Rooftop bars Amalfi Coast & Sorrento

Complete guide to the 10 best rooftop bars in Amalfi Coast & Sorrento [2020 update]

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Last updated: April 28th, 2020

The beautiful Amalfi Coast in Italy is a dream destination for traveleres around the globe. And rightly so! To get the very best views over the Mediterranen, the dramatic cliffs and the charming houses, head up to the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento rooftop bars. This complete guide will lead you to the best venues, packed with all info you need about each rooftop: opening hours, dress code, photos, maps and much more. From luxurious hotels with both swimming pool, restaurant and bar, to charming Positano terraces. Just scroll down and find the rooftops along the Amalfi Coast best suited for you.

Or use the Amalfi Coast & Sorrento rooftop map in the top right corner.

And here's a great guide if your looking for the best beach clubs on the Amalfi Coast.

Area:Sant'Agnello / Sorrento
Rooftop bar Vista Sky Bar at Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento in Amalfi Coast
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Vista Sky Bar at Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento
$$$$ Corso Marion Crawford, 85
  • Highlights
  • 6th floor
  • Live DJs & music
  • Cocktail bar
  • Panoramic views

On the rooftop of Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento you find the beautiful and brand new Vista Sky Bar. Perched on the 6th floor right by the ocean, the views from here are amazing over of the Naples bay, the islands, and the Vesuvio Volcano. Modern and stylish, with lots of comfy lounge furniture, this rooftop cocktail bar is a great spot to enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, champagne or fine Italian wines paired with tasty finger food. All served in a cool atmosphere, highlighted by DJ sets or live jazz and bossa nova bands.

Area:Positano
Rooftop bar Villa Fiorentino Positano in Amalfi Coast
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Villa Fiorentino Positano
$$$$ Via Guglielmo Marconi
  • Highlights
  • 4th floor
  • Infinity pools
  • Amazing views
  • Hotel guests only

The luxurious roof terrace at Villa Fiorentino in Positano is only available for the guests staying at the amazing hotel. Up here you’ll find luxurious infinity pools, an infinity bar and a beautiful roof garden. Hard to find a more beautiful setting in the world. Surrounded by lemon trees, orange trees, almonds and tranquillity, the terrace offers spectacular sea and mountain views as far as the eyes can see. Cocktails, candle-lit dinners and aperitifs for couples are all served by the pool on request.

Area:Ravello
Rooftop bar Belmond Hotel Caruso in Amalfi Coast
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Belmond Hotel Caruso
$$$$$ S. Giovanni del Toro, 2
  • Highlights
  • 1,000ft above sea
  • Infinity pool
  • Luxurious
  • 'Infinity Dream Dinner'

Located in the cliff top town Ravello, Belmond Hotel Caruso is a super luxurious hotel with an equally luxurious rooftop bar and restaurant. And of course, the famous and spectacular rooftop infinity swimming pool. One of the most iconic infinity pools in the world. While that one is exclusive to guests at the hotel, outsider can visit Bubbles Bar for an aperitif or a casual dinner or Belvedera Restaurant for a more luxurious and romantic meal prepared by Chef Mimmo di Raffaele.

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Area:Positano
Rooftop bar Franco’s Bar in Amalfi Coast
4

Franco’s Bar
$$$ Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30
  • Highlights
  • Crafted cocktails
  • Sunset views
  • Sophisticated lounge

A newly opened Positano roof terrace, which is a sleek and luxurious seaside bar with an old-fashioned, quality-first drinks menu. A place for love, friends, a post-swim aperitif or just a quiet contemplation, Francos Bar aims to be lika an old classic bar that just serves drinks, with an exception of some luxurious nibbles. Magnificent views are served with quality drinks in a classic, luxurious and minimalistic setting, with a nice stream of lounge music as complement.

Area:Sorrento
Rooftop bar The Bellavista Terrace at Grand Hotel La Favorita in Amalfi Coast
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The Bellavista Terrace at Grand Hotel La Favorita
$$$$ Via Torquato Tasso, 61
  • Highlights
  • Premium cocktails
  • Mount Vesuvius views
  • Live entertainment
  • Rooftop pool

Bellavista Terrace, perched on top of the Grand Hotel La Favorita in Sorrento, boast a spectacular view of the bay of Naples and the famous Mount Vesuvius. The terrace has both a big and luxurious swimming pool, and a restaurant area with tables, where you can have a lunch, dinner or just a quick snack. The Bellavista Terrace Bar is open for the public, where you can enjoy premium cocktails made by professional barmen, to the sound of live entertainment. Perfect for a fun, relaxed and nice evening.

