Capri Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Capri which includes rocky coastline, swimming and a coastal town
Capri
Capri Island featuring a coastal town and a beach
Capri Island featuring a marina, a coastal town and boating
Marina Piccola featuring general coastal views

Overflowing with glamour, glitz, millennia of history and many other appealing features, this is one of the world’s most iconic holiday destinations.

Capri starts at the ferry dock, where open-top limousines wait to take you up the steep hillside to the town. Capri Town itself is awash in luxury stores and restaurants populated with impeccably dressed patrons. Explore imperial Roman villas, gardens and nature trails that take full advantage of the island’s natural splendor.

At Marina Grande take a limousine or the funicular up to Capri Town. Drop off your bags and head back out to the villas, which grow increasingly crowded as the day goes on. Start at Villa Jovis, the largest of the villas of Roman Emperor Tiberius, perched on top of cliffs said to be where he pushed off people who displeased him. Explore the incredible curiosity collections at the Villa San Michele, built in the 1920s by an eccentric Swedish doctor.

Additional impressive architecture is displayed at the Villa Lysis. See the stunning mosaic floor of Chiesa di San Michele in Anacapri.

Enjoy nature in the famous Blue Grotto and the neighboring, less crowded, Green Grotto. Ride the funicular to the top of Mount Solaro for views of Naples and Vesuvius. As the evening sets in, relax in the Piazzetta with a glass of sparkling wine and one of the island’s Caprese salads to watch the nighttime splendor of the island.

Capri has been a vacation destination for centuries, so it has well-developed infrastructure for accessing the island and getting around. Take a ferry or a hydrofoil from Naples or Sorrento. The ferry ride is about 1.5 hours, and the hydrofoil takes about 45 minutes. Funiculars connect the Marina Grande, the main ferry dock, to Capri Town itself. Regular bus services connect Capri and Anacapri. Use the taxis always available on the streets.

Especially in summer, Capri can get extremely hot, so bring adequate water and sun protection for any outdoor excursions.

Though surrounded by water, Capri has few beaches, so bathe at the Bagni di Tiberio, amid the ruins of an ancient villa.

Where to stay in Capri

Capri showing boating, general coastal views and a coastal town

Capri Town

If you're spending some time in Capri Town, Gardens of Augustus and Piazzetta di Capri are top sights worth seeing.

Capri Town
Marina Grande showing boating, a coastal town and general coastal views

Marina Grande

Travellers come to Marina Grande for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marina Grande and Marina Grande Beach while you're in town.

Marina Grande
Marina Piccola showing a pebble beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Marina Piccola

Island views a bustling marina and top sights from Spiaggia di Marina Piccola to Via Krupp – discover Marina Piccola, a destination also famous for its seaside.

Marina Piccola
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Tiberio

If you're spending some time in Tiberio, Capridream and Villa of Tiberius are top sights worth seeing.

Tiberio
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Matermania

While visiting Matermania, you might make a stop by sights like Arco Naturale and Grotta di Matromania.

Matermania
Hotel Weber Ambassador
Hotel Weber Ambassador
4 out of 5
Via Marina Piccola 118, Capri, NA
The price is AU$323 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$323
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Capri. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
Loved Capri!!
"The room itself was very clean but very average, nothing special, suited our needs. BUT THE VIEW!! Great location, convenient free shuttle service to city center, great breakfast (not included in price). Would stay here again anytime."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

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Grand Hotel Quisisana
Grand Hotel Quisisana
5 out of 5
Via Camerelle, 2, Capri, NA
The price is AU$2,165 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$2,165
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Capri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Nicest hotel in Capri located in the heart of the town. Beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Amazing stay"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Grand Hotel Quisisana
Hotel della Piccola Marina
Hotel della Piccola Marina
4 out of 5
Via Mulo 14 -16, Capri, NA
The price is AU$664 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$664
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Capri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews)
"The staff are super nice. The service is amazing. I couldn’t ask for more."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Hotel della Piccola Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oliveto Capri
Oliveto Capri
17 Via Marino Occhio, Capri, NA
Stay at this apartment in Capri. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"Geat place to stay stephano did upgraded us after he hear that i was celebrating my daughter's birthaday front pation on pucture partially ocean view , 3 rooms with heavenly beds ,3 big badrooms + 1/2 bath ,kitchen with dishwasher, fridge and stove , saebox , iron / iron board ... very imortant private ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Oliveto Capri
Gorgeous villa on the Faraglioni 3 rooms 6 places + extra suite 2 places
Gorgeous villa on the Faraglioni 3 rooms 6 places + extra suite 2 places
CAPRI
Stay at this villa in Capri. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Marina Grande and Blue Grotto are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"This place was amazing! We stayed for 4 nights and the pictures don’t do it justice. The view of marina piccola and the Faraglioni from the terraces were incredible. The location is perfect with just quick walk to the grocery store, downtown Capri and Marina piccola. The team of Federico, Gianmarco ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Gorgeous villa on the Faraglioni 3 rooms 6 places + extra suite 2 places
LHP Suite Executive Cottage Capri
LHP Suite Executive Cottage Capri
Via Marina Piccola 96, Capri, NA
Stay at this cottage in Capri. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and slippers. Popular attractions Marina Grande and Blue Grotto are located nearby.
"Lovely accommodation with amazing jacuzzi and host who was polite. Recommended for a nice stay in capri"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

LHP Suite Executive Cottage Capri
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Capri

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very popular holiday location with lots of tour groups. Difficult to visit Grotto Azzure. 3 hour wait, too many boats and tour groups preference.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fabulous experience! Would definitely visit again! A little pricey but worth the experience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Avoid the town centre when the day trippers come, that’s the time to go for walks.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Depending on what you’re after some could find Capri a bit overwhelming with the constant stream of crowds and tour groups BUT it is also a beautiful island with lovely people, picturesque blue waters and amazing backdrops.

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