Palazzo Sambiasi

Great stay, but be aware of the "free parking" We stayed at this B&B, which is very well located in the historic center — perfect for exploring on foot. The room was comfortable, clean, and quiet, and breakfast was delicious with fresh local products. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The only downside is the "free parking" claim. You can’t actually drive into the historic center unless you're a resident, so there’s a risk of fines. Free parking is available, but it’s street parking about 4 blocks away — not on-site as the listing might suggest. Other than that, it was a great experience and we’d definitely stay again.

We had a great stay at Palazzo Sambiasi. Good location in the center of the old town of Lecce, close to all the things we wanted to see, restaurants and bars. We had a large terrace with the room which was wonderful. Note that the suggested free parking spot recommended was approx. 10 minute walk from the B&B.

We loved our stay! We wanted an authentic Italian experience, not just a hotel room, and this delivered. There were just a couple of things that needed improvement, or we experienced during our stay that could be tweaked for future guests. Firstly, the 'free parking' shouldn't even be listed. It gave us the illusion that although there wasn't parking on site, there was available free parking nearby. This wasn't the case, as we had to park 10 minutes away on the street, as the car park recommended was full. Not a big thing, just something to be aware of. The breakfast food was lovely; it was a great opportunity to try local delicacies. But we would have preferred an option after a couple of days of tasting the food, to have a tick list of we'd like going forward. As half the items served to us barely got touched, and the tomato dishes were beautiful, but only came out half the time. When we did see the hosts, they were nice enough. No one really introduced themselves the day after we arrived, and in the end, I had to message Francesca regarding the air conditioning dripping in my room (which happened twice on our 5-day stay), and that was the only time I had any contact. Slightly bemused by the previous reviews about the hosts, as I felt the interaction (especially when we checked out) was quite awkward. But all in all, it's the perfect location within the historic centre of Lecce for dining, drinks, and shopping. A couple of tweaks would make this a 10/10 place to stay.

Amazing stay at Palazzo Sambiasi! Literally a palace! The owners went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The room was beautiful and grand! Huge bedrooms, breakfast room, and private terrace. Breakfast was delivered to our breakfast room each morning and was delicious! Amazing location, right in the old town! Would stay here again for sure! Recommending to all of our friends!

Wonderful residence and great host. We stayed in suite number 5 that has a 2 bedrooms, a main living room and a wonderful terrace. The breakfast is served in the living room. Make sure you close the door of the bedroom as staff will come in early to prepare breakfast! Terrific location

Nice breakfast...light and adequate. Excellent cappuccino! Host was gracious and friendly. Rooftop patio nice with some views of the city. Location excellent in midst of old city center. Abundance of dining choices.

Palais historique incroyablement beau en plein coeur de Lecce et pourtant on entend pas un bruit la nuit. Les propriétaires sont très discrets mais sympathiques, ils s’étaient arrangés pour que l’on puisse faire le check-in plus tôt que prévu. Tout est situé à quelques minutes à pied du B&B (bars, restaurants, boutiques), on a l’embarras du choix. À noter que le B&B se trouve dans une ZTL, il faudra donc se garer en dehors de la zone. Il y a une option gratuite située à 700 mètres, nous n’avons eu aucune difficulté à trouver une place durant la fin août.

A equipe é muito solicita e agradável. O café é pouco variado mas muito gostoso. Cama e chuveiro bons , localização ótima . Somente o detalhe de que o local me pareceu diferente das Fotos do site. O estacionamento é gratuito na rua e fica a uns 10 minutos de caminhada.

Die Unterkunft hat ein enormes Potential, es fehlt aber an einige Investitionen an Mobiliar, was zum historischen Palazzo passen würde. Am sonsten alles sauber und ruhig. Luca beim Frühstück sehr hilfsbereit. Beim einchecken müssten wir erst warten bis 16 Uhr damit jemand da ist. Bei der WhatsApp Nummer gab es nicht immer eine Verbindung. Länger Parken muss man es außerhalb der historischen Stadt, 500 m entfernt, tun.

Very helpful staff, traditional building in the old city centre. Very close to the various historic buildings, cultural and social venues and activities. Our room was unusual with a roof top terrace providing great views of the Duomo and other parts of the city. A very enjoyable stay.

Great stay, but be aware of the "free parking" We stayed at this B&B, which is very well located in the historic center — perfect for exploring on foot. The room was comfortable, clean, and quiet, and breakfast was delicious with fresh local products. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The only downside is the "free parking" claim. You can’t actually drive into the historic center unless you're a resident, so there’s a risk of fines. Free parking is available, but it’s street parking about 4 blocks away — not on-site as the listing might suggest. Other than that, it was a great experience and we’d definitely stay again.

