Residenza Ducale
Location: Castello Di Bovino, Bovino, it
Star Rating: 9.2 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Historic Norman Castle Stay
Immerse yourself in history at Residenza Ducale, a Norman castle with a unique ancient tower. Each room offers a different decor and stunning views of the charming Apulian town.
Convenient Location and Complimentary Amenities
Situated in Bovino's historic center, enjoy free parking and easy access to the bus stop for trips to Foggia. Guests are welcomed with a gift and receive free entry to the Diocesan Museum. Start your day with an authentic Italian breakfast, either in the dining area or delivered to your room at no additional charge.
Modern Comforts and Connectivity
Experience comfort in every air-conditioned room, complete with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the castle.
Book your stay at Residenza Ducale now for a memorable castle experience in Apulia!
Important Information
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Massage services
- Chapel/shrine
- Hammam
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Allergy-free room
- Fruits
- Spa/wellness center services
- Beauty Services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Key card access
- Happy hour
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Charcoal grill
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Quadruple Room
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
172-sq-foot room with valley views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Desk and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
-
Single Room
2 Twin Beds
129-sq-foot room with valley views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Desk and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
-
Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a mini-bar as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Triple Room
Overlooking the historic center and the surrounding countryside.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Double Room
Overlooking the historic center and the surrounding countryside.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Superior Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a mini-bar as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Michaela (9/5): -
- Francesco (10/5): -
- Gennaro (10/5): Stupundo - La struttura si trova in un posto incantevole stanza pulita il personale sempre gentile e disponibile
- olivier (9/5): -
- GREGOIRE (10/5): Vous êtes chez le propriétaire du château. Il vous accueille et vous êtes bien. Je recommande - Tout
- Emilio (5/5): - Staff gentile Camera piccola, una sola sedia, niente colazione
- Forlivio (10/5): A central, comfortable location with a lovely staff. - Close to town. Clean with amenities.
- Michele (6/5): - Posizione Letto scomodissimo per via di un materasso totalmente consumato e tende non oscurate che non permettevano di filtrare la luce dall'alba in poi.
- Sibilla (8/5): Gentili e colazione all esterno da Giannotti fenomenale - La posizione
- Giuseppe (6/5): Bella la struttura nel castello, il confort lascia a desiderare. - Location, posizione, pulizia Materasso eccessivamente morbido, assenza segnale rete, assenza Wi-Fi, bagno non riscaldato. Per avere una temperatura adeguata nell’ambiente bisognava lasciare i convettori d’aria accesi la notte, impossibile riposare.
- Lorenzo (10/5): - Francesco è stato molto disponibile e gentile. Ci ha accolti con simpatia e professionalità rendendo il nostro soggiorno ancora più piacevole. La stanza era pulita e molto luminosa. Struttura consigliatissima.
- Margie (8/5): -
- Elena (7/5): - Camera molto spaziosa e ben pulita.
Posizione ottima per girare a piedi il paese colazione assente e nessun buono per farla esternamente
- Antonella (9/5): Soggiorno d'incanto - Bellissima esperienza
- Adriaan (9/5): - un ambiente storico atmosferico
- Francesco Pascali (10/5): -
- Greco (10/5): Visit Family and Bovino during the Fest.🩷 - We loved it such history, beautiful views and the staff was friendly and helpful. Grazie, Francesco
- carmine (9/5): Andare indietro nel tempo e godersi la tranquillità di un borgo che è tra i più belli della nostra Italia. - Dormire in un castello è sempre una bellissima sensazione!
- Maria Paola (10/5): - Un luogo dei ricordi, quindi tutto bello!!!Abbiamo avuto ottime indicazioni per la cena che abbiamo molto apprezzato.
- Brigitte (8/5): -
- Janet (8/5): -
- Vittorio (8/5): -
- pier luigi (9/5): - Posizione
- Giuseppe (10/5): Breve ma intenso. Indimenticabile. - Struttura molto suggestiva. Soggiornare in un vero castello è fantastico. Il panorama è ineguagliabile. Le stanze sono grandi e fornite del confort necessario per garantirti un piacevole soggiorno. Ospitalità eccezionale. Il personale attento alle tue esigenze e pronto a soddisfarle tempestivamente e al meglio. Niente. Considerata la natura della struttura credo ci sia ben poco da migliorare.
- Christine (8/5): Great accommodation in a lovely town - Large comfortable and quiet room
Onsite parking Thought there was breakfast but this was not the case. Didn’t really matter because cafes were close by.
