Hi,
I wanted to reach out and see if I could get some advice on our rapidly approaching trip. We arrive in Naples on 7/31 around noon. We want to stay in the area be it Naples, Sorrento or somewhere on the Amalfi Coast until 8/3-4 then return to Rome. We are a family of 5 with kids ages 16,10 and 5. Thinking of doing a day trip to Capri and other water activities as well.
Any help on where to stay or base out of would be a great help. I know we are late in booking but better late than never..
Have you looked at Booking.com to see what’s available still? They list many places in all your desired places.
Sorrento makes a great base, and has lots of its own charms.
That said, it's also quite popular. But it's late and you're looking at peak season. Best to get cracking on this ASAP.
I did not like Naples and with kids, I would definitely lean towards Sorrento. Naples reminded me of NYC in the 70's, right down to the garbage smell (they were having a garbage strike at the time).
Yes, this is what I was somewhat afraid of with Naples, don't really want that big city feel but do want to spend time in Naples and explore and eat. Would the ferry be a good choice of travel with luggage to Sorrento?
Naples reminded me of NYC in the 70's
Not a bad analogy.
I’d look at the Vomero neighborhood in Naples if you want to stay in Naples. It’s a quiet, beautiful neighborhood with lots of trees on a hill above the city. Very safe with lots of good restaurants and bakeries. We stayed there last year and loved it.
If Sorrento is all booked up, try Salerno. You have ferry options from there as well, but it is farther along the AC. Also, check the small towns along the AC. You might get lucky with Airbnb or Bookings.com. Accommodations will be your first priority for a larger group. Good Luck!
You are very late to be planning these destinations. Naples is an urban (if cultural and fascinating) destination. Sorrento is a purpose-built modern waterfront resort town, with some historic structures but no beaches. The Amalfi Coast (beyond Sorrento) is an often more expensive, less cultural but perhaps prettier hot-weather vacation area with pebble (not sand) beaches where they charge for chaises and umbrellas. Without knowing what you want the most, it's hard to answer you.
Many people stay in Sorrento because it has the best transit options for daytrips, such as Pompeii and Capri. But there are other options. You will have to take your tenth hotel choice in Sorrento by now, and may have to pay more than you want to.
