If you want to live like a local in Bergamo’s Città Alta then you can’t go wrong staying at Paola’s apartment. You’re right in the main street and a short walk from the finicular which takes you to the Città Bassa and the bus and train stations. You can easily walk to the station or Città Bassa from the finicular stop at the bottom as it’s all downhill and only about 10mins walk away. Paola’s house is spotlessly clean and she is an amazing hostess. She speaks very good english though she was more than happy to speak to me in italian, even though my italian lacks at times! The Città Alta is where you want to stay if going to Bergamo though. It’s worth paying the extra money for the opportunity to stay in such a beautiful place. Paola is happy to make suggestions of places to see outside of Bergamo as well. I came away from Paola’s feeling as if I’d made a new friend. I will definitely stay here again if I’m lucky enough to return to Bergamo. I can’t recommend Paola’s place highly enough. Grazie mille Paola!!