Walk from Hostel Brikette to Positano's main beach
Step-by-step staircase route that reaches Spiaggia Grande in 15–25 minutes.
Before you go
Pick up the laminated staircase photos from reception or the digital concierge so you can confirm the five checkpoints along the way.
Wear sturdy sandals for the pebbled landings and carry water — there are no shops on the stairs until you reach the promenade.
Step-by-step walk to Spiaggia Grande
1. Exit Hostel Brikette through the main door and descend the front staircase to Viale Pasitea.
2. Turn left and walk roughly 100 metres (330 feet) along the road to the first right-hand corner beside the tabacchi/newsagent — this is map point 1.
3. Turn right, stay on the downhill lane, and follow the curve until the first bend in the road (map point 2).
4. Leave the road at the bend and continue straight ahead down the staircase in front of you.
5. When the stairs meet another road (map point 3), cross straight ahead and keep descending the next visible staircase.
6. At the base of the stairs, cross the road, turn left for about 10 metres (30 feet), then take the next staircase on your right (map point 4).
7. Follow these stairs, turn left at the landing, and stay on the path until you reach the bottom.
8. Turn right, walk into the courtyard at map point 5, and check the view matches the hostel reference photo.
9. Continue straight beneath the archway, then walk for about 50 metres (160 feet) until the port opens up and Spiaggia Grande appears on your left.
Quick tips
- Save the climb for later by pairing this route with the bus back to the hostel after your beach day.
- Compare loungers, free zones, and club prices in the Positano beaches overview before you set out.
- Share the map via the hostel's QR code or digital concierge if friends are meeting you at the beach.
FAQs
How long does the walk from Hostel Brikette to Spiaggia Grande take?
About 15–25 minutes depending on pace and photo stops. Google Maps can route you through slower detours, so follow the hostel's staircase-first path and match each checkpoint to the reference photos.
Are there shops or water stops along the staircase route to the beach?
No — there are no shops on the stairs until you reach the promenade. Carry water before you set off, and wear sturdy sandals for the pebbled landings.
How do I follow the staircase route from the hostel to the main beach?
Exit the hostel, descend to Viale Pasitea, turn left, walk 100 metres to the corner beside the tabacchi, then follow the downhill staircases through five checkpoints until you emerge beside the port and Spiaggia Grande. Pick up the laminated staircase photos from reception to confirm each checkpoint.