Palazzo Tafuri offers six accommodation categories: Garden Rooms, Garden Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Garden Suites, Suites and Grand Suites. Each room has a different layout and combines original architectural features with contemporary comforts.

Accommodation sizes range from approximately 28 m² (301 ft²) to 80 m² (861 ft²). Private outdoor spaces, where available, range from small balconies and terraces to the 75 m² (807 ft²) terrace of the Pittosporum Tobira Grand Suite.

The smallest accommodation category is the Garden Room, measuring approximately 28 m² (301 ft²). Garden Rooms are located on the ground floor, have queen-size beds and open directly onto the Mediterranean garden close to the wellness area.

The Agave Weberi Grand Suite is the largest accommodation at Palazzo Tafuri. It measures 80 m² (861 ft²) and includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a frescoed living room, a kitchen, a private terrace and views on a citrus garden and the internal courtyard.

Two suites at Palazzo Tafuri are equipped with a kitchen. The Agave Weberi Grand Suite is one of them. Guests who require kitchen facilities should contact the hotel before booking so that reception can confirm the most suitable available suite.

Selected suites and Grand Suites can accommodate up to four guests. Suitable options include the Cica Revoluta Suite, which has two king-size beds, the Pittosporum Tobira Grand Suite, with a convertible sofa in the living room, the two-bedroom Agave Weberi Grand Suite, and the Aloe Vera Grand Suite, which features a convertible sofa in the living room. The hotel can confirm the best configuration for each party.

All room categories—including Garden Rooms, Garden Deluxe Rooms, Garden Suites, Deluxe Rooms, Suites, and Grande Suites—can accommodate a baby cot or an extra bed upon request. It is always best to make this request at the time of booking to ensure availability.

Private terraces are available with the Hortus Citrum Garden Suite, Euphorbia Ingens Suite, Pittosporum Tobira Grand Suite, Aloe Vera Grand Suite and Agave Weberi Grand Suite. Some Deluxe Rooms also have a private terrace. The Cica Revoluta Suite and Teucrium Suite have private balconies.

The Euphorbia Ingens Suite overlooks Nardò’s historic centre and the Castello Aragonese. The Cica Revoluta Suite, Teucrium Suite and Pittosporum Tobira Grand Suite face the Santa Chiara monastery and church. The Aloe Vera Grand Suite has sunset views over the old town.

The three Garden Rooms open directly onto the hotel’s little Mediterranean garden. They are located at garden level and provide the closest room access to the pool and spa area. Two of these can accommodate guests with reduced mobility.

The three Garden Deluxe Rooms have direct, level access to the first-floor solarium and shared Jacuzzi. The spa and indoor-outdoor pool are one floor below.

No in-room private Jacuzzi is available; some rooms and suites have a bathtub or a free-standing bath. Garden Deluxe Rooms have direct access to the hotel solarium and shared Jacuzzi, while all spa access is subject to the conditions of the booked stay.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri has two rooms accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Guests with specific mobility or accessibility requirements should contact the hotel before booking so that the most suitable room and arrival arrangements can be confirmed.

Yes. Rooms and suites at Palazzo Tafuri include Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Room amenities also include a television, safe, minibar or private bar and an en-suite bathroom.

All room categories have private bathrooms with rain showers. Depending on the category, some rooms and suites also include a bathtub or free-standing bath. Guests who require a particular bathroom configuration should check the individual room description before booking.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri welcomes families, and selected suites accommodate up to four guests. The hotel can recommend the most appropriate layout according to the children’s ages, the number of guests and the preferred level of privacy.

The Agave Weberi Grand Suite is the most complete option for a family of four because it has two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Pittosporum Tobira Grand Suite and Cica Revoluta Suite are also suitable options, depending on the preferred sleeping arrangement.

Rates vary according to travel dates, room category, length of stay and booking conditions. The official rooms page currently publishes starting prices from €261, but the booking engine or a personalised quotation should always be used for the current rate.

