Title: Palazzo Pio Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35869637&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Palazzo Pio Apartment ## Photo gallery for Palazzo Pio Apartment ![Exterior - Palazzo Pio Apartment (Lecce)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35869700/35869637/84f080e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Palazzo Pio Apartment (Lecce)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35869700/35869637/da0517a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Palazzo Pio Apartment (Lecce)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35869700/35869637/9642b350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Palazzo Pio Apartment (Lecce)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35869700/35869637/7ab712dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Palazzo Pio Apartment (Lecce)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35869700/35869637/432262cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities at Palazzo Pio Apartment. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Palazzo Pio Apartment In the charming historic center of Lecce, a famous Baroque city in Southern Italy, it is located "Palazzo Pio" an elegant nineteenth century building in the old walled city. The mansion was built in 1872 and completed the 800\. A hallway leads to a lowered to a colonnaded courtyard with the staircase adorned with statues and Venetian stucco. However, the most important part of the palace is the mosaic floor of the entire floor which gives it the same uniqueness, style and elegance. The apartment, located on the first floor, is completely independent and overlooks the lush garden equipped, the typical orange grove of the old mansions. The garden is at guests' complete disposal. A garage is available 100 m from the property for a daily price of 15 euros. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39080000/39070700/39070607/b2582595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balbo 11 Apartment - Lecce Selection Lecce Historic Center - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=39070607&PinnedHotelID=39070607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73030000/73028400/73028352/498b3f7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MarGi House 1968 Lecce - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=73028352&PinnedHotelID=73028352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71550000/71545600/71545597/fa836ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 500 mt from Porta Rudiae Lecce - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=71545597&PinnedHotelID=71545597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106590000/106585400/106585355/w2728h2048x0y0-4749f554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LUCIA'S HOUSE Lequile - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=106585355&PinnedHotelID=106585355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90330000/90327100/90327023/514cb173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Butterfly cottage Puglia - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=90327023&PinnedHotelID=90327023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104140000/104132900/104132805/2455ad23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Podere Petricore - Trilocale by BarbarHouse Nardò - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=104132805&PinnedHotelID=104132805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=35869637&PinnedHotelID=35869637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=35869637,39070607,73028352,71545597,106585355) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT075035C200046517, LE07503591000011485 ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Apartment Palazzo Pio Apartment Lecce Palazzo Pio Apartment Apartment Palazzo Pio Apartment Apartment Lecce ## About the area Located by the sea, this apartment is in Lecce Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Lecce. Le Cesine Nature Reserve and Basin of the Idume River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Railway Museum of Puglia and Azienda Olearia Schirinzi. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Lecce travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lecce.dx8479) [View more Apartments in Lecce](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lecce-Apartments.d8479-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.35048%2C18.17413&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lyM3FXSfxNfmZqrCWyezqYLPIuw=) Lecce, Puglia ### What's nearby - ![Piazza Sant\'Oronzo showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103156/73cc3549-33ee-405c-a6cf-cc5b349ca52c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Piazza Sant'Oronzo 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Roman Amphitheater featuring heritage architecture and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103160/6479e35b-28b4-4373-9fea-2f4e4f66948f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Roman Amphitheater 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Piazza del Duomo showing a square or plaza, religious aspects and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103154/4a3d5dc8-9003-41d2-90d9-a03a3c778f9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Piazza del Duomo 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Castle of Charles V 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Lecce Obelisk 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Lecce (LCZ-Lecce Rail Station) 12 min walk - Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - 203 Arte e Cucina 1 min walk - La Cotognata Leccese 3 min walk - Mamma Elvira: La Cucina 3 min walk - Alex Bar 4 min walk - il Salumaio La Massaia 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Palazzo Pio Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Palazzo Pio Apartment? ### What time is check-in at Palazzo Pio Apartment? ### What time is check-out at Palazzo Pio Apartment? ### Where is Palazzo Pio Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Palazzo Pio Apartment Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mari Jo d. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A SUMPTUOUS STAY We stayed in Palazzo Pio for 2 weeks. It’s a huge, beautifully kept remnant of the 19th century…full of antiques. The amenities were fine. Comfortable bed, good showers (there were 2 baths) and all the basics in the kitchen. We enjoyed trying to cajole the three cats and loved walking in the communal orange garden ##### Mari Jo d. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen M. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Imagine Yourself as an Italian Royal Family Are there more stars to give? Words cannot express the wonder of staying in this amazing place. It is HUGE. You will get lost. And as you wander around in your dazed state, you will be stunned even further by the beauty of the floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings. Have you traveled back in time? Are you Italian royalty? Kidding aside, we absolutely loved staying here. We got a warm welcome and tour of the apartment. It is in a great location just outside the city walls -- we found street parking easily and could walk everywhere we wanted to go in the city. There is a fruit/veggie vendor right across the street and a small grocery market in the same block. We were just a couple, but the place has two large bedrooms and two large bathrooms -- two couples or a family would be very happy here. You could even have a party -- the dining room table seats 15!! Our only nitpick would be that it would be nice to have a microwave to warm milk for coffee. Otherwise, this was the perfect place to stay to explore Lecce. It is a VERY good value for the money. Thank you! ##### Colleen M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy L. 