Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is next to Otranto Cathedral, a few steps from the sea. The hotel is situated in the historic center of Otranto, in an exclusively pedestrian area. This historic building now has a contemporary design with marble, mosaic and chrome. Rooms are bright and spacious and have an elegant design with wood floors. They are all air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Each one has a modern bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Palazzo Papaleo serves a buffet breakfast each morning, which can be enjoyed on the terrace during summer. Drinks are available from the stylish bar and guests can treat themselves to a massage or Turkish bath. This small 5-star hotel is actually family run. Staff share local knowledge and provide lots of useful tourist information. Directions to the baggage drop-off point are provided before check-in. The hotel cannot be reached directly by car. Parking directions will be provided before check-in. Assistance with baggage is provided before parking your car, following the instructions provided by the hotel for accessing the Limited Traffic Zone.