Palazzo Bignami

Such a special place. Beautiful, warm and welcoming. Have a lovely terrace on the top floor with great views of the city. Centrally located, amazing food, and welcoming hosts – they went out of their way to stay up later for us to arrive because of travel delays. Grateful I would stay here over and over and over again.

This very-lovely place has the trophy for the favourite hotel/B&B during an extended vacation in Italy. The people: fabulous. The place: also outstanding … 5 minute-walk from the train, 5-minute walk to the entrance to the historical centre of Lecce. It’s clean enough that you could eat off the floor, breakfast contains a good selection of whole food and also meat/cheeses (and lots of good baking), the espresso is better than the cafes, and the eating area is open much of the day for snacks, tea, etc. Much attention to detail (superbly comfortable mattresses, for example). 10/10.

Lovely small B&B near old town Lecce. Very quiet and serene. 10 beautiful rooms. Lovely staff. Breakfast is large and tasty. Cappuccino on request. Variety of fruits, cheeses, meats and hot scrambled eggs. Beautiful pastries, yoghurts.

Lovely property on the second floor of an old building with an amazing roof terrace on the third floor. Our room was Standard, I had asked for Deluxe but none were available. In fact the Standard room was perfectly fine and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Breakfast is delicious with lots of savoury and sweet choices served in the charming dining room. The property is full of character with high ceilings and tasteful ornaments. It is very well located within a short walk to the old city and the train station. I would recommend staying here if visiting Lecce. We also travelled by train for day trips to Otranto and Gallipoli from Lecce.

This is an excellent B&B very close to the centre of Lecce. Other reviews have covered all of the important highlights i.e. spacious and well furnished rooms, the excellent breakfasts with some different choices every day, the large roof terrace, the ease of parking and the friendly hosts. If you are looking for a B&B in Lecce I don't think that you will find anything better than this.

Excellent stay. The owners Liana and Enzo (and their little dog Mini) are welcoming and helpful hosts. The property is convenient - has an elevator/lift, free street parking outside which was available even on a holiday weekend, and has a perfect location only an 8 minute walk away from the city gates. Breakfasts were tasty and generous. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were quiet at night with good showers and wifi. Nothing else you could ask for!

Quiet and elegant B&B one block from historic section of Lecce. Our room was spacious by European standards, and the bathroom was large with a wonderful shower. The owners were nice and helpful when you asked, but did not intrude. The breakfast was outstanding. I highly recommend!

I travel a lot and I am very picky in the places where I stay. This location has been very satisfying. I was staying in another hotel but I had to leave there immediately. I drove to Lecce and halfway I booked Palazzo Bignami (30 minutes before arriving), solely based on the great reviews. I texted with Liana about my arrival and 30 minutes later I was greeted by her. Liana and Enzo, the couple who own the B&B, are so kind. They have a background in interior design and this is noticeable in the B&B. Spaces and rooms are decorated with such detail, every time you look somewhere, you will see something new. The B&B is very clean! I think hygiene is important and I was very satisfied. The bed felt new, the bed linnen felt new, the floors and furniture were clean. My compliments! The rooms are large, so are the sizes of the beds. For Italian standards, the shower cabinet is of a large size, which is great. The sun blinds in front of the window make minimal noise when you put them up or down, which is nice when you are trying to sleep and your neighbour uses them. You will hear nothing. Lastly, the street is very quiet, so you have a great sleep! The breakfast is of a high standard. Lots of products to choose from and a great cup of coffee. The location is great. It is 100 meters located outside of the old city centre, which puts you in a place of tranquility but with a short walk in Lecce’s buzzing city centre. It is also a 5 minute walk from the train station. Parking is free in front of the B&B. Lastly, you should ask Liana and Enzo for tips in the region. Enzo gave me the tip of driving on the east coast from north to south, as this coastal road is beautiful. Well, beautiful is an understatement as it was breathtaking. Liana and Enzo will give you great tips. I am going to visit Lecce again and I will definitely stay at Palazzo Bignami again. Best stay ever.