JR Hotels Grande Albergo delle Nazioni Bari

Planning a trip to Puglia can be overwhelming, since a lot of people don't realize just how big this beautiful Italian region is. Getting from the very northern tip of the region to the very south can take up to 4 hours! You probably don't want to spend the whole trip driving around, so you also need to travel to Puglia with the realisation that you won't probably get to see all of it. I would suggest picking 2 different bases (for a 7-10 day trip), renting a car or hiring a car and driver and explore the towns/areas around your accommodation. I've divided this guide into three areas (North, Central, South). Here are some of my favorite places to stay in Puglia, some I've stayed in, others have been highly recommended by people who work with me and I trust. It's a mix of small hotels and 'Masserie', the typical farmhouse stays of the region. Enjoy!

As a licensed Italian tour leader and frequent traveler who has lived in Italy for her whole life, I've seen my fair share of accommodations all throughout the country: hotels, hostels, Airbnbs, agriturismi, and more. Scroll to learn about my favorites! Arranged in alphabetical order by region, and by city/area of interest. Tap on the map icon to view all. Included locations: 1. Campania - Naples 2. Campania - Amalfi Coast 3. Emilia Romagna - Bologna 4. Emilia Romagna - Parma 5. Lazio - Rome 6. Liguria - Cinque Terre 7. Lombardy - Franciacorta 8. Lombardy - Lake Como 9. Lombardy - Milan & Malpensa 10. Marche region 11. Piedmont region 12. Puglia/Apulia - Bari 13. Sardinia region 14: Sicily region 15: Tuscany - Chianti 16: Tuscany - Florence 17: Tuscany - elsewhere 18: Trentino Alto Adige - Bolzano/Bozen 19: Trentino Alto Adige - Trento 20. Umbria - Perugia 21. Veneto - Chioggia 22. Veneto - Venice 23. Veneto - Verona

Exploring the port town of Bari in Puglia.