Believe it or not, a little over a year ago, I had no idea about Puglia, let alone where to stay in Lecce. 
Palazzo Rollo #VespaDispatch
Palazzo Rollo: Oh the baroque!
Where to Stay in Lecce
I’d say look no further and book Palazzo Rollo, a 17th century palace, which is now converted to a B&B. I am so happy I booked a place there because it was only 2 minutes from everything! My room was attached with a huge lobby, a drawing room, a bathroom with a hot tub and a small private kitchen. It was very homely as I could come and go as I wanted, cook and and eat something in the room and make coffee for myself in the morning. Palazzo Rollo was a wonderful start to my Southern Italian sojourns.
The Palazzo is owned by Elena Andretta and her family and was her home while growing up. Elena is very passionate about keeping her forefathers legacy alive and her thinking and traditional values impressed me. She along with her staff member Simona were absolutely wonderful hosts and made sure I saw Lecce with their suggestions.
Palazzo Rollo: Elena and Simona.
Palazzo Rollo
Palazzo Rollo
Why Should You Book Palazzo Rollo??
Palazzo Rollo was at a fantastic location as it was only 5 minutes away from all the main attractions. The mornings at the Palazzo were full of fresh Italian cornetti, cold cuts, juices, coffee and fruits. During the day when it was too hot, I came back to take a nap or a shower. One of the days I had a lovely evening on the terrace with a fantastic view of the bell town of the town’s Duomo (main cathedral).
Palazzo Rollo: Campanile del Duomo
Palazzo Rollo
I totally recommend staying in Palazzo Rollo for your time in Lecce. It is central, convenient and exceptionally friendly!
Disclaimer: I was a guest at Palazzo Rollo but the opinions don’t change. Everything expressed here is solely my own.
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kathykaras2014
June 6, 2016 at 2:00 pmLove your blog . Italy is my favourite destination for painting
Ishita
June 6, 2016 at 2:35 pmHow lovely. Thank you so much Kathy 🙂
priyankamahajan26
May 23, 2016 at 3:52 pmYou make every place more beautiful with your words.. and it adds up to my “To be Visited” List… This is another one.
Ishita
October 26, 2016 at 7:28 pmThanks PM 🙂
Mansi & Ambuj
May 16, 2016 at 6:27 pmLove your blog. Have been to Italy twice and I still feel there is so much more to see. Will surely explore more of south Italy if I ever plan another trip.
Ishita
May 17, 2016 at 12:47 pmThank you so much 🙂 you must. You’ll see a different Italy.
Pura Magia - Wedding and Events
May 13, 2016 at 12:32 pmVery nice post Ishita and lovely pictures <3
Ishita
May 13, 2016 at 10:37 pmThank you so much as always :*
timelessitaly
May 13, 2016 at 8:05 amLovely post Ishita! Yes, I feel as you do about Puglia. It is an amazing place and very different from the northern part of Italy. I’m so glad you had a wonderful time:)
Ishita
May 13, 2016 at 8:58 amThank you Susan. That is why we are kindred spirits. I can’t wait to go back already. If only it was soon!
ruralvoices225
May 12, 2016 at 10:18 pmNice written about Italy ,the picture take by you remembers me the scene of my village.Beautiful blog
Ishita
May 13, 2016 at 7:37 amThank you .. That’s so precious!
georgefebish
May 12, 2016 at 5:32 pmAs another Italophilie, I love southern Italy and have bought a home there. I have not yet been to Puglia but plan to in September. Great blog thanks…
Ishita
May 12, 2016 at 6:16 pmThank you as always George. Lucky you, hope to meet you someday in the south when I venture again
georgefebish
May 12, 2016 at 7:04 pmI Would enjoy that
bunnytrailing
May 12, 2016 at 10:30 amAnother beautiful town.. another lovely story.. Loved reading this post Ish ! 🙂
Ishita
May 12, 2016 at 2:22 pmThanks PB :* Hope you visit it someday
MyBookJacket
May 12, 2016 at 8:20 amThis sounds like a dream Ishita. Hope you get to go back again. You’re sort of making me fall in love with Italy myself. Isn’t surprising because the way you describe it is almost dreamlike. That b&b looks like the perfect reading spot if you’re so inclined. Another great post.
