30 Dec 2024

Parva Domus Bari – The Perfect Stay in the Heart of the City

Everything was absolutely perfect! From the moment we arrived, Roberta greeted us with a warm smile, handed us the keys, and gave us a thorough tour of the property. She even provided us with a second key, which was extremely convenient since we are runners and often do individual activities.

The location is fantastic, right next to Piazza Garibaldi, practically in the heart of the city. It’s situated on charming streets lined with traditional cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy delicious meals. It’s also close to the pedestrian areas and the city center, making it an ideal base for exploring Bari. Additionally, having a grocery store right across the street was very handy for picking up water and other necessities.

The accommodation itself is absolutely perfect. While the space isn’t very large, it is smartly designed to provide everything you might need. Roberta’s attention to detail was exceptional; she left us apples, bananas, and other small treats for a quick breakfast, along with tea, coffee, and even a box of chocolates!

The furniture and appliances are of high quality, offering every comfort. Although we didn’t cook, the kitchen was fully equipped, which tempted us to prepare some pasta alle vongole, especially with a fish market just around the corner.

The cozy terrace was another delightful surprise, though we didn’t use it much during this time of year. The bathroom is modern, well-equipped, and very comfortable. We even had a washer and dryer, which is a dream come true for us as runners, especially when you’re used to running daily.

To avoid sounding entirely one-sided, the only minor inconvenience was that we didn’t know about the bathroom heating system, which is a radiant panel mounted on the ceiling. I’m not sure if this was mentioned to us or not, but without knowing, we left the bathroom door open to let warm air from the rest of the apartment flow in. The big surprise came on our last day, when we discovered the system and were blown away by how quickly and effectively it heated the bathroom. Up until then, the air conditioning had worked perfectly, even during this unusually cool Christmas period in Bari.

Roberta was always attentive, checking in to ensure everything was okay and offering advice or assistance whenever needed. She even allowed us a flexible check-out without any extra charges.

Thank you, Roberta, for everything! We will absolutely stay here again whenever we return to Bari. Highly recommended!