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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Lecce

8 stays · 5 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Lecce because Wikivoyage says the city has at least a couple of days of attractions, and a kitchen and living space make a stay of that length easier than a single room. Wikivoyage says many people skip Lecce in favour of the beach towns of the Salento peninsula, yet the city is distinguished by its elaborate baroque buildings. The format is explained in what is an aparthotel.

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Where to stay in Lecce

Piazza Sant'Oronzo

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • walking

Piazza Sant'Oronzo is the central square where Wikipedia places the Roman amphitheatre, now half-buried because later buildings were raised above it. The column of St Oronzo and the Palazzo Sedile stand beside it. Wikivoyage notes the whole old town is a limited traffic zone, which makes the area pleasant on foot.

Stays in or near Piazza Sant'Oronzo

Piazza del Duomo

  • culture
  • couples
  • walking

Wikivoyage describes the cathedral on the south side of Piazza del Duomo as a baroque landmark, with a separate bell tower on the east side whose lift rises 43 metres for 360-degree views. The same source says the ticket office on the square sells a ticket covering several of the main old-town churches plus the neighbouring museum.

Stays in or near Piazza del Duomo

Santa Croce

  • architecture
  • sightseeing
  • short stays

The Basilica of Santa Croce is the main example of Lecce baroque according to Wikivoyage, with a richly decorated façade of animals and grotesque figures, according to Wikipedia. Wikipedia adds that the Government Palace, a former convent, stands next to the church.

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Porta Napoli

  • walking
  • sightseeing
  • old-town gates

Wikipedia calls Porta Napoli the Triumphal Arch and says it is one of the three gates into Lecce's historic centre. Wikipedia adds that the arch was erected in honour of Charles V.

Stays in or near Porta Napoli

Railway station area

  • rail travel
  • regional trips
  • business travel

Wikipedia says Lecce station is the southern terminus of the Adriatic Railway and the end of two regional lines, towards Martina Franca and towards Otranto. Wikivoyage warns that the station has stairs but no elevators or ramps, and lists a car park 100 m away.

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Getting around Lecce

Wikivoyage says the closest airport is Brindisi, 35 km north of the city centre, with bus services linking it to the town. Trenitalia runs long-distance trains from most major Italian cities, with overnight trains from Milan and Rome, and regional trains connect Lecce with smaller towns across the peninsula. Marino, Marozzi and Miccolis are the private coach operators Wikivoyage lists. Ferries from Corfu, Durrës, Igoumenitsa, Kefalonia, Patras, Vlorë and Zakynthos arrive at the port of Brindisi.

Local public transport is managed by SGM, which runs buses and trolleybuses according to Wikivoyage, and single tickets are sold at most tobacconists and newspaper sellers. Walking is the best way to see the main attractions, since the whole old town is a limited traffic zone. Wikivoyage lists several car parks, including one beside the Bus City Terminal, and a ring road, the Tangenziale, to bypass the centre.

Living in Lecce for longer

Wikivoyage names the pasticciotto leccese, a shortcrust pastry filled with custard, as the town's typical cake. Because the old town is a limited traffic zone, car parks sit around it, and Wikivoyage lists one beside the Bus City Terminal and one 100 m from the railway station. For trips beyond the city it names Otranto, Gallipoli and Specchia as nearby towns, and Porto Selvaggio, a park with pine forests and a rugged coastline. Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers longer bookings.

When to visit Lecce

Wikipedia classes Lecce's climate as Mediterranean (Köppen Csa). Wikivoyage says many people choose the nearby beach towns of the Salento peninsula over the city itself.

Wikipedia names Sant'Oronzo as the city's first Christian bishop and its patron saint, and his column stands in the central square.

Wikipedia says Lecce is nicknamed "the Florence of the South" because of its rich baroque architecture, and Wikivoyage counts more than 30 historic churches. For other places in Puglia, see Bari, Otranto and Gallipoli, or the Italy page.

Long-stay tips for Lecce

Of the 8 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 4 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 50 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Lecce

Brands with properties here include Limehome (1).

Other cities in Italy

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Lecce?

The old town around Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Piazza del Duomo is the most convenient for sights on foot. The station area suits rail arrivals and day trips by regional train.

How do I get from the airport to Lecce?

Wikivoyage says the closest airport is Brindisi, 35 km north of the city centre, and that different bus services link it with the town.

Is Lecce walkable?

Yes. Wikivoyage says walking is the best way to discover the main attractions, as the whole old town is a limited traffic zone.

Which railway lines serve Lecce?

Wikipedia says the station is the southern terminus of the Adriatic Railway and the end of regional lines from Martina Franca and from Otranto.

How many aparthotels are there in Lecce?

We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Lecce.

Do aparthotels in Lecce have kitchens?

8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Lecce have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Lecce?

Limehome.

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