Villa San Michele at a glance
Villa San Michele is the house and garden of Axel Munthe on Viale Axel Munthe in Anacapri. It is not a villa of Tiberius and it is not in Capri town. Villa Jovis is the ruin on the eastern side of the island.
The terrace looks over the bay, and a sphinx stands there. Plan a visit together with the Monte Solaro chairlift, since both are in Anacapri and a bus connects them with Capri town.
Opening hours by month
As published by the operator for the year. The last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
| Month | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Closed on Tuesdays |
| February | – | Closed |
| March | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | – |
| April | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | – |
| May | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | – |
| June to August | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | – |
| September | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | – |
| October | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | – |
| November | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | See the note below |
| December | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Closed on Tuesdays, December 25 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
The operator's website gives different winter hours on two pages. The accessibility page lists 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in January, November and December, closed on Tuesdays, which would add a Tuesday closure in November. Confirm winter hours before you travel.
Our pick: an entry ticket for the villa
A ticket for the villa, the garden and the terraces, for anyone who wants to book the visit in advance.
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Visiting the villa
Tickets, access and the stairs.
Tickets
Adults pay €12, youth and students €8, and children under 12 enter free. School visits cost €4. The operator gives no exact age for youth. One booking portal lists free entry up to age 10, so go by the operator's figure and ask at the gate if your child is close to the line. Groups should contact the villa beforehand.
Reservations
Check the villa's website for the current booking rules before you go. Groups should contact the villa beforehand.
Access for people with reduced mobility
The operator states that the building is not accessible to people with reduced mobility because of its levels and stairs. Plan accordingly.
The Scala Fenicia
The old stairway of about 900 steps connects the harbor with the area of the villa. The operator recommends good shoes and no heavy luggage. It is not a step-free alternative to the bus.
Getting there
Take the funicular from Marina Grande to Capri town and then the bus to Anacapri. The bus operator ATC lists the Capri town to Anacapri line in its current timetable, so check it before you go.
Anacapri guide →Choosing a day
The villa keeps its longest hours from June to August, when it stays open until 7 p.m. In January, November and December it closes at 3:30 p.m., and in February it is closed. A winter visit therefore needs an early start and a check of the days.
The photo shows a white patio with columns. Combine the villa with the chairlift, which also runs on a seasonal schedule.
A day in Anacapri around the villa
A sequence that fits the published hours.
1. Villa San Michele
Go early in the season of short days. Entry closes 30 minutes before the villa does, so in January, November and December the last entry is at 3 p.m.
2. Monte Solaro chairlift
The chairlift costs €15 round trip or €12 one way. From April to October it runs 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last ride down at 5:30 p.m. In winter it closes earlier, with the last ride down at 4:30 p.m. Eating and drinking during the ride is not allowed.
3. Casa Rossa
The house costs €5 and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May to September and to 4 p.m. from October to April. The last entry is 15 minutes before closing.
4. The Blue Grotto road
A bus or taxi goes from Anacapri to the Grotta Azzurra stop. Entry depends on the sea, so keep this stop flexible.
Villa San Michele: frequently asked questions
How much does Villa San Michele cost?
In 2026 adults pay €12 and youth and students €8. Children under 12 enter free, and school visits cost €4.
When is Villa San Michele closed?
It closes in February and on Tuesdays in January and December. Winter hours differ between two pages of the operator's website, so confirm them before you go.
Is the villa in Capri town?
No. It is in Anacapri on Viale Axel Munthe.
Can I visit with a wheelchair or stroller?
The operator states that the building is not accessible to people with reduced mobility because of its levels and stairs.
Do I need to book in advance?
Check the villa's website for the current rules before you go. Groups should contact the villa beforehand.