Casa Astarita

First the positives: The staff were friendly and breakfast was very good. We were served traditional Italian morning fare. Pastery, toast and jam, cafe (espresso) and cafe americano. An extra treat was fresh fluffy scrambled eggs. The property entrance is discreet, large arched wooden doors (keypad at night) and no signage or street numbers so it was a bit of a puzzle to find, but fun to scout out. We arrived on the ferry not knowing that the “12 min” walk to the property would be nearly vertical stone staircases interrupted only by steep heavily cobbled streets. Best to have good fitness and high performance luggage wheels on this route. To our surprise a friendly vendor near the property shared with us that for only 1 euro per person there is a “lift” (aka elevator) available to the public. The was comfortable. Typical small AC unit, suitable shower, toilet, sink and bidet efficiently arranged. Plenty of hot water. Our room was second level (USA counting) which I understand is referred to in Italy as first floor. There was a small balcony for standing that overlooks a beautiful, if busy, street of shops restaurants, also cobblestone (bumpy brick pavers). Everything was charming and wonderful… until it was time for bed. Regrettably almost directly across the street is an all night discotheque, which was pounding out EDM at least until 3:00 a.m. we turned on every white noise app, AC, bath fan and sealed up the double balcony door. Noisy patrons could not drown out the relentless “music”. So, perhaps this was a one night stuation, I did not speak to the staff about it, but when I looked out the window in the morning I saw the disco had a sign out “5:00 a.m. breakfast”. So, the property is quaint, not like a traditional hotel. I would say an “inn”. I have no interest in being negative. Just want to be realistic for travelers who wish to rest.

This is the most incredible place!!! I loved every minute of our stay here and wished we could stay longer. The host was amazing, the space was gorgeous, the AC was magnificent, views and location even better. I can't wait to come back to Sorrento just to stay here. It was by far the best place we stayed in our trip across Italy. 10/10 no notes.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We were in the Mediterranean room, which had lovely tile floors and was nicely decorated. Alfonso was an excellent host and the very nice ladies in the morning served a delicious breakfast. The common area had beautiful tile throughout. The room was cleaned well everyday and we’d stay here again.

This is a great hotel - really charming and well looked after. The rooms are full of personality. Alfonso is a great host and just very helpful. The breakfast is really nice. Our room faced onto the street but there was no noise and we slept really well.

Atendimento, acomodação muito boa, café da manhã excelente. Localização bem no centro gastronômico de sorrento. A recepção fica no 1° andar, os quartos são espaçosos e tem um mini dono no teto, bem a cara da Itália. Parabéns pelo local....