03/09/2026
Did you know Sorrento isn’t actually on the Amalfi Coast? I didn’t either!!
We stayed there anyway, and here’s exactly why we’d do it again 🙌🏼
SAVE this before you book your Amalfi Coast trip 🗺
#1. It’s easier to get to 🚆
You can take a train, bus, ferry, or private transfer from Naples to Sorrento in under an hour. The Amalfi Coast towns aren’t reachable by train at all, and it’s further from Naples, so expect longer transit times (plus those windyyy cliffside roads)
#2. It’s cheaper 💰
The Amalfi Coast is famously luxurious, which means higher hotel costs, especially in peak season. We were booking last minute and had way more reasonable options in Sorrento!
#3. It’s easier to get around from ⛴️
Sorrento is well-connected by train, bus, and ferry — we hopped the train for a half day in Pompeii, did a full-day trip to Capri with a 25-minute ferry ride, and took a boat day to see Positano and Amalfi
#4. It’s a much bigger town 🗺️
Sorrento is way more spread out (but still totally walkable), which makes the crowds feel more bearable, plus there’s no shortage of places to eat, drink, and shop without needing a reservation
Overall, we LOVED the vibes of Sorrento and would 10/10 stay here again!! 🥰
Want to know more?? Comment SORRENTO and I’ll send you my full blog post breaking this topic further!
Would you rather stay in Sorrento or right on the Amalfi Coast? 🤔