25 Best Hotels in Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria, Italy

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8piuhotel

$ | Viale del Risorgimento, Lecce, 73100, Italy Fodor's Choice

Its design is more "international style" than "rustic Pugliese," but this hotel offers superb value, combining contemporary creature comforts with fancy tech. Guest rooms have comfy mattresses, sleek bathrooms, and fancy mood lighting; public spaces include a chic lounge bar and the “Enjoy Area,” replete with game consoles.

Pros

  • Fitness center and guest cycles
  • Abundant breakfast
  • On-site restaurant, Negroamaro

Cons

  • Lack of local character might not appeal to some
  • A bit out of town
  • Tech overload
Viale del Risorgimento, Lecce, 73100, Italy
0832-306686
hotel Details
83 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Baia delle Zagare

$$$ | Litoranea Mattinata–Vieste, Mattinata, 71030, Italy

Overlooking one of the Gargano Peninsula's loveliest bays, this secluded cluster of whitewashed buildings houses simply furnished modern rooms, some of which have balconies. A pair of elevators built into the cliff takes you down to a long, pebbly private beach. The hotel's restaurant is decent, but the menu is limited. Be careful when approaching on the road, as the gated entrance is easy to miss.

Pros

  • Incredible views and location
  • Fab pool and gardens
  • Access to wonderful beach

Cons

  • Impossible to get to without a car
  • Rooms may be a tad sparse for some
  • Lots of steps
Litoranea Mattinata–Vieste, Mattinata, 71030, Italy
0884-550155
hotel Details
143 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–mid-May, Free Breakfast

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Corte di Nettuno

$$ | Via Madonna del Passo, Otranto, 73028, Italy

Handily moored near the marina and the castello, this hotel has a nautical theme with wrought-iron gates in the shape of waves, a statue of the sea god Neptune at the entrance, the owner's maritime antiques throughout, and guest rooms accented by shades of blue.

Pros

  • Good location near the marina and sights
  • Quirky decor full of artsy surprises
  • Decent food

Cons

  • Some people may find the sea theme overly eccentric
  • Clinical feel in some dated and gloomy rooms
  • Lackadaisical service in low season
Via Madonna del Passo, Otranto, 73028, Italy
0832-351321
hotel Details
28 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar., Free Breakfast

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Excelsior Grand Hotel

$$ | Via Vittorio Veneto 64, Reggio Calabria, 89123, Italy
Inviting modern decor, all the amenities one expects from a top international hotel, and a prime location near the town's seafront make this a popular choice with business travelers as well as tourists. Most guest rooms have balconies and a sea view. The excellent top-floor Galà Restaurant serves local dishes with unusual flavors—perhaps swordfish marinated in bergamot or Sibari carnaroli rice mixed with cacciocavallo cheese and dusted with powdered licorice.

Pros

  • Centrally located near Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia
  • Rooftop restaurant with views and truly unique dishes
  • Near the beach

Cons

  • Standard business hotel decor
  • Street noise in some rooms
  • Some rooms are tiny
Via Vittorio Veneto 64, Reggio Calabria, 89123, Italy
0965-812211
hotel Details
84 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Grand Hotel San Michele

$$$ | Località Bosco 8/9, Cetraro, 87022, Italy

Set in a Belle Époque–style villa surrounded by gardens, atop a cliff near the village of Cetraro, the San Michele offers Mediterranean charm and old-style elegance. An elevator takes you down to the base of the cliff, where you'll find three private beaches and a summer bar and restaurant. The property also has a 9-hole golf course. As with most hotels on Calabria's coast, substantial bargains are available on room rates outside July and August.

