Considering a trip to Puglia and weighing your options between Monopoli and Polignano a Mare? This guide focuses on Monopoli, a charming coastal town offering a distinct blend of historic architecture and vibrant local life. We feature 20 premium properties here, providing diverse accommodation choices to suit various preferences. While we don't have specific price ranges to display at this moment, you can expect options across different budgets.
| Hotel | City | Guest score | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Perricci - short lets - Monopoli | Monopoli | 10/10 (45 reviews) | |
| Onda blu Monopoli | Monopoli | 10/10 (34 reviews) | |
| MONOPOLI MIA | Monopoli | 9.9/10 (124 reviews) | |
| Guest House 38 Monopoli by JD Collection | Monopoli | 9.9/10 (81 reviews) | |
| MAREFUORI Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.9/10 (31 reviews) | |
| Innesto Rooms - Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.8/10 (204 reviews) | |
| Dimora Andrè - Monopoli Centro | Monopoli | 9.8/10 (53 reviews) | |
| Nenetta Rooms & Suites Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.6/10 (64 reviews) | |
| Palazzo Stapane Home Suite 8 - Luxury Living Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.6/10 (14 reviews) | |
| B&B Casa Cimino - Monopoli - Puglia | Monopoli | 9.5/10 (164 reviews) | |
| B&B Casa Dolce Casa Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.3/10 (123 reviews) | |
| Trulli in Contrada - Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.3/10 (81 reviews) | |
| Albergo Diffuso Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.2/10 (1,026 reviews) | |
| Naturelais Masseria Pittore Monopoli | Monopoli | 9.2/10 (172 reviews) | |
| B&b Monopoli Old Town | Monopoli | 9.2/10 (67 reviews) | |
| Palazzo Cesare Apartments - Monopoli | Monopoli | 8.9/10 (275 reviews) | |
| Suite 5 Monopoli | Monopoli | 8.7/10 (348 reviews) | |
| Bellariva Monopoli B&B e Relax | Monopoli | 8.6/10 (219 reviews) | |
| Holiday Monopoli | Monopoli | 8.2/10 (1,630 reviews) | |
| Casa Monopoli | Monopoli | 7.8/10 (62 reviews) |
Guest scores and review counts come from the verified guest reviews in our hotel supply data (LiteAPI). Last checked 2026-09-25.
Monopoli generally offers a larger, more active town with a working fishing port, a more extensive historic centre, and multiple sandy beaches within easy reach. Polignano a Mare is renowned for its dramatic cliffside setting, iconic Lama Monachile beach, and a more focused, picturesque old town, often drawing more day-trippers for its scenic beauty.
Monopoli might be slightly more suitable for families with young children due to its wider selection of sandy beaches, such as Porto Rosso and Porto Ghiacciolo, which are generally easier to access than Polignano's pebble coves. Monopoli also has a larger town infrastructure with more amenities and space for prams.
Yes, travelling between Monopoli and Polignano a Mare is straightforward. Both towns are well-connected by regional train services, with journey times typically under 10 minutes. This makes it convenient to stay in one town and easily visit the other for day trips or evening excursions.
Last updated: July 2026