Our host's son met us at the nearest plaza and could not have been more welcoming. He gave us lots of local information and advice as to the local area. You have to drive up steep cobbled narrow streets to get up to the apartment and the hosts must give your registration to the police but it's free parking if you do this.
The apartment is charming with everything you could possibly need.
Right in the heart of the old town partially above a local bar and very close to the venicular down to the new town.
Bergamo old town is a beautiful town, the church/cathedral will amaze you.
Views from above down to the new town and the surrounding mountains.
Lovely walk around the wall of the town and in summer there are 'pop up' bars on the grassed areas.
Easy to go by train (1hr journey direct) into Milan for a day but do get your tickets verified both ways as we forgot on our return and an inspector made us pay again (something to do with being able to buy tickets in advance for any day). Get the 1A bus from the bottom of the venicular (on the hour i think) to the station or you can walk in about 20-30 mins straight ahead. I think the train costs 10 euro return and they run hourly. Milan train station is a sight to see-really lovely.
We went to view the last supper painting which was a couple of stops away on the underground (get an all day ticket to jump on and off at will 4 euro). If you want to see this get your tickets in advance - it is fascinating even if you have no religion.
The designer shops in Milan are great to see but sadly beyond my budget but it was great to window shop. The cathedral is right by the station.