Ishita
May 12, 2016 at 9:54 amThank you Vicky. I hope so too. I think you are already in love with Italy 😉 *works like a charm*
voguishlychic
May 12, 2016 at 4:48 amThanks Ishita for taking us through Puglia specially Lecce. Its gorgeous and seems so that you had an amazing stay at Palazzo Rollo. Waiting for more of your posts from the trip. Its such a delight reading through😊😊
Ishita
May 12, 2016 at 8:18 amThank you darling. Glad you enjoyed it along :* 🙂
Shikha (whywasteannualleave)
May 12, 2016 at 4:27 amYou know it’s funny, I too had never known of Puglia until I started blogging and read so many posts about it and how beautiful it is so it definitely put it on my radar and I’d love to see it one day! So lovely to know that you made it there and sometimes, these kind of gorgeous, more intimate types of accommodation have so much more character don’t they? 🙂
Ishita
May 12, 2016 at 4:59 amAbsolutely. They have a lot of character and I’m preferring them more and more from the hotels. Strange isn’t it? We never know about so many things and with no expectations we go there. And once back we don’t want to go anywhere else 😉
Stacy di Anna
May 12, 2016 at 2:37 amLecce ♡, so beautiful! Glad you had such a great trip!
Ishita
May 12, 2016 at 4:57 amThank you Stacy 🙂
Brad Nixon
May 11, 2016 at 11:47 pmThank you for this look at Lecce. Puglia is certainly on the list here.
Ishita
October 26, 2016 at 7:28 pmThank you so much Brad, I am sorry I missed replying. Did you visit yet?
Brad Nixon
October 26, 2016 at 11:26 pmNot yet. So many places. So little time.
Avinash Gupta
May 11, 2016 at 11:12 pmA friend went there last year & didn’t stop talking about the wine in Lecce. Also loved the pictures shared by you. It is rightly called the Florence of south. 🙂
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 11:26 pmOh the wine! I miss it. Thank you
Art Hill
May 11, 2016 at 10:31 pmI have been following your Blog since we met in Lecce, and I really have enjoyed it. Love these pictures of Palazzo Rollo, especially the last one of the terrace we had outside the apartment we had there for a month.
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 10:43 pmThank you so much, I just realized today it is you. Yay! I miss Lecce. don’t you? How are you both and things in Canada?
Darlene
May 11, 2016 at 10:01 pmThis place looks amazing! I can see why you enjoyed it so much. Must put it on my list. I have only been to Genoa, Pompeii and Messina so far in Italy.
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 10:04 pmThose are very interesting places too, Darlene! There is so much to see in Italy that it needs more than a lifetime 🙂 I haven’t been to either of yours YET 😉 And yes please visit this pretty little town and amazing B&B.
PostcardZ from Victoria
May 11, 2016 at 9:56 pmGrazie amica! How lovely that our kinship across the continents has resulted in a rich friendship and, although I wasn’t there with you (this time), that we now share the experience of Lecce and Puglia, a region I love so much…
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 10:00 pmGrazie a te, cara. Thanks to you I knew of Puglia and how wonderful it is. It was a big push from your side (even if indirectly) that I could consider visiting this region. I absolutely relate to your love of this region. It must be like home to you by now 🙂
Lyn
May 11, 2016 at 9:43 pmI have only passed through Lecce. Next time maybe I could stay at your lovely Palazzo
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 9:53 pmOh you would love it Lyn 🙂
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 10:04 pmI hope you are enjoying Tuscany.
Lyn
May 11, 2016 at 10:12 pmThanks Ishita. Loving it. I am now here with Deb. Left Lucca this morning
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 10:15 pmHow nice. Enjoy :*
Manja Mexi Movie
May 11, 2016 at 9:36 pmI could feel the overwhelming number of photos that you took. 🙂 Looking forward to your future uploads! Haven’t been south of Roma myself, but sooner or later. Oh, and also here, south of Tuscany, everything is closed between 1 and 4 pm.
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 9:38 pm🙂 Thanks Manja. Yea lots of places but I guess more in the smaller towns.
Michelle Williams
May 11, 2016 at 9:24 pmI was just in San Severo Puglia! Fantastic town and people. Found great wine at Cantina Ariano! Highly recommend.
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 9:28 pmThanks a lot for the recommendation Michelle. Definitely next time then 🙂
anupriyabasu123
May 11, 2016 at 9:19 pmHey Ish, glad that you had a lovely time at Lecce and the B&B looks so cozy! Your posts are a great source of information for planning a trip to Italy.
Ishita
May 11, 2016 at 9:27 pmThanks Anupriya 🙂 That means a lot! Hope you visit soon. xo