A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Paestum, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Elegant. Unique. Superb breakfast. Located in Paestum, the Savoy Hotel & Spa - Preferred Hotels & Resorts is located 700 metres away from its own private beach. The archaeological ruins are only one kilometre away.
Rooms are spacious and air conditioned and feature Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. Many come with a terrace or balcony overlooking the outdoor swimming pool or Paestum.
Breakfast at the Savoy Hotel & Spa - Preferred Hotels & Resorts is buffet style, while Tre Olivi restaurant serves specialities from the Campania region at lunch and dinner. All meals can be enjoyed out on the terrace, which overlooks the garden.
Parking is free and Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park is only 20 km away. Sun beds and parasols are also free at the beach from April until October (subject to availability).Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Paestum!
Historic. Comfortable beds. Great views. Facing the seafront, Paestum Inn Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Paestum and features a private beach area, free bikes and seasonal outdoor pool with hydromassage corner. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also boasts a restaurant and a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at the hotel.
The rooms in Paestum Inn Beach Resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom and a patio. Guest rooms at Paestum Inn Beach Resort have air conditioning and a desk.
The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options.
Salerno is 38 km from the hotel, while Amalfi is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Naples International Airport, 81 km from Paestum Inn Beach Resort.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Offering a swimming pool and pretty Mediterranean gardens, Borgo La Pietraia is in Capaccio-Paestum in Cilento National Park. Rooms come with furnished patios and beautiful views.
This family-run property features a main building for the rooms, plus a separate restaurant and bar with terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Breakfast is buffet style and the restaurant serves local specialities using lots of homegrown produce.
Each room is bright, colourful and modern. All on the ground-floor, they have a private entrance and light tiled or marble floors. You will find air conditioning, an LCD TV and fridge.
Borgo La Pietraia is best reached by car and there is a concierge that will help you to organize and book many activities and services in the area, where guests have discounts. Paestum centre is around 20 minutes away by car.Show full description
This is the most beautiful and well designed small luxury hotel in Paestum. It also has very cosy rooms and outstanding views!
Charming. Comfortable beds. Rooftop restaurant. Mec Paestum Hotel is situated 800 metres from the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site and the National Archaeological Museum in Paestum.
Housed in an elegant building equipped with modern facilities, this friendly hotel has a lot to offer. All rooms have a panoramic balcony and the hotel is surrounded by a lush Mediterranean garden.
On-site facilities include a large sun terrace, outdoor swimming pool and a heated, crystal pool with hydromassage functions which make for a perfect day relaxing in the sun.
From the 1st of June until the 30th of September, all guests have free access to the private beach located 1km from the property, and well-equipped with all facilities. There is also a private beach 400 m from the property, accessible on surcharge.
The Mec Paestum's restaurant is run by a renowned, professional chef who will prepare local, national and international specialities as well as being able to prepare personalised menus for those with particular dietary needs.
Ideal as a luxurious base for trips to the surrounding area, nearby you will find interesting sites such as Pompei and Herculaneum, as well as the Pertosa caves and any number of the pretty towns located on the stunning Amalfi coast. The beach is reachable through a free shuttle service.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Beautiful. Elegant. Great breakfast. This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff.
Located just a short stroll away from the archaeological sites of Paestum, this elegant hotel is complete with a private beach area reached via a pine wood, a swimming pool, and extensive gardens. Rooms offer a balcony, free wired internet, air conditioning, and a satellite TV.
Hotel Esplanade combines old-world charm with modern facilities. The rooms have marble, carpeted, or wooden floor and offers views of the park and the wood from the balcony.
The restaurant serves fresh, Mediteranean specialities accompanied by an extensive wine list.Show full description
Just a few steps from the sandy beach at Laura, Hotel Schuhmann offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. You can explore the seafront with the bike rental service.
The on-site restaurant serves a daily-changing menu of Mediterranean and classic Italian dishes. Meals are served on the covered terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Rooms at the Schuhmann Hotel are air-conditioned and have satellite TV. Some have a balcony and all offer views of the sea or mountains.
The Schuhmann is 20 km from the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. The port city of Salerno is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Charming. Highly elegant. Great value. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Tenuta Duca Marigliano Boutique Hotel offers accommodation 5 minutes' walk form Pastum's archaeological area, a UNESCO Site. Free private parking is available at the property.
Set on a restored 19th-century estate, rooms at the Marigliano Boutique Hotel come with a flat-screen TV. Certain units feature a seating area for your convenience. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with free toiletries provided.
You will find a business centre at the property.
