5 Luxury Hotels in Lecce

The historic center of Lecce is a beautiful succession of Baroque-style buildings, papier-mâché shops, taralli bakeries, typical trattorias and spectacular historic buildings. Staying here, right in the heart of Salento, surrounded by imposing monuments such as the Cathedral of Lecce, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Amphitheater and the Roman Theater, means immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Lecce’s Baroque, experiencing the Apulian atmosphere, its rhythms, the customs and traditions of this territory. This is the best area to fully enjoy the beauties that this city has to offer and in this article we illustrate 5 luxury hotels in Lecce, many of these created inside ancient Baroque buildings.

1. Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

In the heart of the historic center of Lecce, Pollicastro Boutique Hotel is a historic residence located in a sixteenth-century building also known as de’ Perroni, a name that gives its name to the entire street that from Porta San Biagio leads to Piazza Sant’Oronzo.

The choice to create a boutique hotel was dictated by the building itself. Its uniqueness in the diversity of its spaces is surprising and required that the ancient patterns be followed with the result of being able to offer, in each room, different emotions.

Style & design of the Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

After years of abandonment and a long renovation, the ancient building has come back to life, equipped with the most modern comforts and essential materials such as stone, iron and wood that are expertly and discreetly combined with the most precious brasses and fine marbles, combining authenticity and precious beauty.

The rooms, all very different from each other, have as a common denominator elegance, conferred by choices of furnishings and refined decor, and comfort starting from the king-size bed and the presence in the room of a kettle and coffee machine with pods, air conditioning, safe and minibar. Some have a balcony overlooking the historic center of the city, while others have a courtyard or a private terrace.

Myths and legends

Myths and legends are intertwined in the history of this ancient place and are confirmed in a series of discreet and precious details that can already be glimpsed on the facade among the golden reflections of the Lecce stone: a small statue, made by Giuseppe Zimbalo, reproduces Sant’Oronzo, the patron saint of Lecce. An ancient belief that is handed down verbally, wants the palace to have arisen on the ruins of the house of the Saint.

On the Catalan-Durazzo portal with a slightly lowered arch, you can also admire a little angel upside down holding a donut in his hands.

In a seventeenth-century manuscript it is said that, in 1219, Saint Francis of Assisi, having knocked on the door of this palace to ask for alms, had an apparition: “a very beautiful page” appeared, holding “a large, white loaf” which then suddenly disappeared. This episode was considered miraculous and the inhabitants of the palace, to perpetuate its memory, had an angel sculpted on the portal offering a typical Lecce bread, called “puddhricasciu”. From here, the name “Isola del Pollicastro” which designated, for a long time, the entire complex of houses in front of the monastery of San Matteo.

2. Patria Palace Hotel

Born as the noble residence of the Petrarolo D’Anna family, the eighteenth-century palace that houses the Patria Palace Hotel stands majestic and elegant in the heart of Lecce.

The uniqueness of the Palace, already privileged by the exceptional location, is dressed in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere in which the classic and the modern blend together, in a harmony of style where precious architectural details in Lecce stone dialogue with unique pieces of contemporary design.

Patria Palace’s noble origins

The elegant and proud image of the Patria Palace was born in the 18th century, when the Marquises of Anna Petrarolo chose the center of Lecce and the style of Mauro Manieri, among the architects who contributed to some of the most beautiful works of the Baroque in Puglia, to build their noble residence.

Over the centuries, the Palace has experienced the different souls of hospitality. A sumptuous noble residence at first, it becomes a welcoming home for small orphans and finally, in 1850, under the ownership of the family of the engineer Giacomo Gridi, the first inn for wayfarers that the climate of the Risorgimento leads to baptize Locanda Patria.

A major restyling conducted on the thread of memory has given new light to the Patria Palace Hotel, an exceptional and unique emblem of luxury hospitality in Lecce. Every choice was intended to enhance the historical-architectural values ​​of the Palace: classicism and modernity.

A stay in history

The rooms and suites express the different declinations of the beauty of the Palace. From the Art Nouveau style rooms that welcome the guest with the timeless elegance of the precious solid wood furnishings, the result of the most prestigious Italian craftsmanship, to the refined minimal aesthetic that accompanies the rooms in which contemporary design reaches the maximum of its expression through a careful selection of Made in Italy furnishings and materials. Each room has modern comforts, including Wi-Fi connection and a marble bathroom. The superior rooms have a private terrace.

The high vaults, a legacy of the original noble splendor of the Palace, create the perfect setting to enjoy the privileged view of the characteristic alleys of the historic center and the most evocative of views: the Basilica of Santa Croce.

At breakfast, guests will have both a sweet and savory buffet with local desserts and cured meats, in order to satisfy all palates!

Patria Palace Hotel Bar and Restaurant

The Patria Palace offers its guests exceptional taste itineraries. The innovative cuisine of Atenze, their gourmet restaurant, is the perfect combination of local products and contemporary inspirations. On summer evenings, the culinary experience moves to the suggestive setting of Sira, the rooftop of the structure, a breathtaking location where you can experience the unique emotion of dining, enjoying a drink or an aperitif while enjoying the exclusive view of the Basilica of Santa Croce so close that you can touch it.

Beach Club

During the summer season, a Beach Club service is available for all guests in collaboration with a partner lido overlooking the Adriatic coast. The lido can be reached thanks to the private transfer made available by the structure every day at set times.

The experience of staying at the Patria Palace Hotel is a moment of pure poetry, to be lived by losing yourself with your gaze in the caress of the details and in the beauty of its unparalleled view.

Patria Palace Lecce offers luxury and first-class services and all this is possible thanks to its friendly team, always available to offer excellent restaurant recommendations, tourist information and organize transfers for its guests.

