Amalfi Coast — Neighborhood Guide
Ravello occupies the most extraordinary position on the coast — 350 metres above the sea on a cliff-edge plateau, accessible only by a steep road from Amalfi town, and renowned since the 19th century as the haunt of composers (Wagner wrote part of Parsifal here), writers, and heads of state drawn by its otherworldly tranquility and views.
Quick Answer
Ravello occupies the most extraordinary position on the coast — 350 metres above the sea on a cliff-edge plateau, accessible only by a steep road from Amalfi town, and renowned since the 19th century as the haunt of composers (Wagner wrote part of Parsifal here), writers, and heads of state drawn by its otherworldly tranquility and views.
3 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$$, $$ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Staying in Ravello puts you at the heart of what makes Amalfi Coast special. The neighborhood offers a unique blend of local character and visitor-friendly amenities. Our hotel picks range from intimate boutiques to polished luxury properties, each chosen for its ability to connect you with the authentic Ravello experience.
Insider Tips
The best dining in Ravello is usually one street back from the main tourist thoroughfare.
Ask your hotel concierge for their personal favourite spots in Ravello — they often know hidden gems.
Walking is the best way to experience Ravello — most attractions are within a 15-minute stroll.
Our Picks
3 hotels · Updated February 2026
Ravello
Ravello's pinnacle of luxury — an 11th-century palazzo atop a 350-metre cliff above the Tyrrhenian Sea, with an infinity pool that appears to pour directly into the horizon, a Belmond spa, and gardens that have enchanted Greta Garbo and Humphrey Bogart. The greatest hotel view in Italy.
Ravello
A 12th-century pink villa spread across Ravello's hilltop with a pink pool terrace, a Michelin-starred restaurant (Rossellinis), and rooms of extraordinary colour and character. The atmosphere is more intimate and artistic than the Caruso, with similarly extraordinary views.
Ravello
A former 13th-century Augustinian convent on the Ravello plateau, converted into a small and serene hotel with a cloister garden, lemon trees, and views over the coast from the elevated terrace. Remarkable value for a Ravello address of this historic quality.
Common Questions
Ravello is the most exclusive and serene base on the Amalfi Coast — better for couples and culture-focused visitors than families with children. The village is tiny and walkable, and the hotels are uniformly extraordinary. July's Ravello Festival fills the Villa Rufolo garden with classical music concerts.
The Villa Rufolo gardens and their clifftop loggia (site of the Ravello Festival), the Villa Cimbrone gardens and Belvedere of Infinity terrace, the Belmond Hotel Caruso, the annual Ravello Festival (July), and the quiet medieval street life utterly unchanged by the coastal tourism below.
The most convenient option is a rideshare (Uber/Lyft), typically 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. Public transport is also available and often more economical.
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