Pros

  • Beautiful setting
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Pool and private beaches

Cons

  • Some garden levels accessed by steps
  • Breakfast lacks variety
  • Isolated, if you lack your own transport
Località Bosco 8/9, Cetraro, 87022, Italy
0982-91012
hotel Details
65 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Easter, Free Breakfast

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Hotel Covo dei Saraceni

$$$ | Via Conversano 1, Polignano a Mare, 70044, Italy

It would be difficult to find a more romantic location than that occupied by this hotel, dramatically perched on the rocks above the narrow cove of Polignano. Guest rooms are modern, with whitewashed walls and Puglian majolica tiled floors. The hotel's seafood restaurant, Il Bastione, overlooks the sea. There's also a wellness spa with treatments, while the adjacent piazza contains a poignant monument to Polignano's most famous son, songwriter Domenico Modugno of “Volare” fame.

Pros

  • Magnificent sea views
  • Suites with spacious terraces
  • Spa center in the hotel

Cons

  • Popular for wedding receptions (can be busy)
  • Some rooms have views of parking lot
  • Some rooms and bathrooms small with odd layouts
Via Conversano 1, Polignano a Mare, 70044, Italy
080-4241177
hotel Details
32 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hotel Helios

$ | Viale Magna Grecia at Via Makalla 2, Crotone, 88900, Italy

On the coastal road between Crotone and Capo Colonna, a little out of town and just 8 km (5 miles) from the Sanctuary of Hera Lacinia, the '70s-style Helios has crystal clear shores nearby and a fab pool, terrace, restaurant, and snack bar—all on-site.

Pros

  • Elevated sea views
  • Efficient, courteous staff
  • On bus route into town and open year-round

Cons

  • Uninspiring architecture
  • Lacks room soundproofing
  • Rooms need a refresh
Viale Magna Grecia at Via Makalla 2, Crotone, 88900, Italy
0962-901291
hotel Details
42 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hotel L'Arcangelo

$ | Piazza Fontana, angolo via Garibaldi 3, Taranto, 74123, Italy

Set in a handsome 17th-century palazzo on slightly scruffy but charming Piazza Fontana, this self-styled "boutique hotel" has limestone walls, coved ceilings and warm off-white hues throughout, with many guest rooms having sea or church views and terraces. With only 11 rooms the family-run charm and care extends to the excellent buffet breakfast and fabulous, helpful staff.  

Pros

  • Central piazza location near San Nicola church
  • Gorgeous roof terrace
  • Fish restaurants nearby

Cons

  • Noise from piazza
  • Area undergoing renovation works
  • Some corners dated
Piazza Fontana, angolo via Garibaldi 3, Taranto, 74123, Italy
099-4715940
hotel Details
11 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hotel Medinblu

$ | Via Demetrio Tripepi 98, Reggio Calabria, 89125, Italy Fodor's Choice

The sleek, contemporary guest rooms at this hotel in an imaginatively renovated 1915 palazzo are warmed up a bit by fabrics with bold prints; fabulous public areas include a spacious, chic roof terrace and cocktail bar that serve aperitivi.

Pros

  • Central location
  • Warm, professional customer service
  • Rooftop breakfast and seasonal evening concerts

Cons

  • Hotel's garage a short walk away
  • Traffic noise in some rooms
  • Some may find decor lacks character
Via Demetrio Tripepi 98, Reggio Calabria, 89125, Italy
0965-312982
hotel Details
33 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hotel Relais Sant'Eligio

$$ | Via Giosuè Pinto 50, Ostuni, 72017, Italy

Nestled in a valley just below Ostuni and surrounded by venerable olive trees, this stylish adaptation of a 16th-century posthouse—with characteristic stone archways and roughcasted walls—has whitewashed, simply furnished guest rooms whose beds have wrought-iron headboards. From the rooftop terrace you can sip a drink and enjoy the view over the rooftops of the old White City. Hosteria Antica Posata, the in-house gourmet restaurant, has made a name for itself.

Pros

  • Pleasant, modern environment with touches of old-world charm
  • Free parking at hotel
  • Fab views

Cons

  • Outside the city walls and short walk uphill to the old center of Ostuni
  • Limited breakfast choice
  • Showers lack decent water pressure
Via Giosuè Pinto 50, Ostuni, 72017, Italy
0831-1985171
hotel Details
22 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hotel Rocca della Sena

$$$ | Via Paolo Orsi, Tropea, 89861, Italy Fodor's Choice
Overlooking Tropea's golden sands and azure waters, this intimate, self-styled boutique hotel—with modern, quirky, equatorial-themed rooms—is a reliable option. Accommodations include three deluxe sea view rooms, each with a beguiling balcony, huge shower room, sun loungers, and a whirlpool tub.

