Sorrento was highly rated for scenery by 667 guests from the United States!Sorrento Travel Guide
Colorful and Captivating
Overlooking the Bay of Naples and mount Vesuvius, Sorrento is a colorful town in Campania. According to legend, it was the land of the sirens that had the power to enchant with their singing.
The town of Sorrento has gorgeous Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and a wide variety of restaurants, shops and cafés. Built around the 11th century, the Romanesque Cathedral of Sorrento is the city’s most important landmark. The charming Bell Tower with the beautiful majolica clock is the first thing you notice.
The picturesque harbor of Marina Grande has some of the best restaurants in the city. Wander around during sunset and you'll see fishermen cleaning their nets. Marina Piccola is the place to catch a ferry to Capri, Amalfi and Naples.
Born in a garden of lemon and oranges, the traditional yellow liquor limoncello is a unique aperitif or digestive drink. The mediterranean climate of Sorrento helps in the production of this famous refreshment.
Naples International Airport is located 3 miles from the Capodichino district of Naples and about 18 miles from Sorrento. You can stay in one of the Sorrento hotels, B&Bs and pensions with Booking.com.
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What Guests Said About Sorrento:
Holly
United States of America
8.0
Very Good
reviews
Sorrento is a beautiful seaside town.
Sorrento is a beautiful seaside town. I recommend staying there and taking day trips to positano, Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, and Capri. In town enjoy the fresh seafood and take a cooking class!
This area can get crowded by tourists, and requires a lot of walking, which may be difficult for elderly, disabled, or those with small children.
Deanna
United States of America
10
Exceptional
reviews
Wished we would have stayed longer than only 3 days.
Wished we would have stayed longer than only 3 days. Easily could have stayed a week. Much cooler and less congested than Rome. Took boat with 12 others to Capri thru viator and it was a fantastic tour.
Anonymous
United States of America
10
Exceptional
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Sorrento is charming and a great base for exploring the area...
Sorrento is charming and a great base for exploring the area of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Capri, etc.....it has a port for boat tours, a great town center with 100s of restaurants and small boutiques, stores and all the required churches, piazzas and music......we always stay in Sorrento when in Southern Italy....the beaches are not great but hidden little coves at the bottom of cliffs......the food is touristy but you can find a good local place as well.....
David
United States of America
10
Exceptional
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Busy time is full of travelers and few options to get to...
Busy time is full of travelers and few options to get to Sorrento from Naples. But views are amazing and food wonderful different vibe from Rome. Don't know what it is but taxi service seems more expensive than Rome. Maybe all tourist maybe a different rate charge but if you want to a taxi everywhere could add up. I enjoyed walking but family got tired of walking so we jumped in taxi and noticed it seemed double the cost from what we paid in Rome. The one time I did want to take a taxi to Postiano local taxi wouldn't do it and other services required a two hour notice. So missed Amalfi coast even though it was 20 Km away.
Anonymous
France
6.0
Review score
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Sorrento is a good jumping-off point for visiting Capri and...
Sorrento is a good jumping-off point for visiting Capri and touring the Amalfi coast, but it's totally spoiled by tourism and doesn't feel authentic. Some of the locals will rip you off when they can (taxis especially!). I wouldn't recommend staying more than a day and I certainly wouldn't go back.
Lynda
United States of America
10
Exceptional
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We spent 3 nights in Sorrento, enough time to visit Mt.
We spent 3 nights in Sorrento, enough time to visit Mt. Vesuvius and Pompey, shop and have some wonderful meals. The city has a pulse and charm with much to enjoy for our group of 10 ranging in age from 13-88
“Everything was just perfect. Staff very friendly. Breakfast as much as you could eat freshly topped up every few minutes. Amazing views from my balcony. Cool garden which was very colorful and sweetly scented.
Good parking at a reasonable cost for Sorrento if you dare to take a vehicle.
Beach area for swimming in the sea for older children and a pool in the hotel grounds for younger children.
You definitely get what you pay for. Quality, cleanliness, comfort, views, excellent staff and good food.
Loved it.”
“Fantastic hotel and staff were very friendly and helpful. Set just outside Sorrento up in the hills the hotel has a fantastic view across the bay and is quiet and peaceful.
I was upgraded to a suite which was spacious, comfortable and set in the gardens with its own terrace which was lovely. Pool is also fantastic and plenty of sun loungers.”
“The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The appearance of the hotel was very clean. The rooms are very clean. The breakfast was delicious, a lot choices, something for everyone! The wait staff were so very friendly. The pool and views of Vesuvio and Sorrento are spectacular! The susets are magical!”
“We made sure to book rooms with a view of the gulf for our family of five and were not disappointed.this is a gorgeous hotel in one of the most beautiful places in the world. It was our second time in Sorrento, the first without children. The pool was lovely and a huge hit with our 9 and 13 year olds.”
“This wonderful, updated hotel sits perched overlooking central Sorrento, with fantastic views of the Bay of Naples. Our room design and room facilities were some of the best I have ever experienced. Pool is glorious, staff are A#1, a more wonderful hotel I've never experienced in over 40 years of travel!”
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