Hotel Don Ferrante
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a five-star base inside the old town of Monopoli and the price is not your main concern. Skip it if value for money matters most, because guests say the rates run high and our Best Value pick scores almost as well for far less.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is an officially rated five-star hotel at Via San Vito 27. Guests give it 9.1 out of 10 across 438 reviews, which is a solid and well-supported score.
It suits couples and travellers who want to step out of the door into the historic centre, with restaurants close by. Family rooms are listed, so it can also work for a small family.
Budget-minded travellers should look elsewhere. The price is more than double the local median, and that is the main complaint in reviews.
Location and getting around
Location is the strong point. Guests rate it 9.7 out of 10. Monopoli Cathedral is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Reviews describe the setting as the historic centre, near restaurants, with direct sea access.
A beach appears in the provider facilities. That does not confirm a beachfront position or a walking distance to a sandy beach, so check this if a beach day matters to you. Guests also mention staff using a golf cart to move luggage, which helps in narrow old-town streets.
What guests say
Praise centres on two things. The location, close to restaurants and the sea. And the staff, described as friendly and helpful, including the golf cart help with bags.
The recurring complaint is value for money. Some guests feel that room rates and service charges do not match the standard of the facilities. Take that seriously at this price level.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) was about €428 per night for 2 adults in one room. The sample median was €167.40. This is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
For comparison, our Best Value pick, Spazio Origine - Studio Hotel, scored 9.0 at about €167.30 per night. Our Budget pick, Torre Cintola Greenblu Sea Emotions, scored 8.2 at about €108. Both are four-star hotels.
Listed facilities include a swimming pool, a restaurant, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast options listed are continental, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed. The hotel is also tagged with spa, but spa details are not listed, so ask.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Monopoli. Don Ferrante shares the top review-score position among them. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and this one holds an official five-star rating with a score above 9.
Before you book
Check today's price, since rates at this level move a lot. Confirm what breakfast and any service charges add to the bill. Ask whether the pool is open in your month and what the sea access involves. Check the cancellation terms.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Don Ferrante worth the price?
It depends on how much you value the old-town setting. Guests rate it 9.1, but the main complaint is value for money. Our Best Value pick scored 9.0 at well under half the reference price.
How far is Hotel Don Ferrante from Monopoli Cathedral?
About 0.3 km, roughly 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Is Hotel Don Ferrante on the beach?
Guests mention direct sea access, and a beach appears in the facilities. A beachfront location is not confirmed, so check with the hotel.
Does Hotel Don Ferrante have a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is listed. Opening dates and times are not confirmed, which matters in November, so ask before booking.