Where to stay · Local feel

Most local neighbourhoods in Amalfi Coast

Where to stay in Amalfi Coast to feel like a resident — the neighbourhoods with genuine local life, independent restaurants, and the fewest tourists.

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Top pick for local feel

Maiori & Minori

The local eastern end — the coast's widest beaches, most affordable beds, and least touristy atmosphere.

Maiori Amalfi Coast — the wide seafront promenade and beach at the eastern end of the coast

Maiori & Minori

Top pick

The local eastern end — the coast's widest beaches, most affordable beds, and least touristy atmosphere.

7/10

Walk

7/10

Price

8/10

Local

6/10

Central

Praiano Amalfi Coast — the hillside village perched above the sea at sunset, facing west along the coast

Praiano

Good

The quiet alternative — halfway between Positano and Amalfi, with a local feel and a fraction of the crowds.

6/10

Walk

6/10

Price

7/10

Local

5/10

Central

Ravello Amalfi Coast — the clifftop garden of Villa Cimbrone with its famous Terrace of Infinity overlooking the sea

Ravello

Trade-off

The hilltop escape — Villa Rufolo gardens, world-class concerts above the sea, and the most serene base on the coast.

7/10

Walk

2/10

Price

7/10

Local

5/10

Central

Amalfi Town — the Byzantine-Norman Duomo di Sant'Andrea rising above Piazza del Duomo on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Town

Trade-off

The historic capital — the magnificent Duomo, ferry hub, and the most connected point on the coast.

7/10

Walk

4/10

Price

5/10

Local

9/10

Central

Positano Amalfi Coast — pastel-coloured village houses cascading down the cliff to the pebble beach and blue sea

Positano

Avoid

The most photographed village on the coast — stacked pastel houses, designer boutiques, and Italy's most expensive beach chairs.

5/10

Walk

1/10

Price

3/10

Local

7/10

Central

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