Chiesa Nuova / Bar Internazionale to Hostel Brikette (Arrivals)
Arriving by SITA inter-town bus? Use the Chiesa Nuova / Bar Internazionale stop on Via Guglielmo Marconi, then walk about 120 metres / 390 feet toward Hostel Brikette at number 358 and use the entrance stairs. Allow roughly three minutes plus time for bags and the stairs.
The local Interno Positano bus uses a different drop-off: Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea. From there, first walk up to the Via Marconi junction. If you arrived by ferry, follow the ferry dock to Brikette guide for that route.
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For SITA arrivals: use Chiesa Nuova / Bar Internazionale
For a SITA inter-town service that calls at Chiesa Nuova, confirm the stop and direction with the driver before boarding. The Bar Internazionale landmark is on Via Guglielmo Marconi; it avoids starting your final walk from the beach-level centre.
From this main-road landmark, walk about 120 metres / 390 feet toward number 358, followed by the hostel entrance stairs. The distance does not describe the entire ferry-arrival journey or include the connector from the local Interno drop-off.
For the broader journey, see how to get to Positano. For local Interno arrivals, use the Tabacchi Cafiero directions in the ferry arrival guide.
The final main-road walk at a glance
Starting point: Bar Internazionale on Via Guglielmo Marconi for SITA arrivals. Local Interno arrivals first connect uphill from Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea.
Distance and time: About 120 metres / 390 feet along Via Marconi toward number 358, roughly three minutes plus time for bags and the entrance stairs.
Arrival times: Bag drop for guests checking in starts at 10:30, subject to space. Room check-in is 15:00–22:00; reception closes at 23:30.
Tickets: Check the current conditions for the operator you are using. See SITA ticket guidance for inter-town journeys; the local Interno service has separate arrangements.
How to get off at the right stop (what to look for on the bus)
For a SITA arrival, confirm that your bus serves 'Positano (Chiesa Nuova)' and tell the driver 'Chiesa Nuova, per favore' when you board.
Prepare to leave with your bags before the stop, and use the stop button if one is provided. Ask the driver to identify the stop if you are unsure; do not rely on which side of the bus the bar appears.
Wait until the bus has stopped before stepping down. Once clear of the vehicle, orient yourself using Bar Internazionale and Via Guglielmo Marconi.
What it looks like when you arrive (so you know where to get off)
Bar Internazionale is the café with its name above the green doors, shown below. For SITA arrivals, this is the Via Guglielmo Marconi landmark used in this guide.
The local Interno bus drops guests beside Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea instead. Walk up to the Via Marconi junction before following the final main-road leg; these are distinct drop-offs.
Keep the boarding area and road clear while checking your map, and ask the driver to confirm the stop if you are uncertain.
Walk from Chiesa Nuova / Bar Internazionale to Hostel Brikette (roughly three minutes)
Start at Bar Internazionale on Via Guglielmo Marconi. If you arrived on the local Interno bus at Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea, walk up to the main-road junction first.
Follow Via Guglielmo Marconi toward number 358 for about 120 metres / 390 feet from the bar landmark. Keep luggage close where the pavement narrows.
Look for the Hostel Brikette sign above the road, continue around the bend and take the entrance stairs on the right to reception.
Use the walking map from Bar Internazionale to Hostel Brikette. This main-road walk and the entrance stairs are the final part of the journey.
Tickets, bags, and ride basics (quick notes)
Use SITA's current ticket and luggage conditions for an inter-town journey, and follow the operator's validation instructions. See SITA tickets and validation.
For a local Interno journey from Piazza dei Mulini, check Mobility Amalfi Coast's current ticket, luggage and validation arrangements instead. The Positano council transport page links the local operator separately from SITA.
Check the dated timetable for your service, including the final departure. Traffic and a full bus can change your actual wait; do not assume the next bus will arrive within a fixed interval.
If you want help with bags, arrange it separately and confirm the full quote and actual delivery point. See porter assistance and public transport on the Amalfi Coast.
