Swimming Pool
Piscina
Guests have free use of the pool (6 x 8 metres) located in the palace garden. Complete with comfortable sun loungers and pool towels, it is open every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Palazzo Circolone
DiscoverGuest reviews: Tripadvisor 5/5: Absolutely floored by the standard and professionalism of the staff. I simply cant recommend this gem of a hotel enough. · Expedia 10/10: Just a lovely stay in the most beautiful room. Really cared for by the staff who were the most friendly and eager to help you could ask for. A lovely small town and a perfect base for trips. We'll be back! · Tripadvisor 5/5: This hotel, created from a historic house, is exceptional. The rooms are very generous and bathrooms are very well equipped. The decor is modern elegant and it blends in well with the building. · Expedia 10/10: The hotel is charming, oozes character with high ceilings, marble flooring and some stone walls. The rooms are extremely spacious and tastefully decorated. The staff are courteous and helpful. · Booking.com 9/10: In a great spot right on the main square, but tucked in a corner so it doesn't feel busy. Very elegant decor with high ceilings and a nice private pool. · Expedia 10/10: Beautiful, well maintained property. Excellent breakfast. Great value.
Our hospitality proposal
The charm of a period Palazzo.
Five De Luxe Rooms and Suites and seven Double Rooms; lounge area, Restaurant, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Garden, Pool.
The ideal place to discover the specialities, scents and colours of southern Puglia. And to come back.
15 minutes from the beaches
Luxury experience
The Building
Palazzo Circolone
Palazzo Circolone was built on ancient shops bought in the second half of the 18th century by the merchant Francesco Circolone from Maglie, originally from Mola di Bari.
It is the first of several palaces built in Poggiardo between the 19th and 20th centuries by the wealthy and enterprising heirs of the family. First home to Giuseppe Circolone and his wife Maria Teresa Alba, it later became the residence of Giovanni Circolone (1808 – 1859), lawyer and mayor of Poggiardo, a brave supporter of the Unification of Italy, exiled to Corfu. Other mayors of the Circolone family lived there too: Oronzo, Antonio and Gennaro.
The recent renovation transformed the ground-floor service rooms, where a restaurant hall and a bar were set up in the entrance courtyard. Part of the garden was used to create the pool, leaving the existing orange grove untouched. On the first floor there is a large hall where you can admire a great fresco depicting the goddess Aurora; other rooms feature frescoes depicting the Toilette of Venus, the putti, better known as the Cherubs, and some floral motifs.
Rooms & Suites
Five De Luxe Rooms and Suites and seven Double Rooms between 19th-century elegance and contemporary comfort.
Double Rooms
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Deluxe & Suites
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Frescoes & details
The frescoes, the stuccoes and the lights of the Palace, from our Instagram.
The palace in motion
Short glimpses from our Instagram: the pool, the halls and the details that make Palazzo Circolone unique.
The palace services
Breakfast
Colazione
Breakfast (included in the room rate) is served on the ground floor in the bar hall or in the garden, depending on the weather, from 8:00 to 10:30.
Restaurant
Ristorante
The restaurant “La Piazza” is open every day (except Monday) from 7:30 to 11:30 pm and offers a reinterpretation of traditional Salento dishes in the charming setting of the ancient orange grove.
Wine & Cocktail
Bar
The “Cittadino” bar, open every day from 6 am to midnight, offers guests Salento delicacies, cocktails and aperitifs, also served by the pool.
Civico 13 Cocktail Bar
Bar Civico 13 is our new cocktail bar, in a venue next to and connected with the palace, overlooking the square: cocktails, wines and aperitifs to end the day.
Experience · Free to roam
Bicycles
Bicycles are available to our guests: the ideal way to visit the town and the surrounding countryside.
We will give you all the tips for a ride around the village among dry stone walls and centuries-old olive trees. You can also reach the sea, about 8 kilometres away.
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Weddings & events
An authentic Southern Italian atmosphere for your big day: the frescoed halls of the Palace, with the precious vault dedicated to the myth of Eos and the two majestic original late-19th-century brass and crystal chandeliers, host your celebrations between history and elegance.
The garden with the ancient orange grove and the pool hosts aperitifs and open-air banquets, while the restaurant hall and the “Cittadino” bar in the entrance courtyard keep the party going until late. The restaurant “La Piazza” brings the flavours of Salento tradition to the table.
Palazzo Circolone stands in Piazza Umberto I, next to the Palazzo della Cultura: a convenient location for your guests and the ideal starting point for photos in the hamlets and along the coasts of Salento.
Salento
Palazzo Circolone, Poggiardo and the wonders of Salento.
Where we are
Map & surroundings
Palazzo Circolone stands in Piazza Umberto I in Poggiardo, in the heart of the village and 15 minutes by car from the sea. The distances below are driving distances.
Driving distances
- The village of Poggiardoa short walk
- Castro Marina7 km · 10 min by car
- Trulli and pajarein the surroundings
- Lecce39 km · 40 min by car
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most often
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, write or call us: we answer every day.
Where is Palazzo Circolone?
Palazzo Circolone is in Piazza Umberto I in Poggiardo, province of Lecce, in the heart of Salento, next to the Palazzo della Cultura.
How far is the sea from the palace?
The sea is about 7 km away, just over 10 minutes by car: the nearest beach is Castro Marina. Otranto is 16 km away and Santa Maria di Leuca 32 km.
Where can I park?
Parking is free in the streets around Piazza Umberto I, a few steps from the palace entrance.
Is breakfast included in the rate?
Yes, breakfast is included in the room rate and is served on the ground floor in the bar room or in the garden, from 8:00 to 10:30.
How much do the rooms cost?
Rates range from 100 to 300 euros per room per night, for two people with breakfast included, depending on the room type and the season.
Which services does the property offer?
A pool in the citrus garden, the “La Piazza” restaurant, the “Cittadino” bar open from 6 am to midnight, the Civico 13 cocktail bar, free Wi-Fi, bicycles for guests and frescoed halls for weddings and events.
Can we hold a wedding or an event here?
Yes: the palace hosts weddings, baptisms, ceremonies and private events, with frescoed halls, a citrus garden and the village square in front of the entrance.