Sorrento Historic Town is a maze of cobblestone streets lined with boutiques, artisan workshops, Italian restaurants, ancient monasteries and centuries-old palaces. Take your time to wander around the charming town center on the cliffs and explore the stone buildings originally dating from Roman ages, with later medieval Gothic and Byzantine influences.
You’ll soon find Piazza Torquato Tasso, the city’s main square. It dates back to 1866 and is named after a famous local author who is best known for Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered). Look for the signs to the House of Cornelia Tasso, the sister of the Renaissance poet.
If you are interested in religious buildings, also visit the Chiesa di San Francesco, St. Mary of Carmine and the Basilica of St. Antonino. The site of the Sorrento Cathedral with its triple-tiered bell tower has been a principal place of worship for almost a thousand years. Take a close look at the dramatic frescoes, marble bishop’s throne and decorative wooden choir stalls made in the local intarsia inlay style. For more examples of this particular technique, visit the Museo Bottega, an 18th-century palace that showcases a large collection of inlaid wooden furniture and crafts.
On the corner with Via di San Cesareo stands the 14th-century Sedile Dominova, a place for noblemen. While on Cesareo’s Street, hunt for local wares in the boutique stores and workshops. This was once Sorrento's central thoroughfare. Its Neapolitan Baroque shops are now stocked with arts and crafts. Choose from locally made leather goods, ceramics, lacework, woodwork and citrus-infused soaps and liqueurs.
Perched on a cliff is Villa Comunale park, a great spot for sunset views of Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples.
End your tour of Sorrento Historic Town with a "passeggiata" (stroll) around town to find classic Italian restaurants and enjoy fresh seafood, pastas and pizzas. Find some of the town’s best dinner options in and around the picturesque Piazza San Antonino.
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Piazza Tasso
This main square in Sorrento is a great place for people-watching, admiring Baroque architecture and learning about the local history.

Sorrento Lift
Built into the cliffs of Sorrento, this elevator provides quick access from the city’s beaches and marina to the Old Town.

Deep Valley of the Mills
In the heart of Sorrento, behind central Tasso Square, lies an almost hidden treasure: an ancient and overgrown ruin in a lush ravine.

Basilica di Sant'Antonio
You can learn about the history of Sorrento with a trip to Basilica di Sant'Antonio. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Villa Comunale Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Villa Comunale Park and enjoy the boating in Sorrento. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Piazza Sant'Antonino
Find out about the history of Sorrento with a stop at Piazza Sant'Antonino. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
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Sorrento Historic Centre Hotel Deals

Imperial Hotel Tramontano
We had a lovely stay at this hotel. Beautiful view, comfortable bed, clean room, and great breakfast. No parking onsite, but they will valet car for you, which is nice. My only complaint is the air conditioner was turned off for the season. Room was hot at night. Good thing I travel with a mini fan ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Continental
Room was spotless, friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Hotel Antiche Mura
The staff was friendly, courteous, and very helpful. The room was very spacious and clean. I very much appreciated the bathroom lighting. Usually the lighting is very low, but this was not.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Hotel Regina Sorrento
We had a very nice room with a terrace overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. A very nice hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Hotel Palazzo Guardati
Room was clean and spacious. Single bed had far too many blankets and pillows on it, almost like it wasn’t made up properly Location was perfect for sorrento town centre as well as the train station Beds were comfortable Room was a little noisy (114) given that it was above a restaurant and there ...
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
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Sorrento City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and breathtaking beach views are just a few highlights of Sorrento City Centre. Make a stop by Piazza Sant'Antonino or Basilica di Sant'Antonio while you're exploring the area.

Marina Grande
Though Marina Grande might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sorrento Beach and Villa Fiorentino.

Priora
If you're spending time in Priora, you might enjoy its seaside views and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Villa Fiorentino or Sorrento Beach.

Capo di Sorrento
If you're spending some time in Capo di Sorrento, La Pignatella Beach and Baths of Queen Giovanna are top sights worth seeing.
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