Truly central location
74% of reviews cite it as the primary reason — 150m from Piazzetta.
In central Capri, set back from the street
In central Capri, set back from the street
At Via Vittorio Emanuele 32, along the street that leads from the Piazzetta toward Via Camerelle, Gatto Bianco occupies one of the most central positions on the island.
It is hard to imagine a more privileged address: boutiques, restaurants, and Capri's iconic places are all just steps away. Yet the hotel entrance is slightly set back from the main street, an architectural detail that creates a quieter, more private atmosphere, especially during rest hours.
Reaching Gatto Bianco from the port is simple and convenient: the funicular connects Marina Grande with the Piazzetta in about 4 minutes. Hotel guests can use a dedicated lane to avoid queues and, once at the Piazzetta, it is only a short walk to the hotel entrance.
Directly opposite are two Capri icons: the historic Taverna Anema e Core and the famous Gelateria Buonocore.
The location in three points
What guests mention most often about the Gatto Bianco's location.
Quiet despite the center
15% mention it as a pleasant surprise — the building sits back from the main street.
Concierge: ferries, restaurants, luggage
28% use action verbs: organize, arrange, book. The staff knows the island from the inside.
The neighborhood, under 5 minutes on foot
150m Piazzetta
30m Gelateria
10m Anema e Core
Hotel Gatto Bianco
150m Via Camerelle
200m Funicular
300m Bus and taxi terminal
Porter service
Bags from port to room, no hassle
Arriving in Capri is even easier when every detail is already arranged.
On request, Gatto Bianco can arrange luggage collection directly at Marina Grande port when your hydrofoil arrives, with delivery straight to your room. The service is available at an extra cost per bag.
Alternatively, you can reach the hotel independently: for a small supplement on the funicular ticket, you can take your suitcases up to the Piazzetta and from there reach Gatto Bianco in a few minutes on foot. The route is simple, flat, and manageable even with luggage.
How to get here — main routes
From Marina Grande (Capri's port)
Funicular to Piazzetta (4 min · €2.40 each way) → 200m walk down Via Vittorio Emanuele → hotel. Luggage requires an extra ticket at €2.40 per piece. Hotel guests can use the dedicated funicular lane to avoid the queue: just show your reservation to the hostesses. Alternatively, taxis and buses connect the port with central Capri.
From Naples
Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello (45–50 min) or ferry (80 min) → Marina Grande → funicular → hotel. From Naples Centrale: Metro Line 1 to Piazza Municipio. From the airport: Alibus or taxi to Molo Beverello.
From Sorrento
Direct hydrofoil Sorrento–Capri (20 min) → Marina Grande → funicular → hotel.
From Positano / Amalfi Coast
Seasonal hydrofoil (April–October) or ferry → Marina Grande → funicular → hotel. Schedules and frequencies vary by season: check SNAV, Alilauro, Caremar, or NLG.
Walkable beaches
Two beaches reachable on foot from the hotel.
Marina Piccola · 1.1km · 16 min
Follow the Via Krupp descent — the panoramic road that winds above the Faraglioni — down to the beach clubs at Marina Piccola. Views of the Faraglioni stacks the entire way down. For the return, the bus or taxi terminal at the bottom saves the climb.
Faraglioni / Punta Tragara · 1.8km · 25–30 min
The most scenic walk from the hotel: reach the Punta Tragara viewpoint, then descend along the path through Mediterranean scrub to Da Luigi and La Fontelina beach clubs. Both offer a small boat back to Marina Piccola.
Accessibility
The building has an elevator, but there are a few steps at the entrance before reaching reception. Capri itself is an island with many stairs and steep streets — worth keeping in mind if you're traveling with a stroller, wheelchair, or limited mobility.
For guests who need help with luggage, the door-to-door porter service from the port is the most practical option. For specific accessibility needs, contact us before booking.
Elevator
Yes
Steps at entrance
Several, before reception
Internal stairs
Yes, with elevator
Door-to-door porter
Paid, per bag
Capri accessibility
Steep streets and many stairs
What guests say about the location
Excerpts from Booking, TripAdvisor, Google
This beautiful hotel is right in the centre of Capri. 150m from La Piazzetta and on the main commercial street of the isle, despite that it is a quiet spot.
Staff was friendly and helpful, gave us great restaurant recommendations and organized the ferry tickets and luggage porters for our trip back to Naples.
Booking
Right outside, the best gelato shop.
Excellent, long-standing, family-run hotel in the city center. Luggage assistance from arrival to boarding.
TripAdvisor
The hotel is perfectly located down a small corridor just off one of the main streets in Capri.
A magnificent hotel in the very heart of Capri, yet very quiet as it's set back from the street.
You can't reach Capri by car
The island is walked. The sea is sailed. The Faraglioni — ten minutes from the hotel.
Lowest guaranteed rate
Book direct
Booking on the official site gets you the lowest guaranteed rate and lets you speak directly with Andrea for porter service, ferries, and restaurant recommendations.
Location FAQ
The most direct route is the funicular: it leaves from Marina Grande port, takes a few minutes, and costs €2.40 each way. Luggage requires an extra ticket at €2.40 per piece. From the top, walk 200 meters down Via Vittorio Emanuele — the hotel is on your right. Taxis and buses also connect the port with central Capri.
The most direct option is the Curreri Viaggi bus: it runs from Capodichino Airport to Sorrento port (about 70 minutes), where hydrofoils leave for Capri (20 minutes). The alternative is a taxi from the airport to Naples' Molo Beverello (25–35 minutes), then a hydrofoil to Capri (45–50 minutes).
No — Capri is a pedestrian island and private vehicles are not permitted in the historic center without authorization. You cannot drive to the hotel. Guests coming from the mainland leave their car at the departure port (Naples, Sorrento, Pozzuoli) and continue by hydrofoil or ferry.
No — the porter service is a paid option, charged per bag for both arrival (port to room) and departure (room to hydrofoil or ferry, which includes checking the bag in at the terminal). It's not included in the room rate. Highly recommended for guests with heavy bags or limited mobility.
Yes — the hotel entrance has a few steps before reaching reception. Inside, the hotel has an elevator that connects all areas. For guests with heavy luggage, the door-to-door porter service from the port is the most practical option.
The most scenic route leaves the hotel, heads toward Via Tragara, and reaches the Punta Tragara viewpoint — about 25–30 minutes. From Punta Tragara, a path descends through Mediterranean scrub to the Da Luigi and La Fontelina beach clubs at the base of the Faraglioni. Both clubs offer a small boat back to Marina Piccola.
Yes — Marina Piccola is about 1.1km from the hotel, roughly 15–16 minutes downhill along Via Krupp. All the beach clubs at Marina Piccola have views of the rock stacks. For the return, taking the bus or taxi from the stop at the bottom is the better option.
Many — the hotel sits on Via Vittorio Emanuele, surrounded by restaurants, trattorias, and bars at every price point. Anema e Core is directly across from the entrance. The Piazzetta, with its historic venues, is 150 meters away. Asking Peppino or Andrea for a recommendation is the most reliable approach.
