🇮🇹 Taranto, Italy
Ara Solis Hotel
📍 2, Via Calata Penna Dritta, Taranto, 74123
Photo: official website
Your stay — Ara Solis Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels, but keep cash for smaller cafes, street vendors, and local markets.
Tipping is not mandatory; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service) and leave small change for taxi drivers or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or cappuccino at a local bar costs around €1.00-€1.20.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway costs about €5-€7.
A simple pasta or pizza main in a trattoria runs €10-€15.
Head to the old town (Città Vecchia) near Piazza Fontana for cheap takeaway panzerotti, focaccia, and fried seafood.
Supermarkets like Conad, Lidl, and Coop are common in residential areas of 74123.
For affordable fashion, check the high-street shops along Via d'Aquino or the market stalls at Via Di Palma.
A single bus ticket (€1.50) is the cheapest way around; for airport access to Bari, take the shuttle bus (around €10 one-way) or a regional train (approx €12).
Eat where locals queue at lunchtime for fixed-price menus; buy water at supermarkets rather than tourist spots; and walk between most central sights to save on bus fares.
Good to know — Taranto
Type C/F/L · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Taranto, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ara Solis Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Taranto train station → Villa Stella
💡 Better to walk or take the AMAT bus line 1 from the station—it stops 200 metres from the hotel. Taxis are scarce after 21:00.
Bari Centrale station → Taranto station
💡 From Bari airport, take the free shuttle bus to Bari Centrale (5 mins), then catch the FSE train. Direct trains avoid the slower regional via Martina Franca.
Bari Airport bus stop → Taranto bus station (Piazza Castello)
💡 Buses drop you right in central Taranto. From Piazza Castello, Villa Stella is a 10-min walk east along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) → Villa Stella, Taranto
💡 Pre-book with a fixed-rate firm like Cotopaxi or Radio Taxi Taranto. Metered fares from the rank often bump up to €100+ with luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ara Solis Hotel?
Check-in at Ara Solis Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Ara Solis Hotel?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway costs about €5-€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ara Solis Hotel?
A single bus ticket (€1.50) is the cheapest way around; for airport access to Bari, take the shuttle bus (around €10 one-way) or a regional train (approx €12).
Top Attractions in Taranto
💡 Don’t miss the marble floor mosaics near the altar — they’re original and patterned like a medieval carpet. The crypt is often quiet, and you can see the saint’s tomb. Dress modestly.
💡 Head straight to the second floor for the 'Ori di Taranto' gold collection — it’s the highlight. Allow 1–2 hours. Entry is €8 normally, but free on first Sundays.
💡 Start at Piazza Fontana and aim for the waterfront along Via Duomo. The best views are from the quayside near the Ponte Girevole. Go early morning to see fishermen mending nets.
💡 The best section is the Gravina di Riggio — a short walk from the car park. Bring sturdy shoes and water; there’s no shade. Wildflowers are spectacular in spring.
💡 Entry is cheap (€2–€5 depending on exhibitions), and the sunset view from the ramparts over the Mar Grande is worth every cent. Go on a weekday morning to avoid queues.