Die Unterkunft hat ein enormes Potential, es fehlt aber an einige Investitionen an Mobiliar, was zum historischen Palazzo passen würde. Am sonsten alles sauber und ruhig. Luca beim Frühstück sehr hilfsbereit. Beim einchecken müssten wir erst warten bis 16 Uhr damit jemand da ist. Bei der WhatsApp Nummer gab es nicht immer eine Verbindung. Länger Parken muss man es außerhalb der historischen Stadt, 500 m entfernt, tun.

Bit of wow in old Palazzo. Staff really good. Breakfast excellent. Rooms wonderful.

This is a lovely old palazzo. It is the host's, Francesca's family home. Lots of character. We stayed in the suite which is very large space with a private terrace. Very nice space

Wonderful residence and great host. We stayed in suite number 5 that has a 2 bedrooms, a main living room and a wonderful terrace. The breakfast is served in the living room. Make sure you close the door of the bedroom as staff will come in early to prepare breakfast! Terrific location

If you have family who were kind enough to invite you to stay with them in their palazzo, that’s what staying in the palazzo Sambiasso is like. We stayed in a very large apt. in the heart of the old city of Lecce. Easy walking distance to historic sites, shops and restaurants. It’s furnished with beautiful family heirlooms. Francesca and Jose are the kindest of people and very gracious hosts. Breakfast was just beautiful. If you want a modern hotel, this is not it. This is a very unique, old world experience with great charm.

This is the nicest stay we have had in 35 years of traveling. Huge room (s) in an old palace with antique furnishings. Our hosts were incredible. Great location and massive breakfast.

Beautiful and big rooms in a great location close to everything. Breakfast was good and staff great.Loved Lecce with it's architecture and vibe.

Die Unterkunft hat ein enormes Potential, es fehlt aber an einige Investitionen an Mobiliar, was zum historischen Palazzo passen würde. Am sonsten alles sauber und ruhig. Luca beim Frühstück sehr hilfsbereit. Beim einchecken müssten wir erst warten bis 16 Uhr damit jemand da ist. Bei der WhatsApp Nummer gab es nicht immer eine Verbindung. Länger Parken muss man es außerhalb der historischen Stadt, 500 m entfernt, tun.

Very helpful staff, traditional building in the old city centre. Very close to the various historic buildings, cultural and social venues and activities. Our room was unusual with a roof top terrace providing great views of the Duomo and other parts of the city. A very enjoyable stay.

We are staying at a suite, it has a big terrace and spacious. There are two bedrooms and a living room. The breakfast in the living room is beautiful and fresh. The location is excellent. It is im the middle of the old town. Will go back next time.

The property is amazing, true experience of living in a Palazzo. The apartment is huge, lovely large terrace to enjoy the outdoors. A wonderful breakfast, those chocolate coated figs were amazing. Leece is right outside the door, wonderful place to vist.

Great stay, but be aware of the "free parking" We stayed at this B&B, which is very well located in the historic center — perfect for exploring on foot. The room was comfortable, clean, and quiet, and breakfast was delicious with fresh local products. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The only downside is the "free parking" claim. You can’t actually drive into the historic center unless you're a resident, so there’s a risk of fines. Free parking is available, but it’s street parking about 4 blocks away — not on-site as the listing might suggest. Other than that, it was a great experience and we’d definitely stay again.

We loved our stay! We wanted an authentic Italian experience, not just a hotel room, and this delivered. There were just a couple of things that needed improvement, or we experienced during our stay that could be tweaked for future guests. Firstly, the 'free parking' shouldn't even be listed. It gave us the illusion that although there wasn't parking on site, there was available free parking nearby. This wasn't the case, as we had to park 10 minutes away on the street, as the car park recommended was full. Not a big thing, just something to be aware of. The breakfast food was lovely; it was a great opportunity to try local delicacies. But we would have preferred an option after a couple of days of tasting the food, to have a tick list of we'd like going forward. As half the items served to us barely got touched, and the tomato dishes were beautiful, but only came out half the time. When we did see the hosts, they were nice enough. No one really introduced themselves the day after we arrived, and in the end, I had to message Francesca regarding the air conditioning dripping in my room (which happened twice on our 5-day stay), and that was the only time I had any contact. Slightly bemused by the previous reviews about the hosts, as I felt the interaction (especially when we checked out) was quite awkward. But all in all, it's the perfect location within the historic centre of Lecce for dining, drinks, and shopping. A couple of tweaks would make this a 10/10 place to stay.