Pros

  • Tranquil location on Tropea's periphery
  • Fab sea views
  • A terrace with a large whirlpool bath

Cons

  • Standard rooms on the cramped and gloomy side
  • Lack of bar menu options
  • Some may find the LED mood lighting and furnishings tacky
Via Paolo Orsi, Tropea, 89861, Italy
0963-62374
hotel Details
12 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–early Apr., Free Breakfast

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Ibis Styles Trani

$ | Corso Imbriani 137, Trani, 76125, Italy

Although this hotel caters mainly to business travelers, its location near the main sights in Trani's historic center makes it a decent value option for tourists. Guest rooms are simply furnished (even a little old-fashioned), and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Restaurant meals are well priced if somewhat basic.

Pros

  • Close to the train station and the old town
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking in hotel garage

Cons

  • Functional but somewhat basic
  • Noise from trains
  • Breakfast disappointing
Corso Imbriani 137, Trani, 76125, Italy
0883-588010
hotel Details
46 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Le Alcove

$$$ | Piazza Ferdinando IV 7, Alberobello, 70011, Italy Fodor's Choice

This cluster of trulli has been transformed into luxury suites with original architectural features, modern comforts, and tasteful flourishes that make everything seem straight out of a lifestyle-magazine spread.

Pros

  • Centrally located near the Trullo Sovrano
  • Quaint, unusual accommodations
  • Heated floors

Cons

  • Rooms and bathrooms are rather small
  • Three rooms aren't in the main building
  • Some rooms have a narrow, awkward metal staircase to upper areas
Piazza Ferdinando IV 7, Alberobello, 70011, Italy
080-4323754
hotel Details
9 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Locanda di San Martino

$$ | Via Fiorentini 71, Matera, 75100, Italy Fodor's Choice

Situated at the bottom of the Sassi ravine on Via Fiorentini (limited car access), the Locanda is a more upscale cave-dwelling hotel, with all modern comforts, including an elevator to whisk you up the cliff to your room. The owners have even created underground thermae romanae (Roman-style baths) with a series of pools heated to different temperatures, a dry-heat room, a steam room, and hydromassage. Guest rooms are on four levels and are simply furnished to conform to the original cavern atmosphere—the view from your terrace is like something out of a movie.

Pros

  • Convenient location if you come by car
  • Comfortable rooms
  • On-site ancient Roman–style spa

Cons

  • Rooms reached via outdoor walkway
  • Limited parking nearby
  • Spa may be a tad intimate for some
Via Fiorentini 71, Matera, 75100, Italy
0835-256600
hotel Details
40 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Palazzo Filisio

$ | Via M. Reginaldo Giuseppe Maria Addazi 2, Trani, 76125, Italy Fodor's Choice

Superbly positioned in front of the Duomo on a quiet seaside piazza, this small, handsome, beautifully maintained hotel has guest rooms with contemporary wooden furniture, white and azure fabrics, and marbled bathrooms. Attractive stonework and vaulted ceilings are featured in the Regia restaurant, where the regional seafood bounty are given imaginative twists. Reservations are essential for Sunday lunch and for dinner on summer weekends.

Pros

  • Right next to the cathedral
  • Superb breakfast and restaurant
  • Most rooms have sea views

Cons

  • No parking outside hotel
  • Often occupied by wedding parties
  • Books up in high season
Via M. Reginaldo Giuseppe Maria Addazi 2, Trani, 76125, Italy
0883-500931
hotel Details
10 rooms
Rate Includes: Restaurant closed Mon., Free Breakfast

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Palazzo Margherita

$$$$ | Corso Umberto 64, Matera, 75012, Italy Fodor's Choice

On the main square in the town of Francis Ford Coppola's ancestors, a large palazzo has been transformed (by French designer Jacques Grange) into Basilicata's top lodging, complete with hidden gardens, spacious porticoes, frescoed ceilings, and Moroccan-tile floors. The honeymoon suite (No. 8) has its own private dining room. For mere mortals who want to savor the atmosphere without footing the tab for a suite, head to the Cinecittà bar to dine amid black-and-white photos from movies of yesteryear.

