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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Ostuni, Brindisi, Puglia, Italy 1
Population
29,803 residents on 1 January 2026, an Istat figure for the comune. About 30,000 in winter, and the town can reach 200,000 in summer. 1 12
Internet Speed
Average 65 Mbps (Fiber available in the city center via Open Fiber)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). The European Central Bank reference rate on 19 October 2026 was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, about 0.8909 euro per US dollar. 6
Tap Water
Tap water is drinkable. In the south it can taste odd where the supply is desalinated. Do not drink from a fountain signed non potabile. Restaurants usually expect bottled water. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L. 3
SIM Card
iliad prepaid. Bring a passport; the shop usually creates a codice fiscale from it. A new SIM costs €9.99 to activate. GIGA 150 is €7.99 a month for 150 GB plus 12 GB in the EU. TOP 230 is €9.99 a month for 230 GB plus 18 GB in the EU. Both include unlimited calls and texts. TIM, Vodafone and Wind Tre also sell prepaid SIMs. 4 5 3
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise widely used; local cards via Poste Italiane (Postepay)
Accommodation
Historic white-washed houses (Case Bianche) or outskirts Trulli via Airbnb/SoloAffitti
Cashless Friendly
Mostly yes, but small shops and some gelaterias prefer cash for amounts under €5
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agency 'Ostuni Life' starting at €800/month (low season)
Budget Accommodation
Hostel Ostuni (Città Vecchia) - approx. €30/night
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
La Città Vecchia (Old Town) for the iconic white-alley atmosphere
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The 19th-century district (near Viale Pola) for better amenities, supermarkets, and fiber internet

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Impact Hub Bari (Nearest major hub - 1hr), locally: Palazzo Tanzarella sometimes hosts events
Best Cafe for Work
Caffè Fanelli (Viale Pola) - spacious with reliable Wi-Fi and good coffee
Networking Events
Meetups are seasonal; check 'Expats in Puglia' Facebook group
Social Events for Expats
Aperitivo hours at Borgo Antico Bistrot or Riccardo Caffè

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
No Uber/Bolt; use local taxi service (+39 0831 333546) or 'Italo' app for trains
Bike/Scooter Rental
For Play (via Giovanni XXIII) - E-bikes from €35/day
Best Beach Nearby
The town is about 7.5 km from the Adriatic. The 2026 Blue Flag beaches are Creta Rossa, Lido Fontanelle, Lido Stella, the Parco Dune Costiere shore, Rosa Marina and Torre Canne Sud. 1 2
Top Regional Airline
ITA Airways (via Brindisi Airport - BDS)
Top International Airline
Ryanair, EasyJet, and Lufthansa (flights from Brindisi and Bari)
Highway Access
SS16 Adriatica (E55) connects Ostuni to Bari and Brindisi
Main Train/Transit Hub
Stazione di Ostuni (2km outside town, connected by a shuttle bus every 30 mins)
Public Transport Passes
STP Brindisi runs the Ostuni urban buses. A single ticket is €0.90 at a ticket office or in the MyCicero app, and €1.50 from the driver. The ordinary monthly pass is €36. Students under 26 and minimum-pension holders pay €25 a month. The monthly pass needs an STP identity card. 7 8
Regional Travel
Trenitalia regional trains to Polignano a Mare (€3.50) or Monopoli (€2.80)

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Ospedale Papa Francesco, Via Villafranca. The switchboard is 0831 309111. The emergency department entrance is on Via Luigi Miccoli, telephone 0831 302590. 9
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Centro Yoga l'Albero (Via Specchia) - Hatha and Vinyasa classes
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Gymnasium Club (Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto) - €50/month
Laundry Services
Lavanderia Self Service (Via Papa Giovanni XXIII) - approx. €5 per load

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo is active but local 'Pizzeria' delivery via phone is standard
Best Local Dish to Try
Orecchiette con cime di rapa or Fave e Cicoria 2
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Terra Nostra (Via Clemente de Biase) - great plant-based Puglian dishes
Best Dessert Spots
Gelateria Ciccio in Piazza (Piazza Libertà) - famous artisanal gelato
Affordable Shopping Spots
Saturday Weekly Market (Via Rossetti) for fresh produce and clothes
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it (delivery to lockers available at local gas stations)
Grocery Delivery
Everli app or local supermarkets like Famila and Dok
Bar/Nightlife Area
Viale Pola for locals; Old Town (Via Bixio Continelli) for tourists
Local Brewery
Gruit (Brindisi based, found in local craft bars like Giba)
Wine Bars
Caffè Tito (Piazza Libertà) for local Primitivo and Negroamaro
Street Food Stalls
Il Pozzo dei Desideri - specialized in Panzerotti
Popular International Cuisine
Shinto Ostuni (Japanese/Fusion) in the Old Town

