Reviews of Il Rifugio Dei Templari
Via Templari 10/A, 73100 Lecce, Italy

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Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRoom was perfectly located in Lecce, historic center! It was perfect for short stays. It was clean and had every essential needed for short stays
Nothing, Maybe the furnitures should be updated, the sofa and the bench were a bit old Also I know it is part of the design but a tip to the host: avoid the thick colored throw blankets and pillows as we all hate them :)
Thank you so much for your kind review and for recommending our B&B to anyone visiting Lecce! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the location in the heart of the historic center, just a few steps from Piazza Sant'Oronzo. Our B&B has been open for just a couple of years, and to keep our standards high—as is our habit—we regularly update the furnishings and décor. We also truly appreciate your feedback regarding the decorative elements, as it helps us improve the experience for our guests even further. We hope to welcome you back to Lecce soon! Warm regards
Thank you so much for your kind review and for recommending our B&B to anyone visiting Lecce! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the location in the heart of the historic center, just a few steps from Piazza Sant'Oronzo. O… Show more
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReally good location, near the main square Good conditions Silent room It has a great spot for breakfast right in front Spacious room
Check in was ok, not the easiest, but ok
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation very central in old city, near to all locations of interest & to restaurants & bars.
Building site across the road - loud noise at 07.30 every morning of my stay. Also loud noise from the street late on both friday & Sunday (football match) nights. Excellent triple glazing kept ordinary noise out but not this exceptional noise.
Dear Guest, thank you for sharing your experience at our B&B. We’re glad you appreciated the central location of our property, just a few steps from Piazza Sant’Oronzo and close to all the main attractions, restaurants, and bars in Lecce’s historic center. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the external noise during your stay. Unfortunately, these were exceptional circumstances beyond our control: on one hand, temporary construction work across the street, and on the other, celebrations related to a local sporting event that was particularly meaningful to the city. Thankfully, these situations do not occur on a daily basis. We’re pleased that you noticed the quality of our triple-glazed windows, designed specifically to ensure maximum acoustic comfort in a lively area such as the historic center. We hope to welcome you again soon—perhaps during a quieter period—so you can fully enjoy the unique atmosphere of Lecce. Warm regards,
Dear Guest, thank you for sharing your experience at our B&B. We’re glad you appreciated the central location of our property, just a few steps from Piazza Sant’Oronzo and close to all the main attractions, restaurants, and bars in Lecc… Show more
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLocation was good , very central
There was a big noise as the next door üm construction , early in the morning we woke up with the big noise
Dear Nilgun, we are sorry for the noise but it lasted only 1 morning for extraordinary maintenance work in the Apartment above and that were certainly not wanted or caused by our will. However, we find your review too harsh since we were present for your entire stay apologizing for the inconvenience and giving you all the advice on the city. But unfortunately as it happened to you to happen on a day with an inconvenience also to us it rarely happens perhaps in 0.01% to have guests who are not very correct like you and fortunately the vast majority of our customers, as per review, appreciate both our structure! greetings
Dear Nilgun, we are sorry for the noise but it lasted only 1 morning for extraordinary maintenance work in the Apartment above and that were certainly not wanted or caused by our will. However, we find your review too harsh since we were p… Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe location and the room was very comfortable.
The shower was too small.
Dear Elizabeth, is the shower too small? It's a bigger shower than the standard ones! Maybe she took the wrong shower. Thank you
Reviewed: 22 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe location of the apartment was amazing. Right in the middle of the historic city.
Reviewed: 18 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewSimple. Comfortable. Great location.
Hi Sheryl, it's been a pleasure helping you and guiding through the beauties of our city! Thank you for your lovely review. Have a great one!
Reviewed: 30 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
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It was difficult to get the key from the key box next to the apartment
Dear Nada, I think everything is difficult for you since at 1 am you contacted our staff to ask how to turn off the light! The light in our rooms works exactly like in all homes and accommodation facilities in the world! There is a very simple switch that turns it on and off. Imagine if you could open a very simple box where the keys were kept by lowering a simple lever! Our guests have always found everything very simple. Thank you
Dear Nada, I think everything is difficult for you since at 1 am you contacted our staff to ask how to turn off the light! The light in our rooms works exactly like in all homes and accommodation facilities in the world! There is a very si… Show more
Reviewed: 7 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewCould not ask for a better location. Right in the center of the town. Elevator available. Communication with staff was good. Gave good instructions to self check-in. Helped getting us a taxi to pick us up at the train station. Arranged for taxi to take us to the airport. Would stay here again.
Thank you very much Nancy, the most important thing for us is that the guest feels at home. Thanks for the review, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Reviewed: 3 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewLocation was very good and breakfast was provided in a cafe close by. Local facilities, restaurants etc. were excellent. Our host, Marta was very attentive and helpful.
While we weren’t totally reliant on it, the WiFi signal was poor.
Reviewed: 20 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewEverything was perfect !!!! Fantastic location in the center of Lecce. Marta (the host) helped and assisted us from arrival till the return home with advice and support related to luggage storage.
Reviewed: 11 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewVery central position, very nice rooms and very good international breakfast nearby. I would like to go back again.
Reviewed: 8 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewsuperb location in the center of the old city and a very helpful host
all fine
Reviewed: 6 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewWe stayed 3 nights in 'Il Rifugio Dei Templari' in Lecce. It was a fantastic apartment perfectly located just next to the main square in the old town. And the host, Marta, was very welcoming and helpful. Lecce and 'Il Rifugio Dei Templari' is definitely worth a visit.
Reviewed: 19 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewOur room was very light and spacious, the bathroom immaculately clean. Our host Marta was incredibly kind and attentive to our needs.
we liked everything
Reviewed: 21 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewamazing facility, spacious, all modern amenities, very centrally located.
late check in, early check out.
Reviewed: 14 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewclean and great location
liked everything
Reviewed: 30 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewLocation, staff, clearness, comfort, quietness
Nothing