The three-star Hotel Il Girasole, on the isle of Capri, is set in a peaceful corner of Anacapri between the Belvedere Migliera and the Monte Solaro. Public transport, which links all the island's points of interest, is easily accessible from the bus station which is just a five-minute walk away. Hotel Il Girasole, Naples
Situated in Duomo Square, close to the sea front, the Hotel Fontana has 21 rooms and 3 suites, all with bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, heating and air conditioning, telephone and minibar. Most rooms overlook the square or have a sea view, and suites feature a shower with hydro massage and a personal sauna. Hotel Fontana, Salerno
A delightful hotel in Amalfi, the three-star Hotel La Bussola puts you a few steps away from the seashore, and the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. Nearby is Amalfi's eleventh century cathedral, and to the back of the hotel the dramatic cliffs, which frame the town, rise into the blue skies of southern Italy. Hotel La Bussola, Salerno
The three-star hotel Gauro is in Pozzuoli, just west of Naples. This is an ideal base for exploring the city, for visiting the delightful islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida (there are regular ferries from Pozzuoli), and for exploring the extraordinary volcanic landscape of the Campi Flegrei (the Elysian Fields of Classical myth). Hotel Gauro, Naples
A marvellously romantic location for this Amalfi coast hotel, the four-star Furore Inn Resort Hotel, near Ravello, is wedged into the cliffs between Positano and Amalfi. There are beautiful views down onto the blue waters of the Mediterranean - not least from the three swimming pools. Furore Inn Resort, Salerno
Originally a hunting lodge favoured by previous kings of Spain and Italy, the four-star Palazzo Belmonte (near the village of Santa Maria di Castellabate) is set in five acres of beautiful garden and parkland. Palazzo Belmonte, Salerno
The Hotel des Artistes is close to Naples' famous Duomo where the famous "miracle of the blood of San Gennaro" takes place each year. Set in a pretty historic building, there are 10 tastefully decorated, spacious rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Des Artistes, Naples
Hotel Onda Verde is a lovely family-run hotel with stunning panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. Boats run from the beach beneath the hotel to Capri, Ischia, Positano and Amalfi. Hotel Onda Verde, Salerno
