Best for
Stay at Punta Tragara for a quieter Capri base at the end of Via Tragara, within walking distance of the Piazzetta.
Best for
Stay at Punta Tragara for a quieter Capri base at the end of Via Tragara, within walking distance of the Piazzetta.
What makes it special
Make time for the heated freshwater pool, where massage jets give tired legs a break after a walk through Capri.
Room to consider
Choose the Faraglioni Suite for a private terrace with a dining area, so you can sit outside with the rocks in view.
Insider tip
Reserve dinner at Le Monzù to try Caprese and Neapolitan cooking, two culinary traditions with roots on either side of the bay.
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At the end of Via Tragara, Punta Tragara looks out across the Faraglioni and the water around Marina Piccola. The hotel occupies a former private villa on Capri's headland, where terraces and arched windows give the sea a place in the architecture. Reaching it means following the same scenic route that draws walkers toward the viewpoint, then stepping into a building with a history distinct from the island's larger resort hotels.
Le Corbusier created the original Villa Vismara in 1920 for engineer Emilio Errico Vismara. Count Goffredo Manfredi later acquired it as a Capri home, and the villa became Punta Tragara Hotel in 1973. Those dates explain the unusual mix of early modernist form and later Italian interiors. Arches, terraces, ceramics and color remain part of the experience rather than decorative references to a past that has disappeared.
The approach from Capri town matters almost as much as the outlook. Via Tragara runs past gardens and villas before the promontory opens to the sea. The Piazzetta and the town's streets remain within a walk, yet the hotel sits beyond their busiest stretch. This is a position that makes arriving on foot part of the stay: the final view is earned through the lane, not delivered at a roadside entrance.
Soft pastel tones shape this room, with a private balcony or terrace extending the interior outdoors. Marble finishes the bathroom, which has a walk-in shower. The indoor sitting area includes a small coffee table. Complimentary water and digital newspapers through PressReader are provided. A beach bag and flip-flops are also supplied. A baby cot is available on request.
In one bedroom design, a rounded beige-and-gold-toned surround frames the headboard, with a light grey runner across the bed. A round ribbed bedside pedestal and vertical reading lights accompany the sleeping area. Light curtains have patterned edges beside the glazed doors.
A wood-toned dresser with a dark top stands within this interior, with a tabletop lamp above it. Trees are visible beyond the balcony opening in this particular arrangement.
Soft pastel tones shape this room, with a private balcony or terrace extending the interior outdoors. Marble finishes the bathroom, which has a walk-in shower....
Some ground-floor rooms have a private patio overlooking the garden or pool.
White and beige set the tone for this classically decorated room beside the landscaped gardens. A private balcony extends the accommodation outdoors. Marble clads the bathroom, which has a spacious walk-in shower. A beach bag and flip-flops are supplied, and an extra single bed or baby cot can be requested.
In one bedroom design, a padded rectangular headboard has a dark outline, with a warm checked throw across the bed. Pale floor tiles run through the interior towards the open balcony doorway. A dark writing console and round-backed upholstered chair provide a work surface and seating within the bedroom.
Curtains are drawn back beside the glazed opening, and a tall floor lamp stands within the room. The outdoor sitting arrangement has a small dining table and chairs.
White and beige set the tone for this classically decorated room beside the landscaped gardens. A private balcony extends the accommodation outdoors. Marble clads the...
Bespoke furnishings and soft pastel colours give the room a contemporary character. A private balcony faces the Marina Piccola side of the hotel. Fine marble finishes the bathroom, where a large shower occupies the bathing area. A clothes steamer and complimentary water are provided in the room. PressReader provides access to digital newspapers. An extra single bed is available on request, along with a baby cot.
In one bedroom design, a rounded headboard combines green upholstery with gold-toned edging. A teal ribbed cabinet stands within the room, accompanied by round mirrors. An orange patterned upholstered chair introduces a warmer accent, with a dark round side table and a tall slim floor light nearby.
The balcony arrangement has a table and chairs beside the glazed opening.
Bespoke furnishings and soft pastel colours give the room a contemporary character. A private balcony faces the Marina Piccola side of the hotel. Fine marble...
