Location
The Hotel Astoria is located in the very heart of Sorrento's historic center, in
a picturesque orthogonal plot of paved cardos and decumans, which once formed the
old town, Staying at the Hotel Astoria, you will have the privilege of discovering
the city on foot, enjoying the genuine atmosphere of antique flavor that has always
enchanted its visitors. The hotel, in fact, is a few minutes from the city main
monuments: the Sedile Dominova - overlooked by some of the rooms
of the Hotel Astoria –one of the last example sin Italy of aristocratic seat, the
XVI century Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with its Conservatory,
the Church of San Francesco, with its beautiful XIV century Cloister,
home of music performances in summer, the Villa Comunale, with
its impressive view. From the Villa Comunale it is possible to reach the beach of
Marina Piccola and the harbor of Sorrento by an impressive staircase carved into
the rock or, alternatively, by a recently built modern lift. And also the Church
of Sant'Antonino, in the square of the same name, the Museum Shop of
Wood Inlay, the Archaeological Museum and the
Correale Museum.
Due to its strategic position, located near the main square, the harbor and the
stations of Circumvesuviana and public transports, the Hotel Astoria is the ideal
starting point for interesting excursions to the other famous locations of the Sorrentine
Peninsula, the Amalfi coast (Amalfi, Positano and Ravello), the islands of Capri
and Ischia, Naples, the Vesuvius, the Phlegrean Fields and the archaeological sites
of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae.
How to reach us
By Plane
The nearest airport is the International Airport of Naples Capodichino (www.gesac.it).
By Train
Once arrived at Napoli Centrale railway station (www.trenitalia.it),
you can take the Circumvesuviana train (www.vesuviana.it)
and reach Sorrento.
By Car
From the North
- A1 "Milan-Naples" Highway: take the A3 "Naples-Salerno" motorway,
exit at Castellammare di Stabia and proceed along the scenic SS.145 "Sorrentina".
From the East
- A16 "Naples-Bari" Highway: take the A3 "Naples-Salerno" motorway,
exit at Castellammare di Stabia and proceed along the scenic SS.145 "Sorrentina".
From the South
- A3 "Salerno-Reggio Calabria" Highway: take the A3 "Naples-Salerno"
motorway, exit at Castellammare di Stabia and proceed along the scenic SS.145 "Sorrentina".
By Sea
Sorrento's harbor is daily connected with Naples Beverello port, Amalfi's fort and
Salerno's one by ferry boats and hydrofoils. Moreover, from Sorrento's harbor it
is possible to easily reach Capri and Ischia.
