Palazzo De Castro
Location: Piazza Plebiscito 9, Squinzano, it
Star Rating: 9.7 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Palazzo De Castro, a stunning 18th-century building, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. The Baroque-style rooms offer free Wi-Fi, elegant furnishings, and picturesque views, ensuring a memorable stay.
Gourmet Breakfast and Cozy Ambiance
Indulge in an extensive breakfast featuring organic produce, served in a charming dining area. For a more intimate experience, enjoy breakfast in the comfort of your room. The hotel's elegant common living room with a cozy fireplace provides the perfect setting to relax and unwind.
Convenient Location and Excursion Opportunities
Located just 16 km from Lecce, Palazzo De Castro offers easy access to Porto Cesareo's beaches and the Adriatic Sea. With excursions to nearby attractions available on request, the hotel ensures a well-rounded experience for guests.
Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Palazzo De Castro - Book your stay now!
Important Information
Please let Palazzo De Castro know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.
Please note that excursions are on request and at extra cost.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Car hire
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Cashless payment available
- Invoice provided
- Happy hour
- Cooking class
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Concerts/live shows
- Japanese garden
- Hosted evening meal (reserve)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Luxury Room
1 Double Bed
Relax - Private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Private spa tub
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Classic Double Room (Ancella)
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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King Room with Spa Bath
The hot tub is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The double room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a dressing room, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Key access
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Deluxe Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Key access
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Double Room
This elegantly decorated room is spacious and offers views of the square. It comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Private bathroom is complete with toiletries and a hairdryer.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Key access
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Superior Triple Room
This elegantly decorated triple room features frescoed walls, antique furnishings and the original 18th-century floor. It comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Private bathroom is complete with toiletries and a hairdryer.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Key access
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Standard Double or Twin Room
The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Key access
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Quadruple Room
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Bregje (8/5): Bijzonder verblijf met een reis terug in de tijd - De sfeer en entourage. Wat een bijzondere plek om te overnachten! -
- sherwood (9/5): A privilege to be able to stay in such a grand place - Beautiful palazzo, amazing rooms, furniture etc. staff very friendly Can recommend restaurant just across the road Slightly unnerving staying in such a huge place without staff in attendance, apart from at breakfast
- Emmanuel (7/5): -
- Delacruz6 (9/5): -
- Francesco (8/5): In mezzo al Salento atmosfere ritrovate - L autenticità del Palazzo ? Poteva trovarsi anche in Sicilia, la gentilezza e disponibilità dello staff.
La torta fresca al breakfast
La dimensione stanza ed il rinnovato bagno fatto con gusto Un po’ di rumore sabato sera dalla strada i guanciali toppo duri bisognerebbe averne di due tipi
- Benoit (8/5): -
- ANGELA (9/5): -
- Marcello (7/5): -
- MONICA (10/5): -
- Xavier (10/5): -
- Giorgia De Santis (10/5): Vicerè per un giorno.. - Consiglio a chiunque, e soprattutto a chi cerca un lupgo speciale, unico.. di passare almeno una notte in questa meravigliosa location storica.. È stato come come soggiornare in un museo, ma con tutti i comfort di un moderno B&B.. bagni nuovi, letti comodissimi, stanze ampie, accoglienti e impreziosite da arredo antico. Tutti gli spazi del palazzo sono curati in ogni dettaglio, dai pavimenti maiolicati originali stupendi, agli affreschi.. non a caso vengono prestati anche ad eventi e feste private, riprese cinematografiche, sfilate..
La colazione ricca, con anche prodotti fatti in casa, in una stupenda cucina d'epoca.. da ultimo ma non d'importanza, la gentilezza e disponibilità dei gestori. Nulla, spero di tornarci in estate per godere anche della piscina esterna in fase di allestimento
- Cesare (10/5): Luogo ideale per chi cerca il
fascino della storia - Sono pienamente soddisfatta del mio soggiorno in questa struttura .Questa dimora storica si distingue per una fedeltà assoluta alle proprie radici. Nonostante i secoli, il palazzo splende. È raro trovare una struttura che riesca a coniugare pulizia
e standard di comfort moderni senza sacrificare un solo centimetro del suo carattere classico.È il luogo ideale per chi cerca il fascino della storia. Ogni angolo del palazzo invita alla contemplazione, offrendo un rifugio silenzioso e raffinato, un esempio virtuoso di come il patrimonio storico possa essere preservato con amore e intelligenza. È stato tutto perfetto.
- Ingegerd (10/5): - Unikt vackert boende, vänliga ägare/personal som tog sig tid att visa runt. Vi kände oss uppskattade och fick låna deras parkeringsplats.
- Bettina (10/5): - Abbiamo trascorso una splendida notte nella suite Contessa con jacuzzi. Dopo un bel concerto nei dintorni, il luogo perfetto per celebrare un weekend "fuori dal mondo". Anche ora a dicembre era ben riscaldato, l'unica cosa da migliorare potrebbe essere la temperatura dell'acqua. Torneremo volentieri.