The bedroom has a small sitting area and a walk-in closet for clothes. The private balcony or terrace faces the sea. White walls and clean design lines are paired with a marble bathroom offering a shower or bathtub. A clothes steamer and complimentary water are also supplied within the room. A baby cot and an extra single bed are available on request. Digital newspapers are available through PressReader.
In one design, a vivid red bed throw matches two red-upholstered chairs with dark frames. The chairs stand beside a writing console. A further light-coloured sitting chair stands within the bedroom. Beige curtains with rope tiebacks frame the glazed doors, and a floor lamp accompanies the seating.
The doorway opens onto a terrace furnished with sun loungers, alongside a stone-clad wall or pillar.
The bedroom has a small sitting area and a walk-in closet for clothes. The private balcony or terrace faces the sea. White walls and clean...
A large picture window frames the sea and sky. Traditional island furnishings sit alongside individual modern design pieces.
One bedroom arrangement has a pale padded headboard with a dark outline. A green cushioned bench stands at the foot of the bed. Pale floor tiles extend across the sleeping space. A writing console and round-backed chair stand nearby, with a dark decorative cabinet adding a contrasting finish.
Grey curtains are tied back beside two tall glazed openings, with a railing on the balcony beyond. A floor lamp accompanies the furniture.
A further bedroom design has upholstered armchairs near an arched balcony doorway at the far end of the room. A broad arched window occupies the adjoining wall, while a recessed ceiling extends above the sleeping and sitting areas.
A large picture window frames the sea and sky. Traditional island furnishings sit alongside individual modern design pieces. One bedroom arrangement has a pale padded...
Some suites have a split-level layout.
A separate living room accompanies the bedroom, with the living space opening onto a private balcony or terrace. The rooms face the sea and are furnished in a style inspired by Capri’s villas. A beach bag and flip-flops are provided for use during the stay. An extra single bed and a baby cot are available on request. A complimentary minibar is provided within the suite. An electric kettle is supplied with herbal teas and infusions.
In one interior, an arched glazed doorway leads from the sitting space to a furnished terrace over two shallow steps. A curved upholstered armchair with a fringed base stands beside a black rectangular coffee table. Smaller padded stools join this sitting group on a broad rug.
A pale metallic-looking headboard and softly coloured bedcover distinguish the sleeping space. A shaded floor lamp accompanies the seating, while a dark-framed internal doorway gives a glimpse of a bathroom basin and mirror.
A separate living room accompanies the bedroom, with the living space opening onto a private balcony or terrace. The rooms face the sea and are...
Arched openings link the bedroom, living room and corner study. The private terrace looks towards the Faraglioni rocks, Marina Piccola and the silhouette of Capri.
Pale marble surrounds the bathroom, where both a bathtub and a shower are provided. Light reflects across the stone surfaces. The architecture retains the character of a period home. Modern furnishings and patterns in the bedroom complete the interior.
In one sitting-room design, a blue-and-cream sofa has a yellow accent. It faces a glass coffee table on a curved black base. Upholstered chairs join the sitting group around a patchwork-pattern rug. Pale textured walls frame the arches, while a broad glazed doorway opens towards outdoor seating.
Arched openings link the bedroom, living room and corner study. The private terrace looks towards the Faraglioni rocks, Marina Piccola and the silhouette of Capri....
The sleeping and lounge areas share an open-plan interior decorated in neutral colours. A leather bed frame is a distinctive feature of the bedroom furniture. The bathroom has a double shower.
The large private terrace has separate furnished areas for sitting and dining. It looks towards the bay and Faraglioni rock formations.
In one room design, the back of a sofa divides the bed from a pair of high-backed cream chairs. A low side table stands among the seating, with black curved reading lamps nearby. Pale floral wall decoration and patterned curtains add detail to the light interior. Several glazed doorways lead towards the terrace, where loungers are arranged outdoors. A stepped-edge mirror accompanies the indoor sitting furniture.
The sleeping and lounge areas share an open-plan interior decorated in neutral colours. A leather bed frame is a distinctive feature of the bedroom furniture....
