Andrea is a very nice host who is really caring and who can show you some good places to visit in Bergamo. He and his two dogs are living in a charming, antique house in walking distance to the beautiful oldtown. We stayed there for three nights. After our booking we got a detailed info mail from Andrea with directions and some other important information. The room was simple, nice and clean. Windows are not so good though but as it was quite hot during our stay, it wasn't a problem. Also the flat is in the court, so we didn't hear any street noises. There are a shared kitchen (hostel flair with many greetings from former guests on the wall :) and bathroom (sink, toilet, bidet, shower). We good keys for every door so we could move in and out freely. We really enjoyed our time in Bergamo and we recommend staying with Andrea. :-)
What we can also recommend you for your stay in Bergamo:
- if you don't have a car or bike, directly buy a 72h tourist bus ticket (7€) at the airport - you cannot only use the airport bus (2,30€) but also the "Funicolares" (cable cars, 1,30€ for a very short one way tour) which drastically shorten the way up into the oldtown (!) and you gain freedom to move anyway, for example to
- the zoo!! It was totally worth accepting a 30min. bus trip there because there are amazing animals and enclosures which at least seem somehow appropriate to the species
- Gelateria La Romana (they have chocolate taps, do I have to say anymore? The ice cream is very good as well!)
- Climb up onto the castles "roof park"
- Right next to Andrea's house is a restaurant called "Numero Uno". They are very friendly and hospitable and you can get a tasty, big and cheap meal (don't look too closely into the kitchen though ;-)