Sorrento travel guide

About Sorrento

Sorrento, officially Comune di Sorrento is a city and comune overlooking the Bay of Naples in Southern Italy. A popular tourist destination, Sorrento is located on the Sorrentine Peninsula at the southern terminus of a main branch of the Circumvesuviana rail network, within easy access from Naples and Pompei. The city is widely known for its small ceramics, lacework and marquetry (woodwork) shops.

Cheap flights to Sorrento

The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $681 from Toronto, travelling 26 Apr – 14 May. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.

• JFK New York to Sorrento25 Nov – 2 Dec · NAP from$750
• YTO Toronto to Sorrento26 Apr – 14 May · NAP from$681
• BOS Boston to Sorrento25 Nov – 1 Dec · NAP from$681
• CHI Chicago to Sorrento24 Aug – 21 Sep · NAP from$812
• MIA Miami to Sorrento16 Nov – 2 Dec · NAP from$711
• DFW Dallas to Sorrento18 Apr – 30 Apr · NAP from$778
• LAX Los Angeles to Sorrento17 Feb – 28 Feb · NAP from$744
• WAS Washington to Sorrento1 Dec – 7 Dec · NAP from$719

Cheapest month to fly

Airlines travellers compared most often: ITA Airways, Aer Lingus, Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM.

Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 12 Oct and 11 Nov 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Places to visit in Sorrento

1. 

   Piazza Tasso

   Landmark

   The lively main square of Sorrento, ringed with cafes and overlooking a deep gorge. It is a good starting point for exploring, and a nice spot for a coffee while watching the town go by.

2. 

   Sorrento Cathedral

   Religious

   The town's main church, with a simple exterior and an interior known for its fine inlaid wood work. Look for the wooden choir stalls and the ornate marble bishop's throne inside.

3. 

   Museum Correale

   Museum

   A museum in an old villa showing paintings, porcelain, and furniture collected by a local noble family. Walk through to the garden terrace at the back for a view across the Bay of Naples.

4. 

   Valley of the Mills

   Nature

   A deep, overgrown gorge in the middle of town holding the ruins of an old flour mill. You can only look down from the street above, so the railing near Piazza Tasso is the best viewpoint.

5. Marina Grande

   Neighborhood

   The old fishing harbor of Sorrento, with colorful boats and casual seafood restaurants by the water. Walk down the steps from the old town and come back up before dark.

6. 

   Pompeii

   Historic · 10 mi from centre

   The Roman city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, with streets, houses, and frescoes preserved under the ash. Take the local train from Sorrento and plan at least half a day, wearing comfortable shoes.

7. 

   Positano

   Neighborhood · 6 mi from centre

   A famous cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast with pastel houses stacked down to the beach. Go by ferry in summer to avoid the crowded coastal road, and expect lots of stairs.

8. 

   Blue Grotto

   Nature · 10 mi from centre

   A sea cave on Capri where sunlight passing through the water fills the interior with a bright blue glow. Entry is by small rowboat and closes in rough seas, so check conditions before taking the ferry.

Top experiences in Sorrento

Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays, from 68 available.

Day Trips & Excursions

Positano, Amalfi and Ravello - Full-Day Tour

• 9 hours
• Free cancellation

From $127 per adult

Day Trips & Excursions

Skip the Line Pompeii Experience

• 4 hours
• Free cancellation

From $74 per adult

Day Trips & Excursions

Skip the Line Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Experience

• 8 hours
• Free cancellation

From $114 per adult

Day Trips & Excursions

Special Discount Offer: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello - Full-Day Small Group Tour by Minivan

• 8 hours
• Free cancellation

From $100 per adult

City tours

Sorrento - Private Walking Tour

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $154 per adult

City tours

Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum - Private Tour

• 7 hours
• Free cancellation

From $680 per adult

City tours

Discover Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius - Full-Day Private Tour

• 8 hours
• Free cancellation

From $564 per adult

City tours

Private Tour of Naples from Sorrento

• 8 hours
• Free cancellation

From $571 per adult

City tours

The Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello - Private Tour

• 7 hours
• Free cancellation

From $389 per adult

Cruise & Water Tours

Positano and Amalfi - Private Boat Tour

• 8 hours
• Free cancellation

From $2,943 per adult

City tours

Discover Herculaneum - Half-Day Private Tour

• 4 hours
• Free cancellation

From $441 per adult

City tours

The Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello - Private Guided Tour

• 7 hours
• Free cancellation

From $633 per adult

Where to stay in Sorrento

Popular hotels in Sorrento, out of 479 properties you can book.

Villa Fiorella Art Hotel

• Massa Lubrense

From $2,154 per night

Villa Pina Antico Francischiello

• Massa Lubrense

From $72 per night

Hotel Miramare Stabia

• Castellamare Di Stabia

From $151 per night

Hotel Regina Sorrento

• Sorrento

From $124 per night

Grand Hotel la Favorita

• Sorrento

From $388 per night

Grand Hotel Aminta

• Sorrento
• 8.011 reviews

From $108 per night

Michelangelo

• Sorrento

From $113 per night

Hilton Sorrento Palace

• Sorrento

From $217 per night

Hotel Plaza

• Sorrento

From $177 per night

Hotel Gardenia Sorrento Ascend Hotel Collection

• Sorrento
• 8.03 reviews

From $98 per night

Grand Hotel De La Ville

Grand Hotel Capodimonte

Best time to visit Sorrento

Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Sorrento is June, when average daytime highs are around 83°F and rain falls on about 5 days a month.

Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.

Sorrento weather forecast

• Wed 11 Nov 70° 67° 93%
• Thu 12 Nov 73° 68° 88%
• Fri 13 Nov 69° 65° 100%
• Sat 14 Nov 67° 62° 100%
• Sun 15 Nov 65° 61° 55%
• Mon 16 Nov 64° 61° 75%
• Tue 17 Nov 64° 61° 66%

Know before you go

Currency

Euro (EUR)1 US dollar ≈ €0.89

Language

Italian

Calling code

+39

Driving

On the right

Time zone

Europe/RomeUTC+1

Capital

Rome

Upcoming public holidays in Italy

• Tue 8 DecImmaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione
• Fri 25 DecChristmas DayNatale
• Sat 26 DecSt. Stephen's DaySanto Stefano
• Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayCapodanno
• Wed 6 JanEpiphanyEpifania
• Sun 28 MarEaster SundayPasqua

Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.

Getting to Sorrento

These are the airports closest to central Sorrento. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.

• NAP Naples International Airport18 mi (29 km) from the city centre
• QSR Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport28 mi (46 km) from the city centre
• FOG Foggia "Gino Lisa" Airport82 mi (132 km) from the city centre

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