A jagged chunk of limestone soaring from the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea, Capri has been a magnet for A-listers since Roman times when the notorious Tiberius ruled the Empire from clifftop Villa Jovis. In the mid 19th century, artists and intellectuals swarmed here, drawn in by the inspirational scenery, gentle climate, and bucolic, liberal lifestyle. Then, in the 1950s and ’60s, the international jet set ‘discovered’ the island and its heady appeal; images of Jackie O kitted out in capri pants, sandals, and huge sunglasses ooze Dolce Vita glamour.

Today, if the idea of jostling with up to 70,000 day trippers in high season is off-putting, plan to stay for at least three nights; in the evening, once the last hydrofoil has left, relative peace returns to this most alluring of islands. There is no lack of places to stay as long as your pockets are deep; hotel rooms on Capri are notoriously expensive and much in demand in the summer season.

How we choose the best hotels in Capri

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Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.