Amalfi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Amalfi featuring rugged coastline
Once a maritime powerhouse, today the main town on the Amalfi Coast is a relaxed coastal town with architectural beauty that dates back to the Middle Ages.

The small coastal town of Amalfi lies between the Lattari Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Named after the Amalfi Coast, the town is home to churches, white houses and age-old monuments.

Amalfi is one of the most popular resort villages on the Amalfi Coast, yet a thousand years ago the area was an important maritime port. With commerce links across the Mediterranean Sea, the town had its own trading fleet and made its own coins. Disaster struck in 1343 when a tsunami devastated the village. The once bustling port quickly declined into a quiet coastal town.

Amalfi’s history can be enjoyed with a leisurely stroll through the whitewashed alleyways and quiet courtyards. Meander along the waterfront promenade, admire the boats docked on the water, browse through the shipyard where seafaring vessels were once built and pick up a souvenir from the shop.

Walk through the Piazza del Duomo, the town square, and enjoy some coffee and people watching, or join the locals who sit and chat on the stairs at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. This cathedral is where you can see the remnants of Amalfi’s wealthy past. Notice the blend of Moorish, byzantine, gothic and baroque architectural styles that come together on the exterior and interior designs in the building. See the crypt where Saint Andrew, one of the original apostles, is said to lie. Spend a moment in the Cloister of Paradise and view the stone sarcophagi where local nobles were once buried.

Amalfi is also known as one of the first places in Europe to produce paper. Learn about the history of paper production at the Paper Mill Museum, once a 13-century paper mill.

Amalfi is 71 kilometres (44 miles) from Naples. There are regular SITA bus services from Naples, Positano, Salerno and Sorrento. If you plan on renting a car, check Amalfi’s tourist office website before planning your trip as the use of private cars on the coastal road is limited in the peak summer months.

Hotel Aurora
Hotel Aurora
4 out of 5
P.le dei Protontini, 7, Amalfi, SA
The price is NZ$275 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
NZ$275
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Amalfi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (232 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, great location."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2023

Hotel Aurora
Hotel Marina Riviera
Hotel Marina Riviera
4 out of 5
Via P Comite 19, Amalfi, SA
The price is NZ$506 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$506
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Amalfi. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (611 reviews)
"Staff were most helpul and offered free upgrade. Best place to stay in Amalfi."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Hotel Marina Riviera
Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi
Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi
4 out of 5
Via Papa Leone X, Locality Pogerola, Amalfi, SA
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Amalfi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (315 reviews)
"We will return! The service was exceptional and the hotel restaurant food was better than anything in town!"

Reviewed on 5 Dec. 2023

Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi
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Gorgeous Loft Apartments  by AMALFIVACATION.IT with Pool in Amalfi Town
Gorgeous Loft Apartments by AMALFIVACATION.IT with Pool in Amalfi Town
Amalfi
Stay at this apartment in Amalfi. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a patio. Popular attractions Amalfi Cathedral and Amalfi Beach are located nearby. Discover ...
10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Amazing Apartment, Excellent Location and Service
"We had an amazing stay at Loft Apartments by Amalfivacation. The apartment itself was spacious, exceptionally clean, tastefully designed with fresh decor, and had everything you need: luxury soaps and shampoos, many fresh towels. Everything appeared to be new. Bed and showers were excellent. An extra ..."

Reviewed on 29 Feb. 2024

Gorgeous Loft Apartments by AMALFIVACATION.IT with Pool in Amalfi Town
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elegant apartment wonderful view
Amalfi
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Amalfi. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Amalfi Harbour and Amalfi Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
The Sea
"We all enjoyed this sweet spot of heaven. Lovely host ... darling home. Beautiful views. Friendly people."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2023

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Exclusive residence with stunning sea view Amalfi -
Exclusive residence with stunning sea view Amalfi -
Amalfi
Stay at this vacation home in Amalfi. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Villa Roma Antiquarium and Spiaggia Duoglio are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Italy Traveler
"Great View! Was a little hard to find at first but Antonio was terrific in getting us in, orientated and helping get us around. The bus stop is right outside the house. Unit was clean comfortable and perfect for us. Bedroom was above the kitchen and dining area and you had to go outside and down ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct. 2023

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
1 Sep 2019

Loved it although crowded

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
8 Jul 2019

Amalfi was a beautiful place to stay. We felt safe at all times. There were many families with small children around. Family friendly environment.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Jun 2019

Amalfi is beautiful and full of life. The dining is great, particularly the seafood.

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