3. Palazzo Lecce by Epoca Collection

Historic residence in the heart of the Baroque

Featuring a spa and wellness center and pool views, Palazzo Lecce – Epoca Collection is a bed and breakfast located in a historic building in Lecce.

Once the residence of a noble family, Palazzo Lecce was reborn in 2021 to welcome guests in the heart of Lecce’s Baroque, just steps from the Duomo.

Designed by the famous architect Pino Brescia and brought to life by skilled craftsmen from Puglia, every aspect of Palazzo Lecce reflects a commitment to beauty and excellence.

Stay in the heart of the Baroque

All 6 rooms of the b&b are air-conditioned and equipped with all comforts: TV and concealed safe, minibar, a/c, welcome kit, hairdryer, bathrobe, magnifying mirror, bidet, toiletries, telephone, free standard wi-fi. Each room is individually decorated with design elements that evoke the art of the Greek and Latin world.

In the morning, a breakfast with buffet and à la carte options awaits you, including both sweet dishes, such as the typical pasticciotto leccese, and savoury ones, from artisanal cheeses and cured meats to soft omelettes and pancakes. All to satisfy any palate and preference.

The Venus Wellness Area

Returning to Palazzo Lecce after a day spent exploring the enchanting city of Lecce is like coming home. Here you can relax with a good book in the welcoming Living Zone ‘Vesta’, or indulge in some relaxation in the Wellness Area ‘Venus’, equipped with sauna, Turkish bath and massage service.

You can also admire the splendid view of the Duomo from the ‘Hermes‘ Terrace or take a refreshing dip in the infinity pool and sip a drink at the Rooftop Bar.

4. La Fiermontina Luxury Home

Located in the center of Lecce, in Puglia, the Fiermontina Urban Resort, the Fiermontina Luxury Home is an elegant resort that combines art and design in a structure with a unique and unforgettable atmosphere.

Among the Baroque embroidery and the sunsets that set the sky alight against the backdrop of sixteenth-century walls, La Fiermontina Luxury Home captures your soul and welcomes you with a warm welcome in the centuries-old olive grove. A meeting of cultures that becomes value in the respect of people, only sincere smiles and authentic experiences, which leave you with indelible memories.

The origins of the Fiermontina Luxury Home Hotel

The ancient 17th-century farmhouse today offers you the most refined luxury and a sensory journey to discover Salento. Savor the pleasure of slowing down, enjoy the secret gardens, the panoramic terraces, the meditation by the pool. Let yourself be transported to distant worlds, among paintings, sculptures and incredible stories. Here everything speaks of Antonia Fiermonte, a talented artist who passed away at just 42 years old who from Puglia, where she was born in 1914, came to Rome and then to Paris. Her grandchildren Fouad Giacomo and Antonia Yasmina wanted to dedicate La Fiermontina to her, to share her extraordinary life, talent, works and strengthen their Apulian roots.

The rooms of the resort

All rooms have air conditioning and a private balcony. The hotel also offers massages on request. At La Fiermontina, breakfast awaits you and you can choose to eat in the garden or on the terrace. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi in all areas and private parking.

Traditional cuisine

The Zèphyr restaurant offers modern and refined Apulian cuisine, surrounded by the citrus groves of the courtyard. La Fiermontina never misses the opportunity to celebrate local traditions, offering cooking classes and tours of the city of Lecce and the Salento peninsula.

Favorable location

The favorable location near the main attractions is another point in favor of the structure. Fiermontina Urban Resort is a 20-minute walk from Lecce Train Station and 800 meters from Piazza del Duomo and the Church of Maria Santissima Assunta.

5. Risorgimento Resort

Located in the heart of the Baroque city, Risorgimento Resort offers an exclusive experience where history and modernity meet harmoniously. Keeper of a long tradition of hospitality, the structure embodies the perfect balance between the authentic Salento spirit and excellence in hospitality.

The elegant rooms and suites, designed to offer maximum comfort, and the refined proposals of our Mediterranean cuisine, are designed to make your stay in Lecce unforgettable. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this city, discovering the hospitality that makes us unique, where every stay is transformed into a precious and unrepeatable experience. The Risorgimento Resort invites you to experience a sensory journey through two exceptional locations: the Dehor Soffio, where every moment in the open air turns into a magical experience in the heart of Lecce, and the Soffio Restaurant, a gourmet journey that in the summer is enriched with the Rooftop Restaurant Soffio.

Here, the breathtaking view over the rooftops of the historic center intertwines with the unique flavors of the cuisine, offering unforgettable emotions under the starry sky of the city.

The services offered by the Risorgimento Resort: SPA & Wellness

Risorgimento Resort offers its guests unforgettable moments thanks to the quality of its services. The structure has a spa to indulge in a moment of exclusive well-being and a panoramic terrace where you can enjoy a dinner or an aperitif in company.

Spa & Wellness is an exclusive urban wellness refuge in the heart of the Risorgimento Resort, open to anyone who wishes to regenerate body and mind.

The intimate atmosphere, for exclusive use, includes a hammam calidarium with Turkish bath, chromotherapy showers and a welcoming relaxation area.

Also perfect after a long day of work, the spa remains open until late evening, offering an ideal moment to find balance and serenity.

To complete the experience, a massage room dedicated to facial, body, purifying, slimming and anti-aging aesthetic treatments.

Favorable location

For those who prefer to venture into the city and its surroundings, the concierge at the Risorgimento Resort in Lecce is constantly updated on local events and will be able to suggest exciting experiences suitable for every type of stay.

A few steps away, you can explore the wonders of Piazza Sant’Oronzo, admire the imposing Roman Amphitheater, visit the magnificent Basilica of Santa Croce and let yourself be captivated by the majesty of the Duomo.