{"id":1588,"date":"2020-02-02T20:41:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T20:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/?p=1588"},"modified":"2023-04-18T20:18:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T20:18:35","slug":"sorrento-or-positano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/","title":{"rendered":"Sorrento Or Positano: Which Is A Better Choice For 3-4 Nights?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip around Naples and the Amalfi Coast, which of Sorrento or Positano should you choose as a base for a short stay, e.g. 3 or 4 nights?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento is a town of 16K while Positano is a small village of 4k.  Sorrento and Positano are only 50-minute apart by bus or ferry, but Positano is on the Amalfi Coast (western end) while Sorrento is close to Naples, Pompei, and other major sights.  Sorrento is most convenient for logistics and has more to do. Positano, on the other hand, is more quaint and picturesque with unforgettable views and better beaches &#8211; although much steeper for walking around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d335197.49594390974!2d14.29222061236439!3d40.68372241099649!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x133b9768a710d21b%3A0x8cde0b2863cede31!2sPositano%2C%20SA%2C%20Italy!3m2!1d40.6280528!2d14.4849812!4m5!1s0x133b99536dbf5b61%3A0x2644eb57abc0ce40!2s80067%20Sorrento%2C%20Metropolitan%20City%20of%20Naples%2C%20Italy!3m2!1d40.6262925!2d14.3757985!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sma!4v1579774221818!5m2!1sen!2sma\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Positano has quaint eateries and good restaurants, and offers a very relaxing and romantic setting within easy reach of other Amalfi Coast villages.  Sorrento is not as beautiful as Positano, but is more convenient and has more to offer in terms of hotels, bars and restaurants, and lodging.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento and Positano are equally popular and packed with visitors in summer.  Sorrento is somewhat less expensive than Positano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-capri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sorrento or Capri for three or four days?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-salerno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Sorrento Or Salerno: Which To Choose For 3-5 Days\">Sorrento Or Salerno: which To Choose For 3-5 Days?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-naples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sorrento Or Naples: Which One To Choose For A Short Stay?\">Sorrento Or Naples: Which One To Choose For A Short Stay?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6603ba1220b7d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6603ba1220b7d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/#Sorrento_or_Positano_what_travelers_say\" title=\"Sorrento or Positano: what travelers say\">Sorrento or Positano: what travelers say<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/#Sorrento_or_Positano_access_transportation\" title=\"Sorrento or Positano: access &amp; transportation\">Sorrento or Positano: access &amp; transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/#Sorrento_or_Positano_vibe_people\" title=\"Sorrento or Positano: vibe &amp; people\">Sorrento or Positano: vibe &amp; people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/#Sorrento_or_Positano_activities_sights\" title=\"Sorrento or Positano: activities &amp; sights\">Sorrento or Positano: activities &amp; sights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/#Sorrento_or_Positano_food_nightlife\" title=\"Sorrento or Positano: food &amp; nightlife\">Sorrento or Positano: food &amp; nightlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/#Sorrento_or_Positano_lodging\" title=\"Sorrento or Positano: lodging\">Sorrento or Positano: lodging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/sorrento-or-positano\/#Sorrento_or_Positano_day_trips\" title=\"Sorrento or Positano: day trips\">Sorrento or Positano: day trips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrento_or_Positano_what_travelers_say\"><\/span>Sorrento or Positano: what travelers say<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4873761101_b95154c4d2_c.jpg\" alt=\"Sorrento\" class=\"wp-image-1664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4873761101_b95154c4d2_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4873761101_b95154c4d2_c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Sorrento (2)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Positano has been described as the most picturesque village on the Amalfi Coast. The tiny village offers unsurpassed views of Italian old-world charm and the Amalfi Coast.<\/li><li>The colorful houses clinging to the cliffs create a unique ambience that is unrivalled in the world.<\/li><li>Compared to Positano, Sorrento is a large tourist hub. Overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is also perched on cliffs but it\u2019s not as spectacular as Positano.<\/li><li>Sorrento is 50 minutes\u2019 drive by SITA bus from Positano, so if you stay in Positano, keep in mind that sites in the Bay of Naples will not be as close as from Sorrento. <\/li><li>From Positano you can take day trips to Capri, Amalfi, Ravello, Ischia and Pompeii. You can go to Pompeii from Positano, but it\u2019s more convenient from Sorrento.<\/li><li>Sorrento is a good base for trips to Pompeii, Ercolano and Capri.<\/li><li>Some travelers find Sorrento more convenient for visiting Pompeii and Positano an ideal base for visiting villages on the Amalfi Coast.<\/li><li>If you stay in one of the more upmarket hotels in Sorrento you can enjoy a view of Vesuvius from your room.<\/li><li>Positano is a tiny village that comes into its own at night when all the day visitors have left. If you want to experience the tranquility and romance of a small Italian village, plan to stay over in Positano.<\/li><li>Sorrento doesn\u2019t offer much in terms of beaches. A number of hotels on the cliffs offer swimming platforms. These wooden decks can be reached via an elevator, but these options are costly. <\/li><li>Positano, on the other hand, offers a variety of pebble beaches. There are two beaches in the town itself; and some secluded beaches which can be reached by boat. Keep in mind that the beaches in the town se are accessible via steep steps and slopes which you\u2019ll have to face again on your way back to your hotel.<\/li><li>Positano will charm you but it will also exhaust you. The roads and stairs are very steep an uneven \u2013 be prepared for a lot of climbing. Sorrento has many flat areas, including the main part of town which is easy to explore on foot.