Traveling to Positano in mid October.

try airbnb.com and rent an apartment

Hotel Marincanto is family owned, so friendly & spotless, I would highly recommend it. You would need to check if it is within your price range though.

Ciao Elise, You mentioned mid-October and as mid-season prices for hotels in Positano usually kicks-in from Oct 13th, you'll probably get some good deals. I have stayed at Hotel Savoia (3-star hotel), no sea-view here, but it's very close to Piazza Mulini, where the internal buses stop and a short walk to the main beach (Spiaggia Grande). It's clean, the staff friendly and they serve a nice buffet breakfast. The price mid-October for a standard room is €100 (i've just checked their online booking system for Oct 15 for 2 people) but I am not sure if breakfast is included. If you pre-pay, (non-refundable), it's even cheaper €90. Here's the link to the Hotel Savoia http://www.savoiapositano.it/en/index.php Here's the review for Hotel Savoia on TripAdvisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g194863-d489107-Reviews-Hotel_Savoia-Positano_Amalfi_Coast_Campania.htmlAnother place is Hotel Marincanto and it's offers amazing views. It's a 4-star which means it's pricier at €170 for a standard room. Details here http://www.marincanto.it/en/Tariffe2014_eng.pdf Here are the reviews for Hotel Marincanto on TripAdvisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g194863-d557203-Reviews-Hotel_Marincanto-Positano_Amalfi_Coast_Campania.htmlIf you are interested we have a place in Positano that we rent out http://casapositano.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/house-to-rent-positano-amalfi-coast-italy/However, it would only make sense if you are staying for at least a week. If you are only staying a few days, a hotel would be the best option. Hope that helps and have a great time in Positano!!Best, Diana

Thank you all for your advice! Nancy – AirB&B is a great idea, something that I had not thought of but unfortunately, I only need a place for one night so renting an apartment doesn’t make sense. Carol – Hotel Marincanto looks beautiful! But sadly out of my price range. I will certainly keep it in mind for another time. Diana – Thank you very much for taking the time to check the hotel rates. I only need a room for the night of the 12th. It seems as if I am just missing the change in season rates!Your house looks lovely, too bad I only need something for one night! Happy weekend! Elise

Ciao Elisa, Happy to help and for one day, a hotel would be the way to go. The rates of Hotel Savoia are still reasonable even in high season so check them out. A few weeks ago my sister was also doing some research for friends and she found Casa Nilde http://www.bbcasanildepositano.com/The rates for one night on the date you mentioned was €115 but we have never stayed here nor know or heard of others who have. However, based on the photos on their website, it looks lovely. Have fun!!

There are several options:- Hotel Maremonti, 35 EUR, breakfast included- Albergo Villa Giusto, 40 EUR, breakfast included- Hotel Europa, 45 EUR, breakfast included All these can be booked with Amoma, a relatively new agency.Regards, John