Cheap city break Brindisi
Brindisi is the calm, affordable gateway to Puglia and Salento: the end point of the Roman Via Appia, a palm-lined promenade along the harbour and trains to Lecce, Ostuni and Caribbean-style beaches. Direct from Eindhoven in the summer season. 3 days from €280 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Brindisi →When is the best time to go?
May, June and September are ideal: 24 to 29 degrees, a warm sea and quieter than peak summer. July and August are hot (32 to 35 degrees) and the beaches of Salento fill up with Italian holidaymakers. April and October are mild and cheap, perfect for the city, Lecce and the olive groves without the heat.
The best areas in Brindisi
- Centro Storico The old town around Piazza Duomo, the cathedral and the Roman columns, within walking distance of everything.
- Lungomare Regina Margherita The palm-lined promenade along the harbour with terraces and evening strolls (the stretch near the sailors' monument is a little tourist-priced).
- Sant'Elia Quiet residential area away from the tourists, affordable hotels and local markets.
- Casale Across the harbour, close to the airport and the ferry terminal.
- Punta Penne Coastal strip just outside town with free beaches and quiet coves.
Top 5 things to do in Brindisi
- Roman columns + Scalinata Virgiliana The end point of the Via Appia: a 19-metre Roman column above a white staircase at the harbour, free.
- Castello Svevo 13th-century fortress of Emperor Frederick II, used by the Navy, so only open on announced days (reservation required).
- Cathedral + San Giovanni al Sepolcro The Duomo on Piazza Duomo and the round Byzantine temple church, both free.
- Day trip to Lecce The baroque "Florence of the South", 30 minutes by train (ticket €3.40).
- Day trip to Ostuni The white city on a hill among the olive groves, about 40 km away.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Eindhoven, Ryanair flies direct to Brindisi-Salento (BDS) in the summer season (until late October 2026), about 6 times a week in 2 hours 25, from around €30 one way. Outside the season you travel with a connection or via Bari (Ryanair, Wizz or Transavia from Eindhoven, then about 1 hour by train). The city bus from the airport to the centre costs €1 to 1.50 (about 20 minutes). From the station, Trenitalia trains run on the Adriatic line to Lecce (€3.40, 30 minutes), Ostuni and Polignano a Mare, so you do not need a car. For the remote beaches of Salento a rental car is handy; compare prices through our partner.
What does a trip to Brindisi cost?
Hostels and B&Bs from €25, mid-range hotels €60 to 110 per night, agriturismos and apartments around €80. Food is cheap and excellent: focaccia barese €2, a plate of orecchiette €9 to 12, a fish dinner €22 to 28, a pasticciotto (Salento pastry) €1.50. Budget from €280 per person for 3 days including a summer flight.
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Frequently asked questions about Brindisi
When is the best time to visit Brindisi?
May, June and September: 24 to 29 degrees and a warm sea, without the heat and crowds of July and August.
Which area is best to stay in Brindisi?
The Centro Storico around Piazza Duomo: charming, central and within walking distance of the Roman columns and the station.
How do I get to Brindisi from the Netherlands?
In the summer season Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven to Brindisi (BDS) in about 2 hours 25; outside it you travel with a connection or via Bari.
What does a Brindisi city break cost?
From €280 per person for 3 days including a summer flight; hostels from €25 and mid-range hotels €60 to 110 per night.
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