Bari is a great little town. Nicola's place is right in the middle of all the action/nightlife and yet is very quiet at night. It has all the luxuries you need for a comfortable stay in a town which is often overlooked by tourists. We had no expectations when we arrived, having chosen to stay in Bari to break up our trip from Lecce to Vieste. In the event, it was the highlight of our trip. If you want to see real Italian street life, it's just down the street. If you want cafes, small street shopping or classy uptown gear, they're only a few minutes' walk away. Lean out of the balcony window to witness the street action. Close the double glazed doors and you're in a world of your own. And then there are Maria's Sgagliozze on the corner. I didn't know what they were either but having tasted them once, we spent 3 of our 4 nights sitting in the bar opposite eating them, immersed in the vibe and watching the action. And ask Nicola about the really great café under the arch (about 25M from the front door). We originally booked 3 nights but requested (and got) another night. We could easily have stayed another couple. Don't just stick to the historic old town... venture away to the university sector or the many back streets in a town that's actually bigger on the inside. And Nicola's place is ideally placed. In addition, on arrival Nicola met us in the parking lot to unload then drove with us to the long term parking to make sure we were Ok and offered to drive us back. It was only 300M so we elected to walk. At the other end of the trip, we left a Google Chromecast at the apartment and Nicola forwarded it to Rome, footing the bill. This is not his full time occupation, but I wish other hosts we've stayed with would learn from this guy. Bottom line, if you're going to Bari (and I highly recommend it) I don't think you can do better than staying at this apartment.