Positano accomodation

What do you consider reasonable?

I can appreciate that "reasonable" is subjective. I don't have a set price in mind. I have taken into account that staying in Positano will be costly, and likely more so than the surrounding areas. With that said, I'm looking for a place that is reasonably priced for the location. My preference would be something that feels a little personal, perhaps family owned. Alternatively, if there is a quaint place just outside of Positano, I'm receptive to that.

We stayed in the Villa La Tartana in Positano last June and really liked it. Great location good breakfast comfortable rooms. We had a room with four single beds for the two of us and our two teenagers and it was spacious and a great view. Sorry I don't remember the price but I recall it was not out of line for what we got and in the middle of the summer. Good luck.

Have you considered staying in other towns near Positano? We stayed in Sorrento and Positano and much preferred Sorrento which was much less touristy, and less expensive. I have no interest in returning to Positano.

It's important to understand how limited are transportation options in this area. Near Positano means an hour away, whether you take a 3-Euro bus that has a line longer than will fit on the next bus, or wait for a taxi to plow through heavy traffic on the only two-lane, bidirectional road through Positano.

Positano was a must-see for me, but luckily we were not sleeping there. It was a disappointment. Do you understand the pay-chaise beach is tiny, 100% pebbles, and cold water? It's a funny definition of upscale, to me. We slept in purpose-built resort Sorrento, simply for the transportation options for daytrips. Your only option for Pompeii from Positano is a 150 Euro black car or taxi, unless you want a 2.5-hour, two seat ride via Sorrento on cheap public transportation.

I don't see ferries as a magic bullet, with magnificent views, especially since Positano can only accomodate the smallest boats. There is no ferry to Pompeii. Our ferrry back from Capri was so crowded that you couldn't see the approach to Sorrento. But we could see Vesuvius from the foot of our luxury bed. (Extra cost balcony and Gulf view.)

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/amalfi-coast-for-5-days-where-to-set-base-from

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/naples-to-sorrento-train-or-private-driver

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/getting-around-amalfi-coast

All great points to ponder, thank you. We will splurge by spending our first 2 or 3 nights in Capri. We were considering Positano as a home base for the following 4 days. However, I'm now wondering if it would be more convenient (transportation wise), a little less caotic and perhaps slightly cheaper to use Amalfi as our send home base as opposed to Positano. We would want to explore Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Additionally, we wish to do the Path of the Gods hike. If you are in support of Amalfi as a second home base, can anyone recommend a great place to stay for two?