Yes. Breakfast is included in the standard accommodation rate. Guests should check the conditions of their selected offer or package at the time of booking.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri publishes a half-board option that includes breakfast and dinner. The supplement and menu conditions may change, so the current price should be confirmed in the booking engine or with reception.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Guests arriving outside the usual reception hours should contact Palazzo Tafuri in advance.

Early check-in and late check-out may be available on request and are subject to availability. Any applicable supplement will be confirmed by the hotel.

Palazzo Tafuri operates seasonally and closes for a winter break. Exact opening and closing dates may vary each year and should be checked through the booking calendar.

Minimum-stay requirements may apply on selected dates, room categories, packages or promotional rates. The exact condition is displayed during booking or included in the personalised offer.

Cancellation conditions depend on the rate selected. Flexible rates and non-refundable rates have different payment, cancellation and modification terms. The applicable conditions are shown before the reservation is confirmed.

Yes. Guests can book directly through the official Palazzo Tafuri website or contact the hotel by email or telephone. Direct-booking offers are valid only for new reservations made directly with the hotel and are subject to their published conditions. Booking directly offers the best possible conditions.

Palazzo Tafuri currently publishes Early Booking, Well-Being, Long Stay, Gourmet Getaway and Non-Refundable offers, as well as cooking-class experiences. Availability, discounts and minimum stays vary by offer and date. Palazzo Tafuri can also offer interesting last-minute rates.

Yes, pets are allowed at Palazzo Tafuri. Guests travelling with a pet should contact the hotel before booking.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri welcomes families and children. Selected suites can accommodate up to four guests, and reception can advise on cots, sleeping arrangements and the most suitable room category.

The Palazzo Tafuri team assists international guests in several languages, including Italian, English, and French.

Yes. Paid private transfers can be arranged from Brindisi Airport, Bari Airport and other arrival points. Guests should contact reception in advance and provide their flight or train details.

Palazzo Tafuri is inside the historic centre of Nardò, which is restricted to non-resident traffic. Guests may enter the centre to unload luggage on arrival and load it again on departure. Free public parking is available in nearby streets, and the hotel provides directions to suitable areas.

Lecce is the nearest major station on the national rail network. From Lecce, guests can continue towards Nardò using the Ferrovie del Sud Est network, a taxi or a transfer arranged through the hotel. Regional train services should be checked before travel.

A car is not necessary for exploring the historic centre of Nardò, which is walkable from the hotel. A car or arranged transfer is useful for visiting beaches, nature reserves and towns across Salento.

Tafuri Restaurant is located within the premises of Palazzo Tafuri, at Via Giovanni Zuccaro 36, 73048 Nardò, Lecce, Italy. It is situated in the historic centre of Nardò. The restaurant can be contacted at +39 342 0933623 or via email at bookatable@palazzotafuri.com.

Tafuri Restaurant serves contemporary cuisine inspired by Apulian and Mediterranean traditions. The menu combines local flavours with creative international influences and changes according to the season.

The kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally or grown by the owners’ family. The menu may include vegetables, local produce, meat and fish from the Ionian Sea.

Yes. Tafuri Restaurant welcomes external guests as well as hotel residents. Advance booking is required.

Yes. Tafuri Restaurant operates preferably by reservation. Tables can be requested at bookatable@palazzotafuri.com or by calling or texting +39 342 0933623.

Tafuri Restaurant is open for dinner from Monday to Sunday during its operating season. Dinner service begins at 8:00 PM and the kitchen closes at 10:30 PM. Seasonal closure dates should be checked before visiting.

Yes. When weather and service conditions allow, dinner is served in Palazzo Tafuri’s historic courtyard surrounded by a variety of plants. Indoor dining is also available in the vaulted restaurant rooms.

Yes, in addition to the à la carte menu, the restaurant offers daily chef’s suggestions. The daily menu of chef’s menu of the day includes a choice of two starters, two main courses, and two desserts, all for €38. Please note that prices and menu items may vary seasonally.

The standard restaurant menu does not currently include a fixed tasting menu. It offers à la carte dining and a daily menu of the chef. Selected hotel packages may include a five-dish gourmet meal, subject to the conditions of the package.

