Salento Peninsula

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

Where to stay in Salento Peninsula

Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

5/5(50 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 featuring a church or cathedral, street performance and heritage architecture

Ostuni Historic Centre

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

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
Brindisi showing farmland

Brindisi Historic Center

4.5/5(26 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 which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Otranto Historic Centre

5/5(2 area reviews)

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 featuring a castle, general coastal views and heritage architecture

Gallipoli Historic Center

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
A truly world class hotel. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The concierge staff in particular went above and beyond normal expectations. The property is very well situated to explore the many must see towns in Puglia. Would advise to rent a car

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Borgo Egnazia
Ostuni Palace Hotel Bistrot & SPA

Ostuni Palace Hotel Bistrot & SPA

4 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 218 Ostuni BR
The price is ¥20,393 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
¥20,393
¥23,532 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Piazza della Liberta and Museum of Preclassical ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
The hotel was stunning and the staff was very kind. We had a wonderful trip and would love to come back!

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Ostuni Palace Hotel Bistrot & SPA
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! (359 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
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
Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly

Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly

Ceglie Messapica Puglia
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Ceglie Messapica. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Ducal Castle and Castle of Ceglie ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Beautiful, spacious and fabulous trullo in a very peaceful location. We had everything we needed during our stay, the beds were very comfortable and there were lots of places to socialise or find your own space (indoors and outdoors). Ceglie Messapica was a short drive away and offered lots of restaurants. ...

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly
TOI Apartments

TOI Apartments

Via Gallipoli 12 Brindisi BR
Stay at this apartment in Brindisi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bastione San Giacomo and Piazza ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Updated unit in a secure building. Full kitchen minus a microwave and cookware for baking. The continental breakfast is very basic but there are numerous restaurants nearby so no issues. Spacious and clean, what else does anyone need. Nice three day stay.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

TOI Apartments
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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