Hotel PupettovsHVF Villa Franca Positano
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Villa Franca ranks significantly better than Hotel Pupetto. Hotel Villa Franca comes in at #11 in Amalfi Coast with accolades from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Hotel Pupetto
Via Fornillo 37, 84017 Positano
From $198/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Right on the beach of Fornillo, only a short walk from Marina Grande along the seaside promenade... Guest rooms are large, with simple furniture, whitewashed walls, and tiled floors." Full review
Lonely Planet
"As close to the beach as you can get without sleeping on a sun-lounge... Renovated guest rooms with gorgeous sea views." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located right on a quiet pebble beach a 15-minute walk away from the main town of Positano, the three-pearl Hotel Pupetto is a great choice for vacationers looking to get away from it all." Full review
HVF Villa Franca Positano
Viale Pasitea 318, 84017 Positano
From $744/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
" The three-story whitewashed converted villa clings to the hillside like a surefooted billy goat. Inside, subtle fabrics and smart designer appointments coordinate well." Full review
Frommer's
"Situated at the top of the town, this delightful family-run hotel overlooking the sea is one of Positano's lesser-known, distinctive hotels. The common areas, with their neoclassical..." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 38-room Hotel Villa Franca is a four-pearl property scenically set on a cliff in Positano, within walking distance of restaurants and shops." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A small hotel that packs a lot of punch." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Franca is high-class: an operatic mix of stylish white minimalism with a few regal touches thrown in. Rooms have Italian marble bathrooms and Jacuzzi bathtubs, plus there’s a spa" Full review
Michelin Guide
"The place is filled with designer pieces and thoughtful details from an Italian film library to vintage board games. It has the coziness of a guesthouse and, thanks to the rooftop pool, a great spa" Full review