Baroque beauty, Salento soul
Right in the heart of Lecce’s golden-stoned centro storico, this place puts you steps from the Roman Amphitheatre, Piazza Sant’Oronzo and the jaw-dropping Basilica di Santa Croce. Wander sun-lit lanes lined with artisan workshops, pause for a caffè in hidden courtyards, then circle back for sunset on the piazzas. Fancy the coast? Otranto, Gallipoli and Porto Cesareo make easy day trips for swims and seafood lunches.
This restored palazzo blends historic bones with contemporary flair. Expect a warm welcome, relaxed service and plenty of calm corners to unwind after a morning of church-spotting. There’s free Wi-Fi, a cosy lounge for leafing through guides, and helpful concierge tips for everything from beach clubs to wine tastings.
Breakfast consists of fresh, local pastries and seasonal bites. Around the hotel, trattorie and enoteche tempt with orecchiette, ciceri e tria and Salento wines. Try a rustico leccese on the go, cool off with almond-milk granita, then book a table for candlelit dinner under baroque balconies. Is shopping more your thing? Look out for papier-mâché studios, olive-wood crafts and stylish boutiques on Via Libertini. For a boutique base that lets Lecce’s magic do the talking, Pollicastro is a delight – easy, elegant and perfectly placed.
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- Wi-fi