The best hotels in Ravello
Ravello has fewer than 2,500 residents but somehow manages to have 8,000+ places to stay across the Amalfi Coast region, and most of them aren't worth your money. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Ravello
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Agriturismo Monte Brusara
Contrada Torricella, Ravello
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Affittacamere Il Roseto
Via Roma, Ravello
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Hotel Parsifal
Via G. d'Anna, Ravello
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Hotel Villa Amore
Via dei Fusco, Ravello
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Hotel Graal
Via della Repubblica, Ravello
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Hotel Bonadies
Piazza Duomo, Ravello
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Palazzo della Marra
Via della Marra, Ravello
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Hotel Rufolo
Via San Francesco, Ravello
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Villa Cimbrone Hotel
Via Santa Chiara, Ravello
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Belmond Hotel Caruso
Piazza San Giovanni del Toro, Ravello
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriturismo Monte Brusara | Contrada Torricella, Ravello | $55–85/night | 8.1/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Affittacamere Il Roseto | Via Roma, Ravello | $70–100/night | 8.3/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 3 | Hotel Parsifal | Via G. d'Anna, Ravello | $110–175/night | 8.6/10 | Best Location |
| 4 | Hotel Villa Amore | Via dei Fusco, Ravello | $125–180/night | 8.7/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 5 | Hotel Graal | Via della Repubblica, Ravello | $140–210/night | 8.8/10 | Most Popular |
| 6 | Hotel Bonadies | Piazza Duomo, Ravello | $155–220/night | 8.5/10 | Best Location |
| 7 | Palazzo della Marra | Via della Marra, Ravello | $175–240/night | 8.9/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 8 | Hotel Rufolo | Via San Francesco, Ravello | $195–245/night | 9/10 | Top Rated |
| 9 | Villa Cimbrone Hotel | Via Santa Chiara, Ravello | $320–520/night | 9.4/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Belmond Hotel Caruso | Piazza San Giovanni del Toro, Ravello | $650–1 200/night | 9.6/10 | Top Rated |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Agriturismo Monte Brusara
A working farm property set on the hillside above Ravello town center, about a 10-minute walk from the main piazza. Rooms are simple and rustic but clean, with terraces overlooking lemon groves and the sea below. Breakfast uses produce grown on site, which makes a real difference. It is one of the few genuinely affordable options in this otherwise expensive village. Good choice for travelers who do not mind a bit of a walk.
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Affittacamere Il Roseto
A small guesthouse on Via Roma, just a few minutes on foot from Piazza Duomo. The owner runs it personally and is genuinely helpful with local recommendations. Rooms are modest but tidy, and a couple of them have partial sea views that punch well above the price point. There is no restaurant on site, but several good trattorie are within walking distance. Parking is tricky in Ravello generally, so plan accordingly.
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Hotel Parsifal
Housed in a 13th-century convent on Via G. d'Anna, this hotel is one of the more characterful mid-range options in Ravello. The cloister garden is genuinely beautiful and makes for a calm breakfast spot. Rooms vary considerably in size and view, so it is worth requesting one facing the coast. Staff are attentive and the location puts you close to both Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. A solid pick for the price.
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Hotel Villa Amore
Perched on Via dei Fusco with sweeping views of the Amalfi coastline, this small family-run hotel has been operating for decades. The terrace restaurant serves honest Campanian cooking with a view that is hard to beat. Rooms are comfortable without being flashy, and the sea-facing ones are worth the small upgrade. It is a genuinely romantic spot without the inflated prices of the bigger properties. Book directly for better rates.
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Hotel Graal
Located on Via della Repubblica, the Graal is one of the most reliably good mid-range hotels in Ravello. The infinity pool with panoramic coast views is the standout feature and often fills up quickly on summer afternoons. Rooms are well-maintained and comfortable, with modern bathrooms. The breakfast spread is generous and the staff are efficient and friendly. It gets busy in peak season, so early booking is genuinely necessary.
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Hotel Bonadies
Sitting directly on Piazza Duomo, the Bonadies offers a location that is hard to improve on in Ravello. The 11th-century cathedral is literally outside your window, and the main pedestrian streets of the village are steps away. Rooms are traditionally decorated and a touch dated, but the views and position more than compensate. The terrace cafe is a good spot for afternoon drinks. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the piazza on weekend evenings.
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Palazzo della Marra
A restored medieval palazzo on Via della Marra, this small boutique hotel offers a quieter alternative to the more famous properties. The interior retains original stonework and vaulted ceilings throughout. Each room is individually designed with antique furnishings and local ceramics. The garden terrace has a partial sea view and is one of the nicer outdoor spaces in town. Service is personal and unhurried, which suits the setting well.
