Must-see hotels in Puglia

  • Il Frantoio

    Ostuni

    Stay at this charming, whitewashed farmhouse and estate where the owners still live and work producing high quality olive oil. Even if you're not staying…

  • Masseria Trapana

    Lecce

    Surrounded by citrus groves, Masseria Trapana's modern reinvention of a 16th-century farmhouse is 12km north of Lecce. Ten suites combine with shared…

  • Sotto le Cummerse

    Valle d’Itria

    At this albergo diffuso (dispersed hotel) you'll stay in one of 13 tastefully furnished apartments scattered throughout Locorotondo's centro storico. The…

  • Palazzo Papaleo

    Otranto

    Located next to the cathedral, this sumptuous hotel, the first to earn the EU Eco-label in Puglia, has magnificent rooms with original frescoes,…

  • Azzurretta B&B

    Lecce

    Tullio runs this arty B&B located in a historic palazzo. Of the four rooms, ask for the large double with a balcony, wooden floors and vaulted ceiling…

  • Palazzo Rollo

    Lecce

    This tastefully restored 17th-century palazzo – the Rollo family seat for more than 200 years – makes a delightful base from which to explore Lecce. The…

  • Bozzi 1910

    Bari

    Four stylish studio apartments are in a heritage building near Bari's waterfront. Well-equipped kitchenettes include coffee machines, bathrooms are modern…

  • B&B Idomeneo 63

    Lecce

    You’ll be looked after like a VIP at this wonderfully curated B&B in the midst of Lecce’s baroque quarter, complete with six colour-coded rooms and a…

  • Masseria Torre Maizza

    Valle d’Itria

    Definitely at the high end of the masseria experience is this stunning property, relaunched under the super-luxe Rocco Forte brand in mid-2019. De-stress…

  • Palazzo Filisio

    Trani

    A lovely building facing the cathedral and the Adriatic, the 18th-century Palazzo Filisio houses this charmingly understated grand hotel. Stylish rooms…

  • Masseria Torre Coccaro

    Valle d’Itria

    For pure luxury, stay at this super chic yet countrified masseria. There's a glorious spa set in a cave, access to two exclusive beach clubs, and a…

  • Centro Storico B&B

    Lecce

    This friendly and well-run B&B located in the 16th-century Palazzo Astore features big rooms, double-glazed windows and a classy heritage makeover with…

  • LuxAttico

    Lecce

    Hosted by the friendly Luisa, LuxAttico has stylish rooms in a quiet residential area a short walk from Lecce's historic centre. Breakfast includes Lecce…

  • Urban Oasis

    Lecce

    Opened in 2018, Lecce's only hostel is a winner with options in a restored heritage townhouse including dorms for a maximum of six guests, and stylish…

  • Truddhi

    Valle d’Itria

    This charming cluster of 11 self-catering trulli in the hamlet of Trito near Locorotondo is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. It's a tranquil…

  • Trullidea

    Alberobello

    Based on the albergo diffuso concept, Trullidea has numerous renovated, quaint, cosy and atmospheric trulli in Alberobello's historic centre available on…

  • B&B Casa Pimpolini

    Bari

    This lovely B&B in Bari's new town is within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and Bari Vecchia (the old town). The two rooms are warm and…

  • Borgo San Marco

    Valle d’Itria

    Once a borgo (medieval town), this masseria has 16 rooms and a spa in the orchard, and manages to be both traditional while also having a bohemian edge…

  • B&B Rocca sul Mare

    Vieste

    In a former convent in the old quarter, this is a popular, charming and reasonably priced place with comfortable high-ceilinged rooms. There's also a…

  • Villa Romanazzi Carducci

    Bari

    Run by the French Accor group, the Villa Romanazzi shows flair that transcends its workaday (if convenient) location, near the train station. Businesslike…

  • Albergo Labotte

    Vieste

    With a location opposite Vieste's main beach, Albergo Labotte is well placed for a convenient stay. All rooms were refurbished in 2018 to a modern and…

  • Affittacamere Sparta

    Taranto

    These meticulously refurbished apartments are arranged on the ground floor of this otherwise utilitarian building on the western edge of the new town. The…

  • Albergo Diffuso Monopoli

    Polignano a Mare

    In sleepy Monopoli, 8km south of Polignano a Mare, Albergo Diffuso Monopoli offers a collection of rooms, suites and apartments all scattered around the…

  • Hotel Akropolis

    Taranto

    If Taranto's richly historic yet crumbling old town is ever to be reborn, it will be due to businesses such as this hotel – a converted medieval palazzo…

  • Patria Palace Hotel

    Lecce

    This sumptuous hotel is traditionally Italian with large mirrors, dark-wood furniture and wistful murals. The location is wonderful, the bar gloriously…

  • Hotel Palazzo del Corso

    Gallipoli

    It's worth forking out a bit extra for this beautiful town hotel, if you fancy a bit of luxury. The rooms are furnished distinctively enough to avoid…

  • Relais Parallelo 41

    Vieste

    This small B&B in an updated palazzo in the midst of the old town has five renovated rooms decorated with hand-painted ceilings, luxurious beds and super…

  • Samadhi

    Salento

    Soothe the soul with a stay at Samadhi, located around 7km east of Galatina in tiny Zollino. It's on a 10-hectare organic farm and the owners are…

  • La Terra

    Ostuni

    This former 13th-century palazzo offers atmospheric and stylish accommodation with original niches, dark-wood beams and furniture, and contrasting light…

  • Le Sole Blu

    Ostuni

    Located in the 18th-century (rather than medieval) part of town, Le Sole Blu only has one room available: it's large, fully renovated and has a separate…

  • Le Foglie di Acanto

    Promontorio del Gargano

    Run by an enthusiastic brother and sister team, this former 16th-century palazzo has elaborately frescoed ceilings, sumptuous floor tiles, exquisite…

  • Risorgimento Resort

    Lecce

    A warm welcome awaits at this stylish five-star hotel in the centre of Lecce. The rooms are spacious and refined with high ceilings, modern furniture and…

  • La Chiusa delle More

    Peschici

    La Chiusa delle More offers an escape from the sometimes hectic coast. An attractive stone-built agriturismo, only 1.5km from Peschici, it’s set in a huge…

  • Locanda al Castello

    Peschici

    Staying here is like entering a large, welcoming family home. It's by the cliffs with fantastic views and it's air-conditioned, should you visit in the…

  • B&B Centro Storico Trani

    Trani

    This simple, old-fashioned B&B inhabits the 14th-century Palazzo Morola in the old Jewish quarter, and is run by a lovely elderly couple. It's basic, but…

  • Chez Moi

    Lecce

    High ceilings, heritage tiled floors and an expansive breakfast spread combine with warm hospitality from friendly host Egle at this excellent B&B on the…

  • Insula

    Gallipoli

    A magnificent 16th-century building houses this memorable B&B. The five rooms are all different but share the same princely atmosphere with exquisite…

  • Casa Albergo Sant'Antonio

    Alberobello

    Excellent value right in the heart of the Rione Monti neighbourhood, this simple hotel is in an old monastery located next to a unique trulli-style church…

  • B&B Santo Stefano

    Polignano a Mare

    Santo Stefano offers six attractive rooms located in an ancient tower in the old part of Polignano, complete with tufa walls, antique furniture and bright…

  • Balconcino d'Oriente

    Otranto

    This B&B has an African/Middle Eastern theme throughout with colourful bed linens, African prints, Moroccan lamps and orange colour washes on the walls…