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.
Piazza Lauro
Start your exploration of Sorrento, or end your day of adventures, in this leafy square near the train station.
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 Sant'Antonino
Find out about the history of Sorrento when you take a trip to Piazza Sant'Antonino. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
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: Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional)
From Sorrento/Nerano: Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour
Capri: Guide Island Boat Tour option for Stop at Blue Grotto
Capri Tour from Pompeii, Vico Equense & Castellammare di Stabia
Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting
Discovery Capri Island by Boat from Capri
Top hotels in Sorrento City Centre
Hotel Michelangelo
"Great location close to the train station excellent service great staff very helpful clean roomt"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hotel Capri
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Hotel Capri. The hotel is very modern, well presented and in a great location. We stayed in a double room with a balcony. The room was lovely, and had a great view over the pool. Only negative was the room size it was a little small and lacked shelving/storage ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel Europa Palace
"Location, staff , view , food .. wonderful the real face of Sorrento"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Parco dei Principi Hotel
"One of the best luxury hotel in italy"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Del Mare
"Great hotel, great location, friendly helpful staff. Would stay there again!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Hotel De La Ville
"This is a beautiful hotel and great location. Walking distance from the square with some great shops along the way. We, actually were staying for two nights and ended up staying two extra we enjoyed it so much. The staff are all very helpful and polite. The breakfast buffet was enormous something ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Sorrento City Centre
Sorrento Historic Centre
Sorrento Historic Centre is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Piazza Tasso and Sorrento Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sorrento.
Priora
Some popular features of Priora include its seaside views and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Sorrento Beach or Piazza Tasso are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Marina Grande
When in Marina Grande, you can plan a visit to Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso, some noteworthy sights in the 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.
