Sorrento City Centre Travel Guide
Sorrento
Visit Sorrento City Centre
Popular places to visit
Piazza Tasso
This main square in Sorrento is a great place for people-watching, admiring Baroque architecture and learning about the local history.
Sorrento Lift
Built into the cliffs of Sorrento, this elevator provides quick access from the city’s beaches and marina to the Old Town.
Deep Valley of the Mills
In the heart of Sorrento, behind central Tasso Square, lies an almost hidden treasure: an ancient and overgrown ruin in a lush ravine.
Piazza Lauro
Start your exploration of Sorrento, or end your day of adventures, in this leafy square near the train station.
Sorrento Cathedral
Decorative chapels and a dazzling collection of frescoes by notable Italian artists beautify the interior of this 15th-century religious monument.
Villa Comunale Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Villa Comunale Park and enjoy the boating in Sorrento. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Things to do
Capri: Guided Island Boat Tour With a Stop at the Caves
Capri: Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional)
Capri Deluxe/First to Blue Grotto/from Sorrento Positano & Amalfi
Capri Tour from Pompeii, Vico Equense & Castellammare di Stabia
Discovery Capri Island by Boat from Capri
Positano, Sorrento & Amalfi Coast: Day Trip from Naples or Rome
Top hotels in Sorrento City Centre
Imperial Hotel Tramontano
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Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Michelangelo
Good location, excellent service, great breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Continental
Parco dei Principi Hotel
Nice room with a sea view, very helpful and attentive staff, and nice breakfast spread.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Capri
We loved our stay here, it is so conveniently located right next to the train/bus station, and right on the road full of lovely shops and restaurants, our room was lovely and clean, and we had an amazing stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Antiche Mura
Very nice clean rooms with decent street view.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Sorrento City Centre
Sorrento Historic Centre
Sorrento Historic Centre is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Sorrento Lift and Villa Comunale Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sorrento.
Marina Grande
When in Marina Grande, you can plan a visit to Sorrento Beach and Sorrento Lift, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Priora
Some popular features of Priora include its seaside views and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Sorrento Beach or Deep Valley of the Mills are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Capo di Sorrento
If you're spending some time in Capo di Sorrento, Baths of Queen Giovanna and Bagni Regina Giovanna are top sights worth seeing.
