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Hotel Excelsior Bari - By Farace Hotels

A polished 4-star base near Bari's central station, where breakfast and service earn consistent praise.

  • Steps from Bari's main train station
  • Complimentary happy hour
  • In-house restaurant and bar
8.4 Great 1977 reviews Booking.com 8.4 · 1977 reviews

About

Hotel Excelsior Bari - By Farace Hotels

Hotel Excelsior Bari - By Farace Hotels sits on Via Giulio Petroni, about a 20-minute walk from the Church of Saint Mark of the Venetian. The 4-star property is a practical pick for travellers arriving by train, with the station nearly at the doorstep.

Rooms are straightforward and fitted with air conditioning, heating, minibars, and tea and coffee facilities. On-site, you'll find a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a fitness centre, and a garden area. Business travellers can use the meeting rooms and business centre.

The hotel is rated 8.4 out of 10 from nearly 2,000 reviews, with location and dining both scoring 9. It's a solid, comfortable choice for both leisure and work stays in Bari.

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Prime spot for train travellers — The hotel is about a one-minute walk from Bari's main station, making arrivals and departures effortless.
  • Excellent breakfast — Reviews repeatedly praise the breakfast for its variety and quality, from pastries to cold cuts.
  • Friendly, helpful staff — Guests mention courteous and accommodating staff, with one noting help finding parking.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms — Cleanliness is consistently called out in reviews, along with comfortable bedding and amenities.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Limited soundproofing from street noise — Some guests noted noise from the nearby station area, which might affect light sleepers.
  • No on-site parking reservation — While parking is available, it may require arranging upon arrival; one review mentions staff finding a spot but it wasn't guaranteed.
  • Check-in window ends at midnight — If your arrival is after 23:59, you'll need to plan ahead, as late-night check-in might not be possible.
  • Price reflects a higher-end stay — Rated at 4 stars, the price may be higher than nearby budget options, though the service and facilities justify it for many.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 Single bed

Suite

  • 1 Single bed,1 Double bed

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 2 Double beds

Superior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 1 King-size bed

Standard Room

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed,1 Double bed,2 Single beds
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Parquet floor

Food & drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Leisure & business

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Fitness centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.4
Great 1977 reviews

Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 1,977 reviews

Booking.com · 8.4 · 1977 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness8.0
Location9.0
Dining9.0
Price and service8.0
8.4Verified guest

“Very close to Bari central station, the hotel is new and clean, and the staff speak English well and are friendly.”

8.4Verified guest

“An attractive hotel, spotlessly clean throughout, with a superb location near the main train station. Courteous staff, easy check-in, and a relaxing bar. Breakfast offers something for everyone, served with good service. Location is ideal for the centre, the trains, and the restaurant. Great stay, as always.”

8.4Verified guest

“The location is perfect—just a one-minute walk from the station. The room was spacious and breakfast had many options. The team was exceptionally kind and arranged parking for us without any trouble.”

8.4Verified guest

“Rooms were clean.”

8.4Verified guest

“Thank you to everyone for a great business trip stay. My room was a decent size with two beds, and the hotel is centrally located next to the train station.”

8.4Verified guest

“We enjoyed our stay with two small children. The hotel is conveniently near Bari Harbour. The staff were lovely and accommodating, breakfast had plenty of choice, and we were pleasantly surprised by the delicious dinner in-house.”

04 — Location

Getting around Bari

The property sits in Bari.

Getting there: Bari Centrale is a one-minute walk from the hotel, making it a seamless arrival and departure point. Use the station for regional trains and connections to the airport.

Around the hotel: The Church of Saint Mark of the Venetian is about a 20-minute stroll away. The hotel is also conveniently positioned near Bari Harbour, as mentioned by a guest.

Via Giulio Petroni, 15, Bari, Apulia, 70124, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 06:00-12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
135 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is from 06:00 to 12:00.

Is parking available?

Yes, parking is available on site. Guests have noted that staff helped arrange a spot, but it's best to confirm availability upon arrival.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed at the hotel.

Does the hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is an on-site restaurant that has received positive feedback for dinner options. There's also a bar and lounge area.

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

The hotel's breakfast has been praised for its variety, but the input doesn't specify if it's included. Contact the hotel directly for details.

What amenities are in the rooms?

Rooms come with air conditioning, heating, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms also have a sitting area.

The bottom line

For travellers arriving by train and looking for a clean, well-run base with a standout breakfast, Hotel Excelsior Bari delivers. It's not the quietest or the cheapest, but the service and location earn their keep.

8.4A reliable choice for station-side stays in Bari.

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