I have just returned from an excellent stay in Fausto's mansarda in Lecce. What a great place and what a great host. The check-in was very easy and Fausto even picked me up in his car at the station. Fausto is a very friendly guy and he knows a lot about Lecce and Puglia. He provided me with all the information that I needed.
The mansarda is the perfect apartment for a single traveller or a couple. It is very clean and quiet. The bedroom is huge and I slept like a log every night. There is also a good bathroom and obviously the terrace is fantastic. It is a great place to relax after a hard day's sightseeing. The mansarda is in a very central location, it is located in the "centro storico" and it is also very close to the station. Despite the central location, the neighbourhood is very quiet, with narrow streets and a lot of charm. The "centro storico" of Lecce is quite lively in the evening and there are plenty of wine bars and lounge bars to check out near by, especially in Via Umberto I and Via G. Paladini.
Lecce is also a great base for visiting some of the many other interesting cities in Puglia. I can recommend day trips to Gallipoli, Otranto and Trani. There are several other places that I did not have time to visit. I will do so when I return to Puglia and Lecce. And I will definitely be staying in Fausto's mansarda next time as well.
Very highly recommended.