18th-century palazzo at the heart of Positano, orange garden and sea-facing terrace.
Hotel Palazzo Murat
From
1,450.4 €
“Rooms in the baroque wing of the palazzo or in the annex overlooking the private citrus-planted garden.”
Hotel Palazzo Murat occupies the former summer palace of Joachim Murat, Napoleon's brother-in-law and King of Naples, built in 1789. We bed down either in the baroque palace's rooms (high ceilings, frescoes, majolica tiles), or in the modern annex that encircles the garden of orange and lemon trees. The pool is small, the restaurant serves honest Campanian cooking under the arcades, the beach is three minutes' walk away down the cobbled alley. Positano teems from May to September, the palace stays calm thanks to its enclosed garden. From 1 450 € a night, we pay for the location (Via dei Mulini, central pedestrian artery) and the historic cachet. Service is attentive, atmosphere hushed, the address suits couples seeking Italian charm without the frenzy of grand resorts. ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Palazzo Murat to couples in their forties and beyond seeking historic Italian charm without sacrificing modern comfort. It's an address for late honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, romantic weekends off-season (April, October). Families accepted, but the atmosphere stays intimate, the pool small, the garden designed for tranquillity.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Palazzo Murat is a Neapolitan baroque palazzo from 1789, built for Joachim Murat, Empire marshal turned King of Naples by marriage to Caroline Bonaparte. Ocre two-storey façade, stone arcades, frescoes and majolica tiles in the historic rooms. The modern annex (1970s, renovated) surrounds the citrus garden, more restrained architecture, private terraces. Ensemble of 31 rooms, intimate scale, no monumental lobby.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Al Palazzo restaurant serves classic Campanian cuisine under the garden arcades: linguine with clams, grilled catch of the day, Sorrento lemons. Continental breakfast on the terrace, buffet of local produce (mozzarella, pastries, fruit). Bar in the garden for aperitifs, regional wine list (Falanghina, Greco di Tufo). Room service available, but we recommend dining out: Positano overflows with trattorias five minutes away.
Highlights
- Baroque palazzo from 1789, former summer palace of Joachim Murat, King of Naples
- Private garden planted with orange and lemon trees, rare in central Positano
- Via dei Mulini, main pedestrian artery, 3 minutes' walk from the beach
- Rooms in the historic wing with period frescoes and majolica tiles
- Pool in the garden, restaurant under arcades, private airport shuttle
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Positano
Palazzo Murat stands on Via dei Mulini, the pedestrian artery descending to Positano's main beach (Spiaggia Grande, 3 minutes' walk). Fashion boutiques, ceramics, artisan sandals all around. Santa Maria Assunta church and its majolica dome two minutes away. No cars possible: private parking at village entrance, shuttle or porters for luggage. Amalfi 20 minutes by car, Sorrento 40, Naples Capodichino 1h15.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on request, supplement not specified, confirm at booking.
- Parking
- Private parking at village entrance, shuttle or porters to reach the hotel.
- Pool
- Small pool in the garden, open April to October, limited sun loungers.
- Airport shuttle
- Private service available, Naples Capodichino 1h15, rate on request.
- Children
- Family rooms available, but calm atmosphere, small pool.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Restaurant
Room service
Private parking
Free Wi-Fi
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Parking
Location
Where Hotel Palazzo Murat is located
Exact address
Hotel Palazzo Murat
Address
Via Dei Mulini 23
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