Bari Italy Hotels
 

Hello,
I will be in Bari for 1 night with my adutl granddaughter. Can anyone recommend a comfortable hotel that is close to whatever there is to see in Bari? I've never been there so don't know the area. We will be there 1 night as we are on our way to Matera. I prefer small family-run hotels but my search is showing me large hotels or - rather sparse looking B&Bs.
Thanks, I look forward to some advice... Also I might add that any advice re. what to visit on our one day in Bari would be welcomed.

Hotel Oriente.

Things to see: St. Nicola (with the tomb of the original Santa Claus) and the Cathedral.

I also recommend Hotel Oriente. We stayed there recently,
found it convenient and met all our needs. Go for the upgraded rooms.
http://www.orientehotelbari.com/

I'll third the Oriente. Stayed there last March, didn't have an upgraded room, and loved it anyway.

Thank you - I will now check out the Oriente hotel.
SO - santa claus originated in Bari??