GuestHost - Holiday Home Joy - Tiny & Central Studio

A charming and cozy studio apartment located in the 19th-century district of Ostuni, which comfortably accommodates 2 people and is equipped with all the amenities. The apartment is an excellent starting point for exploring the “White City” of Salento, as it is located just 150 meters from Piazza della Libertà. The charming historic center, featuring the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria and the must-see Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia, is just a 5-minute walk away!



The 28-square-meter apartment is located on the first floor of a historic building with a separate entrance from the street: please note there is a low step at the entrance.



The interior is laid out as follows:

- Small KITCHENETTE equipped with two induction burners, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, a moka pot, and kitchen utensils;

- LIVING/SLEEPING AREA with a dining table, double bed, dresser, and coat rack

- Small BATHROOM with a shower stall and toilet with a handheld showerhead.



Additional amenities available to guests: UNLIMITED WIFI, hot/cold split A/C, safe, clothesline, iron and ironing board.

Towels and bed linens included (with optional changes available for a fee).



7 days before arrival, you will receive instructions on how to register your documents via our Guest Portal. We need this procedure to verify your information and documents and to send the information to the Alloggiati Web police service, which is the Italian procedure for registering guests in Italy.

You can find all the information on the official Alloggiati Web website.poliziadistato



The use of air conditioning and heating is subject to compliance with current Italian regulations (Presidential Decree No. 74 of April 16, 2013; Ministerial Decree No. 383 of 6.10.2022).

Summer: The average air temperature must not be lower than 26°C for all types of buildings.

Winter: The weighted average air temperature must not exceed 19°C. The operating period and daily operating duration depend on the climate zone defined by the regulations.

Ostuni Climate Zone C: 9 hours per day from November 22 to March 23.



Keys must be picked up between 3:00 p.m.00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at our office at Corso Mazzini 201 in Ostuni, a 10-minute walk from the apartment.



After 9:00 PM, check-in directly at the apartment is available with the following additional fees:

- 21.00 - 23.00: €25.00;

- 23.00 - 24.00: €30.00;

- 24:00 - 01.30: €40.00.



The tourist tax will be collected in cash for the first 5 nights, as required by the municipality of Ostuni.



Property Identification Code: BR07401291000064943

National Identification Code (CIN): IT074012B400109408



Ostuni, the “White City” of Salento, is located in the province of Brindisi at an elevation of more than 200 meters above sea level, in the Murgia region, and is one of the most renowned towns in Salento.

Ostuni owes its nickname, the “White City,” to the color of most of the city’s buildings, especially in the historic center. In the past, due to the plague, the walls of the houses were covered with lime to make them sterile. This is the origin of the characteristic white color that makes Ostuni unique and unmistakable.



The historic center of Ostuni, known to its residents as “La Terra,” is characterized by a labyrinth of winding streets, small squares, alleys, small gardens, and glimpses of the Adriatic Sea. The lower part of the town is surrounded by ancient city walls, which house the only two city gates that remain intact: Porta Nova and Porta San Demetrio. At the top of the hill stand the Cathedral of Ostuni with its large 24-ray rose window, the Bishop’s Palace, and the old Seminary.



Another place of interest is the Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia, which houses the cast of Delia, the “Woman of Ostuni”—a pregnant woman who lived 25,000 years ago and was discovered in a cave near the city in 1991. Among the most interesting artifacts are pottery and decorative objects, flint, and stone tools, dating from the Paleolithic through the Metal Ages.



One of Puglia’s major tourist attractions is undoubtedly the Ostuni coastline, home to the beach resorts of Rosa Marina, Monticelli, and Costa Merlata.



Among the many local specialties, must-try dishes include alici arracanate, ‘ncaprata, the mint omelet, brasciole, the potato, rice, and mussel casserole, taralli seasoned with pepper or fennel seeds, and, finally, the signature orecchiette with turnip greens.



Main distances:

- Bari-Karol Wojtyla International Airport: 90 km

- Brindisi Airport (Salento Airport): 36 km

- Ostuni Train Station: 3 km.



The apartment is located outside the restricted traffic zone (ZTL) and is accessible by car.

Paid parking is available at:

- Public parking lot in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, a 5-minute walk away

- Ostuni Foro Boario parking lot, a 10-minute walk away.