Vista Ostuni, proudly part of The Leading Hotels of The World, boasts an exceptional location set within three hectares of Mediterranean gardens, nestled in the “Plain of Monumental Olive Trees”, just steps from Ostuni, Italy’s most famous “White City,” .
Covering over 6,000 square meters and featuring 1,200 square meters of terraces, the hotel rises within the former Manifattura Tabacchi in Ostuni, a fascinating building that, despite its essential style typical of the Apulian tradition, holds a deep-rooted history tied to the local community.

Originally, the property was home to a Dominican friary and then purchased by the municipal administration and repurposed for civic use as a hospital. The current building was erected at the end of the 19th century by the will of Sister Maria Raimonda Fuentes, with the aim of creating a retirement home, a vocational school for poor girls, and an orphanage. In the early 1920s, entrepreneur Giuseppe Cortese acquired it to expand his tobacco manufacturing business, which closed permanently in 1968. Since then, the building has remained closed, waiting for a new life and purpose.

Today, with its distinctive architecture featuring a majestic arcaded cloister and high interior ceilings, the building joins the portfolio of historic properties restored and enhanced by LarioHotels, once again demonstrating the Group’s strong commitment to preserving and revitalizing historic real estate.

Vista Ostuni places sustainability at the core of its vision, aiming for LEED certification through measures focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, emissions reduction, and the enhancement of biodiversity. The project also includes sustainable mobility solutions such as bicycle parking and electric vehicle charging stations. 

The architectural project is led by the Milan-based firm RMA Roberto Murgia Architetto. “Working on a historic building urges us to reinterpret the cultural, environmental, and social roots that gave it life—reinventing a new way of welcoming guests by using natural materials and traditional geometries, simple forms, and refined details.” says architect Roberto Murgia of Studio RMA, Milan.

Vista Ostuni features an extensive outdoor area and approximately 28 rooms and suites, all generously sized. The offering includes two restaurants and two bars, a rooftop with 360-degree views from the sea to the city, three swimming pools (two outdoor and one indoor), a spa with a beauty center and private suites, and a fully equipped gym.