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Ostuni Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: relaxed Historic Charming Picturesque Relaxed
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Busiest
Jul-Aug

Updated September 2026

Ostuni

About Ostuni

The Centro Storico gives Ostuni, in Puglia, Italy, its whitewashed identity through winding lanes and limestone walls.

The Centro Storico is a useful base, keeping Ostuni Cathedral, small piazzas, and the city walls within an easy walk.

The old quarter’s narrow streets lead to limestone viewpoints, while olive oil tastings connect the town with the surrounding groves. Costa Merlata and Parco Naturale Regionale Dune Costiere bring the Adriatic coast into the itinerary, and couples can linger over orecchiette con le cime di rapa or burrata in the historic center.

Where to stay

Hotels in Ostuni

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Places to stay in Ostuni

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 609 of 687 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 18 hotels qualify

  1. Palazzo Stunis - Dimora di Charme9.9/10 · 118 reviews · 4-star
  2. Masseria Grieco9.7/10 · 169 reviews · 4-star
  3. Masseria Salinola9.7/10 · 138 reviews · 4-star
  4. Masseria Donna Nina9.7/10 · 137 reviews · 4-star
  5. Masserie Maresca9.7/10 · 62 reviews · 4-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 24 hotels qualify

  1. Palazzo Rodio9.7/10 · 119 reviews · 4-star
  2. MAREULIVI9.6/10 · 77 reviews · 4-star
  3. masseria LAMA DI GALIZIA9.6/10 · 91 reviews · 3-star
  4. Trulli Boccadoro9.6/10 · 69 reviews · 3-star
  5. Masseria Cervarolo9.5/10 · 150 reviews · 4-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 26 hotels qualify

  1. Masseria Santo Scalone9.4/10 · 159 reviews · 4-star
  2. Masseria Rienzo9.4/10 · 73 reviews · 4-star
  3. Casale Ramunno9.4/10 · 134 reviews · 3-star
  4. Masseria Il Frantoio9.3/10 · 169 reviews · 4-star
  5. Masseria Le Carrube9.3/10 · 132 reviews · 4-star

Ostuni at a glance

Check-in / check-out
4:00 PM / 10:00 AM
Free parking
340 of 405 hotels (84%)
Pool
304 of 609 hotels
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Italian and English
Local currency
EUR (EUR)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Centro Storico
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not mandatory, rounding up or small amount for good service

History, culture and food in Ostuni

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 75 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Orecchiette con le cime di rapa Focaccia Barese Burrata Friselle

Hotel facts in Ostuni

Based on 609 of 687 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking340 of 40584%
Swimming pool304 of 60950%
24-hour front desk38 of 6096%
Facilities for disabled guests29 of 6095%
Family rooms43 of 6097%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate1 of 6090%
Kitchen or kitchenette71 of 60912%
Airport shuttle0 free119 of 60920%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star62 of 20220 m²usually 18 m²–26 m² · 29 hotels
4-star205 of 27825 m²usually 20 m²–30 m² · 60 hotels
5-star6 of 731 m²usually 28 m²–37 m² · 4 hotels

When to visit Ostuni

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: June and September Busiest: Jul-Aug
  1. Jan
    0

    Often avoided: cooler, wetter weather and reduced coastal services

  2. Feb
    0

    Often avoided: cooler, wetter weather and reduced coastal services

  3. Mar
    21

    Mild, pleasant, blooming

  4. Apr
    44

    Warm, sunny, ideal

  5. May
    63

    Beach weather (sea 18°C)

  6. Jun
    68

    Beach weather (sea 22°C)

  7. Jul
    49

    Busy and pricier: crowds

  8. Aug
    49

    Busy and pricier: crowds

  9. Sep
    70

    Feast of Madonna della Nova

  10. Oct
    44

    Mild, pleasant, harvest

  11. Nov
    1

    Often avoided: cooler, wetter weather and reduced coastal services

  12. Dec
    0

    Often avoided: cooler, wetter weather and reduced coastal services

Things to do in Ostuni

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Visit Ostuni Cathedral

Centro Storico 1 hour

Indoors Good for children

Explore Parco Naturale Regionale Dune Costiere

Coastal Park 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Olive Oil Tasting Tour

Countryside 2.5 hours

Indoors Good for children

Beach Day at Costa Merlata

Coast 5 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Sunset Aperitivo with City Views

City Walls 2 hours

Outdoors

Any time of day

2 places

Wander the Centro Storico

Centro Storico 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Relax at a Masseria

Countryside 4 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Before you go to Ostuni

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Orecchiette Con Le Cime Di Rapa 95 · Outstanding
Focaccia Barese 87 · Outstanding
Burrata 78 · Very good
Friselle 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Wander The Centro Storico 95 · Outstanding
Visit Ostuni Cathedral 91 · Outstanding
Olive Oil Tasting Tour 87 · Outstanding
Relax At A Masseria 83 · Very good
Beach Day At Costa Merlata 78 · Very good
Sunset Aperitivo With City Views 74 · Good
Explore Parco Naturale Regionale Dune Costiere 70 · Good

Who it suits

Couples 95 · Outstanding
Families 89 · Outstanding
Friends 83 · Very good
Luxury 76 · Very good
Budget 70 · Good

Planning tips

Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets and hills. 95 · Outstanding
Rent a car to explore the surrounding Valle d'Itria and beaches. 83 · Very good
Book accommodation in advance, especially during peak season. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Ostuni

Straight-line distance from the centre of Ostuni.

Frequently asked questions about Ostuni

How many places to stay are there in Ostuni?

There are 680+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Ostuni. They include 29 hotels and 140+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Ostuni?

The peak season in Ostuni is Jul-Aug.

Which area is a good base in Ostuni?

The travel guide suggests staying in Centro Storico when visiting Ostuni.

How many hotels in Ostuni have free parking?

340 of the 405 hotels in Ostuni with verified parking details list free parking (84%). 41 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Ostuni?

4:00 PM at 218 of the 508 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 3:00 PM (185 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Ostuni?

10:00 AM at 368 of 516 hotels with a verified check-out time; 11:00 AM at 71.

How many hotels in Ostuni have a pool?

304 of 609 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.