Vista Ostuni Opens in Puglia’s White City: A Historic Palazzo Revived as a Luxury Hotel

Guests started coming through the doors in July 2025 and Vista Ostuni was launched in the very heart of one of Italy’s most emblematic towns – Ostuni, known for its blindingly white buildings and breathtaking Mediterranean backdrop. This new luxury hotel is the result of transforming a 14th-century stone palazzo, historically a convent, and later home to a tobacco-processing factory, but recently renovated. The loving restoration of this glorious building brings new life to the heart of Puglia, where traditional Apulian hospitality is fused with contemporary luxury.

Ostuni Vista is a standalone property from the Vista hotel group, which aims to offer an authentic year-round experience with 28 individually designed rooms and suites, all paying homage to the region’s local culture and history. The hotel is a peaceful haven of chic tucked away among the rolling hills of Ostuni and perfect for those looking for a spot combining relaxation, history and fine dining in the countryside of Italy

A Thoughtfully Restored Historic Palazzo

The palazzo’s restoration was overseen by Milanese architect Roberto Murgia of RMA Studio, who has successfully retained over 6,000 square meters of period interior details. Eye-catching elements – from the grand entrance, high ceilings and cloister filled with sunlight from an incredible glass ceiling – are sensitively reimagined, to tell the story of the architectural history of the building while providing contemporary comfort.

The result is a hotel where the past crosses paths with the present visitors revel in the building’s former glory and benefit from the latest in luxury facilities. The painstaking restoration ensures an ambience of timeless grace and style, where all the modern amenities fit naturally into the historical details.

Wellness and Relaxation at Vista Ostuni

Vista Ostuni is not only about beautiful design, but well-being. A year round spa is open to enjoy rest and relaxation with treatments of Biologique Recherche products. The spa has also its beautiful and peaceful heated indor pool to fully relax and a complete fitness area for our active life.

Guests may also enjoy outdoor relaxation in the southern sun at the rooftop infinity pool, with wide views over the Apulian countryside, or take a dip in the garden pool. The pool zone, modelled on a “transparent garden”, is bordered by Mediterranean olive trees, aromatic herbs and fruitful trees, providing a tranquil retreat space for guests.

Culinary Excellence with Michelin-Starred Chef Andrea Berton

Food and drink Vista, Ostuni’s culinary options are in the hands of Michelin-starred chef Andrea Berton, who is responsible for Berton al Vista restaurant, located at the hotel. The restaurant aims to honor Puglia’s varied and hearty food traditions with locally sourced ingredients and a menu inspired by the flavors and inventiveness of the region. Visitors are able to feast on fine dining creations that reveal the excellence of regional produce from the hinterland.

For a more informal dining experience you can dine al fresco at the Bianca Bistrot by the garden pool and enjoy the selection of dishes from breakfast to dinner, the perfect place for aperitivos with friends or family. The Chiostro Bar and Infinity Rooftop Bar offer a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere, with a cocktail from its menu of signature drinks in a calm place, with the hotel’s apartments offering some of the most beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.

A Mediterranean Garden Celebrating the Puglian Landscape

Its three hectares of garden, designed by the landscape architect Erik Dhont, are a jaw-dropping homage to Puglia’s Mediterranean terrain. It was designed as a living and breathing expression of nature’s beauty in the area, combining native plants with ornamental species. Visitors have access to private enclaves of green lined by dry-stone walls, organic benches set into the flowering hillside, where there is ample space to sit and enjoy the serene environs.

The shaded privacy of the guest garden is superb for private suite relaxation and the belvedere terrace offers a 180 degree view of the Adriatic sea. Because of the Mediterranean climate and vast biodiversity, the garden provides a good combination of nature and relaxation.

A Dynamic Destination for All Seasons

Situated in Ostuni itself, a town often simply known as the ‘White City’, due to the dazzling whitewashed buildings, Vista Ostuni is in the heart of Ostuni offering guests unrivalled access to the local history and cultural scene of the town. Guests find an ideal location to discover on the city’s winding narrow streets, delightful town squares and beautiful historic sites. Plus Ostuni is only a few km away from the sea, so you can have both the cultural heritage of the area and the beautiful coast.

The hotel’s year-round facilities such as the indulgent spa, restaurants with fine food and extensive event facilities – perfect for weddings or corporate events. Whether you are in search of a lover’s getaway, peaceful break away or even somewhere to host, Vista Ostuni offers a unique combination of luxury, culture and nature.

Conclusion

Scheduled to open in July 2025, Vista Ostuni is set to become a new Puglian landmark, marrying history and luxury with a strong connection to the region’s landscape and culture. Whether it’s the spectacular dining experience at the hands of Andrea Berton, the wellness centre or the serene inner Mediterranean garden, Vista Ostuni is an unforgettable destination for all types of guests.

(Source: Puglia Tourism website)

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