Lecce Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lecce Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
A combination of Roman ruins and Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance landmarks create an impressive architectural landscape at this old town square.
Piazza del Duomo
The Cathedral of Lecce, lavish palaces and a museum of sacred art await at this magnificent square in the heart of the old town.
Porta Napoli
Start a walking tour of the city from this triumphal gateway, one of the main entrances to Lecce’s historic quarter.
Roman Amphitheater
Transport back to the days of the Roman Empire at this sunken and well-preserved ancient structure on Piazza Sant’Oronzo.
Holy Cross Cathedral
Gaze in appreciation at the Baroque façade and Renaissance interior of this church, which is a labor of love that took over 300 years to complete.
Church of Sant'Irene
Elaborate altarpieces and ornamental sculptures are among the showstoppers in a church based on Rome’s Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle.
Activities
Santa Maria di Leuca: Cave Tour with Aperitif
AU$72
per adult
A beautiful day in the villages of Valle D'Itria
AU$268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lecce guided tour with underground discoveries
AU$63
per adult
From Brindisi. Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare Tour
AU$238
per adult
Lecce City Shared Tour with Museum Undergrounds
AU$63
per adult
Lecce: Pasta Making Class in 1400s-Era Courtyard with Wine
AU$104
per adult
Our pick of the best Lecce Historic Center Hotel Deals
Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce
Vico del Pitaccio, 4/6, Lecce, LE
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
"The staff at the Palazzo were over the top. This Palace is so beautiful and very clean. I would definitely stay here again. The reception staff Alonso, Matteo, Virgile, Isabella, Virgilio were very kind and helpful. They suggested places to visit things to do in the area and booked dinner reservations. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Suite Hotel Santa Chiara
Via Degli Ammirati 24, Lecce, LE
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Church of Santa Chiara and Roman Amphitheater are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (176 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Amazing staff, very clean but the rooms need to be updated."
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Risorgimento Resort
Via Augusto Imperatore, 19, (GPS: Via Vito Fazzi), Lecce, LE
The price is AU$454 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$454
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews)
Central and luxurious
"In a historic building in the very heart of town center . Rooms are huge, service is amazing. Everything is almost perfect , but for 5starsL I must say: breakfast needs to be improved (quality is excellent , but lacks of choices ) and in a suite coffee station should be mandatory… there was not even ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce - Leading Hotels of the World
Piazzetta Riccardi, Lecce, LE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$655 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$655
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (419 reviews)
"Elegant , up- scale staff … Breakfast excellent , great variety of choices Personell extraordinary helpful .. various languages spoken Super location …"
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
Casa Mamma Elvira
Corte San Cataldo, Lecce, LE
The price is AU$223 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$223
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly B&B in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Staff were very helpful and the Cucina next door was fantastic. If in the area again, we wouldn’t hesitate to book once more!"
Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025
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.