Visit Brescia
The beautiful alternative to Milan that is stubbornly under-the-radar, Brescia, a 40-minute train ride east of Italy’s second city, has oodles of character, a fascinating old town and a chic new hotel — but fewer tourists.
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Accommodations
DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
(Exclusive Block Rate)
Enjoy premium comfort at a special rate of just €135/night. Rooms at this rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To secure this pricing, please book through the Hilton Booking Link before the discounted block expires on September 6, 2026.
HB Hotels Collection
(10% Discount)
Save 10% on your stay at any of the participating HB Hotels across Brescia by using the discount code ISPCS26 when booking directly through their websites:
Public Transportation
IEEE ISPCS 2026 will be held at the Engineering Campus of the University of Brescia, in Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
The venue is located in the Mompiano district, in the northern part of the city.
Brescia railway station is the main arrival point for participants traveling by rail. From the station, follow the signs to the Stazione FS metro stop, take the metro in the direction of Prealpino, and get off at Europa. From the station exit, Via Branze is within walking distance.
Brescia features a single, easy-to-use metro line connecting major areas of the city, alongside a comprehensive bus network. The campus can also be reached by bus line 16, getting off at Via Branze 38 or Via Branze 43, depending on the direction of travel.
Contactless Payment (Easiest Option)
How to use: Simply tap your physical contactless credit/debit card or smartphone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) on the green validators located at metro platform entrances or on board buses.
Ticket validity: A standard Zone 1 fare covers unlimited transfers between the metro and city buses for 90 minutes from your first tap.
No physical ticket required: You do not need to buy paper tickets in advance, though ticket machines are available at all metro stations if preferred.
For full details and fare maps, visit the Brescia Mobilità Ticket Guide.
Participants may conveniently fly to Verona Airport, Milan Bergamo Airport (Orio al Serio), Milan Linate Airport, or Milan Malpensa Airport.
From Verona Airport:
The Verona Airlink shuttle connects the terminal with Verona Porta Nuova railway station every 20 minutes; from there, Brescia can be reached by train.
From Milan Bergamo Airport:
The ATB bus links the airport with Bergamo railway station in about 10 minutes, from where onward rail connections to Brescia are available.
From Milan Linate Airport:
The M4 metro line connects the airport with central Milan; participants can then continue by train from Milano Centrale to Brescia.
From Milan Malpensa Airport
The Malpensa Express connects the airport directly with Milano Centrale and Milano Cadorna; from Milano Centrale, frequent train connections are available to Brescia.