Picolo recommends · Hotel in Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Le Sirenuse
A red family house in the middle of Positano, where the terraces look straight across the rooftops to the tiled church dome.
Step out onto a terrace at Le Sirenuse and Positano falls away beneath you in pastel layers, with the church dome glinting below. The house has belonged to one family for generations and still feels like a home rather than a resort.
Rooms are dressed with antique furniture and cool ceramic floors, and the pool sits among the terraces. The lanes with their shops and restaurants begin at the front door, so the village is yours on foot.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Le Sirenuse
It is the classic Positano address and one of the most famous hotels in the country. For a first visit, with a partner and a generous budget, it is hard to choose more safely. The bar terrace at dusk alone justifies a night.
You pay heavily for the name and the view, and rates sit at the top of the coast. Reaching the beach means stairs, and so does coming back. Travellers who want a quiet retreat away from the village crowds should look elsewhere.
What you get
- Pool among the terraces
- Terraces looking over the village
- Terrace bar for evening drinks
- Rooms with antiques and ceramic floors
- Central address in Positano
A day at Le Sirenuse
- Morning
- Breakfast on the terrace while the village below is still waking.
- Midday
- Down the stairs to Spiaggia Grande for a swim.
- Afternoon
- A slow hour by the pool, out of the heat.
- Evening
- A drink on the terrace bar as the lights come on across Positano.
Location
Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Le Sirenuse
Is Le Sirenuse in the centre of Positano?
Yes. It stands in the heart of the village, so shops, restaurants and the main lanes are right outside, and the beach is a walk down the stairs.
Does Le Sirenuse have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool set among the terraces, with a view over the rooftops of Positano towards the sea.
Can you visit the bar at Le Sirenuse without staying?
The terrace bar is one of the best known on the coast for an evening drink. Ask the hotel in advance about access for non-residents in high season.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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