La Sommità occupies a historic building at the very top of Ostuni's old town, on Via Scipione Petrarolo, a couple of minutes from the cathedral. It is a member of Relais and Châteaux, and the hotel lists it as a five-star property with exceptional guest ratings. Room types include double rooms with balconies and sea views, suites, a family studio and a master suite, with Frette linens and designer toiletries. The terraces look out over the whitewashed rooftops, there is a small pool, a spa with a hammam, sauna and massage, and the Cielo restaurant serves a reinvented take on Apulian cuisine. It is the right choice for a milestone trip or a few nights of real luxury.
The setting is hard to beat. You are in the historic centre at the top of the hill, so the cathedral is about two minutes on foot and Piazza della Libertà about five, and every restaurant and viewpoint in the old town is a short walk. Cars cannot reach every corner of the old town, so ask about arrival and luggage arrangements. Brindisi is the nearer airport, and Bari is also within reach, so the hotel suits a trip that combines Ostuni with the coast and the Itria Valley.
The facilities match the price. Breakfast is a generous buffet included in the rate and can be taken on the terraces, the spa has a hammam, sauna and massage rooms, and Cielo restaurant is a destination in itself. Rooms range from deluxe doubles, some with balconies and sea views, to suites and a family triple studio, so families are accommodated, and bedding and bathrooms are of a high standard. A garden and terrace give spaces to relax outside, and the concierge can organise tastings, tours and drivers.
Good to know
Self-parking is available for a nightly fee, check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, and pets are not allowed. Rates are high and rise in summer, so spring and autumn are good times to visit. Ostuni is quieter in the colder months, and some restaurants in town close, so check seasonal hours for the hotel facilities if you travel in winter. La Sommità is for travellers who want to splurge once on a stay they will remember.
Why stay here
- ✓Hilltop old town location
- ✓Terraces with views over the white city
- ✓Spa with hammam and sauna
- ✓Small pool
- ✓Cielo restaurant
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Frette linens
- ✓Concierge
Good questions
How far is La Sommità from the cathedral and main square?+
The cathedral is about two minutes on foot and Piazza della Libertà about five. The whole old town is within a short walk.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a breakfast buffet is included and can be taken on the terraces. Check your rate for the details.
Is there parking?+
Self-parking is available for a nightly fee. Cars cannot reach every part of the old town, so ask about arrival and luggage arrangements.
