Hotel Nice Sorrento

Hotel Nice is a three-star hotel on Corso Italia, the main street of Sorrento, a minute or two on foot from the railway station and about five minutes from Piazza Tasso. It has twelve room types, from small singles to suites, some with hot tubs, and the rooms are soundproofed against the street. There is a terrace, a front desk open all day, luggage storage and help with tours and tickets. Pets are accepted within limits.

The strength is convenience. The station is next door, so trains to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Naples are easy, and buses along the coast also run from the town. Piazza Tasso and the old town are a short walk, and the port is about fifteen minutes on foot, mostly downhill on the way there and uphill on the way back. For a short stay with lots of day trips it is hard to beat.

The limitations are clear. There is no lift, so upper floors mean stairs, which matters with heavy bags, and the main street can be noisy, though the soundproofing helps. Breakfast is not shown as part of the amenities but many guests mention it, so confirm when you book. Parking is off site and charged daily. Rooms are compact, and suites are larger, so choose by space rather than only by price.

Ask for a room on a higher floor at the back if street noise bothers you, and pack light, because the stairs are steep and narrow. The front desk can help with train times, tickets and local restaurant bookings.