🇮🇹 Brescia, Italy
La Filanda
📍 6, Vicolo dell Cossere, Brescia, 25122
Your stay — La Filanda
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Zenone all'Arco (144 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pace (175 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Agata (225 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista (225 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale Il Borgo — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Parco Piero Morari — 622 m · ~8 min walk
Ken Damy — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Teatro San Carlino — 299 m · ~4 min walk
Parco Tullio Gadola — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco Desio Bancomat — 248 m · ~3 min walk
Parafarmacia COmitato — 138 m · ~2 min walk
La Bottega di Corso Garibaldi — 188 m · ~2 min walk
Vittoria — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Brescia station or tourist offices as they often charge high fees.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, chain shops, and sit-down restaurants; small bars and market stalls prefer cash under €10.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants (€1-2 is fine), taxi drivers get nothing extra, hotel staff only if they carry bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at any bar counter costs €1.00–€1.20 throughout the quartiere.
Panino or tramezzino from a bar or rosticceria with a drink, around €5–€7.
Pizza margherita in a neighbourhood pizzeria, about €6–€9 for a main.
Piazza della Vittoria and the area around Via Gramsci have takeaway pizza-by-the-slice and supplì stalls for €3–€5.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in this part of Brescia.
Via X Giornate and Corso Zanardelli offer mid-range chain stores; for cheaper basics, head to the OVS or Upim near the station.
Single bus ticket €1.50 (90 min); a day pass is €3.80. From Milan airports, take a FlixBus to Brescia station (€8–€15) rather than the train.
1. Fill a water bottle at the free public fountains (fontanelle) found in parks and squares. 2. Eat a full lunch at a trattoria's 'menu del giorno' (€10–€12) instead of dinner a la carte. 3. Buy fresh fruit and veg at the open market in Piazza Vittoria (Mondays and Saturdays) for half the supermarket price.
Good to know — Brescia
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
BresciaFor general emergencies in Italy, dial 112 (single European number). For non-urgent medical help, call 118. In Brescia, the local police (Polizia Locale) can be reached at 030 29711.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Brescia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Filanda
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Desio Bancomat — 248 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Parafarmacia COmitato — 138 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Brescia Train Station (Stazione FS) → Vittoria stop
💡 Use the 'Brescia Mobilità' app to buy a single ticket. From Vittoria, it's a 5-minute walk to the B&B on Via San Faustino. Validate your ticket before boarding.
Brescia Train Station (Stazione FS) → Piazza Loggia
💡 Get off at 'Loggia' stop and walk 2 minutes east. The B&B's entrance is subtle – look for the 'Bar Vineria' sign. Buy a day pass (€3.50) if you plan multiple trips.
Brescia Railway Station (Stazione FS, ground floor) → Via Felice Cavallotti (stop: Piazza della Vittoria)
💡 Buy a single ticket from tabacchi (tobacco shops) or machines at the station. The B&B is a 2-min walk from the bus stop.
Brescia Railway Station (Stazione FS) → Piazza della Vittoria (B&B is 5-min walk)
💡 The metro is clean, fast and runs on driverless technology. Use the Vittoria exit and walk downhill on Via Alessandro Manzoni to Via Felice Cavallotti.
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) → Brescia Bus Station (Via Solferino)
💡 Buy tickets on the FlixBus app for the best price. The bus drops you near the station; from there it's a 15-minute walk to the B&B, or take bus 2 to Piazza Vittoria.
Brescia Airport (VBS) → Così fan tutte B&B, Via Felice Cavallotti
💡 Book via Radio Taxi Brescia (030 40000) to avoid surge pricing. No Uber available.
Brescia Airport (VBS) → Brescia Piazza della Loggia (5 min walk to B&B on Via Felice Cavallotti)
💡 Bus 2 terminates at Porta Cremona but get off at Piazza della Loggia. Validate your ticket in the machine on board—fines are steep.
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) → Bed & Breakfast Santa Cristina Bar Vineria
💡 Book through the 'Brescia Taxi' app or call +39 030 48000 for a fixed rate. Avoid touts at arrivals; official ranks are just outside Terminal 1.
Brescia Train Station (Stazione FS) → Hotel San Marco (San Polo stop, 5-min walk)
💡 The metro is faster than the bus but stops at 10pm—after that, take bus line 2 or a short taxi from the station.
Brescia Station (Stazione FS stop) → Vittoria stop (then 5-min walk to Ostello)
💡 Cheapest local option. Buy ticket from machine (cash or card) or use contactless credit card at turnstile. The Ostello is a 5-minute walk from Vittoria—head east on Via dei Tedoldi.
Brescia Railway Station (Stazione FS) → Vittoria Metro Stop
💡 From Vittoria, walk 12 minutes to the hotel. The metro is quick but doesn't run late. Use the 'Brescia Mobilità' app for tickets.
Brescia Railway Station (Stazione FS) → Via Crotte (near hotel)
💡 Buy a single ticket from any Tabacchi shop before boarding. Validate it immediately. Bus 7 stops closer to the hotel's side entrance. Cash only on board, exact change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at La Filanda?
Check-in at La Filanda is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near La Filanda?
Panino or tramezzino from a bar or rosticceria with a drink, around €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Filanda?
Single bus ticket €1.50 (90 min); a day pass is €3.80. From Milan airports, take a FlixBus to Brescia station (€8–€15) rather than the train.
Top Attractions in Brescia
💡 Check the clock at the top of the hour—two bronze figures (the 'Màcc de le óre') strike the bell. Grab a coffee from the bar under the arcades for under €2 and watch locals pass.
💡 Visit around 10am when the cafés open and the morning sun lights the white stone.
💡 Sit at the café on the north side for a coffee — it’s the best view of the tower’s animated figures at noon.
💡 Check out the stone cannonball stuck in the clock tower façade from a 16th-century siege; best seen late afternoon when the light hits the carvings.
💡 Best view is from the small piazza in front – the columns and podium are still impressive. The ticket for the attached museum also covers the temple interior and the Roman theatre.
💡 Go at dusk when the floodlights reveal the detail on the Corinthian columns—no entry fee needed for the best sight.
💡 Visit on the first Sunday of the month when the museum is free. Otherwise, the exterior alone is worth a 10-minute stop, especially at sunset.
💡 Free only on the first Sunday of each month, but you must book in advance via the tourism office. Only 15 places per tour – book at least a week ahead.