Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce

Beneath the baroque facades of Lecce's historic core, Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce occupies Vico del Pitaccio, a narrow lane steps from Piazza Sant'Oronzo and the Roman amphitheater — a fitting base for couples and travelers wanting the old town within walking distance rather than a taxi ride.

The five-star property pairs stone-vaulted interiors with a spa menu running from couples' massage to foot and head treatments, plus a sun deck and hot tub for slower afternoons.

Cooking classes and themed dinners draw on Salento's cuisine, while private check-in and 24-hour security suit guests arriving late from Brindisi airport, reached via the hotel's own shuttle.