Sorrento Historic Centre

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Sorrento Historic Centre
Sorrento Historic Centre

Go shopping, sightseeing or eating and drinking in the narrow lanes surrounded by Italian heritage buildings dating back to Roman times.

Sorrento Historic Town is a maze of cobblestone streets lined with boutiques, artisan workshops, Italian restaurants, ancient monasteries and centuries-old palaces. Take your time to wander around the charming town center on the cliffs and explore the stone buildings originally dating from Roman ages, with later medieval Gothic and Byzantine influences.You’ll soon find Piazza Torquato Tasso, the city’s main square. It dates back to 1866 and is named after a famous local author who is best known for Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered). Look for the signs to the House of Cornelia Tasso, the sister of the Renaissance poet. If you are interested in religious buildings, also visit the Chiesa di San Francesco, St. Mary of Carmine and the Basilica of St. Antonino. The site of the Sorrento Cathedral with its triple-tiered bell tower has been a principal place of worship for almost a thousand years. Take a close look at the dramatic frescoes, marble bishop’s throne and decorative wooden choir stalls made in the local intarsia inlay style. For more examples of this particular technique, visit the Museo Bottega, an 18th-century palace that showcases a large collection of inlaid wooden furniture and crafts.On the corner with Via di San Cesareo stands the 14th-century Sedile Dominova, a place for noblemen. While on Cesareo’s Street, hunt for local wares in the boutique stores and workshops. This was once Sorrento's central thoroughfare. Its Neapolitan Baroque shops are now stocked with arts and crafts. Choose from locally made leather goods, ceramics, lacework, woodwork and citrus-infused soaps and liqueurs.Perched on a cliff is Villa Comunale park, a great spot for sunset views of Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples.End your tour of Sorrento Historic Town with a "passeggiata" (stroll) around town to find classic Italian restaurants and enjoy fresh seafood, pastas and pizzas. Find some of the town’s best dinner options in and around the picturesque Piazza San Antonino.


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Top hotels in Sorrento Historic Centre

Hotel Il Faro

Hotel Il Faro

3 out of 5
Via Marina Piccola 5, Sorrento, NA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (601 reviews)
"Great location. Close to beach clubs and ferry. Would def recommend to anyone visiting Sorrento."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Il Faro
Villa di Sorrento

Villa di Sorrento

3 out of 5
Viale Enrico Caruso 6, Sorrento, NA
The price is €156 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
€156
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (459 reviews)
"Great location with good breakfast and clean property. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Villa di Sorrento
Imperial Hotel Tramontano

Imperial Hotel Tramontano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 1, Sorrento, NA
The price is €417 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
€417
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)
Amazing hotel!
"Excellent!!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Imperial Hotel Tramontano
Hotel Tirrenia

Hotel Tirrenia

4 out of 5
Via Capo 1, Sorrento, NA
The price is €256 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€256
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza ...
8/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
"Excellent location close to all the action with restaurants, grocery, shops and even laundromats and of course within few walking minutes to Tasso square. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet had a good variety and had an amazing view. I definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel Tirrenia
Hotel Antiche Mura

Hotel Antiche Mura

4 out of 5
Via Fuorimura 7 - P Zza Tasso, Sorrento, NA
The price is €281 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€281
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Second time staying there. Everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hotel Antiche Mura
Hotel Villa Maria

Hotel Villa Maria

4 out of 5
Via Capo 8, Sorrento, NA
The price is €188 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€188
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
"The restaurant and pool bar staff were friendly. The breakfast was delicious. The staff in the lobby answered all of our questions. The location was great and within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and the beach. The view from our balcony was beautiful. The air conditioning in our room ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Villa Maria
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Sorrento City Centre

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and breathtaking beach views are just a few highlights of Sorrento City Centre. Make a stop by Piazza Sant'Antonino or Sorrento Marina while you're exploring the area.

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Marina Grande

When in Marina Grande, you can plan a visit to Sorrento Beach and Sorrento Lift, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Priora

Some popular features of Priora include its seaside views and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Sorrento Cathedral or Sorrento Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Priora
Baths of Queen Giovanna which includes forest scenes and general coastal views

Capo di Sorrento

If you're spending some time in Capo di Sorrento, Baths of Queen Giovanna and Bagni Regina Giovanna are top sights worth seeing.

Capo di Sorrento

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