Whenever I want to book an Airbnb I always read all (or almost all) the reviews of the previous clients, and their reviews highly determine if to book or no. I appreciate long and honest reviews, so as not to find any surprises when I am there to enjoy a holiday. So today I want to write a lengthy review myself giving as much detail as I can.
First of all describing the owner of this flat as superhost is spot on. Before I booked, I sent her some questions about the flat and about how to get around in Brindisi, how to arrive from the airport and which are the best places of interest to see. She answered them all, even if I hadn't booked yet. She remained prompt to reply and helpful till the very last day of our stay there.
The flat is as on photos. Three big rooms, a small shower room and a corridor. The bed and the sofa bed are both very comfortable. All the flat was very clean. There's also a terrace that is so cute, overlooking Piazza del Popolo.
To arrive to the flat from the airport you can take the Brindisi STP bus. You find it just outside the arrivals at Brindisi airport. It only costs one euro per person and it drives you to the Brindisi Train station. From there you walk 700m down the road (always straight in the same road full of different shops). You turn one corner and you find door number 3 right next to a caffeteria. Or else, you can take a taxi that costs 20euros.
The flat is on the first flood and there is no lift. The stairs are quite high as this is an old building. The charm of the building is of admiration to those who love architecture. The ceilings are so particularly build. High ceilings with arches that we also noticed in several churches and museums that we visited.
In the kitchen there are enough utensils and an excellent oven and cooker to cook your own meals. There are plates, cups etc. and all that you need.
In the shower we found small bottles of body wash (like the ones we find in hotels - one per person for the whole stay - we stayed for 5 days), a shower cap each and one small soap each.
Near the flat there is a supermarket called Eurospin. The prices are incredibly low and the staff there are all so very helpful and friendly. Actually, almost all the people we encountered at Brindisi are sooooo nice and helpful (except for one person at the train station who gave us the wrong train tickets for Bari at the price of 54euros and we didn't use them and didn't get any refund). But that was just one person.
The flat is situate in a wonderful area with many shops, a lovely square with lovely people. Walking straight down the road, you end up in the beautiful port. There is a very nice walk by the sea. We really enjoyed our night walks there. The atmosphere is so lovely. There are families with young children and the area is very safe - no pick pockets. People start a conversation very easily and they are so polite.
We took the ferry from one side of the port to another at the price of 1 euro per person. The views are amazing. Both sides of the port are charming.
Prices of restaurants vary from very low prices (for great food) to more expensive prices - something for everyone!
I would recommend Brindisi and this flat for everyone, especially if you are families and would like bedrooms with privacy from each other. This flat's bedrooms both have their own door that separate them from the kitchen. Both bedrooms have airconditions. There's also a TV in the sofabed room.
Don't forget to take adaptor plugs with you, especially if you are taking appliances with the Malta plug :-) I couldn't connect my laptop, but luckily, local people told us from where we can go buy such adaptor as the supermarket didn't have :-)
As for places to visit, there's a tourist information at the Palazzo Granafei Nervegna that is a few minutes walk away from the flat. I was given a map with the highlights of the city.
Also, we met a local man who is retired. He told me that he loves his city so much that he spends his days riding the bike to help out turists who are roaming around. He drove slowly infront of us to lead us to some of the most interesting places. He didn't want any money. He just loves helping tourists. How sweet :-) We visited the archeological museum and surprisingly enough it was free of charge! ! ! ! I would highly recommend San Giovanni Al Sepolcro if you are history lovers. There is this amazing curator who is so passionate about his work. I only paid 3euros for the entrance. I told him that I was appreciating what I was seeing but I couldn't understand the meaning of the place. So he was so willing to explain to me. He is not only knowledgable, but the way he explains, carries you with your imagination to that era of the 1743 when this place was built by the templars as a place to worship and pray before their trips to Jerusalem. Anyways, there's so much to see and experience. . . . . not to mention that you can walk up the road to the train station and buy train tickets to Lecce, Bari, Monopoli etc. Please be careful if you buy your train tickets to go to Monopoli to take the bus to Alberobello. Be aware that when you arrive at Monopoli, there's no one at the train station to help you. You need to walk quite a bit to arrive to a bus station. But there are two