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Ostuni Cathedral (Duomo) and the Porta Blu
Museums & Art Venues
Museo di Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia Meridionale, Via Cattedrale 15, in the former Monacelle convent. A cast of the Ostuni 1 burial is there: a woman who died in childbirth about 28,000 years ago, on a calibrated radiocarbon date. 2 11
Historical Sites
The Defensive Walls (Muraglia) and Piazza della Libertà 2
Religious Sites
Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi 2
Annual Events
Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo (August) - horse parade in traditional costume 2
Cultural Districts
The 'Rione Terra' (Ancient core of the city)
Theater Venues
Teatro Palazzo Roma (Cinema and Live performances)
Local Markets
Mercato Settimanale (Saturdays, Via Rossetti)
Music Scene
Jazz concerts at local Masserie (farmhouses) during summer months
Street Art
Limited in the white city, but look for small ceramic installations in alleyways
Cooking Classes
Masseria Il Frantoio - learn to make pasta and olive oil
Art Galleries
Orizzonti Arte Contemporanea (Piazzetta Cattedrale)
Historic Buildings
Palazzo Municipale (Former Monastery)
Local Heritage
Ancient Olive Oil production (Ulivi Secolari) 2

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Parco Dune Costiere (Coastal dunes and wetlands) 17
National Parks Nearby
Alta Murgia National Park (approx. 1.5 hours drive)
Cycling/Walking Paths
Ciclovia dell'Acquedotto (Cycling path on the aqueduct)
Scenic Viewpoints
Belvedere Ostuni (Corso Vittorio Emanuele II) for a full view of the white city
Birdwatching Locations
Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Prohibited on public beaches; allowed in private Masseria fire pits only

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane offices mapped in town are on Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, Via Avvocato Giuseppe Tanzarella and Via Antonio Fogazzaro. 18 19 20
Tech Repair Services
Riparo Smart (Via Tamborrino)
Table Tennis Spots
Public parks occasionally have tables; check local sports clubs (ASD Ostuni)
Language Classes
Local private tutors via Superprof or 'Scuola Leonardo da Vinci' in nearby cities
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Comunale di Ostuni (Via Francesco Vitale)
Community Centers
Laboratorio Urbano (Ex Macello) - cultural and social space
Gaming Lounges
None; mainly local betting shops/bars (SNAI) for sports gaming
Casino & Gaming Halls
Standard slot halls found in larger towns like Brindisi

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Centro Storico averaged €3,045 per square metre, so a 40 square metre studio is about €121,800. 10
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Via Pola and Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, the cheapest zone in the comune, averaged €1,864 per square metre, so a 40 square metre studio is about €74,560. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Centro Storico averaged €3,045 per square metre, so a 60 square metre flat is about €182,700. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Via Pola and Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, the cheapest zone in the comune, averaged €1,864 per square metre, so a 60 square metre flat is about €111,840. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Centro Storico averaged €3,045 per square metre, so an 80 square metre flat is about €243,600. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Via Pola and Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, the cheapest zone in the comune, averaged €1,864 per square metre, so an 80 square metre flat is about €149,120. 10
Corporate Tax
IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92 points. For the 2025 financial year only, IRES can fall from 24% to 20% for companies that reinvest profits. 16
Dividend Withholding Tax
26%
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on income earned in Italy. 13
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43% on income above €50,000. For 2026 the band from €28,000 to €50,000 is 33%, down from 35%, and income up to €28,000 is 23%. 13
VAT
22% standard rate
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes, applicable under Italian tax law
Property Tax
IMU (not applicable on primary residence unless luxury) 15
Property Transaction Tax
Buying a first home from a private seller, or from a company selling exempt from VAT, registration tax is 2% instead of 9%, with a minimum of €1,000. When the seller charges VAT, the first-home VAT rate is 4%. 14
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
From the 2024 tax year the inbound-worker regime excludes 50% of Italian employment and self-employment income, up to €600,000 a year, for people who were not tax resident in the previous three years and who stay at least four tax periods. With a minor child, only 40% of that income is taxed. People who transferred residence by 31 December 2023 stay on the previous regime. 15

