A charming small hotel perched on the cliffs between Amalfi and Ravello, Casa delle Sirene offers beautiful sea views and a warm family welcome. The terraced gardens with lemon and orange trees create a quintessentially Amalfi Coast atmosphere.
Casa delle Sirene is a small family-run hotel positioned on the clifftops between the town of Amalfi and the hilltop village of Ravello, in the province of Salerno, Campania. The property sits on a narrow terraced slope typical of the Amalfi Coast, with the main approach via the SS163 Amalfitana coastal road. The bay views from the hotel's terraces extend across the Tyrrhenian Sea, and on clear days Capri is visible to the northwest. Amalfi's historic Piazza del Duomo and the Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea are roughly a 10-minute downhill walk, with regular local buses on the SS163 offering a convenient return.
The building is a traditional Amalfi Coast villa of whitewashed stucco, set within terraced gardens planted with lemon, orange, and citrus trees that spill over the terrace balustrades — a defining sensory experience of this stretch of the Campanian coastline. The property has approximately 10 rooms distributed across several levels of the terrace; all have private bathrooms, air conditioning, and wifi, and the majority offer private or semi-private balconies with sea views. Some rooms feature characterful vaulted ceilings typical of the region's vernacular architecture.
Breakfast is served on the terrace each morning, featuring seasonal fruit from the garden alongside local pastries, jams, and coffee. The elevated setting means the morning air is cooler than on the seafront, and the terrace remains pleasant well into the heat of the day. The hotel does not operate an evening restaurant, but trattorias specialising in Amalfi Coast seafood, pasta al limone, and local wine are within walking distance or a short bus ride.
Staff can arrange boat tours along the Amalfi Coast, recommend hiking routes on the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), and help organise day excursions to Ravello's Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo gardens above the hotel. The property's hillside position means all guests should be comfortable with some stair climbing, as access to lower terrace rooms involves fewer steps than upper levels.
Amenities
- sea view terrace
- wifi
- breakfast
- garden
- air conditioning
Location
Via Pantaleone Comite 13, 84011 Amalfi SA
40.6352, 14.6030 View on map
Highlights
- Panoramic Tyrrhenian sea views with Capri visible on clear days
- Lemon and citrus terraced gardens in a classic Amalfi Coast hillside setting
- 10-minute downhill walk to Amalfi's Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Sant'Andrea
- Family-run hospitality with personalised attention and breakfast served on the terrace
Tips for visiting
- Book a sea-view room as far in advance as possible; balcony rooms sell out weeks ahead in July and August
- Use the local SITA bus along the SS163 to travel between Amalfi, Positano, and Salerno without driving the hairpin coastal road
- Morning is the best time on the terrace — the light is clear and the sea surface is often calm before the afternoon breeze picks up
- Ravello's Villa Cimbrone gardens are 6 km uphill and best reached by taxi or the hourly bus from Amalfi town
- Confirm the walking route from the bus stop when booking; the approach to the property involves a short uphill walk
Accessibility
Casa delle Sirene is built into a steep hillside and access throughout the property involves multiple staircases; it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or wheelchair users. The main approach from the road requires a short uphill walk on uneven surfaces. Guests with mobility concerns should contact the property before booking to discuss room accessibility.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests get to the hotel from Amalfi town?
The hotel is accessible by a 10-15 minute uphill walk from the Amalfi seafront, or by taxi from the Piazza Flavio Gioia waterfront. The SITA bus on the SS163 stops nearby; hotel staff can advise on the correct stop and the walking route from the bus.
Is a car necessary to stay here?
A car is not required. The SITA bus network connects Amalfi with Positano, Ravello, Salerno, and Naples. The coastal road is extremely congested in peak season, and public transport is often more practical than driving along the SS163 Amalfitana.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Casa delle Sirene does not have a swimming pool. The sea is accessible from Amalfi's public beach and several private stabilimenti about 15 minutes downhill on foot. Private beach clubs rent sun loungers and sea access by the day.
Can the hotel arrange boat trips along the coast?
Staff can recommend and help arrange private boat tours departing from Amalfi's harbour. These trips typically cover the Grotta dello Smeraldo sea cave, the Li Galli archipelago, and the coastline toward Positano and Capri.