Winning Apartments B&B, rooms with balconies in central Taranto
Winning Apartments B&B is a stay in the centre of Taranto, in Apulia, with air-conditioned rooms, a balcony, a private bathroom and breakfast at the bar. It suits visitors to the city, the MArTA archaeological museum and the Aragonese Castle, who want something practical and simple. The reviews are few but excellent.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Winning Apartments B&B is in Taranto
Winning Apartments B&B is on Viale Liguria, in an area of the city centre of Taranto, in Apulia. It is a location for those who want to see the city without complicating things and without moving too far from services.
According to the property's page, the MArTA national archaeological museum is about 3 km away and the Aragonese Castle about 3.5 km. The Erasmo Iacovone stadium is nearby. One guest adds that the area is easy to reach for shops, restaurants and public transport, and describes it as a quiet, safe neighbourhood.
| What | Distance |
|---|---|
| Taranto National Archaeological Museum (MArTA) | about 3 km |
| Aragonese Castle | about 3.5 km |
| Erasmo Iacovone stadium | nearby |
| Brindisi airport | about 73 km |
The airport listed is Brindisi, quite a distance from Taranto. If you are flying in, work out the transfer calmly before you decide, because it is a fair stretch of road and not a short hop.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at Winning Apartments B&B are air-conditioned and have a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet and toiletries. For a simple place to stay, the list is more complete than I expected.
In the room you also find a fridge, useful for keeping food and drinks, and an electric kettle for a tea or a hot drink. Wi-Fi is free and the property has a bar. Guests speak of a well-furnished apartment, with a comfortable bathroom and a very large shower.
The name suggests apartments, but the property's page and the reviews do not explain in detail how the spaces are divided. For that reason I cannot tell you whether there is a kitchen or how many beds fit in each unit, so ask the host if you are travelling as a group.
What guests say
On Google the rating is 5 from just 3 reviews. It is a perfect score, but the numbers are too small to be a guarantee. I read it as a good sign, not a certainty.
What comes up in all three comments is fairly clear.
- The cleanliness. One person calls it exceptional, with every corner tidy and well kept.
- The host. Described as friendly and always available for any question during the stay.
- Breakfast at the bar. Two guests mention it as included and one finds it excellent.
- The area. One review talks about a quiet neighbourhood, close to shops, restaurants and public transport.
There are no negative comments, but with so few voices I cannot tell you how the property copes at busy times or when something goes wrong. Keep that in mind, especially if you are booking for an important trip.
How breakfast works
Breakfast is included and, according to guests, is taken at the bar. I cannot say exactly where it is in relation to the rooms, because the reviews do not explain, but the page mentions a bar in the property.
If you like to start the day slowly, the room has an electric kettle for a hot drink. For everything else, ask the host how the morning is organised and what time you can go down.
What to know before you book
There are few things to know, but they matter. I have put them in a table so you can see them at a glance.
| What guests like | Keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Rooms with balconies, a large shower, cleanliness | Only three reviews on Google |
| Friendly host | No information on parking |
| Breakfast included at the bar | Breakfast is not in a dining room at the property, as far as the information goes |
| Convenient location in the city | The MArTA and the Aragonese Castle are not right on the doorstep |
I have no details on parking, so if you are driving, ask before you confirm. The same goes for arrival time and any particular needs. Better one question too many than a surprise on arrival.
Who it suits and what to see in Taranto
I would recommend it to people visiting Taranto, even for work or for a match, who want a clean room, a balcony and a breakfast without too many frills. I would not choose it for anyone looking for a property with lots of shared spaces or holiday-style services for a long stay.
In the city there are the MArTA and the Aragonese Castle, the two landmarks on the property's page. If you want to move on to other parts of Apulia, also see B&B Corte Mopps in Grottaglie, B&B la Tarentilla in Lizzano or B&B Tenuta Canneddi in Avetrana.
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