Yes. Tafuri Restaurant states that its gourmet menu can be adapted for vegetarian guests and for certain food intolerances. Dietary requirements and allergies should always be communicated when booking so the kitchen can confirm what can be accommodated.

Yes. Tafuri Restaurant can organise private dinners and tailored food experiences, subject to the chosen space, number of guests and date. The different indoor and outdoor areas can accommodate a set number of guests. A personalised proposal should be requested from the hotel.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri offers bespoke, hands-on cooking classes with its chefs. Topics can include fresh pasta, Mediterranean fish, pastry preparations and pizza, according to the interests of the group.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri’s cooking classes are open both to hotel guests and external participants.

Cooking classes are available for groups of two to eight people. Classes can last from one day to one week and are tailored to what participants want to learn.

The wellness area includes an indoor-outdoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, spa tub, cascade and jet showers, solarium and treatment area for massages, facials and body treatments. The spa is located beside the Mediterranean garden and a planted green wall.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri has a pool that extends between indoor and outdoor areas on the ground floor. It can be reached from the garden and directly from the spa.

Yes. Guests can book massages, facials and body treatments, including hot-stone treatments. Advance booking is recommended, particularly during busy periods.

Subject to availability, non-resident guests may access the massage and treatment services at their listed rates. (by reservation only) as well as the pool, Jacuzzi, hammam, and sauna for a fee of €50 for one hour or €90 for two hours.

Yes, spa access in included in every room rate. Special treatments like massages, facials and body treatments need to be booked at the hotel’s reception at their listed rates.

Yes, the pool at Palazzo Tafuri is heated using solar energy, with a heat pump available as a backup when needed.

Yes, access to the spa and pool is allowed to children. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or parent who will be responsible for them.

Spa opening times may vary depending on weather conditions or occasional maintenance, but the standard operating hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Garden Rooms open directly onto the garden beside the pool and spa. The Hortus Citrum Garden Suite, located on the first floor, also provides very convenient access. The Garden Deluxe Rooms offer level access to the first-floor solarium and Jacuzzi, while the spa and pool are located one floor below.

Palazzo Tafuri has two bar areas: Bacco & Crudi on the ground floor beside the central courtyard, and a rooftop bar overlooking Nardò.

Yes, the rooftop bar is open to non-hotel guests who have reserved a table at the Tafuri Restaurant. Both hotel guests and non-guests can enjoy an aperitif every evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM before dinner.

The rooftop terrace overlooks the Castello Aragonese and the historic skyline of Nardò. It is designed for drinks and sunset views over the old town.

Depending on the season and weather condition, the rooftop bar’s opening hours are generally from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Yes. Our boutique hotel in the heart of Salento hosts intimate weddings and private celebrations in its historic spaces, including the courtyard and vaulted interiors, as well as the rooftop terraces and bar. Accommodation, food service and event details can be coordinated directly with the hotel.

Yes. Palazzo Tafuri can host corporate meetings, presentations, private dinners and small professional events, with catering and hotel services available according to the event format.

Potential event spaces include the central courtyard and lobby, the vaulted restaurant area and bar, a lateral courtyard, vaulted rooms and meeting rooms at the first floor, and the rooftop terraces. The hotel should confirm the spaces available for each date, season and type of event.

Event capacity depends on the chosen spaces and whether the format is a seated dinner, standing reception, meeting or presentation. The hotel should approve and publish maximum capacities for each configuration.

Exclusive use may be possible depending on the date, number of rooms required and event program. The hotel should confirm the conditions, minimum stay and exclusivity requirements in a personalised proposal.

Palazzo Tafuri can help arrange cooking classes, guided tours, wine and food tastings, boat or catamaran trips, yoga, cycling, horse riding, vintage-car tours, craft workshops and other tailored experiences in Nardò and across Salento.

Yes. Reception can arrange boat or catamaran excursions for swimming, snorkelling or relaxing at sea. The surrounding coast also offers kayaking, diving, surfing, kitesurfing and wing foiling through local providers.

Yes. The hotel can arrange visits to local wineries, olive-oil producers, cheese-making masserie and other food experiences. Nearby wine areas include Nardò, Copertino and Leverano.