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Hotel Rufolo
Positioned on Via San Francesco close to the entrance of Villa Rufolo, this hotel combines an excellent location with well-above-average comfort for the price. The pool terrace faces the sea and is one of the most photographed spots in the village. Rooms are elegantly furnished and the superior categories have private balconies with unobstructed views. The restaurant is good enough to eat at twice. One of the best all-round choices in Ravello at this price level.
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Villa Cimbrone Hotel
Set within the grounds of the famous Villa Cimbrone on Via Santa Chiara, this is one of the most celebrated hotels on the entire Amalfi Coast. The Terrace of Infinity, one of Italy's most iconic viewpoints, is reserved for hotel guests in the evening after the gardens close to day visitors. Rooms and suites are individually decorated with antiques and genuine period pieces. The restaurant is exceptional and the garden setting creates a sense of complete seclusion. Worth the price for a special occasion.
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Belmond Hotel Caruso
Occupying an 11th-century palazzo on Piazza San Giovanni del Toro, the Caruso is widely considered the finest hotel in Ravello. The infinity pool that appears to spill into the sea below is genuinely spectacular and not just a marketing image. Every room is finished to an exceptionally high standard with carefully sourced antiques and hand-painted details. The kitchen is Michelin-recognized and the wine cellar is serious. Service anticipates needs before you voice them, which is rare even at this price level.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Ravello
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
First-timers: where to actually stay
Piazza Duomo is your anchor. Stay within a 5-minute walk of it and you're in the right place. Hotel Bonadies sits right on the square itself, and Hotel Rufolo on Via San Francesco is 3 minutes away on foot.
Don't get seduced by listings that say 'Ravello' but are actually down in Scala or Minori. Check the full address. If it's not near Piazza Duomo or Via della Repubblica, you'll be busing up the hill every morning.
The honest luxury breakdown
Belmond Hotel Caruso on Piazza San Giovanni del Toro is the most famous hotel on the Amalfi Coast, full stop. At $650-1,200/night you're getting an 11th-century palace, an infinity pool that looks like it's floating over the sea, and service that anticipates everything. It earns the price.
Villa Cimbrone Hotel on Via Santa Chiara is the more intimate alternative at $320-520/night. You're walking through the same gardens as Gore Vidal once wandered. Palazzo della Marra on Via della Marra is the luxury dark horse: $175-240/night, a boutique historic palazzo, and most people walk right past it.
Budget Ravello: it exists, we promise
Two solid budget picks and that's genuinely it for Ravello proper. Agriturismo Monte Brusara in Contrada Torricella is $55-85/night and sits outside the main town hub, but it's real Campanian countryside with a 15-minute walk to the Duomo. Affittacamere Il Roseto on Via Roma is right in the action at $70-100/night.
If both are full, consider basing yourself in Minori (10 minutes by bus, $40-70/night for decent rooms) and day-tripping up. You lose the magic of the empty-evening town, but your wallet will thank you.
Ravello for the Ravello Festival
The festival runs late June through early September, with the main events at Villa Rufolo gardens and the Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer on Via della Repubblica. If you're coming for a specific concert, book your hotel the same day you book your tickets. Hotel Graal on Via della Repubblica is a 4-minute walk from both venues.
Prices spike hard in July. A room at Hotel Parsifal on Via G. d'Anna that costs $110-175/night in May can push $220+ during festival peak. Book 3 months out minimum for Wagner weekends. And no, you can't just show up and find something.
Romantic Ravello: what actually delivers
Hotel Villa Amore on Via dei Fusco is the most genuinely romantic mid-range pick in town. Small, personal, terrace views, and a name that isn't lying to you. At $125-180/night it's the right call for a first anniversary or a proposal trip without the Belmond price tag.
For the full splurge, Belmond Hotel Caruso has a terrace dinner setup that people remember for years. Book the terrace table in advance, not the night you arrive. The staff there will tell you the same.
What to skip (and why)
Avoid any guesthouse that describes itself as 'near Ravello' without giving a street address. Nine times out of ten it's in Castiglione or down toward Pontone, which means a steep 30-minute walk or a taxi every single day. We've seen this mistake too many times.
Also: don't book anything on or directly below the SS163 coastal road if you're a light sleeper. The SITA buses run until late and start early. Ravello's hilltop position is the whole point. hotels that aren't actually up on the ridge are missing it entirely.
