Where to Stay in Positano
Iconic Amalfi Coast town with pastel houses cascading to the sea.
Where We'd Stay in Positano (in 30 Seconds)
Best Neighborhoods in Positano
Here's who each neighborhood is right for — and who should skip it.
Spiaggia Grande
Around the main beach and church, the vibrant center.
Chiesa Nuova
Upper Positano around the new church, near the main road.
Our Specific Hotel Picks in Positano
The exact hotels we'd book, and why.
Recommended Hotels in Positano
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Positano Neighborhoods: Where to Stay
Positano is the postcard image of the Amalfi Coast—colorful houses stacked vertically above a pebble beach. It's expensive and crowded in summer, but there's a reason everyone wants to come here.
Spiaggia Grande
#1 PickAround the main beach and church, the vibrant center.
Local Insight
"The main beach gets packed. Walk 10 minutes east to Fornillo Beach—it's smaller, less crowded, and has better restaurants. Da Ferdinando has been serving fresh seafood for generations."
Top Hotels
Le Sirenuse, Hotel Poseidon, Hotel Marincanto
Chiesa Nuova
#2 PickUpper Positano around the new church, near the main road.
Local Insight
"Staying higher up means fewer stairs to reach the main coastal road—useful for catching the SITA bus to Amalfi and Ravello. The views from this elevation are arguably even better."
Top Hotels
Hotel Villa delle Palme, Hotel Savoia, Palazzo Talamo
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2-Day Positano Itinerary
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Best Positano Experiences Worth Paying For
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