Where to stay in Bari
Two districts really split the choice: the old town on its peninsula, where everything is on foot, and Murat, a regular street grid with a promenade.
- Old town
- Bari Vecchia
- Hostel
- €20–27 per bed
Choosing where to stay in Bari is a choice between two districts: Bari Vecchia, on the peninsula between the two harbours, and Murat, the quarter laid out in 1813 by Joachim Murat. A hostel bed is €20–27, and one thing is worth knowing beforehand: in the evening the old town is also where people go out.
Everything at hand
The old town lies on the peninsula between the two harbours, with the basilica, the cathedral and the castle in its core. Whoever sleeps here steps out of the door onto the pasta street and on the first walk needs no transport ticket. The price is the evening crowd: the old town is now one of the main places to go out, so anyone who sleeps early should know that beforehand.
A regular grid and the sea
Murat is the quarter laid out in 1813 by Joachim Murat: a rectangular grid of streets with a promenade on the sea and the main shopping streets, Via Sparano and Via Argiro. The streets are regular, so there is no getting lost, and the old town is still entered on foot. Whoever wants shops, the promenade and a quieter evening looks here.
Hostels and budget
The cheapest option is a hostel, €20–27 per dorm bed; the offer changes by date, so the price is read on the day of booking. The rest of the bill, line by line, is on the budget page.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
Is it better to stay in the old town or in Murat?
The old town is closer to the basilica, the cathedral and the castle, and is also where people go out in the evening; Murat has the promenade, shopping streets and a quieter evening.
Is there anything cheaper than a hotel?
Yes, a hostel, €20–27 for a dorm bed.
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