I couldn’t have felt safer as a solo female traveler than I did at Domus San Vincenzo. The building is secure, quiet, and spotless, which immediately put me at ease. One of my favorite parts was the beautiful garden with seating overlooking the port below—it was the perfect spot to relax and take in the view.
This was my very first trip to Italy, and the views from the terrace honestly took my breath away. Some may say the rooms are outdated but I found them simple and cute. The bed was a bit firm for my taste, but by the time 9 p.m. rolled around, I was so tired from exploring that I slept soundly anyway. The temperature in the room was comfortable at night, and I never had any issues with hot water.
Breakfast was a lovely spread of deli meats, cheese, fresh bread, pastries, coffee, and juice. There’s also a fridge available if you’d like to store your own food, which was really convenient. Do note there’s a curfew at 11:30 p.m.
It took me about 40 minutes to walk into Sorrento, though the bus is an easy alternative. You can grab tickets from any Tabacchi shop. There’s one about a 5 minute walk away. There’s also a grocery store about 15 minutes away. The port just below also offers ferries to Capri, which makes exploring even easier.
Overall, the location was wonderful and the atmosphere felt so peaceful. Staying here truly made my first trip to Italy unforgettable, and I’d happily go back again.