- Nel (7/5): Leuk voor 1 nacht. - De locatie is super.
In de kamer is de douche heerlijk (regendouche), koffie en thee faciliteiten op de kamer plus flesjes water in je koelkastje. De ene stoel die er stond valt uit elkaar. Jammer is het als je in een hemelbed slaapt dat daar geen gordijnen aan hangen.
De lampen flikkeren in de kamer en douche.
(Best spooky in een kasteel).
- Giancarlo (7/5): -
- massimo (10/5): -
- monica (8/5): -
- Gennaro (10/5): -
- Luigi (8/5): - La posizione, la antica dimora, la gentilezza dei gestori, la pulizia dei locali e della camera. La stanza assegnata, un pò piccola, non mi è parsa tra le più belle e meglio arredate della struttura.
- andrea (10/5): - Tutto, vista da finestra mozzafiato e stanze confortevoli Il letto un po' duro.
- Drazen (10/5): -
- Stephen (9/5): Superb - Location and large room Internet did not reach the room
- Bernard (10/5): Exceptional -
- Bernard (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hartmut (10/5): Perfect stay for what you pay. - Great big rooms, very clean and everything you need including air con. Fab restaurant just down the road. Very good value for money. Great restaurant close.
- Neil (9/5): Enjoyed our stay, nice accommodation beautiful town - Location is amazing
Very affordable It’s very simple accommodation but commensurate with the price.
- Massimo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nenad (10/5): Excellent location in a very beautiful place. -
- Jane (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gordon (8/5): Very good -
- Judy (10/5): A must stay in an actual castle - Loved everything. Located in a hill top village Bovino is beautiful - real authentic Italian village. We took up a restaurant recommendation located 6 minutes on a farm which was amazing. Highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience
- Nadia (10/5): It was great! Comfortable bed, pillow, air conditioning was excellent, but no safe in the room - Everything was great except there could have been a brighter lighting and also a safe inside the room, as there was none No safe in the room
- Christina (10/5): Loved it here. One of the staff helped me big time. It’s funny that we met in Bovino, she drive my car here and was amaz - The history Hard to check in
- Grant (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful old castle that has been partially converted to a hotel. Very clean. Only five rooms. Excellent breakfast
- Larry (9/5): Superb -
- Antonio (10/5): Exceptional - The views of the countryside from Residenza Ducale are breathtaking!
The accommodations are spacious and extremely clean.
Breakfast offers a good variety of options.
Overall a great experience!
- Frank (9/5): Great to explore Bovino. Castle is in good location from which to explore. Staff is helpful and breakfast was good - Interesting to stay in a castle under renovation No staff onsite at night
- Gianluigi (8/5): Very good -
- Juliana (9/5): Staying in a castle was awesome. Location and parking is great. Room was wonderful. View was great - Staying in a castle was awesome.
Location and parking is great.
Room was wonderful.
View was great Need more gluten free options
- Zenta (10/5): Exceptional - The staff were very attentive and were quick to respond to messages.
- Lynn (9/5): Superb -
- Joyce (7/5): Location wonderful, but customer relations was lacking. - Location, view was wonderful, town was cute, excellent breakfast! Outside was dirty, wasn’t amenable to being around outside due to lack of chairs & table, plumbing was a problem and front desk was not available to help.
- Juan (9/5): Superb - It's a real castle, around the corner from the town. Wonderful setting and views. Great breakfast. The facility is generally not staffed 24 hours. Guests can message when they expect to arrive, and staff is there to meet them. .can be a bit of a worry if guests arrive early or late.
- Wanda (9/5): Lovely stay in a castle! - Exceptional continental breakfast pastries, varied coffee options, thoughtful staff, enjoyed our stay very much-thank you!
- Tsuchihashi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Carles (8/5): Very nice place in Bovino - Superb location on top of a hill inside an old castle. Spacious, elegant and clean room, comfortable bed. The manager was not very talkative / friendly to us. Actually, we had a car accident (flat tire) on our way to Bovino and when we informed him from the road the only answer from him was "OK". He did not really show any kind of interest or offered help.
Welcoming upon arrival or the morning after for breakfast was also rather cold. I think that for the category of this very nice place, this aspect should be improved.