Pros

  • Professional, courteous staff
  • A garden pool
  • Spacious rooms with lots of high-tech gadgetry

Cons

  • Film-star prices
  • Private transport needed
  • Not much to do in Bernalda
Corso Umberto 64, Matera, 75012, Italy
0835-549060
hotel Details
9 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Patria Palace

$$$ | Piazzetta Riccardi 13, Lecce, 73100, Italy

Lecce's grandest hotel—impeccable from top to bottom, with vaulted ceilings, frescoes, and antique furnishings—also happens to have a stellar location in front of the monumental Santa Croce Basilica, the crown jewel of Lecce Baroque. In summer, you can dine on the patio overlooking the basilica or in the beautiful roof garden.

Pros

  • Many sumptuous, high-ceilinged rooms
  • Fabulous roof terrace
  • Valet parking for guests

Cons

  • A few rooms overlook noisy backstreets
  • Some rooms outdated and less grand
  • Style of the lobby doesn't match that of the handsome facade
Piazzetta Riccardi 13, Lecce, 73100, Italy
0832-245111
hotel Details
67 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Relais Corte Palmieri

$$ | Corte Palmieri 3, Gallipoli, 73014, Italy Fodor's Choice

Set in an aristocratic 18th-century house in the center of the borgo antico and near Purità Beach, the Relais Corte Palmieri has been tastefully renovated to meet modern standards while preserving its frescoes, mosaics, antique doors, and other historical features. Soft pastel shades prevail, though no two rooms are alike. The roof garden affords spectacular views, and the spa offers massage and reflexology treatments.

Pros

  • Individually decorated rooms
  • Roof garden with spectacular views
  • On-site spa

Cons

  • Difficult to reach
  • Parking is mighty tricky in narrow alleys
  • Noisy rooms street-side and near breakfast room
Corte Palmieri 3, Gallipoli, 73014, Italy
0833-265318
hotel Details
20 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Mar. or early Apr., Free Breakfast

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Risorgimento Resort Lecce

$$ | Via Augustus Imperatore 19, Lecce, 73100, Italy

Although this hotel has been a centro storico landmark since 1880, it feels unmistakably 21st century, with modern decor and vibrant color schemes. The spacious entrance hall is striking, with its crimson paneling and huge red Murano-glass chandelier. Guest rooms are stylish and comfortable, with spacious en suite bathrooms lined with marble. Hotel facilities include the excellent Quattro Spezierie Gourmet restaurant, a panoramic roof-garden restaurant (closed in winter), and bar and wellness spa.

Pros

  • Highly professional staff
  • Spacious guest rooms
  • Wellness spa

Cons

  • Smart, international-style hotel without much local atmosphere
  • May be noisy in rooms at the front
  • Tiny gym
Via Augustus Imperatore 19, Lecce, 73100, Italy
0832-246311
hotel Details
47 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Royal Hotel

$ | Via delle Medaglie d'Oro 1, Cosenza, 87100, Italy

Like most hotels in Cosenza, the Royal caters mainly to a business clientele, yet it's nevertheless a good choice for a stopover: what it lacks in local flavor, it makes up for with functional whitewashed decor, spacious bathrooms, and reasonable room rates.

Pros

  • Close to pedestrian-only shopping area
  • Free parking
  • Good customer service

Cons

  • 20-minute walk from centro storico
  • Beige '70s time-capsule decor in parts
  • Can be busy during events
Via delle Medaglie d'Oro 1, Cosenza, 87100, Italy
0984-412165
hotel Details
34 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Sant'Angelo Resort

$$$ | Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, Matera, 75100, Italy

Authentic rough-hewn walls and arches contrast with chic furnishings and modern amenities at this Sassi hotel, created by interior designer Stefano Tardito and situated across a piazza from the Church of San Pietro Caveoso. After a meal in the sophisticated restaurant, the best place to relax is up on the roof terrace bar, with a wonderful view over the town.

