Are you looking for a place to stay during your stay in Puglia ? We asked ourselves the same question when planning our trip. To make the most of your vacation and visit the region’s must-sees, it’s important to find the right accommodation.
To help you, we’ve put together some tips on where to stay in Puglia, Italy, and shared our best hotel addresses and ideas for unusual accommodation.
Where to sleep in Puglia? all our tips and maps
To make the most of Puglia’s picturesque villages, sublime beaches and activities, we recommend to choose several drop-off points. Finally, there are long distances between the various points of interest.
Puglia is divided into several areas to visit, depending on how long you plan to stay.
You can choose 2 hotels during your stay and then explore the region with your rental car. We’ve chosen 4 accommodations, as we’d spotted several that we really wanted to try out for you (the perfect excuse!).
- If you’re staying 3 or 4 nights, we recommend you choose 1 or 2 places to sleep, for example a waterside accommodation in the town of Monopoli or in the charming village of Polignano a Mare, and a hotel in the Itria Valley, so you can explore the various villages and admire the famous Trulli!
- We stayed for 7 days, and you can find our detailed itinerary in this article. So we chose 4 locations: Matera, Alberobello (Itria Valley), Monopoli and Lecce in the Salento region. We were very happy with our choice.
- Monopoli : Palazzo Indelli, seafront + parking lot
- Lecce: Vittoria Luxury House, in the historic center with parking + air conditioning
- Matera: Il belvedere Matera, in a renovated traditional house
- Alberobello: Masseria San Francesco, a beautiful guesthouse
Just to clarify, after reading numerous blogs and feedback from travellers, as we like to visit unusual places, we have integrated thehe incredible town of Matera, which is often forgotten because it’s not located in the Apulia region, is the capital of the province of Basilicata. And yet, only an hour from Bari, we guarantee you won’t regret your visit.
If, like us, you only have a few days in Puglia, our advice is to choose the incredible town of Matera over the lesser-known Bari.
In any case, in Puglia you can choose between several types of accommodation: hotelsapartments, vacation rentals, bed and breakfast, Masseria (the equivalent of our bed and breakfasts)…
There are plenty to choose from, but we still advise you to book well in advance, especially in high season, on Booking.com for example! Now it’s time for our selection!
Hotel by the sea in Puglia
In northern Puglia, don’t miss the two pretty coastal towns of Polignano a Mare, a magnificent village perched on the sea, and Monopoli, with its pretty white houses and adorable little port. The good news is that both towns are only 30 minutes from Bari.
We recommend you spend 2 or 3 nights in Monopoli, which is livelier and more centrally located, so you can make the most of the city day and night.
Palazzo Indelli , which we tested and loved, a beautiful establishment in the center of Monopoli, located in a pretty square with restaurants nearby, and 2 steps from the seafront, we were able to visit the city entirely on foot.
We slept very well, the bedding was comfortable (a very important point for us) and the rooms were spotlessly clean. We stayed 2 nights, but could have stayed 1 more.
Other options near Monopoli with swimming pool or in the center if the first one is fully booked:
Masseria Santa Teresa – with swimming pool and parking lot
Set in the Monopoli countryside, surrounded by centuries-old olive groves, far from the hustle and bustle of the center, yet easily accessible.
💦 Pleasant swimming pool in a natural setting overlooking the sea
❤️ Good value for money for a masseria
📍 Ideal location: about 10 minutes’ drive from Monopoli
Rated 8.8/10 on Booking
Dimora Minelli Suites – economical
📍 In the heart of Monopoli
❤️ Functional, well-maintained suites
Rated 9.6/10 on Booking
Unusual accommodation in Matera
Matera is an extraordinary city, unique in the world, and a must-see in our opinion. The layout and history are very different from any other city we’ve visited. It is also the location for the James Bond film “Mourir peut attendre” (2021).
We recommend spending 2 nights in Matera.
Staying inside a sassi, an ancient cave that has been completely renovated, is a unique experience!
Then we have no hesitation in recommending Il belvedere Matera, the value for money is unbeatable in the city, located in the heart of the Caveoso sasso, you can do everything on foot.
We fell in love with this hotel. It is ideally located. The bedroom is completely atypical, as it’s dug into the rock– a real troglodyte dwelling. And the big plus is the impressive view from the terrace where breakfast is served. In short, we had an excellent stay.
