Ravello
Ravello’s reputation for inspiring passion gained infamy in Hotel Rufolo where DH Lawrence is said to have written early drafts of his controversial novel…
Must-see hotels in Campania
Naples
Located on a street lined with booksellers, this sassy B&B has six rooms channelling an Armani vibe with their muted tones, stainless-steel detailing and…
Ravello
A working farm, this mountainside agriturismo (farm stay) is located a tough half-hour walk of about 1.5km from Ravello’s centre (call ahead to arrange to…
Naples
More boutique than B&B, this urbane hideaway combines contemporary cool with vintage touches. Four of the impeccable rooms (some as big as a small suite)…
Naples
This quiet, family-run bargain is ideal for those wanting to crash near Napoli Centrale. The place feels like a family apartment, its four large bedrooms …
Naples
Creativity and style flow through this crisp new B&B, accented with eclectic lighting, boho photography, a fully equipped kitchen and a tranquil terrace…
Naples
All art, glass and steel, this top-end design hotel contrasts sharply with its scruffy port location. Rooms vary in size, but all are luxe and supremely…
Capri
On the road up to Villa Jovis – a 10-minute walk from the centre of Capri Town – Villa Sarah retains a rustic appeal that so many of the island’s hotels…
Naples
This classic boutique hotel occupies the former palazzo of Cardinal Sisto Riario Sforza, the last bishop of the Bourbon kingdom. Its simple, stylish 42…
Capri
This hotel is more than 100 years old, so it's a grande dame among accommodation here. Rooms are large and have 1960s-style tile floors with enormous…
Procida
Hiding behind a restaurant of the same name on the island's quieter southern side, the Crescenzo has 10 smallish rooms; choose between a bay window or a…
Amalfi
This family-run hotel has just six rooms, all of them light, sunny and prettily furnished with antiques, majolica tiles and the odd chintzy cherub. The…
Sorrento
One of a cluster of hotels along Via Capo, the Desiré is a top budget choice. It’s not so much the simple, sunny rooms (although they’re fine) or the…
Ravello
Still living off past glories (check out the 'celebs board' behind reception) the family-run Garden doesn't have to bend much with the times. Hoarding one…
Positano
Carlo the ceramicist is the main man at Maria Luisa; he's an extremely congenial (and multilingual) host who’ll make your stay in glitzy Positano feel…
Sorrento
A snug little nook near the train station that’s ideal for single travellers on a budget who feel like they’ve grown out of hostelling. The space…
Naples
A chic melange of antique furniture, contemporary art and Liberty stained glass, Costantinopoli 104 occupies a neoclassical villa in the city's bohemian…
Naples
This central, friendly spot offers hostel and hotel options on two floors. Rooms are pretty nondescript and functional, though all are clean and the more…
Positano
This welcoming family-owned place hugs the hillside in 'old' Positano above Fornillo beach. Decently sized rooms are well equipped, with a minibar and…
Naples
A block away from Via Toledo, this well-priced B&B is more like four apartments atop a thigh-toning stairwell. While two apartments share a small terrace,…
Capri
Near the bus station, the Carmencita is run by a delightful couple who will collect you from the ferry at Marina Grande if you phone ahead. The atmosphere…
Capri
Away from the glitz of the town centre, this charming one-star is hidden down a quiet back lane overlooking the Certosa di San Giacomo. The 11 smart rooms…
Amalfi
Located in the backstreets just off Amalfi’s main pedestrian thoroughfare, this family-run three-star hotel is central and squeaky clean. Rooms, some of…
Sorrento
This renovated classic has the advantage of being located in the heart of the centro storico (historic centre). Overall, it’s an excellent choice. The…
Naples
Your host at this personable B&B is retired literature professor Anna Grappone, whose charming abode features ethnic artefacts, antique furniture and the…
Capri
Housed in the former residence of Russian author Maxim Gorky, this historic hotel oozes old-school charm, with floral tiling, fading antiques and heavy…
Massa Lubrense
A welcoming family-run two-star, the Primavera has spacious, airy rooms with traditional Vietri tiles, light wood and white paint. Several have terraces…
Capri
It’s quite a trek to this delightful family-run hotel in Anacapri’s original town centre, but it's worth the effort. In a whitewashed villa, rooms are…
Naples
Run by a team of young, civic-minded Neapolitans, Casa Tolentino occupies part of a 16th-century monastery, complete with terraced gardens, swoon-inducing…
Sorrento
A splendid choice atop a cliff to the west of town, La Tonnarella is a dazzling canvas of majolica tiles, antiques and chandeliers. Rooms, most with their…
Naples
An easy 600m from the ferry terminals, this friendly three-star hotel offers modern if somewhat generic rooms, with functional furniture, tiled floors and…
Naples
Run by the superhelpful Stefano and Lucia, this B&B is a first-rate choice in the smart, fashionable Chiaia district. Rooms are simple and upbeat, with…
Naples
This new-school hostel cranks up the cool factor with its stainless-steel lamps, sleek bar, blonde-wood bunks, brightly coloured bathrooms and communal…
Capri
The peeling facade, handsome columns and giant urns lend an air of faded elegance to this 19th-century villa. A short uphill walk from the centre of town,…
Naples
This lovely hotel in the Quartieri Spagnoli is a soothing blend of antique Tuscan furniture and well-stocked bookshelves. Rooms are cosy and elegant,…
Amalfi
This former convent was founded by St Francis in 1222 and has been a hotel for some 170 years. Rooms in the original building are in the former monks’…
Sorrento
Remarkably central for a campground, this sloping affair set in a ravine above the Maria Grande has pitches and wooden chalet-style bungalows spread out…
Sorrento Peninsula
Marina’s campground – in the terraced olive groves by the entrance to the village – offers an array of accommodation options, including campsites, mobile…
Capri
A five-minute walk from the port and with superb boat-spotting views, this hotel dates from 1900: the ‘tre re’ in the name refers to the three kings who…
Sorrento
Located in an 8th-century former convent surrounded by olive and lemon trees, the hostel has chic rooftop terraces with decking and loungers, weekend live…