Arriving by ferry first? Here’s how this stop fits in
The ferry-arrival route is: dock → uphill walk to Piazza dei Mulini → local Interno Positano bus → Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea → short walk up to Via Marconi → hostel entrance stairs.
The local bus does not drop you outside Bar Internazionale. Use that bar as the main-road landmark after walking up from the tabacchi, then follow the final roughly 120-metre leg toward number 358.
Follow the ferry dock to Hostel Brikette guide for the full sequence and ticket sources. Porter assistance is optional and separately agreed; otherwise you carry your own bags on the pedestrian legs, bus and entrance stairs.
Arriving at night or after a long travel day
Save the map and hostel contact details before travelling. Check your service's dated final departure and allow for bags, narrow pavements and the entrance stairs.
Room check-in ends at 22:00; reception closes at 23:30. Contact Brikette promptly if disruption may make you late. Do not assume that the later reception closing time extends room check-in or that self-service late check-in is available.
If you arrive early or need a breather
Bag drop for guests checking in starts at 10:30, subject to space. Reception opening and bag-drop availability are separate arrangements; do not treat 10:30 as the property's opening time.
If you need to wait, choose somewhere permitted and keep your bags with you without blocking the pavement or bus stop. Check a café's opening and customer seating arrangements directly.
See luggage storage and check-in and checkout for the arrival arrangements.
Accessibility and street‑safety tips
The main-road approach reduces the climb from the beach, but the hostel entrance still has stairs. This is not a step-free route.
Via Guglielmo Marconi can be busy and the pavement narrows. Keep luggage away from traffic and stop only where you can leave the path clear.
Contact the property before travel if stairs or mobility needs affect your arrival. A porter moves agreed luggage; do not assume that porter or taxi assistance makes the entrance accessible.
If you got off at the wrong Positano stop
If you leave a SITA bus at Sponda or reach the beach-level centre, check where you are before starting an unfamiliar uphill walk with luggage.
For the local Interno service from Piazza dei Mulini, follow the local-bus arrival route and get off at Tabacchi Cafiero. For a licensed taxi, agree a road-accessible meeting point, quote and actual drop-off before booking.
Use Bar Internazionale as the main-road walking landmark, then follow Via Marconi toward number 358 and the entrance stairs.
Step by step
- On your SITA bus, confirm Chiesa Nuova with the driver and prepare to leave at Bar Internazionale.
- Get off at the SITA roadside stop on Via Guglielmo Marconi. Local Interno arrivals first walk up from Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea.
- From the Bar Internazionale landmark, follow Via Marconi about 120 metres / 390 feet toward number 358.
- Look for the Hostel Brikette sign, continue around the bend and take the entrance stairs on the right.
- Open route map
FAQs
How do I know I’m at the right stop?
For a SITA arrival, use Bar Internazionale on Via Guglielmo Marconi and confirm 'Positano (Chiesa Nuova)' with the driver. Local Interno buses stop separately beside Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea; walk up to Via Marconi before using the bar landmark.
Do I need to press a button for the bus to stop?
Tell the SITA driver 'Chiesa Nuova, per favore' when boarding, prepare before the stop and use a stop button if provided. Ask the driver to identify the stop if you are unsure.
How long does the walk take?
From Bar Internazionale on Via Marconi, allow roughly three minutes for about 120 metres / 390 feet, plus bags and the entrance stairs. Local Interno arrivals also need the short connection up from Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea.
Can I store my luggage before check-in?
Bag drop is available from 10:30 for guests checking in, subject to space. Room check-in starts at 15:00. See the luggage storage guide for the arrangements.
What are the check-in times, and what do I need to check in?
Room check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and reception closes at 23:30. Bring your original ID (passport/ID card). For current requirements, see the check-in & checkout guide.
What if I arrive after reception closes?
Room check-in ends at 22:00 and reception closes at 23:30. Contact the property before booking an itinerary that arrives later, and contact it promptly if disruption may delay you. Do not assume self-service late check-in is available.
