay - but driving in Italy is not for the faint-hearted! For those of you who are adventurous, mopeds seem to be the most practical form of transport, however it is not advisable to hire them in Naples as it is a long journey to Amalfi on major roads and at some points these roads are narrow and cliff hugging.
Get around
Understand
Amalfi is one of the bigger cities on the Amalfi coast. It has squares connected by pedestrian streets full of restaurants, souvenir shops and tourists.
See
The Cathedral was built in the 13th century. You can see its magnificent bell tower from the harbour.
The beach can be crowded.
Red coral jewelry
Risto on the old square have good local food and wine.
Hotel La Bussola http://www.labussolahotel.it This hotel faces the harbour, however the back of the hotel is on the main road (which is above the harbour). Possibly request a room with a sea view, this will minimise traffic noise from the main road directly behind the hotel. Approx a couple of minutes walk from the old square. The entrance to the hotel is opposite the sea and cannot be accessed from the main road.
Hotel Antica Repubblica Amalfi http://www.starnet.it/anticarepubblica This hotel is situated in one of the old buildings a couple of minutes from the old square. There are steps leading up to the entrance of this hotel. The hotel is tucked away just off one of the main streets. Not all rooms are air conditioned.
Hotel Amalfi http://www.starnet.it/hamalfi This hotel is tucked away from the old square and would seem to be away from any street noise, there are steps leading up to the entrance of the hotel. Not all rooms are air conditioned.
Hotel Residence http://www.residencehotel-amalfi.it This hotel is situated near the Hotel Luna Convento, on the main road in Amalfi and in amongst the throng of shops and opposite the beach. It provides quadruple, triple, & double rooms.
Hotel L'Antico Convitto This is a quiet area, just off the main street. It seems that the people running this hotel do not have English. The reception of this hotel is on the 4th floor of the building which is accessible by a small old fashioned elevator.
Marina Riviera http://www.marinariviera.it This hotel is beside the hotel luna convento. There are a number of steps up to the reception area, no elevator to the reception. The hotel is approx a 5 min walk from the old square.
Hotel Luna Convento http://www.lunahotel.it Situated at the top of the main road in Amalfi and overlooking the Amalfitina coast. This is where the reception of the wedding will be held. There are elevators going up to the main reception. The hotel is approx a 5 min walk from the old square.
Grotto della Smeraldo - 4 km towards Praiano
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The Cloister of Paradise Next to the cathedral, was also built in the 13th century. It is home to old mosaics and paintings, and 120 columns built in the Arabic style.
Paper Mill Museum http://www.museodellacarta.itDo
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There are many lovely but overpriced coffee shops in the main square.
Every Saturday night a beach party starts at midnight in the nearby town of Positano. Willy's Pub, an English pub a short 10 minute walk towards Positano from Amalfi, is open every day and night.Sleep
Hotel Fontana http://www.hotel-fontana.it This hotel is in the old square in Amalfi. There are narrow steps up to the reception of the hotel. The hotel seems to overlook the very active square and it is possible that there may be a noise level from the street.
Hotel Miramalfi http://www.miramalfi.it This hotel is situated just off the main Amalfi road. The walk into Amalfi town is downhill, approx 5-10 mins walk into the main old square and is quite steep on the walk back.Get out
Ravello, The City of Music, is thirty minutes away by public bus and offers beautiful views of the coast.
Atrani is only five minutes from Amalfi- by foot!- but it is much more relaxed.