- Carsten (10/5): Exceptional - Unbelievable spot in the castle, perfect stay, great panorama Very simple breakfast
- Stacee (10/5): Exceptional -
- Philip (10/5): How cool to stay in a castle - How very cool to stay in the Duke's palace in a for real castle in the most charming medieval hill town. It's remarkably good value and the staff couldn't be more diligent. Nothing
- Joanna (8/5): Fantastic - Loved the Hotel, the views were great from the rooms, beds nice a comfy, nice staff very friendly and helpful, the breakfast that you get is massive almost too much for us to eat, the food was very tasty and great coffee. Nothing to add all great for us.
- Andrea (10/5): Exzellent - Exzellent
- Luigi (8/5): excellent - Wonderful and unique environment. environment.
- Ian (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ilir (10/5): Exceptional - In one word, magnificent!
Historical castle in an Italian historical town!
Everything was perfect!
- Joseph (10/5): Exceptional -
- Elizabeth (9/5): Our stay in this restored castle was memorable - The location,an actual restored castle, was spectacular. The town of Bovino, located just downhill, is very picturesque. Our room had an amazing view of neighboring hills and valleys Our room was large and a little chilly. Returning to the hotel in the evening, our route back was not well lit.
- Odoardo (9/5): Superb -
- Raymond (9/5): it’s not meant as some five star hotel. but just the history and views are worth it. - The Castle is from the medieval times and was built on top of a Roman fortress. Amazing views and beautiful scenery. Rooms were spacious and comfortable and the gentleman who checked us in was very nice. our bathroom was great. the overheads lights kept flickering
- Bianca (8/5): Stunning views in a historic castle, in the centre of Bovino - The location is superb - right on top of the hill in Bovino with views for miles. The centre of the village is a short walk away, and we loved running through the ancient alleys and paths up to the castle. In October, we were the only guests there and it felt like we owned the castle which was fun for the kids! The breakfast was fresh and delicious. A jam tart, some croissants and cereals on offer along with jams and spreads. Nothing savoury - but all very tasty nonetheless. Lots of tea options. Room facilities were good - dental kits, shower caps, shampoo and slippers. The superior room was absolutely cavernous in size. The triple was smaller, but still very comfortable for our children. Would recommend and return. In off season, be very accurate with your arrival time as we said 4-5pm and were half an hour early, only to find the place locked up. We couldn’t get through on the phone but just before 4pm, the receptionist arrived and very kindly checked us in. He had been in an area without cellphone reception. Some signage outside would have been good - we were starting to panic a little at that point! There was a mini-bar in our room but it ran a little warm.
- Jeremy (9/5): Superb -
- Jenny (10/5): Exceptional -
- Joseph (10/5): wonderful - it’s a castle, what is there not to like. There is parking as well.
The best place to stay when in town for a festival or to just have a quiet weekend.
- Elmonsa (10/5): Exceptional -
- Furnari (10/5): The staff at the Residenza Ducale were very helpful and gracious. - Historic property that was partially converted to house a B&B. The museum resides there as well. The setting is lovely. The road leading to the entrance is a little hard to find. A sign for the driveway would be helpful.
- Nhmjazz (8/5): Great stay - Spacious rooms. A little too religious and medieval feeling but overall a great location and stay. Breakfast was spectacular.
- Shirley (10/5): felt like a queen in our own castle. - beautiful restored castle with furnishings to match. right next to best walking streets in old town. nothing
- Lena (10/5): an experience not to be missed - Amazing location in the castle of Bovino. We arrived at night and driving up the lit driveway is an experience by itself. The rooms are enormous and beautifully decorated. After checkout they opened the museum for us to have a look (recommended!) and we could leave our car there while we went on a stroll through the picturesque old town. all was as expected
- Laura (9/5): Superb - Beautiful property, delicious breakfast, helpful staff and an snacking location. Just the bed was like a rock!
- Francesco (10/5): Exceptional - Big room, renovated bathroom I liked everything!
- Marco (9/5): Excellent will stay again in 2023 - Breakfast was ok by local standard’s
The staff were very kind and access was very good
The car was safe , and the views and access to the town were excellent
Despite the 35* heat the rooms were cool via the air conditioning
- massimo (8/5): Bella camera ma... - Pagato 20 euro in piu'
- Verified traveler (6/5): Mountain top - Good panorama. Parking is available , a RARE commodity in a mountain town. The bed not very comfortable. The cereal breakfast for kids was stale. We did get a tour of the museum, and got to see a thorn from Jesus crown of thorns which was brought back by crusaders.
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