Casa Buonocore
Shabby-chic Italian palazzo meets fashion-forward design. Intimate, family-run, effortlessly elegant — the kind of place where the owners are often in the garden picking oranges for your morning juice.
The porter handles luggage up the 70 steps — let the property know your arrival time so they can coordinate
Why It Matters
One of Positano's most talked-about small stays: only nine rooms, family-owned and operated, designed with a genuine fashion background. The antique furniture, curated objects, and sea-view terraces feel completely authentic rather than decorator-assembled. Breakfast on the terrace is genuinely spectacular — freshly baked pastries, free-range eggs, fruit from the house garden.
Casa Buonocore is a nine-room boutique guest house in a 17th-century palazzo just above Piazza dei Mulini. The Buonocore family — fashion designers behind the clothing brand Nadir — used it as a private summer residence before restoring and opening it to guests in 2012. Whitewashed rooms, patterned Amalfi tiles, colorful fabrics, antique finds from around the world, and jasmine-scented terraces give it the feel of a very well-dressed friend's home rather than a hotel.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Basic Room
The smallest room in the house with no view — a small window overlooks the entrance. But it has full amenities, the same chic white-on-white palette as the rest of the property, and opens directly adjacent to the outdoor patio. The honest budget option for those who plan to spend their days outside.
15 sqm
Classic Room
Opens directly onto a private terrace overlooking the fragrant orange-and-lemon garden. No sea view, but the garden setting is a real asset for guests who want something quieter and more secluded. Good value entry point to the property.
19 sqm
Deluxe Room
One of the largest single rooms at the property, with a living area and a panoramic balcony looking out over Positano's rooftops and the sea. Can take an optional fourth bed on request — good for a family or a group.
44 sqm
Junior Suite
The largest room in the house. A proper two-bedroom suite with a living area, sea-view balcony, a secondary garden-view balcony, a queen-bed room with ensuite bath, and a double-bed room with ensuite bath. Comfortably sleeps four. The best option for small families (children over 10) or two couples traveling together.
57 sqm
Queen Room
A well-furnished double room with a shared sun-terrace equipped with sun loungers. The terrace is shared with one other room but divided by plants for privacy. Partial sea and Positano views.
25 sqmStandard Room
Decorated in soft shades of white with a small garden-view balcony. The most compact sea-access option in the building. Intimate and characterful despite the size — the white-on-white palette works well.
16 sqmSuperior Room
A spacious double with ethnic-inspired décor and the standout feature of the category: a furnished panoramic terrace with sea and rooftop views. Can add a third bed. Reviewers consistently single this room out as a highlight of a Positano trip.
28 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge arranges hydrofoil tickets from the nearby Positano dock to Capri. The dock is a 5-minute walk downhill.
Laundry can be arranged through the concierge.
The legendary Sentiero degli Dei cliff trail is accessible from Positano. Staff provide practical guidance on the route — take a ferry to Amalfi, then bus to Bomerano for the trailhead, with the descent back to Positano via Nocelle's 1,700+ steps.
Staff can advise on Amalfi Coast exploration by scooter — recommended only for experienced riders given the narrow, hairpin-bend roads.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A small library with a view of Positano — the cool spot for the hottest hours of the day.
The main communal terrace is the heart of the property — flower-decked, furnished, and used for breakfast, afternoon drinks, and evening aperitifs. Views over Positano's rooftops and the sea.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, in all rooms and common areas.
All rooms include a minibar with complimentary soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages are charged separately.
A fragrant secret garden behind the house planted with orange and lemon trees. The owners are often found here picking fruit for guests' breakfast juice.
Beach bags and towels provided to guests for their days at Spiaggia Grande and other nearby beaches.
The family and staff arrange hydrofoil tickets to Capri, laundry service, restaurant recommendations, day trip logistics, and private transfers. Essentially a highly personalized concierge for the Amalfi Coast.
A night porter is on duty to welcome guests arriving after 22:00, provided the property is notified of late arrival in advance.
A porter meets guests to carry luggage up the 70 steps between the main road and the entrance. Guests must notify the property of their arrival time in advance.
Luggage storage available for early arrivals and late departures.
Casa Buonocore operates with an eco-friendly commitment, as noted on the official website.
Affiliated partner garage a few meters from the property, offering special rates to Casa Buonocore guests. Cost varies by vehicle size. Public parking also available nearby at approximately €60/day.
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