Old Town Bari Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Bari
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Alberobello and Matera private bus tour from Bari
Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo
Our pick of the best Old Town Bari Hotel Deals
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
Torre Tresca 2
Great location
Reviewed on 1 June 2025
Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare
The room was very nice and close to all the shops and restaurants. However,we were on the first floor next to street and it’s very noisy all night. There’s a shared refrigerator on the top floor, so you have to walk up 5 floors. It would be better to have a small refrigerator in the room.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Il Trespolo degli Angeli
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Nicolaus Hotel
Staffs are very friendly
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
JR Hotels Oriente Bari
Great Location. Excellent staff,
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bari
Bari City Centre
Discover Bari City Centre, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Bari City Centre include Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle and Piazza del Ferrarese, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Quintino Sella Station.
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 Corso Cavour and Petruzzelli Theatre, 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 Lido San Francesco 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 PalaFlorio or TeatroTeam while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Quintino Sella Station to get around town.