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrento_or_Positano_access_transportation\"><\/span>Sorrento or Positano: access &amp; transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/35355240873_57311cde71_c.jpg\" alt=\"Sorrento old town\" class=\"wp-image-1665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/35355240873_57311cde71_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/35355240873_57311cde71_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/35355240873_57311cde71_c-310x232.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/35355240873_57311cde71_c-140x105.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Sorrento old town (3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take a train from Rome to Sorrento. From there you can take a ferry to Positano. Take advantage of early bookings from Rome to Naples via www.trenitalia.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also take a train from Rome to Salerno and from there you can hop on a ferry to Positano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento is an excellent transport hub. You can catch a Circumvesuviana train from Naples to Sorrento which will stop on the way at Pompeii and Herculaneum. From Sorrento, there are ferries to Capri throughout the day and you can catch one of many buses that go along the Amalfi Coast. The town offers easy connections to all the spots that tourists want to visit, including the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: if you need to store your luggage before checking in or after checking out of your hotel, you can use Radical&#8217;s convenient storage service locations in <a href=\"https:\/\/radicalstorage.tp.st\/1q4hfZps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Sorrento<\/a> or in <a href=\"https:\/\/radicalstorage.tp.st\/3t8lUNJb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Positano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento has a bus that will take you from the Piazza to the harbor for about a euro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Sorrento Port, you can take a hydrofoil to Capri, Ischia, and Naples and you can take a boat to Amalfi Town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Positano, you can catch a ferry to Capri and other villages on the Amalfi Coast. There are also two ferries between Positano and Sorrento every day. In fact, ferries stop at all towns along the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ferry service is more reliable from Sorrento than Positano as boats only dock in Positano when the seas are calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ferries cost around \u20ac 20 pp each way between Sorrento and places like Capri while the SITA buses cost less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still visit the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento by taking a bus. You can also consider going by car but it won\u2019t be a relaxing drive during the high season in summer and you might not be able to stop for pictures. Some tourists stay in Sorrento and use the services of a private driver to visit Pompeii, Capri, Ischia, Vesuvio, and the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, exploring the area from June through September will be a challenge. The roads are gridlocked and you\u2019ll have to wait in long lines for buses and ferries. During that time staying in Sorrento or somewhere near Salerno might be a better option than Positano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrento_or_Positano_vibe_people\"><\/span>Sorrento or Positano: vibe &amp; people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/29253601208_8469f2e28a_c.jpg\" alt=\"Positano vibe\" class=\"wp-image-1666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/29253601208_8469f2e28a_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/29253601208_8469f2e28a_c-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Positano vibe (4)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Positano is a pretty town with a unique charm and dramatic views. It is more tranquil than Sorrento as it is somewhat removed from the main road with only one road going through the village. This means there is less traffic noise and congestion. You can explore the village on foot at your leisure provided you don\u2019t mind steep inclines and loads of uneven stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than exploring the village on foot, visiting the shopping area and going to a restaurant there is not much to do in Positano. Sorrento, on the other hand, is a typical tourist hub with loads of accommodation options, excellent tours and plenty of bars and restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento is a larger town rather than a village, with much larger roads.  The town is not as enjoyable to stroll around as Positano, however, it still has beautiful pedestrianized areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas Sorrento is alive with tourists at night when people return to their hotels from their explorations during the day, Positano is more peaceful at night exactly because most day visitors leave the town by the end of the day. Beware though, during the day in high season the town is inundated with busloads of day visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the entire Amalfi Coast is incredibly crowded in summer with horrendous traffic jams that lengthen traveling time. The same goes for the Easter holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Positano, you will pay more for food and accommodation, but it is a nicer place to stay than Sorrento. On the other hand, there are travelers who prefer Sorrento precisely because it is not so upscale and has a more down-to-earth feeling.