This was such a comfortable, cozy apartment--perfect for a winter trip to Bergamo. Here are some of the advantages:
1) Location--easy enough to get to by bus from the station, and right next to the cable car that also takes you to the lower town. Bergamo Alta is small so anywhere you could want to go in the upper town is within a ten-minute walk, and the lower town is easily reachable by the cable car and then about 10-15 minutes walking if you're up for it, or the bus. Right now the Christmas markets are worth a visit in the lower town and there are plenty of shops for more modern conveniences.
2) Cleanliness--it was sparking clean
3) Comfort--it was freezing outside, so it was so nice to have a warm place with comfortable couches to come back to and relax. It's a calm place that invites you to stay and unwind.
4) Communication--Manuela got in touch beforehand to provide her contact information and offered to let me stay late the day I was leaving, which was nice. I went to two of Manuela's restaurant recommendations, La Columbina and Da Franco, and both were really outstanding meals.