Area:Sorrento
Rooftop bar The Pool Bar at Hotel Minerva in Amalfi Coast
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The Pool Bar at Hotel Minerva
$$$$ Via Capo, 30
  • Highlights
  • Rooftop pool
  • Relaxing
  • Capri views
  • Restaurant terrace

Up on the roof of Hotel Minerva you’ll find the Pool Bar along with a big and luxurious rooftop swimming pool. The roof terrace comes with a majestic view, overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento and the island of Capri. Plunge into the pool and feel like you're on top of the world. The pool bar looks like a lovely marine style kiosk and offers hotel guests good coffee, snacks and drinks. A couple of floors below you also find Minerva Restaurant with a lovely outdoor terrace where all can enjoy classic Italian dishes along with a wide selection of cocktails.

Area:Naples
Rooftop bar Romeo Hotel Naples in Amalfi Coast
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Romeo Hotel Naples
$$$$ Via Cristoforo Colombo 45
  • Highlights
  • 9-10th floor
  • Rooftop pool
  • Two restaurants
  • Bay of Naples view

The perfect location right by the Port of Naples is not the only fantastic thing about the stylish and chic Romeo Hotel. On the top floors you find both an amazing rooftop pool terrace, along with two different rooftop restaurants. All spots with stunning views over the Bay of Naples. While the rooftop pool is only for guests at the hotel, everyone can visit the casual 'Beluga Bistrot & Terrace' for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Or the Michelin-starred, gourmet fine dining 'Il Comandante' for really elegant rooftop dinners.

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Area:Sorrento
Rooftop bar Hotel Bristol in Amalfi Coast
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Hotel Bristol
$$$$ Via Capo, 22
  • Highlights
  • Several restaurants & bars
  • Rooftop pool
  • Calm & relaxing

About 10 minutes walk from central Sorrento, the family run Hotel Bristol comes with both a rooftop restaurant, a rooftop bar and a big rooftop swimming pool. In other words, this hotel pretty much covers it all when speaking of what to do on a rooftop. Hotel guests can enjoy the big and luxurious swimming pool and adjecent pool bar all day long, while taking in amazing views over Naples Bay. The rooftop restaurant La Pergola offers local Neapolitan dishes, while there are several restaurants and bars with terraces on the floors below.

Area:Sorrento
Rooftop bar Grand Hotel Capodimonte in Amalfi Coast
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Grand Hotel Capodimonte
$$$$ Via Capo, 15
  • Highlights
  • Romantic
  • 5 waterfall pool
  • Several restaurants

Close to central Sorrento, Grand Hotel Capodimonte comes with a huge and luxurious terrace pool area, a grand rooftop restaurant and a rooftop bar. The pool area is only available for the guests of the hotel, while the bar and restaurant can be visited by outside guests as well. At 'Le Ginestre' you can take the chance of trying a wide range of typical dishes from the most renowned Neapolitan tradition, while the bar 'Gli Ulivi' offers premium cocktails and apertifs, all to the beautiful view of the sea and surrounding landscape.

Area:Sorrento
Rooftop bar Belair Hotel Sorrento in Amalfi Coast
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Belair Hotel Sorrento
$$$$ Via Capo, 29
  • Highlights
  • Traditional Sorrento food
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop pool

Like many other hotels in Sorrento, this terrace comes equipped with both a rooftop swimming pool and a rooftop bar / restaurant. And like all rooftop swimming pools, this one is also only for guest at the hotel. From the all day and all year pool area you get a beautiful view over the Gulf of Naples and surrounding landscape. The Belair’s rooftop restaurant is located above the rooftop pool area, and the dishes served are from the Sorrento tradition, creatively revisited and turned into delicate, modern cuisine.

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Rooftop bar Amalfi Coast & Sorrento

Rooftop-grade: 7/10
Prime season: May-Sept
Inhabitants: 3,3 millions
Climate: temperate

The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento are two luxurious and beautiful coast lines in mid south Italy just a couple of miles south of Naples. The climate here is classic Mediterranean with warm summer and mild winter. Perfect when visiting rooftop bars. So, which are the best rooftop bars in Sorrento and Amalfi? Some of the roof terraces here are only open during peak season (May – October) but there are several that are open during winter as well. Many of them with heated rooftop swimming pools. Most of the rooftop bars located at this beautiful coast line are located at luxurious hotels and equipped with both a bar, a restaurant and a rooftop infinity pool. The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento are perfect for people that loves luxury. Expect a higher price tag then the rest of Italy. But the view, luxury hotels and quality you get, will be totally worth it.

About Amalfi Coast & Sorrento

The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento are two coast lines in south Italy located in the province Salerno. Two popular locations for tourists. Specially those that like luxury. The climate here is very good all year around. Warm summers and mild winters. Peak season is between May – October and many tourists from all over the world gather here to see the beautiful coast line and picturesque villages along the water. Both Sorrento and Amalfi attract both jetsetters and families. The luxurious hotels, fancy restaurants, great beach clubs and beautiful views are some of the reasons for this. Don’t miss a sunset dinner at a rooftop restaurant when in Amalfi or Sorrento.