Hotels in Sorrento

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Sorrento is a metropolitan city in Italy. It is well known for its marquetry (woodwork), lacework, and ceramic shops, making it a great place to go shopping. Situated on the Bay of Naples' south side, rugged cliffs surround this small town. The town is great for touring and sits amid orange and lemon groves and oozes a laid-back atmosphere. Its numerous cafes, restaurants, and beautiful architecture make it ideal for a leisurely meander through the historic centre's narrow streets.

Some budget-friendly accommodation options offer sea view rooms, large, airy rooms, with some perched on the cliff's edge. These include bed and breakfast options, hotels, vacation homes, hostels, or villas. Some have terraces that offer spectacular views of the cliffs, and others overlook the citrus groves and the sea.

What to see and do in Sorrento

  • Museo Correale di Terranova: This archaeological museum combines as an art gallery and is considered as one of the most attractive museums in Italy.
  • The Punta Campanella: A walk of nature that offers you a breath-taking view over the sea and beyond, to the Capri island visible on the horizon.
  • Sedil Dominova: Built in the middle of power struggles between the city's notables and the aristocratic families, it later transformed into a peaceful fortress where people gathered to find peace and assist each other.
  • Francis Monastery: Important for both its religious history and administrative life of Sorrento, tour this convent, one of Italy's historic sites. A cloister – a spectacular atmospheric mix of various architectural styles, stands next to the church.
  • Museo Bottega della Tasia Lignea: This museum is home to some of the town’s historical examples of elaborately designed marquetry, photographs and prints depicting the town in the 19th century, and an intriguing collection of paintings.
  • Marina Grande and Marina Piccola: These harbours offer a boardwalk atmosphere at the waterfront. With terraces that overlook the water and seafood restaurants aligning the harbours, they offer fascinating views of the departing and arriving boats.

Other activities include taking the water taxi or a private charter boat to tour the island or a guided excursion along the destination’s Amalfi Coast. You can also swim at the beach or take a walk through the orange and lemon groves, go for a sunset cruise or a yacht excursion.

What to eat in Sorrento

Well known for its citrus fruits, oranges and lemons are grown locally in groves covered in pagliarelle (traditional shades). The favourite meal in this city is gnocchi alla sorrentina, which is fresh pasta tossed with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Provolone del Monaco is also common; this is a slightly sharp, well-aged (6-18 months) soft cheese. Other favourites include the pastiera (cake) and parmigiana; a meal typically made with cheese and tomatoes.

Typical events and festivals in Sorrento

  • Sausage and Bonfire Fair (Sagra della Salsiccia e Ceppone): Held annually, this event is a feast day where the entire town enjoys wine and barbecued sausages over a roaring bonfire at the forefront.
  • SyArt Festival: This event showcases a various range of contemporary art from some of the most experimental, progressive, and challenging modern local and international artists.
  • Comicon: This festival occurs annually and is famous for comic book lovers. The event celebrates top cosplays, talented artists, and science fiction TV stars.
  • Film Festival: Held in November each year, this is one of Italy's most important festivals.
  • Festival of the Grape: This annual event's largest protagonist is the diversification of grapes.
  • Jazz Festival: Typically held between August and September, this jass festival includes an abundance of jazz music. It is held in different locations annually, such as historical villas or churches.

How to move around in Sorrento

As a small town, it's possible to walk through from one end to the other if you're in no hurry. There are buses and taxis available. If you'd like to keep fit as you tour the town, consider taking a bike rental. There is also a lift that operates from the clifftop to the beach and the harbour area too. You may also want to consider taking a car rental from Destinia for ease of travel and unhurried sightseeing,

The climate in Sorrento

With mild winters and hot, dry summers, the town generally has a Mediterranean climate year-round. From June to August, you will experience perfectly hot sunny days. During summer, temperatures average at 29°C (84°F), while winter experiences average temperatures of 13°C (55°F), with frequent episodes of rainfall. Throughout the year, this small town experiences highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) in July and August, the hottest months, and highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F) in January, the coldest month.

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Hotel Johanna Park

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Hotel Grand  De La Ville

Hotel Grand De La Ville

607 yd from city centre Excellent location
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Hotel Grand  Riviera

Hotel Grand Riviera

927 yd from city centre Excellent location
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Hotel Parco Dei Principi

Hotel Parco Dei Principi

1,438 yd from city centre Excellent location
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Hotel Grand  Cesare Augusto

Hotel Grand Cesare Augusto

283 yd from city centre Excellent location
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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Sorrento

The most centrally located hotels in Sorrento with the best ratings are: Hotel Grand Excelsior Vittoria, Hotel Bellevue Syrene and Hotel Antiche Mura.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Sorrento, the average price per night is 96 , while you will pay an average of 76 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 257 .

You can make reservations at Hotel Magi House B&b, Hotel Maison Tofani and Hotel Villa Fiorita if you"re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to Sorrento.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Sorrento, like Hotel Villa Oriana Relais, Bed and Breakfast Villa Carolina Country House or Hotel Grand La Favorita.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Sorrento, we recommend Hotel Grand La Favorita, Hotel Gocce Di Capri & Serviced Residence and Hotel Johanna Park.

If you want an adult-only hotel in Sorrento, some of the best options for adults only are Hotel Sorrento Relais, Hotel Angiolina Relais and Hotel Grand La Favorita.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Sorrento are Hotel Grand President, Hotel Grand De La Ville and Hotel Conca Park.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Sorrento with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Villa Oriana Relais, Bed and Breakfast Villa Carolina Country House and Hotel Grand La Favorita.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Sorrento are Hotel Best Western La Solara, Hotel Villa Oriana Relais and Bed and Breakfast Villa Carolina Country House.