San Cesareo 64 Suite
Near: Basilica of Sant'Antonino · 2 min walk
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
(1,888 reviews)
From $72
Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Day Tour from Sorrento
(2,837 reviews)
From $124
Sorrento Farm Tour with Olive Oil, Limoncello, and Wine Tasting
4 hr
(3,113 reviews)
From $107
Ultimate Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento
9 hr
(1,284 reviews)
From $170
Basilica of Sant'Antonino
150 m away · Piazza Sant'Antonino, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
(811 reviews)
Cloister of Saint Francis
200 m away · Via S. Francesco, 12, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
(991 reviews)
Sorrento Municipal Park
250 m away · Via S. Francesco, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
(10,964 reviews)
Lift to Sorrento Marina
250 m away · Via S. Francesco, 1, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
(798 reviews)
The best time to visit Sorrento is from June to September, when days are warm and sunny with the least rain. July and August are the hottest and driest months, ideal for swimming and outdoor sightseeing. May and October are pleasant but wetter, with more rain days. November is the rainiest month, so plan around that if you want drier weather.
Stay in the historic center near Piazza Torquato Tasso for easy access to shops, restaurants, and the lift down to the marina. The area around Corso Italia suits those who want a central base with good transport links. For a quieter, more residential feel, consider the Capo area along the coast, which offers sea views and a relaxed atmosphere. The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria and Grand Hotel La Favorita are both in the center, while Hotel Belair is in the Capo area.
Start with Sorrento Municipal Park for sweeping views over the bay and the cliffs. Bagni Regina Giovanna is a natural cove with Roman ruins and clear water for a swim. The Cloister of Saint Francis offers a quiet, medieval courtyard right in the old town. Take the Lift to Sorrento Marina to reach the waterfront and catch boats along the coast.
You can take full-day tours to Capri, including the Blue Grotto and Anacapri, and to Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius. The Path of the Gods hiking tour offers coastal views, and a private trip combines Pompeii with the Amalfi Coast. These are the main day trip options from Sorrento.
Plan 3 to 4 days in Sorrento. In 2 days you can see the Municipal Park, the Cloister of Saint Francis, and take the lift down to the marina. Add a third day for a trip to Capri or Pompeii and Vesuvius, and a fourth if you want to hike the Path of the Gods. Each day trip needs an extra day on top of your base sightseeing time.