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrento_or_Positano_activities_sights\"><\/span>Sorrento or Positano: activities &amp; sights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4122797866_461fa9832e_c.jpg\" alt=\"Sorrento activities and sights\" class=\"wp-image-1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4122797866_461fa9832e_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4122797866_461fa9832e_c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Sorrento activities and sights (5)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to Sorrento is synonymous with sunset views, sun-drenched piazzas, citrus groves, and shopping. One can spend hours wandering the narrow streets or taking in the daily catch on the dock. Take a stroll along the Marina Grande, a pretty fishing village of days gone by \u2013 it is a rewarding excursion with a more local feel to the rest of Sorrento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping in the historical part of town is enjoyable. You can also visit Villa Massa, the foremost producer of Sorrento Limoncello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Positano is more laid back offering spectacular architecture, quaint streets, and magnificent views. The town invites visitors to relax but does not offer much in the way of tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could spend some time on one of the pebble beaches. However, if you are after pristine beaches, Ischia would be a better choice. The water is clear and the beaches are clean and safe. There are many beachside restaurants for when you get peckish. Within easy reach from Positano, the island is also home to a wide range of spas and hot springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some of the best tours and activities you can do in <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/1784xjHF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Sorrento<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/VwiZfRWt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Positano<\/a> &#8211; walking tours, foodie and wine tours, boat excursions, shopping tours, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrento_or_Positano_food_nightlife\"><\/span>Sorrento or Positano: food &amp; nightlife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15633898246_98d1125a64_c.jpg\" alt=\"Sorrento nightlife\" class=\"wp-image-1669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15633898246_98d1125a64_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15633898246_98d1125a64_c-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Sorrento nightlife (6)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Positano has few restaurants and shops. Travelers generally find that the Positano has good quality restaurants frequented by more sophisticated tourists. As mentioned before, many restaurants offer breathtaking views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento has many restaurants and bars and a number of good nightclubs. The Foreigners Club is a hugely popular place to hang out. It\u2019s a great place for lunch, dinner, and dancing. Sorrento is known for its musical shows that feature traditional Neapolitan songs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good restaurants in Sorrento include Il Buco (highly recommended), Caruso, and Don Alfonso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrento_or_Positano_lodging\"><\/span>Sorrento or Positano: lodging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/21287501262_b1d9b2851d_c.jpg\" alt=\"lodging in positano\" class=\"wp-image-1670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/21287501262_b1d9b2851d_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/21287501262_b1d9b2851d_c-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Lodging in Positano (7)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors to <strong>Positano <\/strong>have recommended the following places to stay at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2981   Positano offers elegant accommodation, some of it expensive and others more affordable.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/le-sirenuse.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Sirenuse<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/covo-dei-saraceni-positano.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Covo dei Saraceni<\/a> are on the high end while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-rosa-positano.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Rosa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-la-tartana.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa La Tartana<\/a> on the lower end of the scale.<br>\u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/la-tavolozza-residence.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Residence La Tavolozza<\/a> is perfectly situated, reasonably priced and very welcoming.<br> \u2981   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/le-sirenuse.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Le Sirenuse<\/a> is a beautiful old hotel with wonderful views of the water. It\u2019s centrally situated within walking distance to everything in Positano. The hotel has a spa and a pool as well as a highly recommended restaurant.<br> \u2981    <strong>Pensione Maria Lucia<\/strong> is basic and reasonably priced.<br> \u2981    <strong>Casa Caldiero<\/strong> offers a range of apartments and villas for rent. Renting an apartment is a good choice as it is more spacious than a hotel and you have facilities to do your own laundry.<br> \u2981    Some travelers to Positano book a night or two at <strong>San Pietro<\/strong> which is within walking distance from Positano. It is expensive but has a great reputation. Bookings must be made well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5914794414_d6e72057b8_c.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel in Sorrento\" class=\"wp-image-1671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5914794414_d6e72057b8_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5914794414_d6e72057b8_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5914794414_d6e72057b8_c-310x232.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5914794414_d6e72057b8_c-140x105.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Clifftop hotel in Sorrento (8)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sorrento <\/strong>has a wider range of accommodations to choose from compared to Positano. Visitors to Sorrento often recommend the following hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/eden-sorrento.xu.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel Eden Sorrento<\/a> is in a good location and for a little extra you can have a room with a view over the water. There is also a pool.<br> \u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/antico-convento-sant-39-agnello1.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Porto Salvo<\/a> is an old monastery with simple but pleasant rooms. It\u2019s a peaceful place to relax. It is situated just outside Sorrento on the Circumvesuviana train line.<br> \u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/la-maison-de-titty-amp-margherita.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">La Maison de Titty<\/a> is a family-friendly B&amp;B close to local attractions.<br> \u2981    The town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-128389&amp;aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sant&#8217;Agnello<\/a> just outside Sorrento is reasonably priced. <br> \u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/caravelsan.