Ravello's best neighborhoods
Ravello is tiny. you can walk the whole town in 20 minutes. But where you sleep still matters. Prioritize the Piazza Duomo zone first: you're in the heart of everything, and the views from that ridge are the whole reason people come here.
Piazza Duomo & Town Center 3 vetted hotels The historic heart. everything within a 5-minute walk.
The historic heart. everything within a 5-minute walk.
This is the bullseye. Piazza Duomo sits at the top of Ravello's central ridge, flanked by the 11th-century Cathedral and the entrance to Villa Rufolo gardens. Hotel Bonadies is literally on the square. Hotel Rufolo is 3 minutes up Via San Francesco.
You pay for this location. Mid-range here runs $155-245/night. But you're stumbling distance from the best restaurants, the festival venues, and every viewpoint worth seeing. No bus needed, ever.
The one downside: summer evenings bring noise from the Piazza until around 11pm. Light sleepers should ask for a room facing away from the square, or consider Via San Francesco instead.
Via della Repubblica & Villa Rufolo Ridge 2 vetted hotels The views people come to Ravello for, on the main ridge road.
The views people come to Ravello for, on the main ridge road.
Via della Repubblica runs along the central spine of Ravello with sea views on both sides on clear days. Hotel Graal sits here and is the most popular hotel in Ravello for good reason. The Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer is a 3-minute walk away.
This is the sweet spot for festival visitors. You're 4 minutes from Villa Rufolo, 6 minutes from Piazza Duomo, and the terraces on this stretch deliver the panoramic shots you've seen in every Ravello photo. Rooms run $140-210/night at Graal.
It's a bit quieter than the Piazza zone at night, which most guests actually prefer. The street itself has a few good aperitivo bars that stay open late in summer.
Via Santa Chiara & Villa Cimbrone Area 2 vetted hotels The quietest, most dramatic corner of Ravello.
The quietest, most dramatic corner of Ravello.
Walk past Piazza Duomo and keep going on Via Santa Chiara toward Villa Cimbrone and things get very quiet, very quickly. This is where the town trails off into gardens and stone paths. Villa Cimbrone Hotel sits at the end of this road, and it genuinely earns the $320-520/night.
Belmond Hotel Caruso is technically around the corner on Piazza San Giovanni del Toro, but the two hotels define this upper, quieter district. You're 8 minutes from Piazza Duomo, which is far enough to feel secluded but close enough to walk back for dinner without thinking about it.
This zone isn't for everyone. No shops, no bars nearby. It's for people who came to Ravello to sit on a terrace and read and stare at the Tyrrhenian Sea. Those people will be perfectly happy.
Via Roma & Budget Quarter 2 vetted hotels Real Ravello life, lower prices, honest value.
Real Ravello life, lower prices, honest value.
Via Roma is the main commercial street running into the town center, lined with local shops, the post office, and a couple of alimentari that the tourist crowds mostly skip. Affittacamere Il Roseto sits here at $70-100/night, and it punches well above its price.
This isn't the most glamorous address in Ravello. But it's 6 minutes on foot from Piazza Duomo and completely walkable to everything. The owners of Il Roseto have lived here for generations and will tell you things no TripAdvisor review will.
If you're on a genuine budget and don't need a terrace view to enjoy your morning coffee, Via Roma delivers everything important. And you'll save enough to eat well every single night.
Contrada Torricella & Countryside Outskirts 1 vetted hotel Rural Campania, genuine quiet, best value in the area.
Rural Campania, genuine quiet, best value in the area.
Contrada Torricella is a farming hamlet on the outskirts of Ravello proper, about 15 minutes on foot from Piazza Duomo. Agriturismo Monte Brusara is the only vetted pick out here, at $55-85/night. It's a real agriturismo: terraced lemon groves, a family kitchen, and zero pretension.
The walk into town involves some uphill, so this suits people who don't mind a bit of a trek or are renting a scooter. The reward is a complete disconnect from the tourist flow.
Breakfast here will involve produce from the property. That alone is worth something. It's also the best base if you're planning to hike the ridge trails toward Scala or down to Minori.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Ravello.
Romantic
Via dei Fusco and the upper hotel zone near Via Santa Chiara deliver the most genuinely romantic stays. Hotel Villa Amore at $125-180/night is the honest pick; Belmond Caruso is the full dream at a very different price.
Culture
Base yourself near Via San Francesco, 3 minutes from Villa Rufolo and 5 minutes from the Duomo's 12th-century mosaics. The Ravello Festival runs July-August and transforms the town into an open-air concert hall.
