Bari City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bari City Centre
Bari Harbor showing a bay or harbour
Bari City Centre
Bari Harbor featuring general coastal views
Basilica of San Nicola featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Popular places to visit

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

Basilica of San Nicola

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

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 featuring heritage architecture

Petruzzelli Theatre

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

Petruzzelli Theatre
Bari showing a castle and heritage elements

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle

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
Bari featuring heritage architecture

Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

Sit with a book and enjoy the serene ambiance in this pretty square of palm trees, floral displays and green lawns.

Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

Activities

Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

AU$80
per adult
Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo
Bari: Guided Walking Tour

Bari: Guided Walking Tour

AU$48
per adult
Bari: Guided Walking Tour
❝We are a passionate group of licensed tour guides whose mission is to design urban itineraries around the city of Bari❞ Fabrizio - Guide

Bari Vecchia Group Tour in Italian

AU$32
per adult
Bari Vecchia Group Tour in Italian
Bari Boat Tour for Small Groups

Bari Boat Tour for Small Groups

AU$80
per adult
Bari Boat Tour for Small Groups
Bari: City Bike Rental

Bari: City Bike Rental

AU$36
per adult
Bari: City Bike Rental
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

AU$105
per adult
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Bari City Centre Hotel Deals

JR Hotels Oriente Bari

JR Hotels Oriente Bari

4 out of 5
Corso Cavour 32, Bari, BA
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
"Great stay. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

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Zodiacus

Zodiacus

Via Roberto da Bari, 101, Bari, BA
The price is AU$179 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$179
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (405 reviews)
"This hotel room / loft style located in the Murat area of Bari. Very close to Bari Vecchio and in walking distance to the centre shopping area. The room slept 3 comfortable, small kitchenette and Sitting are in the room. I would definitely return."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Zodiacus
Mövenpick Hotel Bari (Opening August 2025)

Mövenpick Hotel Bari (Opening August 2025)

Via Francesco Lombardi 13, Bari, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$399 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$399
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Teatro Piccinni ...
Mövenpick Hotel Bari (Opening August 2025)
Palazzo Calò

Palazzo Calò

4 out of 5
Strada Lamberti 8, Bari, BA
The price is AU$365 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$365
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (433 reviews)
Great location to discover Bari!
"The location is absolutely the best to be in Bari Vecchio. Close to everything that you want to see. Our room was in Palazzo Maurelli, a building right next to Palazzo Calò. Spacious, bright and antique but with all the modern comforts. Breakfast was good and service was great."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Palazzo Calò
Contemporaneamente 147

Contemporaneamente 147

Via Sparano da Bari 149, Bari, BA
The price is AU$207 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$207
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Piazza Aldo Moro are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
Excellent!
"Great location! Very very clean and very responsive staff. Thank you"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Contemporaneamente 147
Boston Hotel

Boston Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Niccolò Piccinni, 155, Bari, BA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (635 reviews)
"Cosy and chilled little hotel, within ten minutes walk to Bari Centrale"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Bari City Centre

Piazza del Ferrarese showing heritage architecture

Old Town Bari

Unique features of Old Town Bari include the historical sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Bari Cathedral or Basilica of San Nicola while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Bari
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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(3 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

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 heritage architecture, interior views and religious elements

Municipio 1

5/5(1 area review)

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

Municipio 1

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