The peeling facade, handsome columns and giant urns lend an air of faded elegance to this 19th-century villa. A short uphill walk from the centre of town, the Esperia has large, airy rooms with modern furniture and a floral theme. The best (and priciest) have good-size balconies with sea views. Breakfast, including homemade cakes, is served on a communal terrace.
Hotel Esperia
Capri
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
19.64 MILES
Once the very symbol of Amalfi’s power, Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea (also known as Duomo di Amalfi) is the town’s most iconic monument.
20.25 MILES
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20.83 MILES
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21.72 MILES
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20.55 MILES
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18.3 MILES
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18.75 MILES
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Certosa e Museo di San Martino
20.14 MILES
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Nearby Capri attractions
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Though not remarkable in itself, Capri’s main church, named after its patron saint, is a tempting haven from the bottlenecks of tourists on the streets…
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Located beneath the 17th-century clock tower and framed by see-and-be-seen cafes, this showy, open-air salon is central to your Capri experience,…
0.27 MILES
Founded in 1363, this substantial monastery is generally considered to be the finest remaining example of Caprese architecture and today houses a school,…
0.33 MILES
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Capri’s best beach is at Marina Grande, where you'll find a little sand among the pebbles; unsurprisingly, it's perennially popular with families. From…
0.62 MILES
This imposing natural arch is a 1.3km walk east from Piazza Umberto I, down Via Matermània and Via Arco Naturale. Dating back to the Paleolithic era and…
0.64 MILES
Expensive and hugely popular beach club opposite the Isole Faraglioni where you can grab a few sq metres of rocky terrain and a beach umbrella for upwards…