Family
Contrada Torricella is the one area that works for families with young kids: Agriturismo Monte Brusara has space, gardens, and none of the cliff-edge anxiety of the town-center hotels. Minori beach is 20 minutes by bus.
Budget
Via Roma is your zone. Affittacamere Il Roseto at $70-100/night keeps you in the town center without the premium. Contrada Torricella goes even cheaper at $55-85/night if you don't mind the walk.
Beach
Ravello itself has no beach. the nearest is Minori, 20 minutes downhill by SITA bus for about $2. Stay in town and commit to the bus, or consider a day trip to Atrani where the sand is closer to the water than anything in Positano.
Foodie
Stick to Via Roma and the streets just off Piazza Duomo for honest Campanian cooking. Cumpa' Cosimo on Via Roma has been the local benchmark for decades. The restaurants on the main tourist drag toward Villa Rufolo are, with rare exceptions, not worth your time.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Ravello
When to visit Ravello and what to pay.
Summer (June-August)
The Ravello Festival dominates July and August, filling every hotel near Piazza Duomo and Via della Repubblica weeks in advance. Temperatures hit 30-32°C and the coastal roads get genuinely unpleasant with traffic. Book 3-4 months ahead and expect to pay peak rates everywhere.
Spring (April-May)
This is Ravello at its best, honestly. The Villa Cimbrone gardens are in full bloom, temperatures sit at a comfortable 18-22°C in May, and prices are 25-35% below summer peak. Most hotels on Via della Repubblica and Via San Francesco are open and not yet full. Easter week brings a bump in visitors and prices, so aim for late April or early May instead.
Autumn (September-October)
September is when the day-trippers thin out but the weather stays perfect at 22-26°C. The festival wraps up in early September, prices drop noticeably from October onward, and the light on the Belvedere of Infinity in late afternoon is extraordinary. Hotel Graal and Hotel Rufolo are both excellent value in October.
Winter (November-March)
Ravello gets very quiet in winter. Many restaurants close from November through March, and some hotels shut entirely. The ones that stay open, like Agriturismo Monte Brusara in Contrada Torricella, offer genuinely low rates at $55-100/night. It's atmospheric and peaceful, but check operating dates before booking.
Booking Tips for Ravello
Insider tips for booking hotels in Ravello.
Book directly during festival weeks
The Ravello Festival runs late June through early September, and during Wagner program weekends in July, even Booking.com runs out of availability. Call Hotel Graal on Via della Repubblica or Hotel Rufolo on Via San Francesco directly. they sometimes hold back a room or two from OTAs. You may also get a better rate, typically $15-30 less per night.
Understand the ZTL before you drive
Ravello's historic center is a restricted traffic zone. Driving into it without a permit earns you a €100+ fine that arrives by mail weeks later. The public car park near the town entrance on Viale Richard Wagner costs $3-5/hour. If you're arriving by car, park there and walk in. It's 8 minutes on foot to Piazza Duomo.
Ask specifically for a sea-view room
Hotels on Via della Repubblica and Via San Francesco advertise panoramic views, but not every room faces the sea. Some look out at the hillside toward Scala instead. When booking, explicitly request a Tyrrhenian-facing room. At Hotel Graal, rooms on the upper floors of the main building are your best shot. Don't assume. ask.
The SITA bus is better than it looks
SITA bus line 4 connects Ravello to Amalfi town in about 25 minutes and costs roughly $2 each way. Buses run roughly every 40-60 minutes in season. Download the SITA Sud timetable before you go because the stops in Ravello are easy to miss if you don't know where they are. Taxis from Amalfi run $25-40 and aren't always faster.
Don't skip Minori for a beach day
Ravello has no beach. Minori, 20 minutes downhill by bus, has a proper sandy beach that's far less chaotic than Positano and costs nothing to access. The free public section is in front of the promenade. Take the 9am or 10am SITA bus down, spend the morning swimming, then head back up for lunch. It's a $4 round trip and worth every cent.
Shoulder-season rates drop fast after mid-October
From the third week of October, prices at mid-range hotels like Hotel Parsifal on Via G. d'Anna and Hotel Bonadies on Piazza Duomo can drop 30-40% below September rates. Some luxury properties also offer autumn packages. If your dates are flexible and you can move a trip from late September to mid-October, you'll notice a real difference, often $50-80/night savings at the same hotel.
Hotels in Ravello — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Ravello.
What's the best area to stay in Ravello?
