Ostuni Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Brindisi featuring heritage architecture
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Ostuni Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Ostuni

Encounter charming surprises and historic relics at the peak of the Old Town district of the “White City.” Explore the nearby sand dunes.

Ostuni is an enchanting city renowned for its hilltop Ostuni Historic Center, containing an impressive cathedral and many whitewashed houses, which are the reason behind the nickname of the White City. It is a popular summer destination due to its fine weather, excellent seafood restaurants and lively bars. Meander along the steep, quaint alleys of the Old Town for a sense of this city’s fascinating past.

The highlight of the city is the 15th-century Ostuni CathedralOpens in a new window, which overlooks the serene Piazza del Balio. Enjoy snacks and drinks at a café on the plaza and gaze up at the magnificent rose window that adorns the cathedral’s late Gothic façade. Enter through one of the three large portals and admire the marble interiors and frescoes in the various chapels.

Nearby on the hill is L’Ulivo Che Canta, a quaint gallery and workshop displaying carvings, sculptures, spoons and jewelry made from olive trees by a local master. Browse the intriguing items on display at the Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia.

Descend to the southern base of the historic center’s hill to see the Church of San Francesco. This ecclesiastical treasure is beside the majestic Town Hall and several cafés in the spacious heart of the city, the Piazza della Liberta.

Expect hot, dry summers and cold winters in this scenic coastal city. Enjoy the pleasant weather with a trip to the Dune Costiere Regional Natural Park. Walk along the sandy shore and take a guided tour for a comprehensive understanding of the topography and ecosystems. At the northeastern end of the park is the resort town of Rosa Marina, which has the Rosa Marina Beach.

Find the city at the northern base of the Salento promontory that sticks out from the southeastern end of Italy. Fly to the Salento Airport in the outskirts of BrindisiOpens in a new window, 24 miles (39 kilometers) southeast of Ostuni along the Adriatic Coast. Among the nearby towns are TarantoOpens in a new window, LecceOpens in a new window and Castro Marina.

Ostuni has chic seafood restaurants, a coastal park of sand dunes and a fairytale historic center atop a hill.

Where to stay in Ostuni

Ostuni Cathedral showing religious elements, heritage architecture and street performance

Ostuni Historic Centre

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ostuni Cathedral and Piazza della Liberta.

Ostuni Historic Centre
Ostuni a Mare

Ostuni a Mare

4 out of 5
Rosa Marina - C.P. n. 82, Ostuni, BR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.210.960 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp3.210.960
Rp3.644.781 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Loved loved loved the place . It’s modern but in harmony with the landscape and the sandy beach close by is spectacular"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Ostuni a Mare
Hotel Monte Sarago

Hotel Monte Sarago

4 out of 5
Corso Mazzini 233, Ostuni, BR
The price is Rp2.805.463 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.805.463
Rp3.198.734 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
"Nice hotel, slightly out of the old town but only a 10/15 minute walk away. Staff were very helpful especially Maria when booking bus tickets to Alberobello. Breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hotel Monte Sarago
Ostuni Palace Hotel Bistrot & SPA

Ostuni Palace Hotel Bistrot & SPA

4 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 218, Ostuni, BR
The price is Rp2.690.375 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.690.375
Rp3.072.137 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Piazza della Liberta are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"We had an excellent time The hotel was perfect!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Ostuni Palace Hotel Bistrot & SPA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni

Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni

Vico Roberto Ardigò, 21, Ostuni, BR
Stay at this apartment in Ostuni. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private plunge pools and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Piazza della Liberta ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
"Well locate hotel and the rooms are very spacious Nice to have breakfast included as well."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni
Relais Patriarca

Relais Patriarca

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 220, Ostuni, BR
Stay at this condo in Ostuni. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Piazza della Liberta are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"Very responsive and flexible. We had an issue with our room and they immediately took care of it and we were very happy!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Relais Patriarca
Borgo del Tempo Ritrovato

Borgo del Tempo Ritrovato

Contrada Foggia di Sauro, SP 63, Ostuni, BR
Stay at this holiday home in Ostuni. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Church of San Nicola Patara and Norman Swabian ...
"Die komplette Anlage ist eine Wohlfühloase mitten in der natur, umgeben von Früchten und Tieren, in der man einfach abschalten kann. Alles ist nahezu perfekt und bis ins detail traumhaft organisiert und bedacht. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend und die villen sehr sehr sauber! Ich ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2022

Borgo del Tempo Ritrovato
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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