Prices and bookings for the hotel Il belvedere Matera – rated 9.6/10 on Booking
Low-budget options in Matera
Budget option in Matera comfortable rooms 5 minutes’ walk from the historic center
Info and booking Vicolo Fiore Affittacamere II from 75€, rated 9.3/10 on Booking
Hostel option in Matera from 23€ for a bed in a dormitory in the center of town
Info and booking for The Rock Hostel
Accommodation in Lecce in the Salento region
The Salento region is located in the south of Puglia, and its main attractions are :
- The magnificent town of Lecce, with its elaborate architecture, has earned it the nickname of “Baroque Florence“, and that’s no mean feat!
- And the other point of interest is the beautiful beaches and rock formations that lie close to the town, yet another reason to go there!
7Rooms – Lecce is a magnificent hotel, so well renovated (as we like it), with a big favorite being the huge bathroom. We arrived and left on our own, and got lots of good advice on how to visit Lecce. It’s right in the historic center of Lecce, from 95€ with parking (outside the ZLT) + air conditioning. We stayed there for 3 nights.
Discover the best rated accommodations in Lecce on Booking.com.
Sleep in a trulli to discover the Itria Valley
There are several villages to visit in the Itria Valley, including Alberobello, Locorotondo and Martina Franca, where you can get a close-up view of the famous Trulli. These small, primitive stone dwellings with conical roofs.
We wanted to sleep in a masseria (the equivalent of our bed and breakfast) to explore the countryside and and sleep in a quiet place in the middle of nature.
➡We stayed at the Masseria San Francesco, the place is just sublime. It’s an old farmhouse made up of trulli, refurbished in the midst of olive groves, with a swimming pool – a change of scenery guaranteed!
We also recommend theexcellent restaurant where everything is cooked with local produce. Its location is ideal, just 5 minutes from the coast and 20 minutes from Monopoli, Polignano a Mare and Alberobello. With room prices starting from €200, this is the ideal accommodation for celebrating a special occasion. In short, we recommend +++.
Hotel for indulgence
As always on our travels, we spend a lot of time looking for beautiful, well-located and ideally-priced accommodation. Unfortunately, we can’t test them all.
Here are two sublime addresses we spotted in Masseria, the equivalent of our bed & breakfasts. Prices are higher than the above accommodations, making them ideal places to celebrate anniversaries, honeymoons and other special occasions!
These old farmhouses have been magnificently restored, combining authenticity with all modern comforts, often in an incredible natural setting amidst olive groves and vineyards.
1- Masseria Cervarolo in Martina Franca – Ostuni
The sublime Masseria Cervarolo is an ancient farmhouse of the XVI century, located in the countryside, only 6km from Ostuni. The hotel is made up of traditional Trulli, whitewashed houses with conical roofs, converted into comfortable rooms with exposed stonework. The 5-year restoration project preserved the original building.
It’s an incredible place with a beautiful large pool, with plenty of loungers, ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. The friendly staff will help you organize your stay, so you can go there with your eyes closed.
➡️ From 240€ – Swimming pool – free parking – breakfast – restaurant with local produce
2- Masseria Montenapoleone – Monopoli – Ostuni
The beautiful Masseria Montenapoleone is nestled in a beautifully renovated building, the whole is very charming with attention to detail and a beautiful pool. Its location, just 10 minutes from the sea, between Monopoli, Alberobello and Ostuni, is ideal for exploring the surrounding area.
The place is enchanting, in the middle of olive trees, vineyards and cactus, with magnificent sunsets. Many of the products served on the plate are grown directly on the property.
➡️A from 350€ – Swimming pool – rooms – free parking – breakfast – restaurant with local and garden produce, a real treat.
We hope you’ve found what you’re looking for! And don’t hesitate to leave us your good accommodation addresses in the comments section.
We wish you an excellent trip! Don’t hesitate to leave us a quick note or 5 stars below, to tell us if you’re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on Instagram, we’ll get back to you with great pleasure.
To go further, and build your itinerary with the right steps, you can complete it with our articles:
- Road trip in Puglia
- Our tips for your car rental in Bari airport
- Visit Matera
- What to do in Lecce
- What to see in Monopoli
- Visit Polignano a Mare
- Puglia’s most beautiful beaches
