13 Wonderful Things to Do in Polignano a Mare, Italy

Where to Stay in Polignano a Mare

From luxury hotels to family run B&Bs, little guesthouses with views over the sea and contemporary boutique spaces, Polignano a Mare has a huge number of accommodation options to choose from.

However, it is important to note that this is not a cheap town to stay in, with prices being considerably more than you’d pay elsewhere in the region. Additionally, when you choose to visit will have a huge impact on the nightly rate, with even very standard guesthouses more than tripling their rates in the month of August.

If you’re travelling around Puglia on a tighter budget, we’d suggest visiting the town as a day trip on your Puglia road trip and picking a base somewhere a little less popular. The good news is that there are plenty of other amazing little towns and villages nearby, and you may well find somewhere that you love that little bit more.

Also, if you’ve got a rental car, note that much of the historical centre of Polignano is a ZTL (Zona a traffico limitato) and therefore closed off to non-residents’ vehicles. Due to this, most accommodations situated there will not have parking nearby, meaning you need to find a free space and walk, or pay for a car park (we’ve shared suggestions below).

Hotels & Guest Houses

POSEA | One of the most popular places to stay in Polignano, whilst the marine-inspired decor doesn’t necessarily warrant the price, the incredible views over Lama Monachile certainly do! Rooms are clean, comfortable, light and bright, and there’s a large rooftop terrace for guests to enjoy.

Marea B&B | Family owned and run, Marea is a new B&B in the old town. Good amenities including a fresh breakfast in your room each day, as well as that elusive private parking (difficult to find in Polignano). Doubles from £70 a night.

Palazzo Maringelli | Clean and sleek contemporary design in the centro storico, Palazzo Maringelli comes highly rated. Rooms are super clean and renovated with class and high-quality furnishings, and the service, excellent. Doubles start from £99 per night.

Musae al Mare | One of the most luxurious properties in Polignano a Mare’s historic centre, Musae al Mare offers three exquisite boutique suites just 20 metres from the sea. All rooms are decorated to a high standard, include large terraces overlooking the water and private hot tubs.

Aquamarea | This absolutely gorgeous boutique B&B offers beautiful rooms in a traditional setting but with a stunning contemporary uplift. Located in the heart of the historic centre, it’s best feature is the incredible views over Cala Porto from both many of the rooms that the wonderful roof terrace / bar area. Highly recommend.

Dimora Talenti offers up similarly excellent rooms with exceptional views, but if you’re not so bothered about having a balcony, consider the stylish BAYIT Charming Place.

Suite Minerva | Located just outside the historic centre, the recently remodelled Minerva offers a small number of excellent and modern rooms, with friendly and helpful staff. The best part? It’s remarkably well-priced with rooms for less than £100 in August!

Biancomare is another great value room-only option but if you’re looking for something a little fancier in the centro storico, consider the highly-rated Dimora Anderì, which also has an excellent roof terrace.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer to be a little further outside of Polignano A Mare – away from the hustle and bustle but only a short walk or taxi ride into town and places to eat – there are some really excellent nearby hotels, including Echi di Puglia Marsento, an absolute beachside gem located just a 15-minute walk from the centre of Polignano, and the stunning Masseria Le Torri, a boutique guest house which seamlessly combines contemporary style with traditional Puglian architecture. Honestly, it’s beautiful!