Stay within 5 minutes of Piazza Duomo and you're set. That puts Villa Rufolo, the Duomo itself, and a dozen good restaurants all within a short walk. Via San Francesco and Via della Repubblica are the two best streets for hotels with genuine views. Avoid anything listed as 'Ravello area' that's actually down in Minori or Atrani. you'll be paying for a cab every time.
How do I get to Ravello from Naples or Amalfi?
From Naples, take the Circumvesuviana train to Vietri sul Mare (around 75 minutes), then a SITA bus up to Ravello. From Amalfi town, SITA bus line 4 runs up the SP1 road to Ravello in about 25 minutes and costs roughly $2. Taxis from Amalfi run $25-40 depending on time of day. There's no train station in Ravello itself.
Is Ravello worth staying in, or better as a day trip?
Stay at least 2 nights. The day-trippers from Amalfi and Positano clear out by 6pm, and the town transforms completely. At dusk, Piazza Duomo is yours. The light on the Belvedere of Infinity at sunrise is something you simply cannot do as a day trip.
When is the best time to visit Ravello for good weather and fewer crowds?
Late September through October is the sweet spot: temperatures sit around 20-24°C, the Ravello Festival has wrapped up, and hotel prices drop 20-30% from July peak rates. May is almost as good, with temperatures around 18-22°C and gardens at their best. July and August are packed with festival crowds and prices spike sharply on Via della Repubblica and around Piazza Duomo.
What's the cheapest way to stay in Ravello without sacrificing location?
Agriturismo Monte Brusara out in Contrada Torricella runs $55-85/night and is legitimately good value. It's a 15-minute walk from Piazza Duomo, which is nothing. Affittacamere Il Roseto on Via Roma is the best budget option actually in the town center, at $70-100/night, and the owners know everyone.
Are hotels in Ravello worth the price compared to staying in Amalfi or Positano?
For culture and romance? Yes, absolutely. You're paying for altitude and calm, not a beach. Comparable rooms in Positano run 30-40% more and you're dealing with 500 steps and scooter noise. Ravello's $140-220/night mid-range tier, think Hotel Graal on Via della Repubblica or Hotel Bonadies on Piazza Duomo, genuinely outperforms what you'd get at those prices anywhere else on the coast.
Do Ravello hotels have parking?
Most don't, and this matters. Ravello's historic center is ZTL (restricted traffic zone), so you can't drive in without a permit. There's a public car park at the entrance to town near Piazza Duomo for around $3-5/hour. If you're driving, call your hotel before arrival: a handful like Hotel Graal have arrangements with nearby lots.
What's the Ravello Festival and how does it affect hotel prices?
The Ravello Festival runs roughly late June through early September, with classical concerts staged at Villa Rufolo's gardens and the Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer. It draws serious crowds. During peak festival weeks in July and August, rooms near Via San Francesco and Piazza Duomo can run 40-60% above standard rates. Book 3-4 months ahead if you want to be there during a Wagner program weekend.
Are Ravello hotels suitable for families with kids?
Honestly, it depends on the kids. Ravello is steep, there are a lot of stairs, and the vibe is quiet and adult. Agriturismo Monte Brusara in Contrada Torricella is the best family pick: open space, a garden, and none of the narrow-staircase anxiety of the town-center hotels. The nearest proper beach is Minori, about 20 minutes down by bus.
Which Ravello hotels have the best sea views?
Villa Cimbrone Hotel on Via Santa Chiara and Belmond Hotel Caruso on Piazza San Giovanni del Toro are in a different league for views. But Hotel Rufolo on Via San Francesco and Hotel Graal on Via della Repubblica both offer terrace views that are genuinely jaw-dropping at a fraction of the price. Ask for a sea-facing room specifically: not every room in these hotels looks the right way.
Is Ravello accessible for travelers with mobility issues?
This is one of the harder destinations on the Amalfi Coast for accessibility. The town center around Piazza Duomo has some flat areas, but most of Ravello involves stone steps and steep lanes. Hotel Bonadies on Piazza Duomo is the flattest-access option in the center. Call ahead. several hotels have elevator access to some floors but not all.
What should I actually eat in Ravello and where?
Get the eggplant parmigiana and fresh pasta with local mozzarella. Cumpa' Cosimo on Via Roma has been feeding locals and visitors for decades and is honest value. Ristorante Rossellinis inside Palazzo Avino does fancier Campanian cuisine if you're splashing out. Skip the tourist menus plastered outside anything on the main walking path between Piazza Duomo and Villa Rufolo.