Sorrento City Centre

Sorrento

Sorrento City Centre showing landscape views and a sunset
Deep Valley of the Mills featuring a park, a ruin and heritage architecture
Sorrento City Centre showing night scenes
Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea showing art and interior views
Corso Italia showing street scenes as well as a small group of people
Explore the heart of Sorrento, a smart and attractive place with cobbled lanes, historical buildings, beaches, upmarket shops and a cavernous gorge.

Sorrento City Centre is the clifftop coastal city's main hub, a compact place of winding ancient streets, lemon and orange groves, pastel-colored buildings and attractive and lively piazzas. There is much to do and lots to see while visiting Sorrento City Centre. Wind your way through the old town, explore museums, sunbathe on a beach and drink a delicious glass of limoncello liqueur.

In the heart of the city center is Piazza Tasso, the main square. It's bordered by cafés and restaurants and has a statue of St. Antonino Abbate, the patron saint of Sorrento. Stop here for a while to relax with a drink and watch the world go by. Tucked into a little corner of the piazza is a small garden with a statue of Torquato Tasso, a 16th-century renaissance poet after whom the square is named.

Piazza Tasso is built over a gorge, a cavernous space that can be seen at the Deep Valley of the Mills, about a block away from the square. Look down into the ravine at the plant-covered remains of old flour mills. To see the ruins in more detail bring a pair of binoculars with you.

Walk over to and along Corso Italia, Sorrento’s main shopping street. It is also home to Sorrento Cathedral, a 15th-century Romanesque building dedicated to Saints Philip and James. From here, navigate the attractive mix of narrow pedestrianized streets that are lined with shops selling lacework, inlaid wood furniture and the lemon products the city is known for.

Then walk down the ancient stone wall-lined path that zigzags its way down to Marina Grande, an historic harbor. Have lunch in one of the seafood restaurants while looking over at the small fishing fleet and after your meal, fall into a doze while relaxing on the beach.

Get around to the city center’s other sights including the Museo Correale di Terranova art and archeological museum. In I Giardini di Cataldo, wander through this small park's lemon grove and savor a glass of limoncello in its rustic shop.

Sorrento City Centre is easily walkable, but you can also travel around by bus.


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Sorrento City Centre Hotel Deals

So' Lifestyle Hotel Sorrento

So' Lifestyle Hotel Sorrento

4 out of 5
Via Rota, 44, Sorrento, NA
$202 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$232 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"Everything was great! The property was very clean, amenities were spot on. There was cold air blowing throughout the entire property. The staff, from front desk to pool servers and everyone in between was friendly and helpful! We will be back next time we are in Sorrento!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

So' Lifestyle Hotel Sorrento
Hotel Il Faro

Hotel Il Faro

3 out of 5
Via Marina Piccola 5, Sorrento, NA
$175 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$198 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (603 reviews)
Great locatio
"Perfect location for getting ferry to Capri"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Hotel Il Faro
Parco dei Principi Hotel

Parco dei Principi Hotel

5 out of 5
Via Rota, 44, Sorrento, NA
$577 nightly
The price is $647 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$647 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (931 reviews)
"Great hotel, great service."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Parco dei Principi Hotel
Hotel Michelangelo

Hotel Michelangelo

4 out of 5
Via Corso Italia, 275, Sorrento, NA
$245 nightly
The price is $279 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$279 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
Satisfaisant
"Très bon hôtel bien situé à 6 minutes à pieds de la gare. Petit déjeuner correct (viennoiserie pas fraîche). Si non le reste est bien y compris le service."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hotel Michelangelo
Hotel Capri

Hotel Capri

4 out of 5
Corso Italia, 212, Sorrento, NA
$167 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$193 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (212 reviews)
"Hotel Capri was a comfortable and convenient place to stay during our time in Sorrento. The location was excellent, close to the train station and within walking distance of many key attractions. The room was clean and quiet, and the staff were welcoming and accommodating. A solid option for travelers ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Hotel Capri
Villa di Sorrento

Villa di Sorrento

3 out of 5
Viale Enrico Caruso 6, Sorrento, NA
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$182 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (462 reviews)
"Central and clean"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Villa di Sorrento
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Sorrento showing street scenes and a city

Sorrento Historic Centre

5/5(553 area reviews)

Travelers to Sorrento Historic Centre praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Sorrento Lift and Sorrento Cathedral.

Sorrento Historic Centre
Sorrento Beach showing dining out and food

Marina Grande

Though Marina Grande might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sorrento Beach and Sorrento Lift.

Marina Grande
Sorrento coast on a winter Sunday

Priora

If you're spending time in Priora, you might enjoy its seaside views and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Sorrento Cathedral or Sorrento Beach.

Priora
Baths Of Queen Giovanna which includes general coastal views and forests

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.

Capo di Sorrento


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