Hotel Girasole

Hotel Girasole is a three-star hotel at Corso Italia 302 in the eastern part of Sorrento, in Campania, Italy, about ten minutes on foot from the centre. Corso Italia is the town's main avenue, and this stretch lies toward the Sant'Agnello border, so the hotel is convenient for restaurants and shops along the road while remaining slightly removed from the busiest crowds around Piazza Tasso. Rates start from about EUR 130 per night and the rating is about 4.2 out of 5, making it a modest choice for visitors who want a pool without paying for a larger resort. The garden swimming pool is the main leisure feature, and a rooftop terrace adds a place to relax and look over the town. A restaurant and a bar and lounge serve guests, with a buffet breakfast each morning. Rooms are offered as Double and Standard rooms, a simple range that reflects the hotel's focus on straightforward accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas and reserved parking is a useful extra for visitors driving the Amalfi Coast road, where parking in the centre is limited and costly. The service character is relaxed and family-run in style, suited to couples and small groups on a budget. The hotel's website is hotelgirasole.com and its phone number is +39 081 807 3082. Sorrento's railway station and bus stops are along or near Corso Italia, which simplifies trips to Pompeii, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and the harbour for Capri ferries is reached by a downhill walk or taxi. Summer is best for the garden pool and terrace.