An upper sleeping level overlooks the living room in this loft arrangement, with internal stairs linking the two. The living area opens onto a balcony or terrace facing the sea. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower. A beach bag and flip-flops are supplied for use during the stay. An electric kettle and a selection of herbal teas and infusions are also provided. The suite also includes a complimentary minibar.
In one interior, stone-toned stairs have a clear glass balustrade and a dark handrail. A glass guard continues around the upper sleeping level. Below, a white sofa and chaise are grouped around a pair of round tables on a grey rug, beneath a white vaulted ceiling.
A portrait-collage panel and a blue table lamp add colour to the lower living area. An upper doorway leads towards the dressing and bathroom space, with a rounded drinks cabinet within the interior.
An upper sleeping level overlooks the living room in this loft arrangement, with internal stairs linking the two. The living area opens onto a balcony...
The suite has a separate living room and bedroom. Their proportions and character draw on the Certosa di San Giacomo. Traditional ceramics and antique furniture sit alongside modern design pieces.
Double doors open onto a panoramic terrace beside the living room’s large picture window. The outlook takes in the Faraglioni rock formations and Marina Piccola. Imperial marble clads the bathroom, which contains a bathtub.
In one bedroom design, a wide horizontal window sits directly beside the bed. A blue-grey runner and cushions pair with the textured upholstered headboard. Vertical striped panels line the wall behind the sleeping area. A dark cylindrical cabinet and a slim reading light stand beside the bed. Pale flooring contrasts with a dark rug beneath the bedroom furniture.
The suite has a separate living room and bedroom. Their proportions and character draw on the Certosa di San Giacomo. Traditional ceramics and antique furniture...
The bedroom, living room and bathroom all open onto the terrace. A large sliding glass door opens from the lounge. Contemporary decoration sits within the historic character of the building.
The marble bathroom has a separate shower and a panoramic bathtub. The tub looks towards the Faraglioni and Monacone rock formations. These views also shape the suite’s outlook across the bay.
In one living-room design, a dark sofa and green upholstered armchair are grouped around two round coffee tables on a patchwork rug. A broad curved glazed opening is framed by light curtains. An arched internal opening with a dark frame leads into an adjoining area. A wood-toned display cabinet stands within the lounge.
The bedroom, living room and bathroom all open onto the terrace. A large sliding glass door opens from the lounge. Contemporary decoration sits within the...
Volcanic grey and Capri white shape the open-plan rooftop interior. A large panoramic terrace faces Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni rocks. The suite’s sitting and dining space extends onto this terrace.
The central bathtub is accompanied by a separate shower. The sleeping area has a circular bed. An extra single bed or baby cot can be requested.
In one design, an elaborate scalloped headboard stands against patterned wallpaper. Trees, birds and other ornamental forms cover the paper. A pale curved settee with green cushions occupies the sitting space beside round dark tables on slender gold-toned legs. A patterned rug lies below the furniture, and a dressing table has a circular mirror. Geometric transitions between the walls and vaulted ceiling frame the upper part of the interior.
Volcanic grey and Capri white shape the open-plan rooftop interior. A large panoramic terrace faces Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni rocks. The suite’s sitting and...
Set on the fifth floor, the suite has a panoramic roof terrace laid with terracotta tiles. Antique wood and stone are part of the interior, combining classic details with contemporary design. The terrace looks towards the Faraglioni sea stacks and the bay.
The bathroom has both a panoramic bathtub and a separate shower. In one bathing-space design, the white freestanding tub is raised on a wood-toned plinth beside a low arched window. A glass-fronted shower stands to one side, with a curved white pedestal chair within the room.
A broad dark-framed opening leads towards a long beige chaise in the adjoining space. Grey floor tiles continue below the bathing area, and a geometric white ceiling rises above it. This interior also has a mirror in a gilt-toned frame.
Set on the fifth floor, the suite has a panoramic roof terrace laid with terracotta tiles. Antique wood and stone are part of the interior,...
The rooms are not identical versions of one plan. A Classic Room measures 22 square meters and has a private balcony or terrace with a marble bathroom and walk-in shower. The 25-square-meter Prestige Room has a balcony toward the Marina Piccola side and a marble bathroom with a larger shower. The Prestige outlook differs from the rooftop suites' direct views of the Faraglioni.
