Amalfi Coast, ItalyPositano
Hotel Buca di Bacco - Positano
Generational beachfront inn
Generational beachfront inn
The Rispoli family runs the hotel as a classic coastal inn, where days flow from the beach directly to the terrace restaurant.
“Begin your perfect beach day with a stop at this snackbar on Positano’s Spiaggia Grande for a sweet brioche and a cold cappuccino freddo.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Generations of travellers have dined at the family's seaside restaurant since mid-century.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The rooms are classic and bright, with coral-motif textiles and balconies looking straight out over the sea and the stacked pastel town below.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Spiaggia Grande sits right outside the doors, and the harbor ferry dock is just a short stroll along the promenade.
The rooms
Patterned Vietri tiles brighten the white walls, and selected rooms open onto balconies overlooking the water.
Restaurant
Ristorante Buca di Bacco
Open verandas look out over Spiaggia Grande and moored boats, serving regional seafood and classic Amalfi pastas.
At the table
Bacco's pours evening cocktails over a hand-painted tile counter, set beside illuminated wine cases and an arched window.
How it began
Salvatore and Carolina Rispoli returned from New York in 1916, starting with a simple beach stand that sold fruit syrups and lemon granitas.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.