This place is lovely! If I re-decorate my home I will be taking lessons in style from Francesca! We fell in love with Bergamo on or stay. Francesca offered great local tips in English, which was helpful. We took a walk up and the funicular train up to citta Alta (about 15-20 minute walk) and it was breathtaking. Around the apartment there are great little spots as well. Coffee bar downstairs had delicious morning pasties and were very kind. The pizza place downstairs made it super easy to have a late night snack...and as parents to a young baby that's really useful! Our son is just under a year and Francesca was so helpful in setting up a cot for us. We needed parking and Francesca gave us great free suggestions we wouldn't have found on our own. It's a third floor walk up, so families should note that, but it was fine to leave our stroller by the stairs behind a locked door which worked well for us when we wanted to take a quick walk. For a citta Alta, just a tip for families: we used our carrier most days because it is quite hilly with beautiful cobblestones. It was very easy! We hope to stay at Francesca's again!