Old Town Bari

Bari

Piazza del Ferrarese featuring heritage architecture
Basilica of San Nicola which includes heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral
Piazza del Ferrarese
Basilica of San Nicola showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
Basilica of San Nicola which includes interior views and art

Popular places to visit

Basilica of San Nicola which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Basilica of San Nicola

4.5/5(51 reviews)

Hear the tales of thievery in the origin of the Santa Claus story and delve into this church’s crypt to see the saint’s stolen relics.

Basilica of San Nicola
Bari Cathedral showing heritage architecture

Bari Cathedral

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Peruse the museum and delve into the crypt beneath this cathedral to find a fascinating archeological site with Roman and medieval treasures.

Bari Cathedral
Bari which includes chateau or palace and heritage elements

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bari when you take a trip to Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle
Teatro Margherita

Teatro Margherita

Enjoy a performance at Teatro Margherita, a popular theatre in Bari. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Teatro Margherita
Piazza del Ferrarese

Piazza del Ferrarese

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Relish the wonderful view of the colorful docked boats from this port-side plaza lined by palm trees and medieval structures.

Piazza del Ferrarese
Norman Castle showing heritage architecture

Swabian Castle of Bari

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Swabian Castle of Bari during your trip to Bari. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this walkable area.

Swabian Castle of Bari

Things to do

Visit Alberobello & Matera in 1 day! - Private tour from Bari

Visit Alberobello & Matera: Private or semi-private tour from Bari

RM1,311
per adult
Visit Alberobello & Matera: Private or semi-private tour from Bari
Ostuni, Locorotondo & Polignano: Private or Group tour

Ostuni, Locorotondo & Polignano: Private or Group tour

RM816
per adult
Ostuni, Locorotondo & Polignano: Private or Group tour
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

RM297
per adult
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour
Bari: Must-see Attractions Private Walking Tour

Bari Must-see Attractions Walking Tour

RM129
per adult
Bari Must-see Attractions Walking Tour
Bari Walking Street Food Tour

Bari: Walking Street Food Tour

RM272
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bari: Walking Street Food Tour
Bari: Bike Tour & Pasta Making Experience

Bari: Bike Tour & Pasta Making Experience

RM396
per adult
Bari: Bike Tour & Pasta Making Experience
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Top hotels in Old Town Bari

Palazzo Calò

Palazzo Calò

4 out of 5
Strada Lamberti 8, Bari, BA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
"The most charming, well-located and super clean apartment in Monopoli. The rooms are inviting, well-equipped and well located. We loved the apartment set up and beds and bedsheets were super comfy. You will be super happy-as we were! Don’t hesitate to book."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Torre Tresca B&B

Torre Tresca B&B

Via Ruggero il Normanno 22, Bari, BA
Stay at this B&B in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, minibars, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Chiesa di San Marco dei Veneziani are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
"Ideal location in vecchia Bari. Close to San Nicola and Castello Svevo. 20 minute walk to train station and very close to the sea. Tiny, quirky, but just what I needed. Wifi was inconsistent and couldn't get hot water. Could have called to ask but chose to manage without it. Overall, great little ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

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Torre Tresca B&B
Torre Tresca 2

Torre Tresca 2

Str. Annunziata 4, Bari, BA
Stay at this guesthouse in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Chiesa di Santa Scolastica ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

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Torre Tresca 2
Il Trespolo degli Angeli

Il Trespolo degli Angeli

Via Piazzetta 62 Marinai, 15, Bari, BA
Stay at this B&B in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 beach bars. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Basilica of San Nicola are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Wonderful stay!
"Amazing experience. The property owners were very kind, friendly despite language barriers. Ordered us a taxi, walked us to the pick up site and waited with us. Please when you stay here and order your breakfast make sure you order only what you will eat for breakfast as the owner goes out daily ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

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Il Trespolo degli Angeli
Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare

Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare

Str. Vanese, N.5, Bari, BA
Stay at this B&B in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Chiesa di Santa Scolastica are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Very characterful property in the old town. We had the ground floor economy room, which was fairly small but was quiet and cool with the shutters. Excellent value for money and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

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Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare
The Nicolaus Hotel

The Nicolaus Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Cardinale A. Ciasca, 27, Bari, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM594 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
RM594
RM683 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
"This is a great property if you need to get to the airport. It has free onsite parking. It’s not near anything else and there are only 2 shuttles from the hotel each day . It was €25 into the old town in an Uber. The hotel is very nice. The spa is a nice amenity to have. The restaurant was good and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bari

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Bari City Centre

4/5(51 area reviews)

Discover Bari City Centre, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Bari City Centre include Bari Harbor and Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Quintino Sella Station.

Bari City Centre
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Murat

If you're spending some time in Murat, Corso Cavour and Piazza Aldo Moro are top sights worth seeing.

Murat
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Madonnella

When in Madonnella, you can plan a visit to Bari Harbor and Corso Cavour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Madonnella
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Municipio 2

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Historical sites, gardens and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Municipio 2. Check out Trullo Antichi Sapori or Criminal Court of Bari while you're exploring the area.

Municipio 2
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Municipio 3

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers like the beaches in Municipio 3, and Bari Harbor is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Municipio 3
Basilica of San Nicola which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Municipio 1

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Historical sites and waterfront views are highlights of Municipio 1. Make a stop by Bari Harbor or Pane e Pomodoro Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Quintino Sella Station to get around town.

Municipio 1

Old Town Bari