The best Airbnbs in Puglia for an Italian getaway

Location: San Michele Salentino

This property is the ultimate Trullo flex and a great pad to host you and your big group of friends. Seriously, this Airbnb caters to 12 guests, across four bedrooms. It features an authentic four-cone structure seamlessly connected to a modern glass-and-tuff villa. The infinity pool overlooks a sea of centuries-old olive trees, and the rooftop terrace is designed specifically for a glass of wine as the sun sets. We’ll raise a glass to that.

Time Out says: Situated in the Ostuni countryside, on the scenic route toward Ceglie Messapica, the region’s gastronomic capital for authentic back-alley dining

Sleeps: 12 guests across four bedrooms

Price: From €1,167 per night

Location: Coreggia

Situated in the quiety country hamlet of Coreggia just two kilometres from UNESCO-listed Alberobello, this beautifully restored trullo sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. The undisputed highlight is the massive, private pool equipped with a built-in whirlpool. Inside, the Airbnb leans into its heritage with thick stone walls, an open-plan living space anchored by a traditional fireplace and a striking antique claw-foot bathtub. La dolce vita indeed.

Time Out says: You are perfectly positioned to explore the famous trulli zones of Alberobello. For dinner, drive into town and secure a table at Ristorante L’Aratro for locally sourced antipasti

Sleeps: Six people across three bedrooms

Price: From €380 per night

Location: Fasano

Ok so you’re in Italy. There’s some of the best food in the world around. That means you’ll want a base to cook up a storm from. Luckily, this Airbnb features amazing in-house cooking facilities for those who prefer to do it themselves. There’s both an indoor and outdoor kitchen and long dining tables perfect for hosting. Across the apartment you’ll find star-vaulted ceilings, local stone floors and a balcony with next level views. It comes with its own yoga shala too. Namaste.

Time Out says: Pack your swimmers, you can easily drive to the beach (Savelletri, Torre Canne, Costa Merlata) and to the most beautiful towns such as Monopoli and Ostuni within 20 minutes

Sleeps: 12 people across six bedrooms

Price: From €945 per night

Location: Conversano

Sleeping up to 10 guests across five bedrooms, this sprawling Masseria is so spectacular it is frequently booked as an exclusive wedding venue, which tells you everything you need to know about its credentials. Built around a traditional central atrio (courtyard), it features huge sun terraces, massive stone ceilings, and a beautiful private pool. You can even request an in-house private chef to cook up a storm in the large kitchen. Outside, vineyards and olive groves abound. Situated in the countryside of Conversano, you are perfectly planted in a triangle between the famous coastal cliffs of Polignano a Mare and the stunning Castellana Caves.

Time Out says: You are just a 20-minute drive from the iconic trulli of Alberobello and the pristine beaches of Monopoli. For a truly elite local dinner, drive into Conversano’s historic centre and visit Pasha, a phenomenal Michelin-starred restaurant housed in the Bishop's Palace

Sleeps: 10 people across five bedrooms

Price: From €585 per night

Location: Cisternino

This could be the perfect spot to host a multi generational family gathering. Hosting up to nine guests, this epic trullo is split across a historic stone lamia and four interconnected trulli cones. It is a designer’s dream, featuring bespoke opus signinum (crushed terracotta and lime) countertops and a massive stone soaking tub that looks directly out onto the garden, in case you need some solo time away from the fam. Outside, the property is a private Eden: a sprawling fenced garden dotted with 500-year-old olive trees, an outdoor kitchen and a beautiful private swimming pool. You’re surrounded by nature and walking trails here, that come with views towards the Adriatic.

Time Out says: You are a short drive from the whitewashed, circular streets of Locorotondo. Head into the historical centre for an evening of wine tasting overlooking the valley at Bina Ristorante di Puglia

Sleeps: Nine people across four bedrooms 

Price: From €530 per night. Seven night minimum

Location: Fasano

There’s more of the good stuff here: stone walls, beautiful grounds and a fire pit. And of course, a swimming pool. Surrounded by ancient olive trees and rolling vineyards, this private oasis is built for unforgettable group escapes. The sprawling property features a central courtyard perfect for long, wine-soaked lunches, a pool — of course — and elegantly refined interiors that effortlessly blend historic masonry with high-end luxury finishes.

Time Out says: You are a short drive from the coastal town of Monopoli. Head to Piazza Garibaldi for evening drinks, or book a table at Saleblu for elevated seafood right by the water 

Sleeps: 10 people across five bedrooms

Price: From €540 per night

Location: Polignano a Mare

The best part about southern Italy is swimming in its turquoise seas. You won’t need to trek far to do that – this one-bed Airbnb is built into a cliff edge and drops you right into the Adriatic. The hero feature is a small, dramatic balcony that feels like the bow of a ship, jutting out over the famous Lama Monachile cove. Inside, you can literally watch the waves from the king-size bed or while soaking in the private indoor hot tub tub. We think its the perfect spot for you and your boo to fall in love again.

Time Out says: Located in the historic centre of Polignano a Mare you are entirely car-free here, relying on poetry-inscribed alleyways to get around. You’re also not far from the iconic Grotta Palazzese, a restaurant inside a sea cave 

Sleeps: Two people across one bedroom

Price: From €420 per night

Location: San Michele Salentino

You’re in Italy, so it’s time to soak up as much vitamin D as possible. Luckily this Airbnb has the perfect outdoor set up for sunning yourself happy. The sparkling swimming pool comes with a cascading waterfall at one end. It’s surrounded by a solarium, shaded alfresco canopy dining and a stone barbecue area. Sleeping up to six guests, this Airbnb is fully fenced and very private, so it’s a great option if you have young ones running around.

Time Out says: You are just a 15-minute drive from the famous White City of Ostuni. Head up the hill to get lost in its blindingly white alleyways and grab dinner at Taverna della Gelosia

Sleeps: Six people across three bedrooms

Price: From €230 per night

Location: Polignano a Mare

Perched high in the countryside hills above Polignano a Mare, this huge villa gives you undisturbed peace and quiet. Sleeping up to eight guests and surrounded by 10,000 square metres of centuries-old olive and carob trees, you’re perfectly plonked in the countryside here. You can admire all this nature from the panoramic windows that bring the outside in. The pool is 12 metres long and looks out over the hills to the crystalline sea of Polignano. Booking a car is recommended.

Time Out says: When you want to hit the sand, the beach clubs of Capitolo are just a 15-minute drive down the coast

Sleeps: Eight people across three bedrooms

Price: From €620 per night

Location: Galantina

Galatina is a gorgeous, under-the-radar town in the Salento region known for its staggering Baroque architecture and authentic local culture. Sleeping up to five guests, this masseria focuses heavily on outdoor living and wellness. It boasts a modern biodesign pool surrounded by a manicured solarium area. The Airbnb features a 120-square-metre patio, an outdoor barbecue area with a kitchenette and an open-plan interior with a modern kitchen. The location is remote, so you should rent a car.

Time Out says: You must visit the Basilica di Santa Caterina d’Alessandria in Galatina to see its breathtaking frescoes, followed by a traditional pasticciotto pastry at Pasticceria Andrea Ascalone, where the dessert was famously invented

Sleeps: Five people across two bedrooms

Price: From €160 per night

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