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This is a lovely Palazzo. Like staying in someone’s large Palazzo. We were greeted by our host the grandson of the original owner. Close to the old historic city center this large Palazzo was a treat and high point of our trip. ##### Wendy L. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan J. 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely period setting This apartment is amazing, the photos don’t do it justice. Spacious, comfortable, and a setting to match this wonderful city. The host was very helpful with any questions. The mosaic floors, throughout, are unique and beautiful. Very close to the historic area, easy walking, flat. I would recommend to anyone! ##### Susan J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew F. 28 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding property! Three mature professional Australians stayed here. Palazzo Pio was just amazing - huge rooms, beautifully furnished with fabulous mosaics on each floor in the apartment This was simply. It was like staying in a true palace, The owners were gracious and very helpful. At the end of a day out, we could have drinks or even our own dinner in the beautiful garden, the Orangerie. The Palazzo is in a great position just outside the old city. There were other suites downstairs but we had a huge space upstairs with so many gorgeous rooms. Don’t stay anywhere else in Lecce! This was simply the best place we could have chosen. ##### Andrew F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nancy q. 30 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Living in a true palace, of course, the garden s a welcom Our host, Giuseppe, was quick to respond and flexible. He made our arrival very smooth. Staying at the palace is an unforgettable experience. Downtown Abbey was a favorite tv show, now we were living in a similar setting. The rooms are large, a dining room that comfortably seats twenty Intricately decorated ceilings, mosaic floors, stunning. And, of couse, the garden is a welcome respite from walking the old town. We miss the sweet kitty from the garden. If in Ecce ##### nancy q. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eugene P., New York , NY 7 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful historic apartment Gracious large apartment in a beautiful villa. Spectacular mosaic floors. The owner was wonderful to deal with. ##### Eugene P. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Y., Northfield, VT, USA 13 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lecce in Style Did you ever wonder how upper-class Italians lived, say in the 1800s? Maybe even those of the nobility class? If so, Palazzo Pio is the place for you. My wife and I stayed there recently for a week with another couple. The place is so large that, at times, I had to hunt for another human being. The place has seven large and spacious rooms (and most are air conditioned) with huge vaulted and stenciled ceilings (some may even be bass-relief) facing intricate mosaic tiled floors through out the complex. The eat in kitchen has the old cooking and warming stove, including two large tureen warmers built in. It also has a modern range with fridge and clothes washing machine. If you have a lot of Lecce friends, you could invite them to dinner in the huge dining room. I counted 16 dining room chairs that could easily fit the long beautiful dining room table. Think royal state dinner. There are two large parlors, a nicely appointed study/library/reading area and a couple of spacious bedrooms. One has an ensuite bathroom. The other private chamber is down the hall near the kitchen. Each sleep chamber has its own balcony over looking Viale Lo Re (Francesca) a lane that fronts the gates to the old walled city. There are numerous cafes, bistros, fruit stands etc. along the street. In fact, right across Lo Re is a café that serves fresh squeezed orange juice and the best cappuccinos in Lecce along with an array of pastries and just about every other food imaginable. It was our morning gathering place. It was interesting to discover, that even though this was one of two apartments on the second floor (In Europe the second floor is considered the first floor) each room but one had at least 1 or two windows that faced either the street or a beautiful internal court yard. The thick shutters easily shut out any street noise once closed. The courtyard with its nicely landscaped grounds and numerous olive trees was a haven after a long day of sightseeing. It has several sitting areas with each one suitable for a group to down a chilled bottle of prosecco. Oh, I almost forgot. The complex has a welcome cat. A small feline that meets each guest with a meow that means, “Scratch my head.” It patrols the courtyard looking for a lap to rest on or a person to pet it or just to talk with you. Kinda cool. The apartment is reached by a grand stone mosaic tiled staircase that has three landings. Could be a set for a movie. So, as you can see, we enjoyed our time immense ##### Peter Y. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Ron d. 29 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### When in Lecce you must stay at palazzo Pio Wonderful stay at the centro storico. Nice family Pio who owns the house for centuries and knows the best parts of town. Be a nobleman for a few days at their palazzo! ##### Ron d. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Oct 2018 #### Great apartment Apartment was as described. Large, lovely close to old city center No negatives We were 2 couples staying for a week ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice C., Vashon Island, WAu 8 Oct 2017 #### A most elegant and spacious retreat right in the heart of Lecce. We enjoyed the beautiful garden too Giuseppe was a gracious host. We felt so relaxed and comfortable staying in this spacious beautiful home. The private garden was a wonderful retreat from the noises of the street. Lecce itself is a beautiful southern Italian town. So happy with our stay in this lovely home. ##### Janice C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Letizia P. 26 Jul 2017 #### We loved it! Great location, exquisite hosts, beautiful and very comfortable house! ##### Letizia P. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mimsy G. 29 May 2017 #### Beautiful and great location The apartment is gorgeous and huge. All was great except there was parking promised and not provided and we had to spend $40 to park while there. ##### Mimsy G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Massimiliano M. 27 Aug 2016 #### Il miglior modo per vivere a Lecce Per una breve vacanza nella bellissima città di Lecce abbiamo avuto il piacere di soggiornare a Palazzo Pio, aulica e intrigante dimora situata nel cuore della città. Al nostro arrivo i proprietari ci hanno accolto con estrema cordialità nel giardino privato accompagnandoci infine alla visita dell'ampio appartamento posto al primo piano. Il soggiorno è stato molto appagante sia per la tranquillità del luogo che per la qualità della struttura. In particolare abbiamo apprezzato la disponibilità di parcheggio nel cortile interno. Ringraziamo riconoscenti per la cura e la disponibilità dimostrata. ##### Massimiliano M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaqui M. 14 Aug 2016 #### Paradise in Lecce Palazzio Pio was a fantastic place to stay. Located just 5 minutes walk from the historical center, 15 minutes from the train station with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from very close by. The owners were kind and hospitable and made us feel very welcome. The accommodation itself was amazing. An absolutely beautiful apartment, large rooms and everything you could possible need for your stay was provided. We also had access to the large internal courtyard garden which was a pleasant and peaceful place to while away a few hours. We cannot wait to return! ##### Jaqui M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016 ---