The hosts - Francesca and her partner were amazing. Try very hard to make us comfortable. Call several sites for booking us a place. They took care of us. amazing people!!!

It was a most amazing experience. A real palace, with the real owner of it, elegant, with a lot of history, huge, in the middle of the Old City. Breakfast was served in the apartment itself, all delicious and fresh. Francesca and Jose were extraordinary! In particular, on the last day, he drove us and the luggage out of the old city to be able to reach our car.

Nice breakfast...light and adequate. Excellent cappuccino! Host was gracious and friendly. Rooftop patio nice with some views of the city. Location excellent in midst of old city center. Abundance of dining choices.

Lovely room with excellent AC, which was much appreciated in late July. Very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended

Palais historique incroyablement beau en plein coeur de Lecce et pourtant on entend pas un bruit la nuit. Les propriétaires sont très discrets mais sympathiques, ils s’étaient arrangés pour que l’on puisse faire le check-in plus tôt que prévu. Tout est situé à quelques minutes à pied du B&B (bars, restaurants, boutiques), on a l’embarras du choix. À noter que le B&B se trouve dans une ZTL, il faudra donc se garer en dehors de la zone. Il y a une option gratuite située à 700 mètres, nous n’avons eu aucune difficulté à trouver une place durant la fin août.

This place was amazing. Our very own apartment in a palace. Our hostess, Francesca was very accommodating. The location is perfect for sightseeing in the old town. Only a five minute walk to the Duomo and all the shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend this place.

Die Unterkunft hat ein enormes Potential, es fehlt aber an einige Investitionen an Mobiliar, was zum historischen Palazzo passen würde. Am sonsten alles sauber und ruhig. Luca beim Frühstück sehr hilfsbereit. Beim einchecken müssten wir erst warten bis 16 Uhr damit jemand da ist. Bei der WhatsApp Nummer gab es nicht immer eine Verbindung. Länger Parken muss man es außerhalb der historischen Stadt, 500 m entfernt, tun.

A unique experience be in a high ceilinged room in a palazzo in Lecce with exceptional hosts. Francesca, who lectures at the University, is gracious and welcoming and very helpful. Breakfast in a book-lined room was personal and individually served. A most memorable and enjoyable stay.

Great stay, but be aware of the "free parking" We stayed at this B&B, which is very well located in the historic center — perfect for exploring on foot. The room was comfortable, clean, and quiet, and breakfast was delicious with fresh local products. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The only downside is the "free parking" claim. You can’t actually drive into the historic center unless you're a resident, so there’s a risk of fines. Free parking is available, but it’s street parking about 4 blocks away — not on-site as the listing might suggest. Other than that, it was a great experience and we’d definitely stay again.

We had a great stay at Palazzo Sambiasi. Good location in the center of the old town of Lecce, close to all the things we wanted to see, restaurants and bars. We had a large terrace with the room which was wonderful. Note that the suggested free parking spot recommended was approx. 10 minute walk from the B&B.

We loved our stay! We wanted an authentic Italian experience, not just a hotel room, and this delivered. There were just a couple of things that needed improvement, or we experienced during our stay that could be tweaked for future guests. Firstly, the 'free parking' shouldn't even be listed. It gave us the illusion that although there wasn't parking on site, there was available free parking nearby. This wasn't the case, as we had to park 10 minutes away on the street, as the car park recommended was full. Not a big thing, just something to be aware of. The breakfast food was lovely; it was a great opportunity to try local delicacies. But we would have preferred an option after a couple of days of tasting the food, to have a tick list of we'd like going forward. As half the items served to us barely got touched, and the tomato dishes were beautiful, but only came out half the time. When we did see the hosts, they were nice enough. No one really introduced themselves the day after we arrived, and in the end, I had to message Francesca regarding the air conditioning dripping in my room (which happened twice on our 5-day stay), and that was the only time I had any contact. Slightly bemused by the previous reviews about the hosts, as I felt the interaction (especially when we checked out) was quite awkward. But all in all, it's the perfect location within the historic centre of Lecce for dining, drinks, and shopping. A couple of tweaks would make this a 10/10 place to stay.

Nice breakfast...light and adequate. Excellent cappuccino! Host was gracious and friendly. Rooftop patio nice with some views of the city. Location excellent in midst of old city center. Abundance of dining choices.

Sehr gute und ruhige Lage. Alles zu Fuss erreichbar. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und es fühlt sich an wie in einrr anderen Zeit in einem Palast zu Wohnen.