- Waleria (10/5): -
- YurgaD (10/5): - We are delighted to have had the opportunity to spend one day in the exceptional apartments. It was a unique experience in a historic building. The welcome was very warm. We would especially like to thank Loredana, who welcomed us in the kitchen for breakfast, treated us to her homemade lemon cake, a wonderful cappuccino, and educated us on how to eat the Apulian bread Friselle👌.Thank you very much for this experience!🤗
- annick (9/5): - Le lieu , le charme les chambres et le personnel très sympathique Le bruit du frigo dans la chambre
- Anna (10/5): Feel like a duke - What a fabulous place! You truly feel the spirit of the past and feel like a duke 🫅. The hist and the hostess were really sweet. Our breakfast was also amazing, serves on the original kitchen (you’ll see what I mean when you are there). Definitely recommend and will stay again.
- Arie (8/5): - De kamer was geweldig Ontbijt was basic
- Aaron (10/5): - Amazing breakfast pastiocci
- Tim (10/5): - This is a historic palazzo in great condition and very well maintained
- MARIALUCIA LA MACCHIA (10/5): Una sorpresa settecentesca ✨ - Una sorpresa! Immergersi in un palazzo settecentesco e in un attimo sentirsi parte del contesto. Tutto curato nei minimi dettagli dall’arredamento all’argenteria settecentesca. Il personale attento, presente e premuroso. Ho trascorso qualche giorno nel Salento con la mia famiglia, nonni, zii la sera prima di andare a letto ci siamo intrattenuti nella camera da pranzo, sembrava di essere parte di quella meraviglia.Consiglio vivamente di vivire questa esperienza Il paese ove è localizzata la struttura potrebbe essere più predisposta al turismo che inonda il Salento per far apprezzare al meglio questa incredibile bellezza
- Daniel (10/5): -
- Denisse (10/5): - Our stay at the palazzo was one of the best stays we have ever had in a long time! The staff and the hospitality they have shown to us was amazing! From the very beginning of our booking until the day we left we were treated like royalty. Caterina always had answers, suggestions, for all our needs. Our breakfast always "yummy" and prepare by the most caring, lovely Laurie! Language was not barrier; you don't need to speak the same language to know kindness. The palazzo is gorgeous inside and out, if you have any mobility issues, they do have an elevator which was A+ for us. All this to say, if you ever are in the vicinity of Squinzano or close to it and need a place to stay where you be taking care of and have and excellent time, I recommend the stay at the Palazzo de Castro. If there were more stars to give, I would give more!!! Denisse, Dexter & Angela
- Nayme (10/5): -
- Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional - So much character and lots of space. Really beautiful The location is in a quiet town which I liked and found intriguinh but not really cafes or shops close by
- Karla (10/5): Exceptional - yes
- Natalja (9/5): Very pleasant stay in a special place! - The staff is super friendly. The palazzo is charming with spacious rooms and authentic furniture. Good restaurant nearby and good information about the surroundings.
- Guy (10/5): 18th century elegance - A charming time warp with modern facilities! Rooms filled with an eclectic assortment of curios and antiques made for a romantic dip into the past.
Very friendly and helpful staff made plentiful breakfasts even more delightful.
Balanced with a small but clean and modern bathroom with lovely hot water and a powerful shower, gave the perfect combination.
Only one critisism, which is not the fault of the hotel, was that the small town was lacking in anywhere to go locally for refreshment or entertainment. Would not recommend if you don't have your own transport!
- Matilda (10/5): - Beautiful place to stay! ☀️ Very charming. Large rooms with Beautiful decor.
- Arnold (8/5): - The palazzo is beautiful! We had a fridge in the room, was what very convenient in this high temparatures! The room was excellent! The daily breakfast was made with love. It is perfectly located to see the area.
We asked to park the car en were a bit disapointed that this was extra charged. Xe thought it to be included in the price. Squinzano is quitly safe, so there was no need.
- Barbara (10/5): It was a start of our holiday in Puglia. We love the place and the beach near the town. The food in a restaurant close t - Gorgeous!
- Yanislav (10/5): It was absolute pleasure to stay in this palazzo! It was a special experience! We highly recommend it! -
- Pantaleo (8/5): Very good -
- Caoxi (10/5): Exceptional - Very special place to stay, it was like dream. Nothing.
- James (10/5): It was an incredible experience to stay in a truly authentic 18th century palace that was filled with beautiful painting - The palace is beautiful inside and the staff is super friendly. The rooms are spacious with 25 foot ceilings and the bathrooms are modern The town where it is located has little to offer and the breakfast was not as good as most
- Patrick (10/5): A travel back in time - Everything! It’s like traveling back in time. Moreover Loredana is not only very kind and welcoming, she also bakes everyday excellent pies and pastries for breakfast. An unforgettable experience! Nothing
- A. (10/5): Highly recommended, unique experience. - Suberb historic location, very kind hosts. Very comfortable. Nothing.
- Monica (10/5): amazing and delightful - Everything, specially the history behiind this amazing villa, maintained in great conditions. It was a beautiful
discovery. a gem in Puglia.
- Fabienne (10/5): Exceptional - the palazzo us fabulous, trully depth in the past, it’s like spending a night in a museum.
Our hosts were so kind !
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