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Hotel Buca di Bacco vs HVF Villa Franca Positano
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Villa Franca scores slightly higher than Hotel Buca di Bacco. Hotel Villa Franca comes in at 82 with approval from 5 reviewers like Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
Hotel Buca di Bacco
Star Service
Oyster
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Via Rampa Teglia, 4, 84017 Positano
From $251 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Located 20 meters above the bustling public beach, connected to its popular seaside restaurant and the strand via private elevator, this perennial favorite is a delightful midrange family-run hotel."
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Keep in mind that the Classic rooms are the ones to request here, with larger floor plans, furnished terraces (however small), and sea views.
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Buca di Bacco is a historic, upscale property situated right along Positano's most popular beach and close to shops and restaurants."
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Frommer's
"Thanks to a happening beachfront position and loads of character, Buca di Bacco is one of Positano's most sought-after hotels, with an airy and happy vibe that's downright enchanting"
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Travel + Leisure
"Buca di Bacco is a hotel that offers cooking classes to visitors. During these classes, offered daily, trainees help chefs prepare regional appetizers and first and second courses."
HVF Villa Franca Positano
Star Service
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Viale Pasitea 318, 84017 Positano
From $744 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
" The three-story whitewashed converted villa clings to the hillside like a surefooted billy goat. Inside, subtle fabrics and smart designer appointments coordinate well."
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Frommer's
"Situated at the top of the town, this delightful family-run hotel overlooking the sea is one of Positano's lesser-known, distinctive hotels. The common areas, with their neoclassical..."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 38-room Hotel Villa Franca is a four-pearl property scenically set on a cliff in Positano, within walking distance of restaurants and shops."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A small hotel that packs a lot of punch."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Franca is high-class: an operatic mix of stylish white minimalism with a few regal touches thrown in. Rooms have Italian marble bathrooms and Jacuzzi bathtubs, plus there’s a spa"
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