Last Updated on 07/21/2021
Praiano often gets overlooked for more well known towns along the coast like Amalfi or Positano, but if you want to enjoy the area with less crowds Praiano might be the perfect alternative for you. A few weeks ago, my long-time friend and college roommate invited me to join her on the Amalfi Coast. She was visiting with her mom and sister, and I jumped at the chance for a quick girls trip to the town of Praiano. In this quick Praiano travel guide, I’ll share where to eat, where to stay and what to do in this charming coastal town.
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Where to stay in Praiano
Her family rented this beautiful apartment and the views were incredible! We passed many hours sitting on the balcony, having eggs in the morning and wine in the evening. It’s a two bedroom flat so it could comfortably sleep two couples. The apartment is centrally located and easy to get around the town.
Want to stay in Praiano, but want a hotel? We had a drink at the rooftop bar of Hotel Margherita and I’d stay there based on the location and exceptional service we experienced.
After something a little more luxury? Check into Hotel Casa Angelia with its modern decor and private beach access.
Thing to See and Do in Praiano
As with most towns on the Amalfi Coast, the “top things to do” are go to the beach and relax!
Marina di Praia is the main public beach in Praiano that you can reach by foot on Via Terramare.
Africana Famous Club for nightlife.
Take a day trip to Positano.
Visit San Gennaro Church.
Where to Eat in Praiano
While waiting for more people in our group, we decided to stop in at the terrace bar of Hotel Margherita. Stop there for an aperitivo with an exceptional view and service to match.
We chose Kasai for dinner. The place was packed and we did not make a reservation, but they kindly gave us a complimentary glass of prosecco while we waited. Don’t mind if I do! Their unique menu specials were a welcomed treat to the usual pizzeria fare I’m used to in Naples. While rustic and relaxed in ambiance, the service and quality was first class. We shared a few starters with artichokes and burrata, and it did not disappoint. Neither did the shrimp risotto.
I would have loved to get a drink at Il Pirata, but they were still painting it and bringing it out of its winter hibernation.
How to get to Praiano
Getting to Praiano is similar to how you would get to Positano from Naples. You can get there by private driver for about $100. Public transportation is more time consuming, but much less expensive. From Naples, you can either take a ferry or a train to Sorrento. Then, hop on the Sita bus.
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HI there!! How did you book a private driver from Naples? I want to make sure I find a trusted driver! Also, how long is the drive from Positano? Google maps says 20 minutes, but is that accurate? Additionally, how late in the evening can we take a taxi from Positano? We have dinner reservations at 7pm so I want to make sure!
Not a lot of people I know stayed in Praiano or have been there so I need help! haha thank you for the post too, its helped alot!
My friend arranged it, so I actually don’t know exactly who she booked with… BUT you can find lots of private drivers on Viator or TripAdvisor. Without traffic, you could get from Positano to Praiano in 20 minutes…. * without traffic * is the key there.
Hello! I was wondering if the via Terramare has any steep spots, as I’ll be going to Praiano with my 3 year old daughter in a few weeks, so I’m wondering if she’ll be ok going down… Especially if mom’s hands are full with beach gear 😆 Thanks!
Hi Anya,
The Amalfi Coast is generally steep with a lot of stairs. I recommend using Google street view to look at exact areas. That way you can get an idea of exactly how steep the streets are. I always use that feature before hand if I’m driving in a complicated area, want to make sure parking is available, etc. Hope that helps. Enjoy your trip!
Hello, Scarlett! Thank you for this lovely post. Your photos give me all the heart eyes. I’m going to Praiano in a couple of weeks and I just cannot wait! I’ve been googling #AllThingsAmalfi in anticipation, ha!
Take care,
Sneha
I hope you have a wonderful time, Sneha! I’m always pinning and googling all things Amalfi Coast 🙂