Palais historique incroyablement beau en plein coeur de Lecce et pourtant on entend pas un bruit la nuit. Les propriétaires sont très discrets mais sympathiques, ils s’étaient arrangés pour que l’on puisse faire le check-in plus tôt que prévu. Tout est situé à quelques minutes à pied du B&B (bars, restaurants, boutiques), on a l’embarras du choix. À noter que le B&B se trouve dans une ZTL, il faudra donc se garer en dehors de la zone. Il y a une option gratuite située à 700 mètres, nous n’avons eu aucune difficulté à trouver une place durant la fin août.

This place was amazing. Our very own apartment in a palace. Our hostess, Francesca was very accommodating. The location is perfect for sightseeing in the old town. Only a five minute walk to the Duomo and all the shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend this place.

Beautiful and big rooms in a great location close to everything. Breakfast was good and staff great.Loved Lecce with it's architecture and vibe.

A equipe é muito solicita e agradável. O café é pouco variado mas muito gostoso. Cama e chuveiro bons , localização ótima . Somente o detalhe de que o local me pareceu diferente das Fotos do site. O estacionamento é gratuito na rua e fica a uns 10 minutos de caminhada.

Very helpful staff, traditional building in the old city centre. Very close to the various historic buildings, cultural and social venues and activities. Our room was unusual with a roof top terrace providing great views of the Duomo and other parts of the city. A very enjoyable stay.

Great stay, but be aware of the "free parking" We stayed at this B&B, which is very well located in the historic center — perfect for exploring on foot. The room was comfortable, clean, and quiet, and breakfast was delicious with fresh local products. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The only downside is the "free parking" claim. You can’t actually drive into the historic center unless you're a resident, so there’s a risk of fines. Free parking is available, but it’s street parking about 4 blocks away — not on-site as the listing might suggest. Other than that, it was a great experience and we’d definitely stay again.

We loved our stay! We wanted an authentic Italian experience, not just a hotel room, and this delivered. There were just a couple of things that needed improvement, or we experienced during our stay that could be tweaked for future guests. Firstly, the 'free parking' shouldn't even be listed. It gave us the illusion that although there wasn't parking on site, there was available free parking nearby. This wasn't the case, as we had to park 10 minutes away on the street, as the car park recommended was full. Not a big thing, just something to be aware of. The breakfast food was lovely; it was a great opportunity to try local delicacies. But we would have preferred an option after a couple of days of tasting the food, to have a tick list of we'd like going forward. As half the items served to us barely got touched, and the tomato dishes were beautiful, but only came out half the time. When we did see the hosts, they were nice enough. No one really introduced themselves the day after we arrived, and in the end, I had to message Francesca regarding the air conditioning dripping in my room (which happened twice on our 5-day stay), and that was the only time I had any contact. Slightly bemused by the previous reviews about the hosts, as I felt the interaction (especially when we checked out) was quite awkward. But all in all, it's the perfect location within the historic centre of Lecce for dining, drinks, and shopping. A couple of tweaks would make this a 10/10 place to stay.

Bit of wow in old Palazzo. Staff really good. Breakfast excellent. Rooms wonderful.

Nice breakfast...light and adequate. Excellent cappuccino! Host was gracious and friendly. Rooftop patio nice with some views of the city. Location excellent in midst of old city center. Abundance of dining choices.

Francesca is a fantastic host. We enjoyed our stay and the space was perfect for a family of four. Breakfast was the nicest of our trip. Great attention to detail.

Palais historique incroyablement beau en plein coeur de Lecce et pourtant on entend pas un bruit la nuit. Les propriétaires sont très discrets mais sympathiques, ils s’étaient arrangés pour que l’on puisse faire le check-in plus tôt que prévu. Tout est situé à quelques minutes à pied du B&B (bars, restaurants, boutiques), on a l’embarras du choix. À noter que le B&B se trouve dans une ZTL, il faudra donc se garer en dehors de la zone. Il y a une option gratuite située à 700 mètres, nous n’avons eu aucune difficulté à trouver une place durant la fin août.

This is the nicest stay we have had in 35 years of traveling. Huge room (s) in an old palace with antique furnishings. Our hosts were incredible. Great location and massive breakfast.

Breakfast options should be different for every day instead on the same thing every day

We are staying at a suite, it has a big terrace and spacious. There are two bedrooms and a living room. The breakfast in the living room is beautiful and fresh. The location is excellent. It is im the middle of the old town. Will go back next time.

B&B au cœur de la ville dans un ancien palais, d’excellents petits déjeuners avec des spécialités locales, grande chambre un peu vieillotte, belle sdb, bref, très bonne adresse