Having never done Airbnb before, I was a little unsure whether it was for me, being a fan of the traditional "hotel experience", but was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed my visit! The location was ideal for exploring Bergamo, and considering how close it was to the city center the apartment was very quiet and peaceful. It was lovely waking up to the chirping sound of local birdlife, which was not what I expected in a city! Roberto made sure we had everything we needed on arrival, with some food and drinks (and essential tea bags) provided and he was really helpful throughout our stay, giving advice on restaurants and some local knowledge. Thanks to his recommendation I had the best risotto I've ever tasted at a restaurant only a 2 minute walk away from the apartment. He even bought us a bottle of red wine following a typical inexperienced tourists shopping blunder, as in our haste to go exploring on the first day (Sunday) we forgot all the supermarkets would close early so by the time we made it back down from Citte Alta, there was no red wine to be found anywhere. Absolute. Disaster.
ROBERTO TO THE RESCUE.
He sourced a bottle himself and left it for us on our return, which was such a nice touch and shows why Roberto is classed an Airbnb superhost. Not just a superhost. A top man as well. I was even treated to a tour of his vegetable/herb garden, which was great being a keen gardener myself. Although I did feel quite jealous at his description of the enormous homegrown tomatoes he grows in summer. I don't quite get the same harvest up Blackpool way in the temperate north of England climate!
I can't speak highly enough of Roberto and his accommodation. It was clean, safe and thoroughly Italian, making my first experience of Italy an authentic and enjoyable one.
Grazie mille Roberto. Arrivederci.