Dimora Fantasia Charme B&B
A five room bed and breakfast near the Petruzzelli theatre, with a terrace, a garden and bicycles to borrow around Bari.
Puglia's regional capital and busy Adriatic port, where the tangled lanes of Bari Vecchia wrap around the Basilica di San Nicola.
Go in May to June and September, for warm sea and lighter crowds.
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The Romanesque church holds the relics of Saint Nicholas, brought here in 1087 and still drawing Orthodox pilgrims, while local women shape orecchiette in the doorways.
Where to stay in Bari
Bra Hotel Bari
A small boutique hotel in Bari's Murat district, a short walk from both seafront and old town, with a rooftop pool and hammam suite.
Hi Hotel Bari
A modern, design led hotel with a pool, wellness area and Apulian bistro, and bicycles on hand for exploring the city.
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A small central stay near the Petruzzelli theatre, a short walk from the harbour and the station, with saunas or balconies in some rooms.
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What to eat in Bari
Rice, potatoes and mussels layered in a terracotta dish and baked, a full meal in one pan. Order it at lunch, when the kitchen's tiella is fresh.
For dinner
La Cantina dello Zio
A warm trattoria under old vaults in Bari Vecchia, known for its tiella. Add the grilled octopus if you have room.
For lunch
Le Nicchie
A small stone room by the old town, with a few outdoor tables. Keep it simple: roast octopus, or riso, patate e cozze.
In the glass
Nero di Troia country just inland: the appellation's vineyards reach Bitonto and Palo del Colle, in the countryside behind Bari.
Semolina dough softened with boiled potato, topped with crushed cherry tomatoes, black olives and oil. Bari's street food: buy a slice at a bakery and eat it walking.
Handmade pasta with turnip tops, garlic, anchovies and chilli. In Bari Vecchia the women of Via Arco Basso still shape orecchiette at tables outside their doors.
More tables
Il Rustico
A simple, rustic pizzeria with an antipasti buffet and local wine and beer, for an easy, unfussy dinner in Bari.
Pizzeria · Libertà
Pizza In Forno
A casual neighbourhood pizzeria in Bari with a wood oven, turning out everything from a classic margherita to house specials.
Pizzeria
When to visit Bari
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Basilica di San Nicola
The Romanesque basilica built to hold Saint Nicholas's stolen relics, shared by two churches.
Read the guideWhere next
Lecce
About 2 hr by train. Lecce Baroque, Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence of the South.
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