We are just home from a fantastic 4 days at this apartment in Bergamo. It is really large, has loads of original and quirky features, and is in a perfect location. It's also got old wooden shutters on all the windows. We loved it.
Other reviews mentioned the kitchen is not overly equipped and while that may be true, we had everything we needed. We cooked a few meals there - all good.
The location is on the edge of the old town, just beside the historic walls. You are away from the hustle of the tourist streets, looking out over a grassy field and lovely old buildings. The location on AirBnB is not correct as there are 2 streets with the same name. It's at 15 Via della Fara. Check out the photos of the balcony and match it on an online map search.
There is a number 3 bus from the bottom of the road that takes you up to the funicular station if you want to avoid the uphill walk. In the other direction it takes you to a large Carrefour. Even if you don't want groceries, I recommend a ride on the bus as you go down some great little roads and through a very narrow city gate. Great experience!! There is also a number 1 bus stop on the main road that's about 3 minutes walk from the flat - super convenient for the airport and the far end of the old town.
We really enjoyed the Pizza alla Fara, just up the road from the flat. It was so good we had 2 dinners there, one eaten on the small terrace at the back and the other a takeaway eaten at the flat.
We also really enjoyed Carmen for gelato. Favourite flavour was salted pistachio. Must be tried.
Lastly we must mention il Circolino. Again so good we ate there twice. The fixed price weekday lunch menu is a fantastic deal, the food was amazing, and the building was lovely.
We only ate in the old town so i can't comment on any eateries in the lower town. I'm sure there are gems there as well.
The flat is on the second floor (as in ground, first, second) up a narrow-ish staircase. We had a small suitcase and backpacks so no issues. With large suitcases, it will be a bit more work. But the spaciousness and location more than make up for it!!
Enjoy!! 😊