Bari City Centre
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.
Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle
Learn about the local history of Bari with a stop at Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Teatro Margherita
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Margherita, a storied theater in Bari. While you're here, you can savor 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 by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo
Tour di Alberobello & Guida a Matera, from bari
Alberobello and Matera Bus Tour, DA Bari
Puglia Adventure: Self-Guided Treasures of Southern Italy
Top hotels in Bari City Centre
JR Hotels Oriente Bari
The room was immaculate, the desk and bistro staff were outstanding.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Bari
wonderful, highly recommended
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Zodiacus
Great location. Convenient for station. Comfy, warm room. Room cleaned daily. Good value.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Palazzo Calò
The breakfast was delicious and ample. Our room was lovely except for the lighting - it was not well lit for reading on the couch, especially.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Boston Hotel
Breakfast had a good selection..clean , good service and very walkable to shopping and old town.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Contemporaneamente 147
Clean room with amenities. Excellent apartment location
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bari City Centre
Old Town Bari
Unique features of Old Town Bari include the historic 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
While Madonnella isn't home to many top sights, Corso Cavour and Petruzzelli Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Municipio 2
Historic sites, gardens, and bars are some highlights of Municipio 2. Make a stop by Trullo Antichi Sapori or Criminal Court of Bari while you're exploring.
Municipio 3
Travelers like the beaches in Municipio 3, and Lido San Francesco is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Municipio 1
Historic 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.
