First of all, the host, Andrea, is really friendly and helpful. He carried our heaviest case up to the apartment, and back down again at the end of our stay. The flat's decor, as the photos clearly show, is quirky and unusual, but the sofa and the bed are both very comfortable - not always the case in accommodation like this. The location is fantastic, providing you're not looking for a quiet life - but then, if you were, why would you book a room overlooking the main square? The sounds of the frequent bells and the crowds of revellers are not so bad when shut out behind the flat's double-glazing, and the bedroom window looks out onto a side-street rather than the main square, but I would still recommend bringing ear-plugs.
There are loads of cafes, bars and restaurants within 5 minutes' walking distance. One of our favourites was the Bar Flora, also run by Andrea, which is just a minute away from the flat. Great for a breakfast coffee, a leisurely lunch or a pre-dinner drink, at a location perfect for people-watching.
If I ever came back to Bergamo, I would certainly want to stay here again, though I would try to avoid the weekend next time, as the place does become very crowded, mostly with people from the Lower City who come up here to eat, drink and parade up and down. It's a fascinating spectacle when viewed from the windows of the apartment.