The closest seaside towns are Santa Caterina and Santa Maria al Bagno, both approximately 8 km from Nardò historic centre. Other nearby coastal destinations include Porto Selvaggio, Torre Uluzzo and Sant Isidoro.

Porto Selvaggio Regional Natural Park is approximately 7 km from Palazzo Tafuri. It is known for its pine forest, rocky coastline, walking routes and clear water.

Lecce is approximately 28 km from Palazzo Tafuri, making it an excellent base for exploring Salento and southern Puglia. Driving time is usually around 30 minutes, depending on traffic and the chosen route.

Gallipoli is approximately 20 km from Nardò, while Otranto is approximately 55 km away, both along the Salento coastline. Both can be visited as day trips from Palazzo Tafuri.

Brindisi Airport is approximately 70 km from Nardò and is the closest major airport for reaching Palazzo Tafuri, Salento and southern Puglia. The drive normally takes under one hour, depending on traffic. Private transfers can be arranged.

Palazzo Tafuri is within walking distance of Piazza Salandra, Nardò Cathedral, the Church of San Domenico, the Castello Aragonese, the Santa Chiara monastery, historic palazzi, artisan shops, cafés and restaurants in the old town.

May, June, September and early October are well suited to travelers who prefer warm weather and a quieter atmosphere. July and August are the busiest months for beach holidays, while spring and autumn are ideal for cultural visits, walking and touring Salento.

Yes. Nardò combines a walkable Baroque historic centre with convenient access to the Ionian coast, Porto Selvaggio natural reserve, Gallipoli, Lecce and inland towns of Salento. Palazzo Tafuri is suitable both for a relaxing stay and for day trips across the Salento peninsula, the most southern part of Puglia.

Yes, Palazzo Tafuri uses photovoltaic panels and solar boilers for hot water and pool heating.

Yes, whenever possible, gentle and eco-friendly cleaning products are used.

Yes, waste is sorted into various categories for proper disposal.

Yes, Palazzo Tafuri relies mostly on local service providers and suppliers.

Yes, Tafuri Restaurant uses local crops, fish from the Ionian Sea, and organic meat from Puglia.

Yes, Palazzo Tafuri primarily employs personnel from the local area.

Athanase de Joussineau is the current manager of Palazzo Tafuri Boutique Hotel and of it’s restaurant Tafuri Restaurant.

Francesco Mameli and Ermanno Simone are the head chefs at Tafuri Restaurant.

Antoine and Ghislaine d’Espous are the owners of Palazzo Tafuri Boutique Hotel

Antoine and Ghislaine d’Espous are the owners of Tafuri Restaurant.

The restoration and interior design were entrusted to local architect Claudio Colaci and Belgian interior design consultant and project lead Vincent De Cat.

Palazzo Tafuri has been featured in design and lifestyle magazines such as NR Magazine, Witaly Mag, D’Puglia and DSCENE, Luster Magazine, Food and Travel Italia, The Telegraphy, Paris Match to name a few. It has also appeared on blogs and editorials like Going Home Broke, Travel Quotidiano and Trovelli.

Palazzo Tafuri is included in prestigious collections and guides such as the MICHELIN Guide, Tablet Hotels, Pretty Hotels, The Hotel Guru, Stay Some Days, Further Afield, Best of Puglia, Nice2Stay, Good Travel, Venue Report, and Top World Hotel, among others.

Palazzo Tafuri is a top-ranked hotel in Nardò on Tripadvisor. It has excellent guest reviews available on platforms like Expedia, Booking.com, Google Maps. Reviews of Palazzo Tafuri can be found on The Telegraph, The Michelin Guide, Paris Match, Going Home Broke, Sawday’s, Hotel Guru and Tablet Hotels. It has excellent guest reviews available on platforms like Expedia, Booking.com, Google Maps.

Tafuri Restaurant has received high ratings and positive reviews on platforms such as The Fork, TripAdvisor, ViaMichelin, Google Maps, Restaurant Guru, Wanderlog, Notoriamente, Trip.com and Going Home Broke.