What are the best things to do in Amalfi?
Top picks in Amalfi include Amalfi Cathedral, Paper Mill Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Amalfi travel guide.
Why visit Amalfi
Travel guide for Amalfi, Italy — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Amalfi is a stop in Italy, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Amalfi Cathedral, Paper Mill Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 130–270 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Amalfi
1
Amalfi Cathedral
2
Paper Mill Museum
Budget
Amalfi trip cost
Budget
USD 60–100
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 130–270
per person / day
Luxury
USD 310–515+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Amalfi, Italy. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Amalfi
Estimated total (USD)
$3,300
≈ $1,650 per person · $471 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $200/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Amalfi mid-range ground costs (budget 60–100 · mid 130–270 · luxury 310–515+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Marina Grande
Risto
Donna Stella
Stella Maris
Eolo
La Caravella
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Fontana Hotel Amalfi
Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi
Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi
Hotel Amalfi
Hotel Antica Repubblica Amalfi
Shopping
- Angelo Fusco Jewellery
Museums & culture
- Amalfi Cathedral
- Paper Mill Museum
In pictures
Amalfi gallery
Photos: No machine-readable author provided. Sudodana2048 assumed (based on copyright claims)., Wa at German Wikipedia, Berthold Werner, Jensens, Dэя-Бøяg — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Amalfi travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Amalfi?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Amalfi?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Amalfi, depending on how many day trips you want in Italy.
Where should I stay in Amalfi?
Popular stays in Amalfi include Fontana Hotel Amalfi, Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi, Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Amalfi cost?
On the ground in Amalfi (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 60–100 per person per day, mid-range about 130–270, and luxury about 310–515+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Amalfi, Italy. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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