The Best Airbnbs & Vacation Rentals in Ostuni: Charming Stays in Italy’s White City
Last Updated on October 16, 2026 by Lauren Belzer Sanford
Ostuni holds a very special place in our hearts. It’s where Max and I were married in June 2025, where we wandered whitewashed alleys at golden hour, and where I fell completely and irrevocably in love with Puglia. The city is pure magic wherever you rest your head, but where you stay shapes the experience: a rental can put you right in the rhythm of the White City, or tuck you into a trullo with an infinity pool and nothing but olive trees for miles.
We stayed two nights in an old-town apartment during our wedding trip, and I researched every other rental here in the process. I haven’t stayed in the rest; each was hand-picked for its design, location, amenities, and glowing reviews. Where a listing is on Vrbo or Booking.com as well as Airbnb, I’ve linked all of them.
Ostuni Rentals at a Glance
Where We Stayed
Terrae Globus
Old town, steps from Osteria del Tempo Perso
For a Couple
Lamia Cervone
Countryside, small pool
For a Group
Terra Quieta
Four-cone trullo + villa, sleeps 8
Best Design
Villa Quercia
Infinity pool, 15 min from Ostuni
The short answer: for a couple who wants to be in the White City, Le Dimore del Tempo Perso, the old-town apartment we stayed in for two nights. For a romantic countryside escape, Lamia Cervone. For a group, Terra Quieta, a restored four-cone trullo and stone villa that sleeps eight, or Villa Quercia Puglia, with an infinity pool in the olive groves.
Prefer a Hotel?
The Best Hotels in Ostuni
Including the two masserie we stayed at for our wedding and honeymoon.
Why a Vacation Rental in Ostuni?
Ostuni’s historic center is compact and walkable, so a well-placed apartment puts you inside the experience rather than beside it. In the countryside, a private trullo or villa with a pool gives you the unhurried, sun-soaked base that makes Puglia feel like a true escape. Rentals here also tend to offer more space and character per euro than a standard hotel room. For the city itself, see my Ostuni travel guide and the best restaurants in Ostuni.
In the White City: Rentals for Two or Three
Le Dimore del Tempo Perso Terrae Globus – Old Town (Where We Stayed)
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
If you want to be genuinely in Ostuni, right in its winding alleys and candlelit trattorias, this is your spot. We stayed two nights and left happy with both the price and the location. It isn’t the most polished rental on this list, but the location more than makes up for it: steps from La Gilda, Taverna della Gelosia, and Il Posto Affianco, directly across from the legendary Osteria del Tempo Perso, and a short stroll to Borgo Antico Bistrot. Ostuni is a hill city, so every direction is a climb. Embrace it; it’s part of the charm.
Palazzo Bergamotti N.3 – Old Town
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
This one was on my radar long before we started planning our wedding. Palazzo Bergamotti N.3 photographs beautifully and, by every review, delivers on arrival: thoughtfully decorated, full of character, and right in the heart of the White City. It was unavailable for our dates, which was genuinely disappointing. If it’s open for yours, don’t wait.
CA ‘milla Suite Home – Central Ostuni
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Light-filled, central, and charming, CA ‘milla Suite Home was the one that got away: we went back to book it and it was gone. The interior is lovely, but what makes it practical is everything else: a patio for morning coffee, free street parking, and a pet-friendly policy that’s rare in a city-center rental.
Alesia Luxury Suite Ostuni – Near Piazza della Libertà
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bath
Central and refined without being fussy, Alesia Luxury Suite puts you steps from the Sant’Oronzo column and Ostuni’s main promenade, with room for three: great for a family with a small child or three friends who want something a step above a standard rental.
Trulli, Villas, and Rentals for Groups
Lamia Cervone – Ostuni Countryside
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Made for two. Lamia Cervone is the kind of place you book when the whole point is to slow down: a secluded countryside retreat with a small pool, lounge chairs, and an outdoor sitting area built for long afternoons. Romantic and completely unhurried. Honeymooners, anniversaries, or anyone who needs a proper reset: this one’s for you.
