Explore the genuine Puglia's culture while helping at our Hostel!

Australia

5

Nice place to relax in the off season. Work is fair and Alessio and Maria are easy going and run the place extremely well.

2 days ago

Sweden

5

I had a great time in Lecce! As a part of the cleaning team I helped out to clean the hostel after breakfast, which I did until we finished with the tasks for the day. Winter time is low season there so the work was very light and we were always done pretty early. Then we had the rest of the day to do whatever we wanted to, exploring the city and other places close by for example. I had a lot of fun with Alessio, Maria and the other volunteers, hope to see you again!

9 days ago

Argentina

5

My experience at the hostel was brilliant! Maria, Alessio and Antonella made me feel welcome from day one, they're great people and super fun to work with. I did the breakfast shift and everything was clear and well organized. The hostel has a chill, social vibe and we often did dinners, barbecues, pasta nights and mate, which felt like a little family. They even organized my birthday and it was amazing. Lecce is a lovely and relaxed city. Note: buses work well only in summer; the rest of the year you may need a car. Grazie mille! I'd love to come back,truly unforgettable experience! 🫶🏻✨💕

22 days ago

Germany

5

A big thank you to Maria and Alessio! I've really enjoyed my time at the hostel and I'm very glad that I got to be part of your team. Getting to know the other volunteers and spending time with them was also a great part of my time there. During my stay, I was responsible for preparing breakfast, which suited me perfectly. The tasks were clear and consistent, so it was easy to get used to the workflow. In the afternoons and evenings, there was always plenty of free time to explore or relax. All in all, it was a great experience that I can definitely recommend! :)

about 1 month ago

Maria replied

Paul is a charming person from the first day you meet him; he is very responsible, detail-oriented, and above all, he has a very positive energy to share. He spent 2 months helping out on the breakfast team and I must highlight his commitment to the assigned tasks and the impeccable cleanliness with which he worked. We were so happy to meet you and share so many moments during the time you were with us. We will remember you fondly and hope to see you again. I hope you enjoyed your stay with us.

Canada

5

Temporary review written by the Worldpackers team.

about 1 month ago

France

5

I had an amazing time with Maria, Alessio, and all the volunteers I shared the experience with. Our little family had so much fun, it was really easy to connect with everyone and feel at home! I was part of the breakfast team, working from 7am to 11am, which was great because it left the whole day free to enjoy Lecce and its surroundings. Lecce is a perfect headquarters to explore Puglia, it's super easy to travel by train or bus and make the most of your time ! They are also very flexible with days off, which makes planning even easier. Thank you for your warm welcome <3

about 2 months ago

United States

5

I had a great experience volunteering here. The other volunteers became my family and it was really nice to get to know Puglia! I was on the breakfast shift which was great because I had the rest of the day to go to the nearby beaches. Sometimes you will be working alone when the other volunteer has a day off which can be a bit overwhelming if there are a lot of guests and the hours felt unfair compared to the cleaning shift as they only worked 2 hours while I worked 4. Also, the center of Lecce is about a 30 minute walk and there are no bikes to use despite them advertising it.

2 months ago

Australia

5

Thankyou so much to Alessio and Maria. My time at the hostel was just as relaxing and restorative as I hoped it would be. I was in the housekeeping team and the work and hours were very achievable. Each day I had most of the afternoon to myself to explore Lecce and surrounding Puglia. The only drawbacks that were notable was the power disparity between the volunteers and Alessio. Quite often guests would ask for my assistance and unfortunately I wasn't given the tools to satisfy their requests. More than once I ran into small issues with Alessio over his mantra of “rules don't need reasons”.

2 months ago

Netherlands

5

I had a great stay at the hostel. The work is manageable and the hours are fair. One thing to keep in mind is that the city center is a good 25-minute walk away. The hostel description on Worldpackers says that they provide bikes, but unfortunately, that wasn't possible during my stay. What's great about this experience is that there are four volunteers, which gives it a family feel. There are many beautiful places in the area and stunning beaches.

3 months ago

Argentina

5

Highly recommend this volunteer! The whole month was awesome. You get a lot of free time to visit any place you want. The schedule is always respected, and they are very open to flexibility. The hostel is perfect, with great chill areas and a super well equipped kitchen. Forever grateful to Maria and Alessio, always nice and friendly, making sure you're okay. Maria is a beautiful friend that I really hope to meet again in the future. Thank you so much, Lecce will forever be in my heart <3

4 months ago

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