I stayed in Lecce for 5 nights and at the end I felt that I could have spent still few more days there. I stayed at Asterisco and I believe that l could have not asked for a better place or hostess. When I arrived Cristina kindly offered me a ride from the train station. The suit which has 2 levels was sparkling clean, nicely decorated and had a fully equipped kitchenette from a fridge, hot plate, coffee maker, TV, an AC to cooking ware and utensils. She had also placed a bottle of home brewed beer which was very tasty and a bottle of water in the fridge prior to my arrival. The breakfast was served at the local pasticceria/ bar right across from the apartment and was very good. Cristina is the kindest, most hospitable and sociable hostess. She went beyond the reqired to make sure that I was enjoying my trip. She was considerate and had a binder with information about local restaurants and gastronomy. She was always available and willing to answer questions and gave useful tips. For Cristina hosting did not seem to be a job but an experience that she truly enjoyed. On one of the days, Cristina and a close friend of hers took me to the beach and later for sightseeing around Lecce . Being natives of Lecce as well as having a grip on history they seemed to know every inch of the region and shared the relevant information with me. On my last day they also kindly offered me a ride to the bus station. My stay in Lecce and with Cristina could have not gotten any better. She is highly recommended and I hope that I will visit Lecce again and stay with Cristina.