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Tuttitalia Ostuni, 29,803 residents on 1 January 2026 and Blue Flag beachesReference
  2. Italian Wikipedia Ostuni, coast, dishes, patron festival, museum and olive grovesReference
  3. Wikivoyage Italy, plugs, southern tap water, passport and codice fiscaleSecondary
  4. iliad GIGA 150, 7.99 euro a month, 150 GB and 12 GB in the EUOfficial
  5. iliad TOP 230, 9.99 euro a month, 230 GB and 18 GB in the EUOfficial
  6. ECB euro reference, 19 October 2026Official
  7. STP Ostuni ordinary monthly pass 36 euroOfficial
  8. STP Ostuni single ticket 0.90 euro and 1.50 euro on boardOfficial
  9. Ospedale Papa Francesco, Via Villafranca, emergency entrance Via Luigi MiccoliOfficial
  10. Immobiliare Ostuni asking prices, September 2026Index
  11. Wikivoyage Ostuni, cathedral, museum address and stationSecondary
  12. English Wikipedia Ostuni, winter population and summer visitorsReference
  13. Agenzia delle Entrate, IRPEF bands and worldwide incomeOfficial
  14. Agenzia delle Entrate, first-home registration tax 2 percent and VAT 4 percentOfficial
  15. PwC Italy, inbound workers and main-home property taxProfessional
  16. PwC Italy, 24 percent IRES and 3.9 percent IRAPProfessional
  17. Parco Dune Costiere visitor centre at the old Fontevecchia stationOfficial
  18. OpenStreetMap, Poste Italiane on Corso Giuseppe MazziniReference
  19. OpenStreetMap, Poste Italiane on Via Avvocato Giuseppe TanzarellaReference
  20. OpenStreetMap, Poste Italiane on Via Antonio FogazzaroReference

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,700 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €162,000) September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Centro Storico…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €96,000) September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Via Pola and Via…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €200,000) September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Centro Storico…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €120,000) September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Via Pola and Via…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads 7% Flat Tax for retirees in Southern Italy or 5% 'Regime Forfettario' for freelancers From the 2024 tax year the inbound-worker regime excludes 50% of Italian employment and…
    16 more changes
    • Best Beach Nearby Villanova Beach or Torre Pozzelle (approx. 7km away) The town is about 7.5 km from the Adriatic. The 2026 Blue Flag beaches are Creta Rossa…
    • Best Hospital Ospedale Civile di Ostuni (Via Villafranca) Ospedale Papa Francesco, Via Villafranca. The switchboard is 0831 309111. The emergency…
    • Corporate Tax 24% (IRES) + approx. 3.9% (IRAP) IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit (Piazza Libertà) Euro (EUR). The European Central Bank reference rate on 19 October 2026 was 1 euro =…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% (for income over €50,000) 43% on income above €50,000. For 2026 the band from €28,000 to €50,000 is 33%, down from…
    • Museums & Art Venues Museum of Preclassic Civilizations of Southern Murgia (home to 'Delia', the… Museo di Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia Meridionale, Via Cattedrale 15, in the former…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Poste Italiane (Via Pola) or TNT/FedEx drop-off points Poste Italiane offices mapped in town are on Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, Via Avvocato Giuseppe…
    • Population 31,000 (increases significantly in summer) 29,803 residents on 1 January 2026, an Istat figure for the comune. About 30,000 in…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C, F, and L sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L.
    • Property Transaction Tax 9% on cadastral value (non-residents) or 2% (first home residents) Buying a first home from a private seller, or from a company selling exempt from VAT…
    • Public Transport Passes STP Brindisi tickets (approx. €1.10 per ride, available at Tabacchi) STP Brindisi runs the Ostuni urban buses. A single ticket is €0.90 at a ticket office or…
    • SIM Card TIM, Vodafone, or Iliad. Best coverage: TIM (approx. €15/month for 100GB) iliad prepaid. Bring a passport; the shop usually creates a codice fiscale from it. A new…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €120,000) September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Centro Storico…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €72,000) September 2026 asking prices on Immobiliare are not split by bedrooms. Via Pola and Via…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and safe from the Apulian Aqueduct (Acquedotto Pugliese) Tap water is drinkable. In the south it can taste odd where the supply is desalinated. Do…
    • Tax System Worldwide income for residents; tax breaks available for 'Impatriates' Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on income earned in…

    fix pass aligned Power with the country prep and comparison cities; refreshed research date and model attribution; added explicit verification limits for SIM Card, Best Hospital, Public Transport Passes, Parcel Delivery Service and Museums & Art Venues, retaining conflicting or unconfirmed values rather than asserting new prices, addresses or hours (en.wikivoyage.org, iliad.it, en.wikivoyage.org)

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