Old Town Bari Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Petruzzelli Theatre

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Choose from opera, ballet and symphony shows at this large theater renowned for bringing overlooked works from centuries past back to life.

Petruzzelli Theatre

Top hotels in Old Town Bari

Palazzo Calò
Palazzo Calò
3 out of 5
Strada Lamberti 8, Bari, BA
The price is ₹21,712 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹21,712
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (270 reviews)
"Beautifully restored property with friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Palazzo Calò
Torre Tresca 2
Torre Tresca 2
Str. Annunziata 4, Bari, Città Metropolitana di Bari
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and air conditioning.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
Nice room in town center
"Nice room, heart of oldtown, nice welcome gift, easy and friendly contact with owner during arriving and he ordered for us taxi to the airport. We recommend this appartment to everyone visiting Bari for some days."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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Torre Tresca 2
Torre Tresca B&B
Torre Tresca B&B
Via Ruggero il Normanno 22, Bari
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and minibars.
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
Excellent stay in Bari
"I only stayed one night and it was a very good experience. Excellent location for old town. Several nice provisions ,tea,coffee and biscuits etc left. I thought it may have been noisy but with the window shut it was silent. They were only 2 coat hangers which for one night wasn't a problem but for ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

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Torre Tresca B&B
B&B San Nicola D'Amare
B&B San Nicola D'Amare
Str. Vanese, N.5, Bari, Bari
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
"Great place to stay whilst in Bari, right in the Old Town and not too far from the train station. Lots of bars and cafes on the doorstep. Room was very clean with a/c. Host was really friendly and nothing seemed too much trouble."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023

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B&B San Nicola D'Amare
Palazzo San Rocco by Wonderful Italy
Palazzo San Rocco by Wonderful Italy
Str. Nuccia Serra, Bari, Città Metropolitana di Bari
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and air conditioning.
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Palazzo San Rocco by Wonderful Italy
Le Case nella Muraglia
Le Case nella Muraglia
Via Re Manfredi 20/24, Bari
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services.
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"As much as we are reluctant to give such bad reviews, we feel we must warn other travelers. The apartment is on three levels with tall steps and access through the mid level is narrow due to a steel stair encroaching passage to the bathroom. The shower drained very slowly so one ends up standing ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2022

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Le Case nella Muraglia
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bari

Bari Harbor which includes a bay or harbour

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.

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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.

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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 religious aspects, heritage architecture and interior views

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.

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Municipio 4

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Municipio 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Stadio San Nicola or Da Intini.

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Municipio 5

4/5(20 area reviews)

Municipio 5 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Panetteria Pan per Focaccia and Planetarium of Bari.

Municipio 5

Old Town Bari Travel Guide