Bari

Small inn near the railway station and Piazza Aldo Moro. — Michelin Guide

This downtown landmark is steps away from Corso Vittorio Emanuele in the New City, but is also extremely convenient to the medieval center. — Fodor's

If you are of a romantic bent, you will welcome this chance to stay in a proper trullo, one of these unusual, conical, whitewashed dwellings for which Alberobello is famous. — Fodor's

Cool in the baking summers and with cozy fireplaces for wintertime, a rental trullo lets you live like a local for less than the cost of a tourist-class hotel in town. < Back. — Travel + Leisure

Verges on the very edge of the budget category, both in terms of price and home comforts. It's an efficient hotel in a well-maintained palazzo... Outside high season it's good value for money. — Lonely Planet

A dusky-pink building fronted by wrought-iron balconies, this is a good choice near the train station. Rooms are comfortable, bright and modern. — Lonely Planet

A stone’s throw from the old city, this business traveller’s hotel has comfortable, if characterless, rooms and is in a safe area convenient for an evening passeggiata. — Rough Guide

Leon d'Oro has been radically transformed inside, boasting try-hard modern rooms with wood panelling, white blinds, stripy bedspreads and gleaming bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

Reincarnation of a legendary waterfront hotel in Puglia's capital city, with nautical digs and a rooftop pool. — Jetsetter

A graciously hosted B&B in the heart of old Bari near the port. — Lonely Planet

This affordable option for budget travellers offers colourful and sunny dorms and private double rooms. There's a good guest kitchen, secure individual lockers. — Lonely Planet

In the modern town, about ten minutes’ walk from the train station. Three spacious rooms and a suite, with classic furniture and contemporary decor, all with a/c, fridges and TV... Large breakfasts. — Rough Guide

Simple but attractive rooms in an apartment building one block from the station. — Rough Guide