Lecce Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lecce Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
4.5/5(2 reviews)
A combination of Roman ruins and Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance landmarks create an impressive architectural landscape at this old town square.
Piazza del Duomo
5/5(6 reviews)
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
3.5/5(3 reviews)
Start a walking tour of the city from this triumphal gateway, one of the main entrances to Lecce’s historic quarter.
Roman Amphitheater
4.5/5(7 reviews)
Transport back to the days of the Roman Empire at this sunken and well-preserved ancient structure on Piazza Sant’Oronzo.
Holy Cross Cathedral
4/5(1 review)
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
Lecce guided tour with underground discoveries
AU$63
per adult
Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour
AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lecce: Street Food Tasting and Walking Tour
AU$106
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! (191 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and so convenient to the historic center and attractions. The staff and service were excellent and the room was gorgeous!"
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Arryvo
Via Adua 24, Lecce, LE
Stay at this hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
From checking in with the 3-11 shift, to Breakfast
"From checking in with the 3-11 shift, to Breakfast shift , they were all wonderful!!!"
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 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! (173 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$449 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$449
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! (449 reviews)
"Loved our stay here. Staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce - Leading Hotels of the World
Piazzetta Riccardi, Lecce, LE
The price is AU$529 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$529
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
"Beautiful property; service is outstanding. Excellent breakfast; terrace on top floor has great apperitivos overlooking the basilica - excellent experience spending a day at Mora Mora beach club organized by hotel - lunch there was also excellent."
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel
Via dei Perroni, 14, Lecce, LE
The price is AU$492 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$492
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"Property and hotel are great. Breakfast could be better. Staff slightly rude and unhelpful."
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 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.