Capri
It's hard to envisage this level of seclusion so close to the tourist-filled Piazzetta, yet here it is. Dating from 1953, the gracious Gatto Bianco offers…
Must-see hotels in Campania
Naples
Close to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, this artful B&B is adorned with Neapolitan-themed paintings and ceramics by gracious owner and artist Federica…
Positano
If you were to choose the best place to take a quintessential Positano photo, it might be from the balcony of this hotel. But the view isn't all you get…
Salerno & the Cilento
Hidden in the historic labyrinth that is Teggiano, this former palace is distinguished by its sumptuous burnt-sienna exterior. An atmospheric and…
Paestum
So authentically ‘olde’ is this rustic inn within sight of the Paestum ruins, you can almost imagine that Da Vinci was a recent guest. Attic-like rooms…
Capri
The Quisisana is Capri’s most prestigious address, just a few espadrille-clad steps from Piazza Umberto I. A slumber palace since the 19th century, it’s a…
Cetara
For a quiet, private and very comfortable B&B with a full-on Cetarese flavour, opt for Mara’s place, a sparkling and characterful little abode located in…
Ercole di Amalfi Bed & Breakfast
Amalfi
You can catch a lemon on your breakfast plate at this hillside B&B on the road to Agerola, with a rustic terrace sheltered by trellises and fanned by sea…
Cilento Coast
This family-owned 1912 villa-turned-hotel has a classic, elegant facade with ochre paintwork and traditional green shutters. The rooms are brightly…
Ravello
Practically next to the Villa Rufolo and enjoying the same glamorous view, Villa Casale consists of a handful of elegant suites and apartments arranged…
Capri
The top choice in Marina Grande and one of the best hotels in Capri, this 130-year-old classic has benefited from regular upgrades. Acres of gleaming…
Procida
It’s hard to miss the peach-and-yellow candy-cane colour scheme of this place, which bookends Marina Corricella. Low-fuss rooms with fan and TV feature…
Sorrento
A contemporary design hotel, the Plaza is far more exciting than its name suggests, with bright decor that pitches dazzling white walls against earthy…
Sorrento
Located high above Sant’Agnello, this hotel has superb views, particularly from the swimming pool. The spacious rooms have sea-view balconies and combine…
Ischia
Hugging the headland as you drop into cute Sant'Angelo, this chic little number is a soothing blend of creamy furnishings, whitewashed walls, contemporary…
Ischia
A few minutes’ walk from the Poseidon spa complex, this bright hotel has a tropical-oasis feel with its outdoor thermal pools surrounded by lofty palms…
Agropoli
A clean, economical and modern B&B close to the centre of Agropoli. It is run by the affable Alfonso who is a mine of information on the local sights and…
Cilento Coast
At this superb hotel on the main street, guestroom colour schemes vary from brilliant canary yellow to deep Mediterranean blue. All have good-sized…
Cilento Coast
Occupying an 18th-century mansion on Santa Maria di Castellabate’s historic waterfront, this small, impeccably run guesthouse offers sea views from every…
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Technically not a farm but a masseria (sprawling southern Italian farming estates based on Roman villas), Le Tore guards 14 hectares of olive groves,…
Positano
With hand-painted Vietri tiles, high ceilings and the odd piece of antique furniture, the rooms at this friendly family-run place are simple but smart;…
Naples
Clean, simple, pastel-hued CasAlice B&B offers four comfortable rooms, each with modern en-suite bathrooms, cushy beds and artworks ranging from historic…
Naples
Darling of the Grand Tour set, this stately pile once hosted the likes of Virginia Woolf and Robert Louis Stevenson. Today Prada-clad guests lounge on…
Salerno & the Cilento
At this exquisite B&B, boasting panoramic views of Agropoli and the coast to the west, and rolling countryside to the east, you can sleep under wood beams…
Naples
Set in a monastery beside the Basilica Santa Maria della Sanità, this artful B&B is run by 'La Paranza', the inspiring young co-op behind the restoration…
Paestum
This is a top choice for artists, bohos, free spirits and lovers of low-key beach life. The large, slightly dated rooms have private balconies and…
Ravello
About as close as you can stay to Ravello's 'millionaires' row' without being a millionaire, the Toro has been a hotel since the late 19th-century; the…
Ischia
Enjoy a quintessential Italian seaside holiday courtesy of Amerigo and his family at this simple whitewashed apart-hotel. In summer, the family construct…
Naples
White-on-white Nardones 48 serves up seven smart, if slightly worn, mini-apartments in a historic Quartieri Spagnoli building. The five largest apartments…
Praiano
Amid lush gardens that include a vast vegetable plot, this Praiano hotel has an old-fashioned charm with slightly stuffy furniture in the public areas and…
Naples
This former marquis' residence is a period blend of gilt-framed portraits, restored original furnishings and elegantly draped curtains. Each room is…
Naples
This gorgeous B&B consists of four rooms with private bathrooms, an enchanting communal terrace and an ethno-chic look melding Neapolitan art with North…
Naples
Known for hosting legends – past guests include Rita Hayworth and Humphrey Bogart – this five-star veteran seduces with its dripping Murano chandeliers,…
Sorrento
Although it calls itself a hostel, the Ulisse is about as far from a backpackers' pad as a hiking boot from a stiletto. Most rooms are plush, spacious…
The Amalfi Coast
Very handy as you stumble off the Sentiero degli Dei with wobbly legs, Quercia is a delightful B&B in a former hilltop monastery in Nocelle. It comes…
Naples
The street might be gritty, but this safe, welcoming, family-run hostel more than compensates with its close proximity to Napoli Centrale, plus fantastic…
Praiano
The 'Green Wave' enjoys a commanding cliffside position overlooking secluded Marina di Praia. The interior is tunnelled into the stone cliff face, which…
Positano
Though more expensive than most hostels, cheerful Brikette is relatively cheap by Positano standards as long as you opt for a dorm. The top-of-the-town…
Salerno
Within walking distance of just about anywhere worth going to, the modern, if slightly bland, Montestella is on Salerno’s main pedestrian thoroughfare,…
Agriturismo Fattoria Terranova
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Stone floors, dried flowers hanging from heavy wooden beams, and large wine barrels artfully positioned – this great agriturismo is the epitome of rural…
