Amalfi Travel Guide

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Stroll past whitewashed houses and take in coastal views as you make your way around the Amalfi Coast’s main town, a former maritime power.

Amalfi is the main town of the Amalfi Coast and is known for its picturesque whitewashed houses and narrow winding streets. The town sits in the shadow of the Lattari Mountains and has views out over the Mediterranean Sea. Take in the water vistas as you explore churches and monuments dedicated to the small town’s rich past.

More than a thousand years ago Amalfi was a major maritime hub and merchants came and went from all over the Mediterranean to trade here. It even minted its own coins up until 1343, when a devastating tsunami destroyed much of the town’s infrastructure. 

Walk down the alleys of the sleepy harbour town and find remnants of its powerful past in hidden courtyards and whitewashed houses. Boats were once built in shipyards that today house souvenir shops, and luxury yachts fill the marina where merchant ships once stood. Soak up the atmosphere from the promenade that runs along the harbour.

Walk to the Piazza del Duomo, the town’s main square, to admire the facade of the Cathedral of St. Andrew. See elements of Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic and Baroque styles in the cathedral’s striking architecture. St. Andrew was one of Christ’s apostles and his bones are kept in a crypt inside. Stroll beneath the arches of the Cloister of Paradise where many of the area’s nobles were buried.

The Piazza del Duomo is a meeting place for locals who gather on the steps of the cathedral. Drink strong Italian coffee in cafés surrounding the square.

Amalfi is known as one of the earliest producers of paper in Europe and its 13th-century paper mill still stands today. Tour the Paper Mill Museum that’s housed inside.

Get to Amalfi by bus from Positano, Salerno, Sorrento and Naples. The SITA bus company offers regular and affordable services. Access to Amalfi by private car is strictly controlled and numbers are limited in summer during peak tourist times. If you are driving,  you’ll need to check with Amalfi’s tourist office before setting off on your journey in July and August.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi
Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi
4 out of 5
Via Papa Leone X, Locality Pogerola, Amalfi, SA
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Amalfi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)
"Really happy with the hotel. The shuttle to and from the city centre was a big plus. The breakfast buffet was outstanding. Special shout out to Giuseppe. He mixes a great Bloody Mary. The rooms are a bit dated but very comfortable. Nice balconies. Great view."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi
Hotel Bellevue Suite
Hotel Bellevue Suite
3 out of 5
Via Mauro Comite, n. 26, Amalfi, SA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amalfi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
"Incredible hospitality. Very clean. Even put our babies on the bed when they made it. Cannot recommend enough. 100/10. Will stay here again in the future. Thank you all for your kindness and patience. We miss you already!! Highly recommend laundry service as well. Our room was beyond beautiful. We ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Hotel Bellevue Suite
Hotel Miramalfi
Hotel Miramalfi
5 out of 5
via Salvatore Quasimodo 3, Amalfi, SA
The price is ₹129,160 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
₹129,160
₹143,065 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Amalfi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel set on the water. Superb service by the beach (we were provided with towels, ice water, and complimentary snacks). We also loved the free transportation via shuttle into the town. Very cordial and friendly staff. Can’t wait to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Hotel Miramalfi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartments Amalfi Design Sea View
Apartments Amalfi Design Sea View
Via Annunziatella, 22, Amalfi, SA
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Amalfi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Amalfi Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Great size rooms with 2 full bathrooms. Everything needed for a week stay. Amazing view. There is a huge shared roof terrace w 180 degrees of view. Very clean, comfortable, quiet, plenty of hot water, ac, clothing lines, drinkable water. Great location! Only down side is the 250 steps reaching the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Apartments Amalfi Design Sea View
CARPEDIEM. Apartment with 59 steps-gradini. In the center of Amalfi at 650 mt from the sea with payment parking
CARPEDIEM. Apartment with 59 steps-gradini. In the center of Amalfi at 650 mt from the sea with payment parking
Via Salita Pontone, 1, Amalfi, SA
Stay at this aparthotel in Amalfi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Amalfi Cathedral and Amalfi Beach ...
CARPEDIEM. Apartment with 59 steps-gradini. In the center of Amalfi at 650 mt from the sea with payment parking
MelRose Relais
MelRose Relais
Via Partenope 40, Massa Lubrense, NA
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Massa Lubrense. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"It was beautiful! The grounds were well tended, the sunset visible from the restaurant was very special, and the rooms were generous in size."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

MelRose Relais
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Amalfi

4.6
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 67%
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4 - Good 29%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Make sure you visit Amalfi for at least one New Year's Eve celebration

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Worth a day on a sun lounger on beac and a swim. Great places to eat. Worth a trip to Positano and Ravello as well. Lovely area

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

I would recommend staying in Napoli and do day trips to Capri and Amalfi/Positano.

5/5 - Excellent

L

Loved Amalfi. The road from the Luna Convento into town has no pavement for most of it so is a bit tricky in places but once used to it it’s ok. Lovely restaurants, shops and beach ( although it is stony not sandy ☹️) Beautiful scenery.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful town and great place to base yourself to see other towns along the Amalfi Coast. The ferries are excellent, would recommend using them rather than driving.

5/5 - Excellent

Trent

Don’t even think of driving here. The roads are nightmare. Parking non existent. Do yourself a Favour and arrive by boat as the views and experience is fantastic. Do the lemon farm tour and paper mill museum at the top end of the town well worth it.

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