Salento Peninsula

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Gallipoli Castle showing heritage architecture, a castle and general coastal views
Gallipoli Castle showing heritage architecture, a castle and general coastal views
Arco di Trionfo showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a sunset
Piazza Sant\'Oronzo showing heritage architecture and night scenes
Gallipoli Port featuring a marina and general coastal views

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Where to stay in Salento Peninsula

Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

5/5(9 area reviews)

Lecce Historic Center is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Roman Amphitheater.

Lecce Historic Center
Ostuni Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Ostuni Historic Centre

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills and Ostuni Cathedral.

Ostuni Historic Centre
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Brindisi Historic Center

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Brindisi Historic Center include the historic sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Cathedral of Brindisi or Lungomare Regina Margherita while you're exploring the area.

Brindisi Historic Center
Otranto Castle showing heritage architecture and château or palace

Otranto Historic Centre

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Otranto Historic Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Otranto Waterfront or Otranto Castle.

Otranto Historic Centre
Gallipoli Castle showing a castle, heritage architecture and general coastal views

Gallipoli Historic Center

Unique features of Gallipoli Historic Center include the historic sites and beaches. Make a stop by Gallipoli Fish Market or Gallipoli Castle while you're exploring the area.

Gallipoli Historic Center
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Specchiarica

Specchiarica might not have many top sights, but Salina dei Monaci and Punta Prosciutto Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Specchiarica
Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
The price is CA $732 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $732
CA $806 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and San Domenico Golf Club are ...
Borgo Egnazia
Palazzo Virgilio

Palazzo Virgilio

4 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 149 Brindisi BR
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brindisi. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)
Quite a nice hotel in a very good location for the train. The room was quite large and clean and the bathroom too. However the carpets in the hallway were rather dirty and this gave a negative first impression that would be easy to fix with a deep clean. Breakfast was not bad - the pastries were ...

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Palazzo Virgilio
8Piuhotel

8Piuhotel

4 out of 5
Viale Del Risorgimento 3 Lecce LE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $208 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $208
CA $235 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Chiesa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (789 reviews)
I loved my stay at this hotel

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

8Piuhotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dimore di Lecce

Dimore di Lecce

Corte Sant Irene, 6 Lecce LE
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chruch of Sant'Anna and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
It’s a really nice apartment in a historic building in the old Lecce. The location is very safe and convenient to explore the old town. There is also a street parking within 5 min walk, which was very helpful. Desideria is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Dimore di Lecce
Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni

Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni

Vico Roberto Ardigò Ostuni BR
Stay at this apartment in Ostuni. Enjoy free WiFi, private plunge pools, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Piazza della Liberta and Museum of Preclassical ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Very nice place to stay, convenient, safe and spacious

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni
Villa with pool, park and private pine forest, 100 meters from the sea.

Villa with pool, park and private pine forest, 100 meters from the sea.

MARINA DI MANCAVERSA- GALLIPOLI Puglia
Stay at this villa in Gallipoli. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cavalli Beach and Marina di Mancarversa Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Family break
We stayed with extended family for a week at Vincenzo’s place. Communication was excellent before and during our stay. The place was very clean and thee outside areas were wonderful. We had one. Or two problems with the water and pool during our stay but our hosts responded and put things right quickly. ...

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

Villa with pool, park and private pine forest, 100 meters from the sea.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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