Casa Astarita B&B — Hotel in Sorrento

First the positives: The staff were friendly and breakfast was very good. We were served traditional Italian morning fare. Pastery, toast and jam, cafe (espresso) and cafe americano. An extra treat was fresh fluffy scrambled eggs. ||The property entrance is discreet, large arched wooden doors (keypad at night) and no signage or street numbers so it was a bit of a puzzle to find, but fun to scout out. ||We arrived on the ferry not knowing that the “12 min” walk to the property would be nearly vertical stone staircases interrupted only by steep heavily cobbled streets. Best to have good fitness and high performance luggage wheels on this route. To our surprise a friendly vendor near the property shared with us that for only 1 euro per person there is a “lift” (aka elevator) available to the public. ||The was comfortable. Typical small AC unit, suitable shower, toilet, sink and bidet efficiently arranged. Plenty of hot water. Our room was second level (USA counting) which I understand is referred to in Italy as first floor. There was a small balcony for standing that overlooks a beautiful, if busy, street of shops restaurants, also cobblestone (bumpy brick pavers). Everything was charming and wonderful… until it was time for bed. ||Regrettably almost directly across the street is an all night discotheque, which was pounding out EDM at least until 3:00 a.m. we turned on every white noise app, AC, bath fan and sealed up the double balcony door. Noisy patrons could not drown out the relentless “music”. So, perhaps this was a one night stuation, I did not speak to the staff about it, but when I looked out the window in the morning I saw the disco had a sign out “5:00 a.m. breakfast”. So, the property is quaint, not like a traditional hotel. I would say an “inn”. ||I have no interest in being negative. Just want to be realistic for travelers who...

This place was recommended by my guidebook so we gave it a try and enjoyed it! Great central location, easy walk from the train station and the beach and right in the middle of all of the shopping and dining. The staff were very communicative and friendly. The afternoon check in was easy, was able to text from my US number about arrival times. The morning breakfast was delicious. The entire little hotel is adorable, brightly colored with tile. We had one of the rooms facing the mountains in the back and got a great view of the thunder, lightning, and hail that hit our first afternoon! The room was comfortable. The only downside was very low water pressure in the shower. As with most smaller places like this in old buildings it’s not a silent experience, but that’s always the trade off for a charming experience. Bring your ear plugs to sleep through noisy co-guests late at night or early in the morning or ask specifically for one of the rooms not right off the dining area, though that will only help so much. We did appreciate that they let us leave our bags the next morning while we went to the beach, but know that staff aren’t around all day so you have to plan around that if you want to leave bags. They had a spare set of keys for the first group leaving bags so we were able to tag in with them to pick up our bags. Overall a...

If you're looking for the ideal bed & breakfast experience in Sorrento, Casa Astarita B&B is the place to be. From the moment we arrived, we knew this would be a special stay—our absolute favorite in Italy.

The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Sorrento, making it easy to explore the town’s charming streets, stunning coastline, and vibrant local culture. The room was cozy and beautifully decorated, with a comfortable bed that made every night’s sleep restful. The balcony was a delightful bonus, offering a spot to soak in the atmosphere.

Each morning, we were treated to a top-notch breakfast, featuring fresh pastries, fruit, and delicious local specialties. The warm hospitality and attention to detail made the experience even more memorable. I still dream about the pistachio-topped pastry!!!

Casa Astarita B&B is more than just a place to stay—it’s a home away from home in Sorrento. If you’re planning a visit, this charming B&B should be at the top...