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# Relais La Sommità Hotel in Ostuni, Puglia

> Relais La Sommità is a five-star luxury hotel occupying a restored 16th-century palazzo at the top of Ostuni's historic old town in Puglia, drawing visitors with its Michelin-starred restaurant, spa, and sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea.

## Destination
Ostuni, Puglia, Italy — situated at the top of the old town's historical centre, backing onto Ostuni's cathedral.

## What to see
- **Ostuni historic old town** — A picturesque pedestrian-friendly hilltop village known as the 'white city', filled with small shops and restaurants.
- **La Sommità interior** — Original stone walls, columns and arched ceilings lit by candles or sunlight, with modern furnishings blended throughout.
- **Hotel terraces and gardens** — Tranquil garden and terraces shaded by citrus trees and palms with views over the Adriatic Sea.

## What to do
- **Dine at CIELO Restaurant** — Michelin-starred restaurant serving seasonal Puglian cuisine; chef Sebastiano Lombardi received his first Michelin star in November 2011.
- **Visit Il Tempo Perso** — A well-regarded local restaurant just around the corner from the hotel, featured in numerous guide books.
- **Explore Ostuni on foot** — The old town is best experienced as a pedestrian, wandering its corners and niches.
- **Spa at La Sommità** — The hotel features an on-site spa within the historic building.

## Good to know
The hotel has only 10 rooms and suites, each individually named and designed. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the citrus gardens and Adriatic Sea; others have small windows through the fortress walls. The cavernous wine bar stocks a fine selection of local wines.