Amalfi waterfront, beach and hillside buildings above the harbour
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The waterfront keeps the beach, buses and boats close for children. Above Piazza Duomo, ask about stairs, the lift and whether the room fits your whole group.

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About Amalfi

Amalfi packs its cathedral, beach, ferry pier and bus terminus into a small valley at the sea. The center is easiest without a car. A room up the hillside gets a wider view, so check the steps and the walk back after dinner.

Piazza Duomo and the cathedral steps are just inland from the waterfront. The main street climbs toward the Museo della Carta and Valle dei Mulini. Stay between the piazza and the port to walk to boats, buses and restaurants. Both are crowded by day.

The beach is beside the ferry landing, handy for a dip between coastal trips, though the seafront has road and boat traffic. Atrani is a short walk east through the tunnel. The hill hamlets above Amalfi are a bus ride or a steep climb away.

Pogerola sits above the town, a quieter village with views down the valley. Lone and Vettica are farther west along the coast. Check whether your room is on the road, below it or up steps. Distance on the map says little about the climb.

The medieval maritime republic left a cathedral, an arsenal and a paper-making tradition. In the warm months, Amalfi is a good ferry base for Positano and the eastern coast. Take the bus to Ravello and the upper hamlets. When the coast is busy, allow more time on the road.

Region
Campania
Province
Salerno
Coast
Amalfi Coast, Gulf of Salerno
Main square
Piazza Duomo
Main airports
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi (QSR) and Naples (NAP)
Mosaic facade of Amalfi Cathedral
Duomo di Sant’Andrea
Amalfi beach with the town rising above the water
Amalfi town beach
Terraces and old buildings along Via dei Mulini behind Amalfi
Valle dei Mulini
Historic paper-making machinery inside Amalfi’s Museo della Carta
Museo della Carta
Boat moored at the Amalfi harbour below the coastal buildings
Amalfi harbour
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Where to stay in Amalfi

  • Piazza Duomo and centre

    • First visits
    • Cathedral and museums
    • Evening restaurants

    The cathedral, main street and paper museum are all on foot. Choose this area for evenings in town. Rooms near the square hear the daytime bustle.

    Around here: Duomo di Sant’Andrea, Piazza Duomo, Museo della Carta

  • Waterfront and port

    • Ferry trips
    • Beach access
    • Easy arrivals

    The ferry pier, beach and bus terminus line the shore. Arrival is easy here, but boat departures and the coastal road make it busier than the upper lanes.

    Around here: Spiaggia Grande, Amalfi ferry pier, Arsenale della Repubblica

  • Valle dei Mulini

    • Walking trails
    • Paper museum
    • Quieter nights

    The road inland passes the Museo della Carta and leads to old mills and the trail to Valle delle Ferriere. It is quieter than the shore, and the pier is a longer walk downhill.

    Around here: Museo della Carta, Valle dei Mulini, Valle delle Ferriere

  • Pogerola

    • Hill views
    • Village stays
    • Walkers

    This hill hamlet overlooks Amalfi. Book here for a village evening and valley views, then take the local bus to the beach and port. The footpath is steep.

    Around here: Pogerola, Monte Falconcello, Valle dei Mulini

  • Lone and Vettica

    • Coastal views
    • Road trips
    • Quiet stays

    These western hamlets spread along the coastal slope beyond the center. Ask about the nearest bus stop and the stairs before you book. The cathedral and pier are not a short level walk.

    Around here: Lone, Vettica Minore, SS163 Amalfitana

Best time to visit Amalfi

May, June and September bring warm weather for walking without the wettest months. July is the driest month and November the rainiest. Ferries and beach plans depend on the season and the sea.

Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
  1. Jan: average high 51 °F, low 44 °F, 9 days with rain. Cool, rainy
  2. Feb: average high 52 °F, low 44 °F, 8 days with rain. Cool, rainy
  3. Mar: average high 56 °F, low 47 °F, 8 days with rain. Spring begins
  4. Apr: average high 61 °F, low 51 °F, 8 days with rain. Milder walks
  5. May: average high 67 °F, low 57 °F, 6 days with rain. Warm coast
  6. Jun: average high 75 °F, low 64 °F, 4 days with rain. Drier days
  7. Jul: average high 80 °F, low 69 °F, 2 days with rain. Driest month
  8. Aug: average high 81 °F, low 70 °F, 3 days with rain. Warm sea
  9. Sep: average high 74 °F, low 65 °F, 7 days with rain. Rain returns
  10. Oct: average high 68 °F, low 59 °F, 8 days with rain. Mild, wetter
  11. Nov: average high 60 °F, low 53 °F, 10 days with rain. Wettest month
  12. Dec: average high 54 °F, low 47 °F, 10 days with rain. Cool, rainy
Source: Climate-Data.org: Amalfi 1991–2021 monthly averages

Getting to Amalfi

Amalfi has no railway station. Come by bus or ferry from Salerno, or along the coastal road from Sorrento and Positano. The ferry pier and bus terminus are close to the center.

QSRSalerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport

28 mi from downtown

To Amalfi
Direct airport-coast bus when scheduled

Take the airport-to-coast bus when it runs, or go via Salerno for a coastal bus or ferry. Check current service before you pick this airport.

NAPNaples International Airport

46 mi from downtown

To Amalfi via Salerno
Rail and onward bus or ferry; connection time varies

Take the train via Naples and Salerno, then a bus or ferry to Amalfi. A private road transfer also works, but the coastal road can be slow.

Other ways to arrive

Ferry
Travelmar runs between Amalfi, Salerno, Positano and other coastal towns. Look up the sailing calendar and the sea conditions.
Bus
SITA lines run from Amalfi toward Positano and Sorrento, Salerno, Ravello and the upper villages.
Car
The SS163 runs along the coast to Amalfi. Parking in the center is limited, so ask the hotel about parking and luggage access.

Questions about Amalfi

Where do I stay in Amalfi with children?

Near the waterfront or the lower center. The beach and ferry pier are close, and you skip the steepest climbs with bags and strollers.

Is the beach close to the hotels in town?

Yes, between Piazza Duomo and the port. From Pogerola or farther west, you take a bus or walk much farther.

What should families ask a hillside hotel?

How many steps lead up from the road, whether there is a lift and what the room layout is. A sea view does not mean a level route to the beach.

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