An unforgettable experience! It was a true pleasure to be a guest of the fascinating, charming, and gracious Professor Isabelle in her magnificent palace, where history and diverse cultures vividly come alive.

Stayed in August 2025

Historic, roomy, elegant, great location, friendly staff!!

Stayed in August 2025

beautiful heritage of the palazzo and the family

Stayed in August 2025

Isabella was a fantastic host. She told us the property was built in the 15th century and owned by her husband's family. She gave us a tour of the property. It really felt like a family home with lots of photos, artwork and items from all her travels around the world. She gave us lots of tips regarding places to eat and things to see. The location was right in the centre and easy to find with parking in the courtyard. We wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing !

Beautiful palace right in the heart of Lecce ( with parking for a small fee which was a bonus ) Isabelle was an exceptional host who provided us with so much information and recommendations , all in walking distance. Very elegant breakfast setting every morning & just a very unique experience overall. Highly recommend

Stayed in July 2025

Everything

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Old property,quiet location , we had junior suite with garden terrace. Isabella is an excellent host.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing in particular comes to mind

We actually stayed at another location due to a problem at the Palazzo Bernardini but we had breakfast both days there. It's a wonderful place, full of character, almost like a museum. The host, Isabella, is a lovely lady and nothing was too much trouble for her. She's very kind and welcoming.

Stayed in May 2025

Everything was perfect

Gorgeous property. We wanted for nothing. Highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2025

The room was absolutely charming, breakfast amazing and the location was perfect - right in the historic centre.

Stayed in May 2025

Isabelle was such a beautiful hostess. The house is amazing. Highly recommend it

Stayed in May 2025

This was a wonderful place...in an unexpected way! No advertising and visuals on booking site will convey the feeling of coziness you will feel once you arrive. It is great mix between comfortable and interesting. Breakfasts are superb, served immaculately and personally by the hostess, Madame Isabella Bernardini. And Isabella is one hell of a hostess - gracious and tireless. Constantly on the move, she is totally dedicated to making your stay comfortable and worthwhile. J

Stayed in March 2025

Isabella was an incredible host. A unique privilege to stay in her home that is a treasure chest of memories and beautiful objects. Thank you for having us.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing!

The palazzo is like a museum with antiques everywhere! You can sit and enjoy the various sitting rooms which are very elegant. We had a large junior suite with a terrace and it was lovely and so comfortable. Our hostess, Signora Isabella, is very caring and attentive. The garden and terrace are beautiful with masses of trees and plants. It was so nice to sit there in the sun. The location is close to the very impressive Duomo and bars and restaurants. The breakfast has the usual sweets plus yogurt, fruits, cheese, hams. Recommended.

Stayed in March 2025

It’s hard to find fault in our wonderful stay! That being said, WiFi was spotty and new mattress needed in suite.

The charming professora Isabella treated us like family. She was warm, funny, and offered us much information on where to go in and around Lecce. Stepping into her palazzo is like turning back time, as it is appointed in old-world fabrics, texture, furniture, and icons.

Stayed in January 2025

Leaving.

An incredibly unique opportunity to stay in a private home with a long, fascinating history, run by the charming and wonderful owner, Isabella. Found in the beautiful historic center of Lecce, the palazzo is just steps away from museums, cocktail bars, wonderful walks and a fabulous array of dining experiences, and at the end of the day, you return to the warm and welcoming rooms, full of art, legacies and love. … and each morning you are treated to a wonderful spread which Signora Isabella lays out, including freshly baked cakes, fresh fruit, and milky foam to top your steaming cup of coffee.

Stayed in December 2024

Car parking was little tricky and the one way street system in the old city hard to get used to ... but if you are nervous about driving in the old town's streets, you can get parking outside of the old city walls.

The best breakfast we have ever had in a B&B ... Isabella had the table laid out in a precise order with everything you would need, (and more), for a continental breakfast. Isabella was a fantastic hostess very helpful.

Stayed in October 2024

Signora Isabella was the perfect hostess. This B & B is her family’s former residence from the 15th century and is beautiful. Our room was quiet and clean. The location can’t be beat! She even drove us out of the city to make sure we could find our way

Stayed in October 2024

Only the weather!,

Isabell bernadini was the loveliest of ladies, a wonderful hostess and her Palazzo is her home…. Like a beautiful little museum. A mixture of very old antiques alongside grandchildren’s drawings. An absolute delight.

Stayed in September 2024

Loved everything

Feels like you are staying in a museum with your grandmother as your host who is a very intelligent interesting women who I could have spoken to for hours about history and art. Very warm hospitality

Stayed in October 2024

Palazzo Bernardini is a beautiful property, full of history, and it’s own al fresco. The ceilings are so high and the furnishings beautiful.

Stayed in October 2024

Top location, everything top. Very stylish

An unbelievable experience. Maybe centuries of art collections of a family.

Stayed in October 2024

The Palazzo itself is just lovely and the owner Isabella Bernardini is the loveliest lady that goes out of her way to help you. We had a wonderful stay .

Stayed in September 2024

The Palazzo is a hidden gem in the heart of Lecce. Our host, Ms. Isabella is a wonderful person. It is a privilege to meet and talk to her, listening to her precious advices. The Palazzo is a masterpiece.

Stayed in September 2024