Pros

  • Unrivaled views
  • Atmospheric rooms with minimalist design
  • Stylish cave-dwelling experience

Cons

  • No elevator and many steps to climb
  • Can feel stuffy and humid at times
  • Lack of natural light
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, Matera, 75100, Italy
0835-314010
hotel Details
21 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Sassi

$ | Via San Giovanni Vecchio 89, Matera, 75100, Italy

Opened in 1996, I Sassi claims to be Matera's first "grotto hotel," with rooms inside a succession of caves that overlook the huddle of rooftops and stone stairs down to the valley floor of Sasso Barisano. Most guest rooms have terraces and windows with views across the canyon to the Romanesque cathedral on the skyline—they're equally spectacular at night, when all the houses are lit up.

Pros

  • <PRO>fabulous views (day or night)</PRO>
  • <PRO>decent breakfast</PRO>
  • <PRO>good value</PRO>

Cons

  • <CON>bathrooms small and need a refresh</CON>
  • <CON>rooms are spread out and not connected to each other</CON>
  • <CON>tricky access for less fit</CON>
Via San Giovanni Vecchio 89, Matera, 75100, Italy
0835-331009
hotel Details
35 rooms
Rate Includes: Free breakfast

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Tasso

$ | Via Torquato Tasso, Camigliatello, 87052, Italy

On the edge of Camigliatello, less than 1 km (½ mile) from the ski slopes, this hotel is in a peaceful, picturesque location. Don't be put off by its '70s-era look—the lodge is well equipped with plenty of space for evening entertainment, including live music, and relaxation after a day of hiking or skiing. There is a sun terrace shaded by a walnut tree, and all rooms have balconies. Keep an eye out for good full-board deals in summer.

Pros

  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Lively evening and family entertainment
  • Conveniently located near the ski area

Cons

  • Nondescript architecture and out-of-date decor
  • Scant breakfast choice lacking Calabrese products
  • Dated bathrooms
Via Torquato Tasso, Camigliatello, 87052, Italy
0984-578113
hotel Details
82 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Villa Cheta

$$ | Via Timpone 46, Maratea, 85046, Italy

This Stile Liberty villa in the seaside village of Acquafredda has original features and period pieces, a tranquil garden, a pool where you can idle the days away, and a flowery terrace for sunset dining. In the summer, a shuttle bus operates between the villa and the town's beach. Note: there's a minimum four-night stay in high season.  The spectacular coastline traced by the SS18 road from Sapri to Acquafredda near the hotel stars in the 2021 Bond film, No Time to Die.

Pros

  • Surrounded by Mediterranean greenery
  • Beautiful coast and mountain views
  • Lovely Art Nouveau building

Cons

  • Hotel is quite remote, so shops and the town require a car
  • Popular in high season
  • Steps to entrance and Porticello beach
Via Timpone 46, Maratea, 85046, Italy
0973-878134
hotel Details
22 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr., Free Breakfast

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Villa Paola

$$$$ | Contrada Paola 6, Tropea, 89861, Italy

Converted from an elegant 16th-century Franciscan convent and immersed in gorgeous, flowery grounds and cloisters on the outskirts of Tropea, this pastel-hued retreat-style hotel has stylish, minimalist interiors and wonderful tranquil terraces replete with infinity pool and breathtaking views. Breakfast is bountiful and fresh, and served à la carte, while the De' Minimi restaurant delivers excellent seafood dishes.    

Pros

  • Elevated views over Tropea and the sea
  • Warm Calabrese staff
  • Large beds and quality linen bedding

Cons

  • Occasional weddings may break the exclusive retreat feel
  • A 15-minute walk from the beach
  • Perhaps lacks the full five-star facilities and attentiveness
Contrada Paola 6, Tropea, 89861, Italy
0963-62370
hotel Details
11 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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