Upper Positano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Positano which includes general coastal views, a hotel and a coastal town
Positano featuring a coastal town
Positano featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and mountains
Positano showing street scenes and a house
Positano featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and mountains

Popular places to visit

Spiaggia Grande

Spiaggia Grande

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Spiaggia Grande might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Positano City Centre. Wander the seaside in this romantic area.

Spiaggia Grande
Church of Santa Maria Assunta which includes general coastal views

Church of Santa Maria Assunta

4.5/5(21 reviews)

A 12th-century statue, ancient bas-relief and stunning architecture make this church one of Positano’s most popular attractions.

Church of Santa Maria Assunta

Positano Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

Positano Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Positano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Positano Town Hall

Positano Ferry Landing

3/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront of Positano Ferry Landing and enjoy activities such as boating in Positano. Discover the beautiful sunsets and mountain views in this romantic area.

Positano Ferry Landing

Palazzo Murat

Learn about the local history of Positano with a stop at Palazzo Murat. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Palazzo Murat

Piazza dei Mulini

Find out about the history of Positano when you spend time at Piazza dei Mulini. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Piazza dei Mulini

Activities

Positano

Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Sorrento: Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello

AU$195
per adult
Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Sorrento: Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello
Top model at the best photo spot in Positano.

Amalfi Coast Photo Shoot: Positano, Sorrento & More

AU$429
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amalfi Coast Photo Shoot: Positano, Sorrento & More
Full-day private Capri boat tour

Full-day private Capri boat tour

AU$1,971
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Full-day private Capri boat tour
Group tour to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello

Small group tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

AU$260
per adult
Small group tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
Amalfi: Amalfi Coast Sunset Small-Group Boat Tour

Amalfi: Sunset Boat Tour with Fruit and Drinks

AU$159
per adult
Amalfi: Sunset Boat Tour with Fruit and Drinks
Wellness Day in Positano Private Activity

Wellness Day in Positano Private Activity

AU$359
per adult
Wellness Day in Positano Private Activity
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Our pick of the best Upper Positano Hotel Deals

Hotel Royal Positano

Hotel Royal Positano

4 out of 5
Via Pasitea, 344, Positano, SA
The price is AU$534 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$534
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Positano. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (762 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel Royal Positano
Positano Art Hotel Pasitea

Positano Art Hotel Pasitea

4 out of 5
Via Pasitea 207, Positano, SA
The price is AU$1,307 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$1,307
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Positano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"The staff were phenomenal. Extremely welcoming and helpful from the second we got there. They provided recommendations for food, maps to help navigate the city. They really went above and beyond to even decorate our room as we were there staying for our honeymoon. We could not recommend this hotel ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Positano Art Hotel Pasitea
Hotel Villa Franca

Hotel Villa Franca

5 out of 5
Viale Pasitea, 318, Positano, SA
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Positano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (600 reviews)
"Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Villa delle Palme

Hotel Villa delle Palme

3 out of 5
Via Pasitea 252, Positano, SA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Positano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"We loved staying here. Walkable to beach (lots of stairs), shopping and restaurants close by. Staff super welcoming."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Villa delle Palme
Grand Hotel Sant'Orsola

Grand Hotel Sant'Orsola

4 out of 5
Via Miramare, 28, Agerola, NA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Agerola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (635 reviews)
"Excellent View. Nice Rooms and Staff. Quiet Location. Bus Available to Amalfi from near by hotel ( 5 min walk) which is 45 min away."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

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Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

4 out of 5
Via degli Aranci, 108, Sorrento, NA
The price is AU$319 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$319
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & 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 and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (541 reviews)
"Super pretty and great location!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Positano

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Chiesa Nuova

Visitors to Chiesa Nuova appreciate its beaches. A visit to Positano Town Hall and Fornillo Beach might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Chiesa Nuova
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Fornillo

Fornillo might not have many top sights, but Fornillo Beach and Positano Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fornillo
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Liparlati

5/5(1 area review)

Liparlati is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Piazza dei Mulini and Palazzo Murat are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Liparlati
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Positano City Centre

5/5(24 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Positano City Centre. A stop by Church of Santa Maria Assunta or Spiaggia Grande might round out your trip.

Positano City Centre
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Montepertuso

Montepertuso is well liked for its gardens. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Piazza dei Mulini and Palazzo Murat.

Montepertuso
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Arienzo

Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Arienzo. You might consider stopping by Spiaggia d'Arienzo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Arienzo

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