Good morning
I am thinking of traveling solo to Sorrento and Amalfi coast 2026. When would be the best time to go. I am going to make Sorrento my home base. I have never been to Italy. Would i fly into Naples? Which hotels or B & B would be best for a solo woman traveler? Thank you, Christina W
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
8097 posts
Yes flying in to Naples is best choice
Sorrento is very safe, anywhere near town center would be fine
There are dozens of threads here about travel to and around Sorrento and AC-a forum search will bring them up
Here is last 2 years search “Sorrento”
https://search.ricksteves.com/?button=&date_range=2y&filter=Travel+Forum&query=Sorrento+
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
8371 posts
Welcome to this newsboard, clw11, with your first post. As noted, there are a LOT of posts about Sorrento available for easy research, with the Search box top center, blue type. Although little changes, there are filters for 6, 12, and 24 months after you see the search results.
It is hard to tell you the best time, because we don't know if you are working, are sensitive to heat, have a rock-bottom budget, or what you like to do in the evening. Do you understand that Sorrento is a purpose-built, postwar resort town, but it is NOT a "beach town." It has the best low-cost and frequent transit for daytrips all over the area. But there are a LOT fewer ferries from November to April. OTOH, the inexpensive SITA busses are absolutely jammed from May to September. You often have to wait for the next bus (from Sorrento) because the line is so long. Sorrento tends to book up six to nine months in advance for peak season, May to September. But some hotels are closed off-season, so there can be fewer choices.
It is hard to tell if you are focused on imagined safety concerns. Pickpocketing aside, there is far less street crime in Europe than in any part of the United States. Have you been to Europe before? Where did you go? What was good about the trips?
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Hi there
So peak season is May to September. I like to walk so activities will be fine for me. I do not have a rock bottom financial support system. I’m going by myself. I want to see the beautiful area. I understand about not being a beach town. That was not my. Intention. I want to plan day trips along the Positano/amalfi coast and sorry to bring my home base. Would a hotel or b&b be better for solo traveling. I’m thinking march or April before the peak season
Are there specific companies I should email regarding things to do and places to see being solo?
Thank you so much for your information
Christina W
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Oh by the I have been to Europe. I went to Ireland last year. Solo trip. Dublin and Belfast in which I set up travel and day trips each day
It was fantastic!
Christina W
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
8097 posts
I’m thinking march or April before the peak season
Easter is April 5 and April 25 is an Italian holiday.
Ferries will be limited if running in March. Weather iffy.
Not much difference between hotels and B&B. Either works if you find something that suits you. (pr do you mean AirBnB?)
We prefer hotels for the front desk, amenities, bkft.
Use Booking.com to research- use their filters, read the reviews. Book there or on the hotel website.
Spend some time reading through all the Sorrento/AC threads here. They are full of info.
Ask specific questions as needed.
Recommendation for tours, etc
Mondo Guides
www.sharedtours.com
Get a good guide book- RS offers one
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/amalfi-coast-guidebook