The area is popular for cycling and hiking. The hotel also offers bike hire upon availability and with a supplement. The nearest beach is a 20-minute walk away, while Salerno is 40 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most elegant, historic and romantic small luxury hotel in Paestum. It also has great affordability. WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Just 250 metres from the sea, Oleandri Resort Paestum is set next to a fragrant pine wood, 2 km from the archaelogical site of Paestum and the train station. All air-conditioned rooms and apartments come with a balcony or patio.
With a large outdoor pool, a hot tub and children's play area, Oleandri Resort is set in 30,000 m² of private parkland. The private beach is furnished with sun loungers and parasols.
With modern décor, all accommodation has cool tiled floors. Rooms come with a private bathroom, while apartments include a kitchenette and comfortable lounge area. Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and in some public areas such as the restaurant, reception and swimming pool.
Breakfast is buffet style, with croissants, cakes and cappuccino coffee. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine including local specialities such as artichokes, buffalo mozzarella and homemade pasta.
Entertainment is offered throughout the day in summer months. Historic Agropoli is 9.5 km away, and it is a 1-hour drive to Salerno.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among couples. Located just 30 metres from the beach, Parco Dei Principi is in Paestum. It offers free bicycles and a large terrace with views of the Mediterranean Sea and the pinewood. WiFi is free throughout.
Rooms are decorated in cool blue shades with light-wood furniture. They all come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel and free parking is provided for cars and coaches.
Breakfast at Parco Dei Principi is buffet style and meals are served in the dining room or out on the patio.
Surrounded by a pine wood, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from Paestum centre. Cilento National Park is 15 minutes' drive away. The hotel is easily reached from the A3 motorway.Show full description
Offering a private beach area, outdoor pool and lush garden, the Minerva Resort Hotel is a 4-star resort in the beautiful Cilento area. It features a restaurant serving local and international cuisine.
With air conditioning and a furnished balcony, rooms at the Minerva are very spacious. Each features a minibar, safe and en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Typical Cilento cuisine including fresh fish and meats, locally produced olive oil, and Buffalo mozzarella are served everyday at the restaurants. Vegetarian and special dietetic menus can also be arranged upon request.
The hotel's private beach area along the Tyrrhenian sea is just 350 metres away. The village of Licinella-Torre di Paestum is 3.5 km away, whilst Salerno's city centre is less than 1-hour drive away.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Great location. Popular among couples. Hotel Le Palme is in Laura, near the Cilento National Park and 3 km from the archaeological area of Paestum. The seaside is 150 metres away, across the pine wood.
Le Palme is a family-managed hotel with garden and outdoor swimming pool. It offers air-conditioned rooms with balcony. Accommodation is equipped with satellite TV, fridge, and bathroom with bath/shower and hairdrier.
Le Palme Hotel features a private beach, 150 metres away, equipped with parasols, deckchairs, changing cabins and showers. There is also a seaside restaurant with bar serving Cilento specialities.Show full description
This is a popular hotel among couples travelling to Paestum.
Great value. Great views. Hotel Royal Paestum offers accommodation in Paestum. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available.
The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. All guest rooms include a desk.
Guests at Hotel Royal Paestum can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast.
Salerno is 31 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Naples International Airport, 75 km from the property.Show full description
Resort. Featuring an outdoor pool and a garden, Medea Beach Resort is located 150 metres from the free beach in Paestum. Agropoli is a 5-minute drive away.
Offering free WiFi, the rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a bath with bathtub or shower. All rooms have a balcony.
Continental breakfast is served every morning. The restaurant offers Mediterranean and local cuisine. Free bicycle rental is available for the guests.
Paestum is 6 km from the property. Guests can visit the Velia Archaeological site, a 20-minute drive away. There is a train station and bus stop in Agropoli, linking to Salerno and Naples.Show full description
Very stylish. Charming. Great interior design. Hotel Cerere is located just 2 km from Paestum archaeological area and the National Museum. It features a private beach and a pool. It also has a restaurant, free WiFi, and free parking.
All elegantly decorated bedrooms feature a private balcony. They all offer an en suite bathroom with a bath tub or a shower. A minibar and a telephone are also included.
Guests can taste traditional local specialities and international dishes at the restaurant. The bar serves drinks and snacks, together with evening aperitifs.
Hotel Cerere provides a free minibus service to its private beach, just 600 metres away, which is equipped with parasols, deck-chairs and changing cabins. Entertainment for adults and children is also provided.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most STYLISH small luxury hotel in Paestum.
Opened May 2022. Located in Paestum, 1.4 km from Licinella-Torre di Paestum beach, Resort Acqua di Venere provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a private beach area, a shared lounge, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.
Guests at Resort Acqua di Venere can enjoy a buffet or an Italian breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.
Resort Acqua di Venere offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.
Provincial Pinacotheca of Salerno is 42 km from the hotel, while Salerno Cathedral is 43 km away. Salerno - Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 32 km from the property.Show full description
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