Ostuni

Travel Guide

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Brindisi featuring heritage architecture
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Ostuni Cathedral showing heritage architecture
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 featuring a church or cathedral, street performance and heritage architecture

Ostuni Historic Centre

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historic 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
The price is NT$6,791 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
NT$6,791
NT$7,681 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 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 2025/7/29

Ostuni a Mare
Hotel Monte Sarago

Hotel Monte Sarago

4 out of 5
Corso Mazzini 233, Ostuni, BR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$5,238 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
NT$5,238
NT$5,972 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
Highly Recommend
"Everything from start to finish was excellent . Restaurant , Rooms and pool and staff are caring and attentive"

Reviewed on 2025/8/16

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 NT$5,053 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
NT$5,053
NT$5,770 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Piazza della Liberta are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
"Beautiful place , quiet and walkable . Welcoming staff only thing not enough toilet paper and Kleenex."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

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 WiFi, private plunge pools, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Piazza della Liberta ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"Lovely location"

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni
Palazzo Le Cupole by Wonderful Italy

Palazzo Le Cupole by Wonderful Italy

Via Giuseppe Spennati, 6, Ostuni, BR
Stay at this apartment in Ostuni. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Museum of Preclassical ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Great stay
"Unfortunately one room wasn’t available offered us an alternative which was great."

Reviewed on 2025/1/29

Palazzo Le Cupole by Wonderful Italy
Relais Patriarca

Relais Patriarca

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 220, Ostuni, BR
Stay at this condo in Ostuni. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 2024/10/7

Relais Patriarca
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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