Bari City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bari City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
Bari Cathedral
Peruse the museum and delve into the crypt beneath this cathedral to find a fascinating archeological site with Roman and medieval treasures.
Petruzzelli Theatre
Choose from opera, ballet and symphony shows at this large theater renowned for bringing overlooked works from centuries past back to life.
Teatro Margherita
Enjoy a performance at Teatro Margherita, a popular theatre in Bari. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Piazza del Ferrarese
Relish the wonderful view of the colorful docked boats from this port-side plaza lined by palm trees and medieval structures.
Activities
Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo
Alberobello and Matera private bus tour from Bari
Our pick of the best Bari City Centre Hotel Deals
JR Hotels Oriente Bari
Great Location. Excellent staff,
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Zodiacus
Hotel is well located, not far from the Port and Old town. Bedding was clean, a staircase brought you up to beds on a higher level. If you book via Expedia, check-in date is on Sunday and arriving time is before 10:00 am, remember to advise hotel because the staff starts at 10:00 am on Sunday.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Bari
The room was fine. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Palazzo Calò
An historic building in the heart of the old town. We enjoyed a spacious room, and the staff were most helpful. Lovely rooftop bar and restaurant too.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Boston Hotel
Breakfast had a good selection..clean , good service and very walkable to shopping and old town.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Contemporaneamente 147
Room was clean, comfortable and convenient!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bari City Centre
Old Town Bari
Unique features of Old Town Bari include the historical sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Basilica of San Nicola or Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Murat
If you're spending some time in Murat, Corso Cavour and Piazza Aldo Moro are top sights worth seeing.
Madonnella
When in Madonnella, you can plan a visit to Bari Harbor and Corso Cavour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Municipio 2
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 3
Travellers like the beaches in Municipio 3, and Bari Harbor is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Municipio 1
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.