In the larger suites, outdoor space becomes more central. The Pegaso Suite is an open-plan, 90-square-meter rooftop accommodation with a broad panoramic terrace facing the bay and Faraglioni. Its bathtub sits in the center of the bathroom, extending the suite's deliberate use of open space. Volcanic gray and white inside draw attention outward, letting the shape of the rocks carry the visual weight.
The Art Suite takes a different route at 65 square meters. Terracotta tiles mark the panoramic terrace, while antique wood and stone bring texture indoors. A bathtub looks toward the Faraglioni, and a roof terrace adds another open-air level. The room makes its relationship with the sea explicit, but its material palette gives the view a quieter frame than Pegaso's darker, more graphic interior.
The Monacone Suite has its own terrace facing the bay and rocks, with access to the outdoor space from the rooms. Its marble bathroom includes a panoramic tub. These distinctions are useful because a suite name here is not merely a size tier. Pegaso emphasizes an open-plan rooftop layout, Art places its bath and roof terrace in the foreground, and Monacone stretches its terrace along the rooms.
Across the hotel, original arches and contemporary furnishings sit together without turning the former villa into a period set. Some rooms face gardens or Marina Piccola rather than the Faraglioni directly. That range is part of the building's character: the views shift with each position on the headland, while the terraces keep the island's light and air close to the interiors.
Le Monzù gives the hotel a full restaurant rather than relying on the terrace alone to carry an evening. Its cooking draws on Neapolitan and Caprese traditions and the wider Mediterranean, with sea and land ingredients in the same conversation. Large windows and a panoramic terrace frame the Faraglioni. The setting is unmistakable, but the restaurant has a culinary identity grounded in the region.
The name has a local history of its own. Monzù comes from the Neapolitan rendering of the French word monsieur, once used for the chefs of noble households. At Punta Tragara it suits a dining room that joins an older Italian tradition to a contemporary menu. The view through the windows remains present, while the food gives a reason to stay at the table beyond sunset.
The Grill offers another pace in the pergola beside the pool. Its menu draws on Campania dishes and desserts, and the Tragara Club adds a lounge cocktail bar overlooking the bay. These spaces let the property move from a meal in the restaurant to something more informal outdoors. The poolside setting is not an afterthought; it belongs to the same terrace landscape as the rooms and gardens.
Two freshwater pools sit within Punta Tragara's outdoor areas. One is heated and has massage jets; both allow the sea-facing terraces to work as places to linger rather than just vantage points. Sun loungers and garden views make the pools part of the hotel's daily landscape. They also offer a different relationship with the water from the boats and coves below the headland.
Narducci Wellness occupies a space carved into the rock. Its treatment menu includes massages and beauty rituals, with an intimate interior that contrasts with the open terraces outside. After the bright pool terraces, the change in light and scale is immediate.
A fitness area overlooks the garden near the pools and includes Technogym equipment. Its position matters more than an inventory of machines. Movement at Punta Tragara can happen indoors, on the paths between Capri town and the hotel, or on the terraces. The property's scale allows those different parts of the day to sit close together without turning the stay into a formal wellness program.
The hotel is close to Capri town, but its immediate surroundings belong to the Tragara walk and the promontory. Marina Grande is the island's arrival point; the Piazzetta and shopping lanes lie inland from the headland. From the hotel, the Faraglioni appear across the sea and Marina Piccola opens to one side. Those relationships explain the address more clearly than a simple distance from the town center.
At Punta Tragara, the last stretch of Via Tragara ends with the villa, its pools and the Faraglioni in the same field of view. The path back to the Piazzetta is still there, but the headland gives the hotel its own point of arrival. That precise position, and the building shaped around it, are what stay with you after the terrace has emptied.
Punta Tragara occupies the former Villa Vismara, designed by Le Corbusier, where the building’s lines sit against the rocky contours of Capri.
At Tragara Club, a cocktail gives you a reason to linger on the promontory as the light changes over the water.
The spa is set in a rock grotto, so the island’s stone is part of the setting when you come in for a treatment.
Via Tragara 57, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
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