21 of the best hotels in Puglia for a chic Italian getaway

Puglia has boomed in popularity over the course of the past decade. With sun-soaked masserias, far-reaching sandy beaches, bougainvillea-covered streets, lush olive groves, turquoise waters and a distinctly Mediterranean spirit, Puglia has surpassed its as the underdog of Italian holiday destinations and become the place to know for those wanting to avoid overwhelming flocks of tourists.

Located on the Southernmost tip of Italy’s heel, Puglia (or Apulia) is surrounded but the Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea, the Taranto Gulf and Otranto Strait, making it an ideal beach destination for sun worshippers. Yet, the warm and welcoming holiday destination has so much more to offer than just sandy beaches.

The best hotels in Puglia at a glance:

1. Best hotel in Puglia on the beach: Baglioni Masseria
2. Best hotel in Puglia for families: Borgo Egnazia
3. Best farmhouse hotel in Puglia: Masseria Prosperi
4. Best five-star hotel in Puglia: Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita
5. Best boutique hotel in Puglia: Paragon 700

Trulli (or Trullo) villages are made up of picturesque stone huts that can be found in towns such as Alberobello, Locorotondo, Fasano, Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca, and Ceglie Messapica. Not only are they very Instagrammable, but they’re also pretty rare in Europe, making them well worth a pitstop. Elsewhere, the historic centres of Lecce, Bari, Valle D’Itria and Otranto offer plenty of culture, art and Baroque architecture that will make you swoon, while the authentic Apulian cuisine alone is reason enough to visit this charming Italian region.

It’s official: in Puglia, you’ll find everything from buzzing rooftop terraces, vibey beach clubs, private beaches and historic palazzos that will let you live out your ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ fantasies in style. So, to help you curate the perfect holiday in Puglia, we’ve rounded up some of the best Puglia hotels so you don’t have to. The best hotels in Puglia usually occupy 16^th, 17^th and 18^th century ‘Masserias’, which are converted fortified farmhouses that have been transformed into chic hotels and B&Bs that embrace the barefoot elegance for which Puglia has become renowned.

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