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel Caravel<\/a> is 15 minutes walk from Sorrento and offers good value for money. The hotel has a courtesy bus to and from the main square. It offers a great pool and jacuzzi and has easy access to a clifftop beach. The hotel is within easy reach of all public transportation.<br> \u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/desiree-sorrento.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel Desiree<\/a> is on the cliffs above Sorrento and has a private beach. You can book a room with a view over the Bay of Naples. <br> \u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/hotelminervanasorrento.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel Minerva<\/a> has beautiful views of the town and Vesuvius. <br> \u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/la-tonnarella.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">La Tonnarella<\/a> has a private beach. <br> \u2981    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/grandhotelambasciatori.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel Ambasciatori<\/a>, highly recommended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrento_or_Positano_day_trips\"><\/span>Sorrento or Positano: day trips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6261084215_1808fba53e_c.jpg\" alt=\"Excursions from Positano\" class=\"wp-image-1672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6261084215_1808fba53e_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6261084215_1808fba53e_c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Excursions from Positano (9)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular outings from Sorrento is to Positano by bus. The views along the 50-minute route are simply spectacular. For another view, just as impressive, take a boat or ferry back to Sorrento. It takes another 50 minutes from Positano to the town of Amalfi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento is a good base for day trips to <strong>Capri<\/strong>, <strong>Pompeii, <\/strong>and the <strong>Amalfi Coast<\/strong>. You can even take a ferry to Naples. Pompeii is 30 minutes from Sorrento on a Circumvesuviana train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take one of many ferries to the Isle of Capri. Ferries leave and return throughout the day. For more information: http:\/\/www.gescab.it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capri.jpg\" alt=\"Capri  island\" class=\"wp-image-1676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capri.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capri-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capri-310x232.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capri-140x105.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Capri  island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a car ferry available which you can catch below the cliffs. While on Capri, try to visit Ana Capri, the other town on the island. It\u2019s at a higher elevation than the main town of Capri and is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ravello<\/strong> is a 35-minute drive from Positano. It\u2019s one of the most charming towns on the Amalfi Coast with breathtaking views of the coastline. It\u2019s a great place to just walk around. Ravello has a number of ceramic stores that are worth a visit. Look out for Ceramiche d&#8217;Arte Carmela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Isle of Capri is an easy 30-minute ferry ride away and Pompeii can be reached within an hour from Positano. If you stay in Positano you can easily take day trips to Sorrento and many coastal towns on the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some great day trips you can do in <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/AsYiYeqA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Sorrento<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/HLZ5fTSW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Positano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">***<br><em>Photo credits:<br><\/em>(1) Featured:  &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/126875359@N03\/44516421141\/\" target=\"_blank\">Positano<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/126875359@N03\/\" target=\"_blank\">fabsit<\/a> <br>(2) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/photographerglen\/4873761101\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sorrento<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/photographerglen\/\" target=\"_blank\">photographerglen<\/a> <br>(3) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gregerravik\/35355240873\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sorrento<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/gregerravik\/\" target=\"_blank\">greger.ravik<\/a> <br>(4) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18091975@N00\/29253601208\/\" target=\"_blank\">Positano<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/18091975@N00\/\" target=\"_blank\">EoinGardiner<\/a> <br>(5) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pauljill\/4122797866\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sorrento<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/pauljill\/\" target=\"_blank\">Paul and Jill<\/a> <br>(6) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pululante\/15633898246\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sorrento<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/pululante\/\" target=\"_blank\">pululante<\/a> <br>(7) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pavelcab\/21287501262\/\" target=\"_blank\">Positano<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/pavelcab\/\" target=\"_blank\">pablocabezos<\/a> <br>(8) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/the-consortium\/5914794414\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sorrento<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/the-consortium\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Consortium<\/a> <br>(9) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/transtek\/6261084215\/\" target=\"_blank\">Positano<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/transtek\/\" target=\"_blank\">Abdulsalam Haykal<\/a> <br>(10)  &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/juliamaudlin\/15025653349\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soaring Cliffs, Capri, Italy<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/juliamaudlin\/\" target=\"_blank\">juliamaudlin<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip around Naples and the Amalfi Coast, which of Sorrento or Positano should you choose as a base for a short stay, e.g. 3 or 4 nights? Sorrento is a town of 16K while Positano is a small village of 4k. 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