The Seven Cones – Trullo Edera – Near Cisternino
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Technically in Ostuni’s orbit but closer to charming Cisternino, which makes it an even better base for the Valle d’Itria. Trullo Edera is exactly what you picture for a Puglia countryside stay: a cone-capped trullo, a pool, and an outdoor space made for slow coffee mornings and long homemade dinners. Fairytale, delivered.
Casa degli Aragonesi – Old Town
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 baths
The one group-size rental in the center: a beautifully restored historic home in the heart of the old town, steps from the main square. Two floors, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen with an island, and a dining room with a balcony. The rooftop terrace is the real reason to book: wide views over the White City, made for aperitivo as the sky goes orange.
Villa Quercia Puglia – Toward Ceglie Messapica
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 2 baths
Modern, sleek, and spectacular, Villa Quercia Puglia is for the group that wants to leave the world behind. About 15 minutes from Ostuni toward Ceglie Messapica, it’s surrounded by ancient olive trees, with an infinity pool that seems to pour into the landscape. Three bedrooms, clean lines, intentional design. Split six ways, exceptional value.
Villa Amureè – Between Ostuni and the Coast
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 3.5 baths
This one stopped me mid-scroll on Instagram and hasn’t left my mind since: a private oasis among olive trees between Ostuni and the Adriatic. Three independent suites, each with its own bathroom and outdoor space (open-air showers included), a shaded pergola, a lounge area, a wood-fired grill, a stone table for long al fresco dinners, and a sea-salt infinity pool, heated on request.
It sleeps six: perfect for a small group or a multi-couple trip (someone please take me up on this).
Terra Quieta – Ostuni Countryside
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 beds · 3 baths
I need to convince our closest friends to come back to Puglia just for this one. Terra Quieta pairs a restored four-cone trullo with a modern stone villa, on grounds full of centuries-old olive, almond, and fig trees. The trullo is the master suite; the villa, built of tuff and local stone, opens onto countryside views, a garden, rooftop terraces, and an infinity pool.
The whole property is yours, no shared walls, nothing but the sound of the countryside. This is the one I keep coming back to.
Masseria Silentio – Ostuni Countryside
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 8 beds · 3 baths
I found Masseria Silentio after we were already home, one of my most painful post-trip discoveries. What gets me is the feeling: decor collected over time rather than curated all at once, personal and full of character in a way most rentals never manage. Add a pool, a kitchen for slow dinners, and a countryside setting made for long evenings with rosato, and I can’t wait to come back just to stay here.
Before You Book in Ostuni
Old town or countryside? The old town for walkability without a car; the countryside for pools and space, with a rental car.
Expect stairs: Ostuni is a hill city, and every direction is a climb. Pack a carry-on you can actually carry.
Park outside the center: Old-town streets are narrow and limited. Ask your host where to park.
Book early for June and September: The best-designed rentals go first.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is it better to stay in Ostuni’s old town or the countryside?
The old town is walkable, with restaurants at your door, and doesn’t require a car. The countryside gives you pools, olive groves, and space, but you’ll need to drive. We did both: two nights in an old-town apartment and the rest at masserie in the countryside.
Where did you stay in Ostuni?
Two nights at Le Dimore del Tempo Perso Terrae Globus, an apartment in the old town across from Osteria del Tempo Perso, during the same trip as our wedding at Masseria Grieco and our honeymoon stay at Masseria Santo Scalone.
What is a trullo?
A trullo is a traditional dry-stone house with a cone-shaped roof, found in Puglia’s Valle d’Itria. Many have been restored as vacation rentals, often with pools.
Are there Ostuni rentals for large groups?
Yes. Terra Quieta and Masseria Silentio sleep eight, and Villa Quercia Puglia and Villa Amureè sleep six, all in the countryside with pools.
Stay a little longer than planned and let Ostuni work its magic.
Wherever you stay, an apartment in the White City, a trullo in the Valle d’Itria, or a masseria hotel, you really can’t go wrong. Ostuni gives back whatever energy you bring to it.
Still choosing a base for your whole trip? My guide to where to stay in Puglia covers boutique hotels, masserie, and the best towns. If Polignano a Mare is on your itinerary, here are the best vacation rentals in Polignano a Mare, and for everything to do, eat, and see, my Ostuni travel guide.