Bari City Centre Travel Guide
Bari
Visit Bari City Centre
Popular places to visit
Bari Cathedral
Peruse the museum and delve into the crypt beneath this cathedral to find a fascinating archeological site with Roman and medieval treasures.
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.
Petruzzelli Theatre
Choose from opera, ballet and symphony shows at this large theater renowned for bringing overlooked works from centuries past back to life.
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Sit with a book and enjoy the serene ambiance in this pretty square of palm trees, floral displays and green lawns.
Teatro Margherita
Enjoy a performance at Teatro Margherita, a popular theatre in Bari. 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.
Things to do
Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station
Bari: Bari Airport Transfer to/from Foggia Train Station
Day tour by car and on foot among the Apulian beauties of Matera
Gioia del Colle: Winery with Primitivo Tasting
Top hotels in Bari City Centre
IL LEON D'ORO HOTEL BARI – BY FARACE HOTELS
JR Hotels Oriente Bari
Very small room, but it had everything I needed
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Palazzo Calò
Fantastic front desk staff. Large rooms and great location.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Zodiacus
Really a great central location. Elevator is several steps up, but staff was wonderful and help get to it. Bed a little worn. Lots of night noise from the Restaurants and gathering places below till 1130. (That’s Italy-expect it anywhere). Staff was So Helpful and pleasant, helped switch lots of ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Contemporaneamente 147
Make sure you ask the instruction to enter the apartment in advance via WhatsApp. We start ayed three nights in total and the overall experience is nice. Super convenient location to the train station and the town with many restaurants near by. They also offered daily housekeeping, free snacks, and ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Boston Hotel
Excelente ubicación, atención y limpieza. Muy buen desayuno!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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 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 Pane e Pomodoro Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Quintino Sella Station to get around town.
