Homestays in Apulia, Italy

The stay in Villa Meridiana was a charming experience, suspended in time. If you fit for the absence of TV or other electronic comfort, original furniture tells stories of another era. The villa has only four rooms – each dedicated to a great figure of the Salentine culture – and makes you feel like a guest in a private residence. The terrace around the villa admire the blue sea where the ionic and Adriatic are mixed, while the park smells of pines and Mediterranean flowers. Ideal for those who want to listen to silence and sea.

This place is all about location, location, location—absolutely fantastic spot in a very touristy Italian town, and at $40 a night, you really can’t beat the price. It’s definitely more of a tech-savvy, Japanese micro-hotel style setup. There’s no front desk, no keys—just your phone to check in and access the room. That worked fine for us, but if you’re looking for a more traditional hotel experience, this might not be your vibe. The building itself is a converted apartment, now split into five rooms. Communication was great—the hosts were very responsive via WhatsApp. A lot of the reviews rave about cleanliness, but we did have a bit of a hiccup there. Our shower was backed up, and when maintenance came, they pulled out what looked like a small poodle from the drain. That definitely raised some concerns about how thorough the cleaning was before our stay. That said, once the issue was resolved, everything else went smoothly. If you’re used to minimalist setups and just need a great base in a great location, it’s a solid option. Just don’t expect luxury or even a full-service hotel feel. Overall: good, not great—but would consider staying again.

We loved everything ! Thank you for everything and would certainly come back ! Incredible place ! 🥰

What an amazing experience to stay in a Trullo at this property! My husband and I booked our stay in mid-Nov., which is the beginning of the off-season in Puglia. When we arrived, the concierge/manager, Ugo, graciously upgraded us to a loft/superior accommodation. It was fantastic! He personally walked us to our charming, Trullo, which was not only impeccably clean, but also completely modernized despite being an historic, antiquated structure. We arrived on a chilly day to find that the marble floors are heated and very toasty! The queen bed was comfy, and the updated bathroom was enormous, with a huge shower. The little dwelling even had a very well-equipped, modern kitchen if one were to stay for a longer period. Finally, I left my small jewelry box in bathroom when we checked out. We took a 20 minute taxi ride to a train station, and apparently, during the ride Ugo tried to contact the driver to inform us that they'd found the box. Ultimately, when I discovered my oversight at the next hotel and contacted Ugo, he kindly express-shipped my jewelry back to my home in the U.S. I can't praise this property or its management highly enough. Don't hesitate to stay here!

Отличное месторасположение! Тихое место в центре города. Машину паковали на соседней улице, с местами проблем не было. Завтрак хороший. Нам любезно поменяли номер на номер с личным мини-бассейном на первом этаже и в жару это было спасением. Номера в отеле очень красивые и стильные. Еще раз большое спасибо!