Casa Buonocore

September 2024 With only 8 guestrooms to choose from, Casa Buonocore is wonderfully charming and intimate. We stayed in the Superior room with panoramic terrace that offered picture-postcard views of Positano and the sea – it was absolutely stunning in every way; a dream come true. The location is perfect! Staff are lovely! Attention to detail is extraordinary! Breakfast is like nothing we’ve experienced on our travels! … and the praises go on and on! Simply, a rare find: refined, elegant, and welcoming – plus, it is owned and operated by the very family whose family have lived for 200 years! Fantastic dining recommendations – La Guarracino in particular, was perfect for us. Romantic walk to reach it, away from the main area and crowds, stunning location. Hand on heart, Casa Buonocore is one of our favourite stays anywhere, ever. Read on for tips on how to get to CB from the port (to avoid a pile of stairs) and on the iconic Path of the Gods hike. Tip on stairs – we read in advance that there are 70 stairs to reach the property … no problem, even with our luggage, we thought! … what we missed was that these 70 stairs begin only from the main road at the base of the property! If arriving by ferry, instead of leading you along the ring-road, Google Maps will take you up from the port through various stairwells before connecting you with the main road at the base of Casa Buonocore– in fact, right up through one of the most photographed-from spots in Positano, which is at the base of CB and among throngs of people! A little more challenging with our carry-on only luggage than anticipated! Highly recommend walking up the road instead so you can wheel your luggage rather than carry it! Tips on hiking the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) clifftop trail: • It takes about 1.5 hours just to get to the starting point: we took a ferry from Positano to Amalfi (25 minutes) and from there caught a bus to Bomerano (40 minutes + waiting time for the bus to depart). Buy the bus ticket when you arrive in Amalfi, not too far from the port and near to where the bus departs – don’t expect to find a shop that sells the tickets, instead, look for a guy in a yellow vest selling them nearby (hanging out on a sidewalk / kind of random) … be sure to have change with you and know what the tickets should cost as we were charged about 15 euros for 2 tickets that were worth more like 5. Ah well, live and learn. On arrival in Bomerano, you will walk about 10 minutes to reach the trailhead – be sure you know how to get to the starting point! Lucky for us a local was on the bus and showed us the way. • The hike itself takes about 3 to 3.5 hours: from Bomerano to Nocelle is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Then, the +1,700 steps down from Nocelle to Positano is another 30 – 45 minutes (and definitely the most challenging part of the hike – despite being in good shape, our calves and achilles ached for days!). Once at the bottom of the stairs, it is another 15 minutes or so walk to Positano. • What to bring: Gravol for the winding bus ride. A packable backpack with insulated bottles of cold water (~1 litre per person at a minimum), electrolyte tablets, hat, sunscreen, Band-Aids or moleskin (just in case a blister starts). • What to wear: quick-dry athletic wear and proper footwear (we both had trail or running-type shoes – no need for hiking specific gear in our minds, just something with good stability and traction). While we’ve strayed from this being purely a hotel review, we figure some (lots?) of readers will at least be considering the hike so thought it worth writing about. Jeri & Tim Canada

Revisit after 7 years, and Casa Buonocore was as lovely as our first visit. A different room we chose, for a different view, a Mountain View. Sadly the weather was stormy & very wet, with thunderstorms, torrential rain & power cuts. Breakfast however was as lovely as we remembered, we preferred the beautiful crockery of our first visit and breakfast on the terrace then each morning. Loved the phone charger in the bedroom, a new addition, the complimentary drinks in the room fridge each day, much welcomed. And the complimentary refillable sparkling water.. excellent. A welcome powerful hot shower, although did not drain so well, and similar with the sink in the bathroom. One to address we think. Rooms cleaned beautifully each day with clean towels & bath mat. The staff were much more engaging this second visit. A warm welcome each morning from the breakfast ladies & gent. And your homemade cakes are just wonderful 😋 🤎

CASA BUONOCORE Positano is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the world, filled with charm and endless photo opportunities. The Mediterranean, the beach, the views, the architecture, and, of course, the food are simply amazing. In September, on my third visit to Positano, I stayed at a small, eight-room boutique hotel located right in the heart of town: CASA BUONOCORE. I would like to start by saying this place was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! It is charming, quaint, beautifully decorated, comfortable, and meticulously clean. Alessio, the owner, goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome in this home, which has been in his family for 300 years. His entire staff is incredibly personable and accommodating—whatever you need, it is truly their pleasure to help. Every morning, you wake up to a homemade breakfast, beautifully presented with a variety of delicious and unique items. You can see and feel the love they put into pleasing you with a breakfast that is truly a culinary delight. CASA BUONOCORE is perfectly positioned in the center of town. It’s a five-minute walk to the beach and the water ferries, making it extremely convenient for visiting other places on the Amalfi Coast. Many wonderful restaurants and shops are also just a short walk away. If you are looking for the PERFECT PLACE to stay, you’ve found it. Staying at CASA BUONOCORE feels like being home—but it just happens to be in one of the most spectacular places on earth. Call Alessio, and he will help you experience an ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS stay! ROB & SHELLY PLATI FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 2024 (DELUXE RM. W/ SEA VIEW)

Great view of Positano. Close to the busy part of Positano. Friendly staff. Nice room. But that is to be expected. It sits too high up on the hill (literally 90 steep steps). Despite having read the reviews, we were unaware of this fact, and it is not mentioned on their website. My wife and I had six suitcases (about 23 kg each) as we had been on a working tour in North America and Italy and decided to take a stretch to the Amalfi Coast on a leisure trip. When I booked the room, I let the management know I was traveling heavily and would need assistance with my luggage. The receptionist greeted us by the curb and informed us that " porters " were available to carry our luggage up the stairs - to which we happily agreed. Upon reaching the summit, we were told that we had to pay 10€ per bag that was carried up. The rooms are not inexpensive by any standards, and the owner should pay for this service and not the guest. I would not stay there again. There are other similarly-priced hotels in Positano that are more up-to-par and have good service. If you don't mind walking up and down 90+ steps every time and if you travel light, this place might suit you fine.