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Caruso

A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast

Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2
Rated 9.8 in 123 reviews

Caruso, perched high above the Tyrrhenian Sea in the stunning hilltop town of Ravello, Italy, offers an experience steeped in elegance and historical charm. As a beautifully restored former 11th-century palace, the hotel seamlessly blends ancient architecture with modern luxury. The property is renowned for its lush gardens, which cascade down towards the cliff edge, offering breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast.

Upon arrival, guests are immersed in a world where time seems to slow down, allowing for leisurely exploration of the beautifully decorated interiors adorned with frescoed ceilings and antique furnishings. Each room and suite is designed to provide an intimate and luxurious retreat, featuring breathtaking vistas of the coastal landscape, verdant gardens, or the tranquil Mediterranean Sea.

Caruso’s dining options emphasize local flavors, offering exquisite Italian cuisine made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The dining terrace, with its panoramic views, promises an unforgettable backdrop for meals. The infinity pool is another highlight, often described as one of the most spectacular in the world, blending seamlessly with the horizon.

A stay at Caruso also emphasizes relaxation and rejuvenation, with a well-appointed spa offering a range of treatments inspired by local traditions. The warm, attentive staff are dedicated to providing personalized experiences, ensuring each guest’s stay is unique and memorable. The hotel’s location offers easy access to the enchanting town of Ravello and the wider attractions of the Amalfi Coast, making Caruso an ideal base for exploring this iconic region.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 11°
 6°
 14°
 4
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 12°
 6°
 13°
 5
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 14°
 8°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
 17°
 10°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
May
 21°
 13°
 18°
 9
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
June
 25°
 17°
 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
July
 28°
 20°
 24°
 11
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
August
 28°
 20°
 25°
 10
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
September
 25°
 17°
 23°
 8
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
October
 21°
 14°
 21°
 6
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
November
 16°
 10°
 18°
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 20
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December
 13°
 7°
 16°
 4
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Ravello and near Caruso (A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast)

Chiesa conventuale di San Francesco d'Assisi
Chiesa conventuale di San Francesco d'Assisi
Church building in Maiori, Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Dome of Ravello
Dome of Ravello
Church building in Ravello, Italy
270m / 290yd
San Giovanni del Toro
San Giovanni del Toro
Church
110m / 120yd
Museo della carta
Museo della carta
Museum in Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Basilica di Santa Trofimena
Basilica di Santa Trofimena
Church building in Minori, Italy
1.2km / 0.72mi
San Lorenzo (Scala)
San Lorenzo (Scala)
0.5km / 0.32mi
Collegiate Church of St. Mary Magdalene Penitent
Collegiate Church of St. Mary Magdalene Penitent
Church in Atrani, Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Santissima Annunziata
1km / 0.64mi
San Salvatore de Birecto
San Salvatore de Birecto
1.7km / 1.1mi
Knights' Hall
Knights' Hall
Ruin at Villa Rufolo
310m / 340yd
Villa Romana of Minori
Villa Romana of Minori
Archaeological ruin in Minori, Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Grotta di Sant'Alfonso
0.7km / 0.41mi
Villa Cimbrone
Villa Cimbrone
Historic building in Ravello, on the Amalfi coast of southern Italy,famous for its scenic belvedere, the Terrazzo dell'lnfinito (the Terrace of Infinity)
0.8km / 0.5mi
Mercury's Seat
Mercury's Seat
Bronze statue in the garden of Villa Cimbrone
1.1km / 0.68mi
Statua di Cerere
Statua di Cerere
Statue in Villa Cimbrone, Ravello, Italy
1.1km / 0.67mi
Villa Rufolo
Villa Rufolo
Villa of Ravello
270m / 300yd
Museo La Valle dei Mulini
1.8km / 1.1mi
Spiaggia di Castiglione
1.6km / 1mi
Museo del Duomo Ravello
Museum in Italy
310m / 340yd
Amalfi Cathedral
Amalfi Cathedral
Cathedral in Italy
2.1km / 1.3mi
Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano
Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano
Fortified building in Maiori, provence of Salerno, Campania, Italy
2.8km / 1.7mi
Diocesan Museum of Amalfi
Diocesan Museum of Amalfi
Museum in Italy
2.1km / 1.3mi
Arsenale
Arsenale
Building in Amalfi, Italy
2.2km / 1.4mi
Giardini Palazzo Mezzacapo
Giardini Palazzo Mezzacapo
2.3km / 1.5mi
Collegiata di S. Maria a Mare
Collegiata di S. Maria a Mare
Church building in Maiori, Italy
2.3km / 1.4mi
Santa Maria dell'Assunta
Santa Maria dell'Assunta
3.2km / 2mi
Sant'Andrea fountain
Sant'Andrea fountain
Fountain in Amalfi, Italy
2.2km / 1.3mi
Castrum di Montalto
Italian castle in ruin
3.4km / 2.1mi
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Cave in Italy
5.7km / 3.5mi
Maria Santissima Avvocata sopra Maiori
Maria Santissima Avvocata sopra Maiori
4.6km / 2.9mi
Territorial Abbey of La Trinità della Cava
Territorial Abbey of La Trinità della Cava
Benedictine abbey near Cava de' Tirreni, province of Salerno, Italy
7.1km / 4.4mi
Castello di Gragnano
Castello di Gragnano
Building in Gragnano, Italy
7.1km / 4.4mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Assunta
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Assunta
Church in Gragnano, Italy
7.1km / 4.4mi
San Pietro Apostolo
San Pietro Apostolo
Church building in Agerola, Italy
6.2km / 3.8mi
Shrine of Our Lady of the Hens
Shrine of Our Lady of the Hens
Roman Catholic shrine in Campania, Italy
9.9km / 6.2mi
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
8.8km / 5.4mi
Castle of Lettere
Castle of Lettere
Castle in Lettere, Italy
8.7km / 5.4mi
Museo provinciale della ceramica
Museo provinciale della ceramica
Museum in Italy
9.1km / 5.7mi
Chiesa di San Rocco
Church building in Cava de' Tirreni, Italy
9.6km / 6mi
San Giovanni Battista, Praiano
San Giovanni Battista, Praiano
Church in southern Italy
8.1km / 5mi
Santa Maria Maddelena in Armillis
Santa Maria Maddelena in Armillis
Abbey in Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino, Italy
9.1km / 5.6mi
Santuario di Sant'Anna
Santuario di Sant'Anna
8.2km / 5.1mi
Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo
Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo
9.8km / 6.1mi
Valley of the Mills
Valley of the Mills
8.5km / 5.3mi
Chiesa del Corpus Domini
Church building in Gragnano, Italy
8.7km / 5.4mi

