Old Town Bari

Bari

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

Popular places to visit

Basilica of San Nicola showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

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 featuring 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 heritage elements and château or palace

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 which includes 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

Bari: Must-see Attractions Private Walking Tour

Bari Must-see Attractions Walking Tour

S$38
per adult
Bari Must-see Attractions Walking Tour
Visit Alberobello & Matera in 1 day! - Private tour from Bari

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

S$242
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

S$242
per adult
Ostuni, Locorotondo & Polignano: Private or Group tour
Bari Walking Street Food Tour

Bari: Walking Street Food Tour

S$81
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bari: Walking Street Food Tour
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

S$88
per adult
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour
Tour of Bari

Bari Vecchia Walking Tour: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Flavor

S$51
per adult
Bari Vecchia Walking Tour: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Flavor
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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! (415 reviews)
"It was super fun to stay in the old town in Bari- walkable to so many great shops and restaurants on the sea. It's kind of amazing how this old historic place was retrofitted to be made into a modern hotel. While we were there the air conditioning went out in our room and it was super hot. The bed ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

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Palazzo Calò
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
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
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! (32 reviews)
A little gem not to be missed!
"We really enjoyed our stay. It's in a fantastic location in the old town and Francesco was such a good host and looked after us extremely well. The room was a little bit basic but we had everything we needed. The were quite a few stairs up to the room, which didn't bother us but might need to be ..."

Reviewed on 10 May, 2025

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Il Trespolo degli Angeli
Old Town Vibe
Old Town Vibe
Largo Albicocca 10, Bari, BA
Stay at this guesthouse in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Historic Civic Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Very nice place with the best location. Easy to get around being place right in the heart of old town."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

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Old Town Vibe
Bari LandLord 71
Bari LandLord 71
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 71, Bari, BA
Stay at this guesthouse in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Historic Civic Museum are located ...
6.8/10 (12 reviews)
"Comfortable garrett like space On the fifth floor though so will never bring 17kg of luggage with me again"

Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2024

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Bari LandLord 71
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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 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.

Municipio 1

Old Town Bari