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Hotel Piccolo Mondo

4.0 star property
Hotel in Castro with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Via Litoranea, per Santa Cesarea Terme 238, Castro, LE, 73030
  • Zinzulusa Cave
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Castro Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Cesarea Terme Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Castro Marina

Hotel Piccolo Mondo places you within a 10-minute stroll of Delizie in Contea and Zinzulusa Cave. This 33-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Zinzulusa Cave - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castro Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cala dell'Acquaviva - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Cesarea Terme Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Terme di Santa Cesarea - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sanarica Station - 14 min drive
  • Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isola del Sole 365 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Isola del Sole - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Pesceria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rosticceria Cico - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Currenti - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Piccolo Mondo

Hotel in Castro with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Hotel Piccolo Mondo features a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per person roundtrip, as well as a train station shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, free newspapers, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 13.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 50 (roundtrip), (up to 3 years old)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 13.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
  • Check-in: 5 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Castro
Piccolo Mondo Castro
Hotel Piccolo Mondo Hotel
Hotel Piccolo Mondo Castro
Hotel Piccolo Mondo Hotel Castro

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

Hotel Piccolo Mondo provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Piccolo Mondo on Jun 11, 2025 start from $175.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

This hotel in Castro is within a 10-minute walk of Zinzulusa Cave, Delizie in Contea, and Artefatto - L'idea in Terracotta. You'll also find Castro Marina and Diocesi di Castro di Puglia less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Piccolo Mondo doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a poolside bar and a restaurant.

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Piccolo Mondo serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Piccolo Mondo for a fee of EUR 10 per accommodation, per day.

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Piccolo Mondo.

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Piccolo Mondo if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overlooks the Adriatic Sea .. very comfortable but requires a lot of stair climbing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful, rude and rufused a refund

It's such a shame that awful management and upkeep spoiled what could be a lovely hotel. We checked out early because of all the problems we had and were told we would get a refund. Since then the manager has refused to process a refund and respond to messages. I have never felt so ripped off by a hotel This is in NO way a 4-star hotel, the facilities and condition are barely 3 stars. We booked for a week in September to find that our room, a bungalow suite, was shabby, dirty and needed repair. There was no wifi at all in the room and no mobile reception, so we had to ask especially for a coffee machine which seemed to be a problem. The shower didn't work! What was worse was the staff and management. Staff were having audible arguments over breakfast service, we were made to feel like a nuisance for asking for foods which had run out. The cleaning staff just left bags of dirty laundry from other rooms on our porch. A change of management and a refurb is seriously needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, excellent staff, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Adele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and views with lovely and accommodating hotel staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stunning place

We had a very enjoyable stay, the hotel is very elegant and the location breathtaking, The (salt water) pool area is particularly nice. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were spacious and simply decorated, the only downside was that we had a memory foam mattress which we personally don't get on with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Good views but too many steps and you need a car as a little out of the way
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dont like it when websites are forcing me to write reviews
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cliff top setting is magical, and the view from the restaurant and public room absolutely stunning. Our stay was made so much better with the help of the very helpful owners who helped book restaurants and trips to places we would not have otherwise found. The Castro Wine festival was a final bonus that made our stay very memorable. Lovely saltwater pool and the best morning swim down a set of steep steps to the sea. Thank you. It will be very hard not to come again. The hotel is spread out and requires some walking, but h LP is there for baggage and The payoff is a healthy appetite and and privacy with individual views of the sea through or over the pines and Cypresses
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect choice - Outstanding hotel

This is a family run hotel (for 40 years!) with a beautiful chic 60s vintage feel, incredible pool, lovely staff, the most beautiful balcony overlooking the sea (room 81). We loved everything about it, especially climbing down the stone steps to swim in the grotta under the hotel every morning. It’s 10 minutes to Castro harbour and a short walk to Castro square. We loved everything about this hotel and the area, and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent 3 amazing nights in this “small world”. The staff were welcoming & helpful. We love that it’s still run by the family and made us feel like guests in someone’s home. We had great dinner service. It’s a good place to just relax and enjoy the tranquility of the place. You even get to enjoy private access to the sea with some climbing. The Castro marina is a short drive & you can spend a day there with the locals swimming, sun bathing & enjoying local seafood. We stayed in room 81 with our own balcony with sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautiful authentic hotel

The staff were lovely, we had a large family and they helped even my granddad come up and down the steps. The view was incredible, the pool is refreshing and so quiet. The chapel and amphitheatre give the hotel such charm. the room was cleaned every day and the breakfast was sweet and wonderful, minus a few wasps. Would happily come back again. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ladan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most relaxing holiday to date

I spent a week here with my family and we stayed in one of the family rooms - absolutely amazing! The location of the hotel is beautiful and peaceful, it is up in the cliffs and our particular "cabin" was overlooking the sea (it seemed that most of the rooms did). The salt water pool was great and had beautiful sea views, the rooftop restaurant was wonderful and the food was excellent value; we ended up going there several times for dinner, since there was no need to go elsewhere. The staff were all so kind and welcoming, and always willing to go out of their way to help when needed. We borrowed tennis rackets and had a game or two on the tennis courts - despite our questionable skills, the staff who were around cheered for us at the end. All in all, a truly wonderful experience and I am sure we will be back again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice but could be much better after renovation

While the place has an amazing staff and the location is very good, it does need a proper renovation because the rooms and especially the bathroom are very outdated. Otherwise, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a spot!

Superb position and helpful staff. Needs a little TLC but I believe that is in the process of happening anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Mimma, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

beautiful view

hotel has a spectacular view, but that's all it has the hotel is old and run down was expecting a 5 star hotel but found a 3 star hotel, very disappointing breakfast was very poor and disappointing as well . we travel a lot and this hotel is by far the worst that we have ever booked. we had no safe in our room. We had to carry our belongings everywhere, we advised the front desk and they did nothing about it ,the air conditioning was not working properly.it was just fan air, again were advised and did nothing about it . pool chairs were broken and just patched up and not properly repairs or changed . The outcome of all of this made us leave 1 day earlier. M.V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Italian style villas in Castro,Italy.

Stayed one night and was hoping that the location was near the center and it was not and the hotel itself has beautiful grounds with villa style rooms but they really need some remodeling. Compleleemenarty breakfast was nice and service is good. My 2 complaints are location and condition of the room.

8/10 Good

Saverio, A lovely stay but.....

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel can be great with a few improvements - although the hotel advertised free wifi, it was non-existent in the room or pool area, only near or in the reception area. There were no additional free power points in the room to recharge mobile devices. Finally, there was little information that was able to be provided about Castro (eg a map of the town) and surrounding towns other than advice from staff, when requested. Notwithstanding these comments, we did enjoy our stay and the area very much.

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel with cliff sea views

Great stay. Restaurant good and good all-round service. Rooms a little dated