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Stay at these award-winning and editor-approved properties in Positano, Italy.
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Nestled along the Amalfi Coast, Positano is a positively quaint community with fewer than 4,000 full-time residents.
Il San Pietro di Positano
There are gorgeous balconies outside each room.
If you’re someone hoping to explore the area on foot, this hotel can feel a bit remote.
Il San Pietro di Positano
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This hotel features an inviting family atmosphere.
The hotel lacks a private beach, which its competitors offer.
Hotel Poseidon
It offers a private car you’re free to take out any time.
Hotel Poseidon
The hotel’s hillside location might pose a challenge for those looking to explore on foot.
Villa Magia
The attentive staff is always ready to lend a hand.
Villa Magia is one more spot where it feels like you stepped into your own private villa.
Villa Magia
And when we say this place is attentive, we mean it.
Hotel Palazzo Murat
Its dazzling garden is open to guests.
Its central location means things can get busy.
Hotel Palazzo Murat
Villa Treville
Its epic suites feature private plunge pools.
Its location is a bit outside Positano’s center.
Formerly the home of director Franco Zeffirelli, Villa Treville has kept much of its theatrical elegance.
Villa Treville
Hotel Eden Roc
Hotel Eden Roc Positano
All 28 rooms come with sea views.
The walk back from the beach can feel steep.
Hotel Eden Roc is tailor-made for those looking for great views.
Hotel Eden Roc Positano
Its privileged location on the hill means every suite gets to see the water in full view.
And while all its rooms are certainly worthy of a stay, the villas are utterly sublime.
Hotel Le Agavi
Its private funicular takes you up and down the cliffside.
Hotel Buca di Bacco
Hotel Le Agavi is not particularly accessible for guests with reduced mobility.
Hotel Le Agavi sits just outside Positano, which gives the hotel a little breathing room from the crowds.
Hotel Marincanto
It has private beach access.
The terraced layout means there are multiple levels to navigate, which can be difficult for some.
Hotel Marincanto is vibrant, colorful, and serene all at the same time.
Hotel Buca di Bacco
It has direct beach access.
There’s no pool on-site, but it does have that direct beach access.
Avoid bringing a car altogether if it’s possible for you to.
Leave time to explore other towns on the coastline
Positano is situated in prime Italian coastal territory.
WriterStacey Leascaalso chose additional hotels based on personal visits to Positano and research of top-ranked spots.
She also consulted family and friends who frequent the region for their input.