PALAZZO NICOLAUS del BORGO ANTICO

The B&B is in Bari’s old town, and the rooms are new and spotless. Titti & Nadia were welcoming and very helpful. It’s within walking distance of the cruise terminal, including MSC Ships and other lines, and it’s great value for money. I’ll stay here again next time I’m in Bari. Thanks for a lovely stay 😊

We found the owner responsive and very nice. Our clean room had lovely design details and useful facilities, including a coffee maker and a tea maker. Breakfast on the terrace was a special treat, and all of it made the stay really pleasant. I’d recommend this residence.

The location is right in the heart of Bari’s old town, an easy walk from the main sights, and the room was beautiful. The bathroom was very clean, the shower excellent, and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The roof terrace was also pleasant, with a jacuzzi and an outdoor shower. But the staircase up to the room is narrow, so this may not work well for anyone with limited mobility. The bed’s spring mattress was too hard, and we could feel the springs. Breakfast was a disappointment. The photos looked great, but the lady of the house left old pastries in containers on the rooftop terrace in temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. I saw pastries that had been sitting there for more than 48 hours and didn’t dare try them. Fresh pastries each morning would have been better. We made do with rusks and bread thawed in the microwave, though the cold cuts were fine. Breakfast was also always served later than we’d been told. Our departure was frustrating too. We’d arranged with the lady of the house to stay until 15:00 because our flight wasn’t until the evening and the usual 10:00 checkout was too early. At 10:00, loud knocking woke us, and the cleaning lady insisted we had to leave. We explained in our best Italian that we’d arranged a late checkout, but she wouldn’t accept it. Fortunately, we were packed and could leave our suitcase downstairs. We asked her to contact the owner and tried ourselves, but couldn’t reach her. The owner later messaged that there had been a misunderstanding with the cleaning lady, but we’d already left by then.

Such a welcoming place, with great hospitality and a fantastic location. A really nice place to stay.