What to do in Ravello and near Caruso (A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast)

Chiesa conventuale di San Francesco d'Assisi
Chiesa conventuale di San Francesco d'Assisi
Church building in Maiori, Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Dome of Ravello
Dome of Ravello
Church building in Ravello, Italy
270m / 290yd
San Giovanni del Toro
San Giovanni del Toro
Church
110m / 120yd
Museo della carta
Museo della carta
Museum in Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Basilica di Santa Trofimena
Basilica di Santa Trofimena
Church building in Minori, Italy
1.2km / 0.72mi
San Lorenzo (Scala)
San Lorenzo (Scala)
0.5km / 0.32mi
Collegiate Church of St. Mary Magdalene Penitent
Collegiate Church of St. Mary Magdalene Penitent
Church in Atrani, Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Santissima Annunziata
1km / 0.64mi
San Salvatore de Birecto
San Salvatore de Birecto
1.7km / 1.1mi
Knights' Hall
Knights' Hall
Ruin at Villa Rufolo
310m / 340yd
Villa Romana of Minori
Villa Romana of Minori
Archaeological ruin in Minori, Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Grotta di Sant'Alfonso
0.7km / 0.41mi
Villa Cimbrone
Villa Cimbrone
Historic building in Ravello, on the Amalfi coast of southern Italy,famous for its scenic belvedere, the Terrazzo dell'lnfinito (the Terrace of Infinity)
0.8km / 0.5mi
Mercury's Seat
Mercury's Seat
Bronze statue in the garden of Villa Cimbrone
1.1km / 0.68mi
Statua di Cerere
Statua di Cerere
Statue in Villa Cimbrone, Ravello, Italy
1.1km / 0.67mi
Villa Rufolo
Villa Rufolo
Villa of Ravello
270m / 300yd
Museo La Valle dei Mulini
1.8km / 1.1mi
Spiaggia di Castiglione
1.6km / 1mi
Museo del Duomo Ravello
Museum in Italy
310m / 340yd
Amalfi Cathedral
Amalfi Cathedral
Cathedral in Italy
2.1km / 1.3mi
Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano
Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano
Fortified building in Maiori, provence of Salerno, Campania, Italy
2.8km / 1.7mi
Diocesan Museum of Amalfi
Diocesan Museum of Amalfi
Museum in Italy
2.1km / 1.3mi
Arsenale
Arsenale
Building in Amalfi, Italy
2.2km / 1.4mi
Giardini Palazzo Mezzacapo
Giardini Palazzo Mezzacapo
2.3km / 1.5mi
Collegiata di S. Maria a Mare
Collegiata di S. Maria a Mare
Church building in Maiori, Italy
2.3km / 1.4mi
Santa Maria dell'Assunta
Santa Maria dell'Assunta
3.2km / 2mi
Sant'Andrea fountain
Sant'Andrea fountain
Fountain in Amalfi, Italy
2.2km / 1.3mi
Castrum di Montalto
Italian castle in ruin
3.4km / 2.1mi
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Cave in Italy
5.7km / 3.5mi
Maria Santissima Avvocata sopra Maiori
Maria Santissima Avvocata sopra Maiori
4.6km / 2.9mi

About Ravello

Ravello, a charming town on the Amalfi Coast, offers a range of activities and sights that highlight its beauty and cultural heritage. One of the most notable attractions is Villa Rufolo, known for its stunning gardens and panoramic views of the coastline. The villa's architecture and historical significance make it a peaceful spot to explore.

Another essential visit is to Villa Cimbrone, which also features beautiful gardens and a famous terrace called the "Terrazza dell'Infinito." This terrace provides breathtaking views, making it a popular place for photography and reflection. The villas often host concerts and events, particularly during the summer, adding to their cultural vibrancy.

Strolling through the historic center of Ravello offers an opportunity to appreciate the local architecture, quaint shops, and cafes. The Duomo di Ravello, a striking cathedral with a beautiful bell tower, is worth a visit for its artistic and historical significance. The town's peaceful atmosphere makes it ideal for leisurely walks.

Art and music enthusiasts may want to check out the Ravello Festival, which features a variety of concerts and performances throughout the summer months. This event showcases both classical music and contemporary genres, drawing talent from around the world.

For those interested in local cuisine, dining at one of the town's restaurants provides a chance to sample traditional Italian dishes, often accompanied by stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Many establishments focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making the dining experience a highlight of any visit.

Overall, Ravello's combination of natural beauty, historical sites, and cultural offerings creates a unique and enriching experience for visitors.




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