The pictures in this listing don’t do justice to this beautiful, light and personally decorated Bergamo apartment, and the location couldn’t be better! The apartment was a lovely mix of the architecture one would expect in Citti Alta, and the right contemporary features to make it feel comfortable and spacious. My family of five (three kids) loved staying here, and we appreciated the extra bathroom to spread out, as well as the large drying rack to catch up on a bit of laundry.
The apartment is in a neighborhood location, just down the hill from Piazza Vecchia, so the perfect starting point for all kinds of exploration! There is some road noise, but those who prefer quiet to sleep need only close the windows, which open all along the front of the apartment from each bedroom and the living area. It was hot while we were there, so the window breeze was a must! One of my three kids slept on the pull-out couch, which was an amazing design, and exceptionally comfortable – comparable to a regular bed, rather than what one would expect of a pull-out!
The apartment is clean and spacious with plenty of towels, etc. We ate out, rather than cook while on vacation, and had a fabulous meal at Il Sole, which Mariella recommended. We walked 6.5-8 miles/day during our 2-night/3-day visit, and found this apartment to be amazing to “come home” to.
Mariella graciously checked us in, showed us the apartment and gave us tips and mapped directions. After meeting at the apartment to drop our luggage, she led my husband to the car park, where the car sat til we left. Everything we wanted to see was just steps (literally and figuratively) from this spot. There is so much so see all around Piazza Vecchia and the upper city; in our three days we only ventured far enough down for the fun of riding the funiculare back up.
We loved our stay in this gem of an apartment and would happily both recommend and stay here again. Thank you to Mariella for your hospitality!