Aparthotel in the heart of Bergamo, just steps from the Accademia Carrara and Città Alta, with bright rooms and independent entrance for flexible stays.
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Academia Residence is an aparthotel in Bergamo, located just 150 metres from the Accademia Carrara and about 1.5 km from the historic Città Alta.
The rooms, featuring bright and light interiors, are equipped with flat-screen TV, free WiFi connection and private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Some room types offer an independent entrance, air conditioning and views of the garden or inner courtyard, making the property suitable for both solo travellers and large families thanks to the larger configurations with bunk bed and sofa bed.
The central location allows guests to reach restaurants, cafés and historic sites such as Porta Sant’Agostino and the Sant’Agostino complex on foot, while Bergamo’s football stadium is just a 10-minute walk away. Couples particularly appreciate the area, rated 9.3 for a trip for two. A practical base for those who want to explore Bergamo without giving up comfort and independence.
Academia Residence offers a range of accommodations, from the most compact double room, just 13-15 m², to spacious family solutions exceeding 40 m² that can host up to six people. All rooms share some common features: private bathroom with shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and flat-screen TV, plus free WiFi available throughout the property.
What sets the different room types apart is mainly the size, the bed configuration and a few details such as garden or inner courtyard views, air conditioning and independent entrance, found in the more spacious rooms. Large families can rely on solutions with bunk bed, sofa bed and double bed in the same unit, while couples will find the smaller rooms an essential but functional option, with bidet and tiled or marble flooring.
Double room of 25 m², among the largest of the standard doubles, with private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi connection. Bright interiors designed for a comfortable stay for couples.
With its 30 m² and a sofa bed in addition to the double bed, this room is designed to host up to three people, ideal for small groups or families with a child.
The largest room in the property, with 39 m² and space for up to six guests thanks to the bunk bed combined with sofa bed and double bed. Equipped with air conditioning, washing machine and inner courtyard view.
The most spacious room at Academia Residence, 50 m² with garden view, private entrance and wardrobe, plus washing machine and bidet in the bathroom. Perfect for families looking for more space.
Compact 15 m² solution with tiled or marble flooring, designed for those seeking the essentials at a good value for money, without giving up a private bathroom.
Family room of 40 m² with two double beds of different sizes, private entrance, electric kettle and garden view: an alternative to the Deluxe for those who don’t need a bunk bed.
The smallest room type in the property, 13 m², with private entrance, electric kettle and heated flooring: essential but with a few extra comforts compared to the Basic.
Academia Residence offers rooms and apartments spread across multiple floors, also accessible by elevator, in an entirely non-smoking property with key access and daily housekeeping service. Guests travelling with heavy luggage can rely on luggage storage, while heating and some fire extinguishers complete the general safety equipment.
Nothing is missing in the rooms for a self-sufficient stay: electric kettle, bed linen, private bathroom with bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. Several units feature an independent entrance and fan, useful in the warmer months, in addition to the internet connection and flat-screen TV present in all accommodations.
The property is particularly suitable for large families, thanks to the availability of family rooms and upper floors accessible by elevator, elements that make managing stays with luggage or young children easier.
Academia Residence is located in the neighbourhood surrounding Via San Tomaso, one of the liveliest and most popular streets in Bergamo, halfway between the modern centre and the historic Città Alta. The area is full of historic buildings such as Palazzo Bonomi, Palazzo Suardi and the church of Sant’Alessandro della Croce, all reachable within a few minutes’ walk, and offers an authentic atmosphere of narrow streets, shops and typical Bergamo eateries.
The Accademia Carrara, one of the most important art museums in Lombardy, is just 150 metres from the property, while Piazza Vecchia and the Rocca Museum are about 900 metres away. The funicular station connecting the lower town to Città Alta is about 700-750 metres away, convenient for quickly reaching the older historic centre. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is 3.4 km away, reachable within a few minutes, while those arriving from Milan will find Linate and Malpensa airports at 40 and 73 km respectively.
History and art enthusiasts can dedicate a day to the Accademia Carrara and the Sant’Agostino complex, while in the evening several restaurants just steps away, such as Cda – Caffè degli Artisti and Lio Pellegrini, offer local cuisine right at the doorstep. Walking to Porta San Giacomo or Piazza Matteotti remains the simplest way to explore the historic centre, both in summer and in the cooler months, when the cobbled streets of Città Alta offer a more intimate atmosphere.
Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.5, and the central location, appreciated with a 9.3 score, excellent for exploring Bergamo on foot. Cleanliness and comfort remain solid, while WiFi, with a lower score of 7.2, is the aspect that receives the least enthusiasm.
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No, Academia Residence does not allow pets during the stay.
Academia Residence offers a parking service, but it is not free; it is advisable to check the conditions at the time of booking.
Academia Residence is just 150 metres from the Accademia Carrara, one of Bergamo’s main art museums.
Yes, Academia Residence offers family rooms such as the Deluxe Family Room, which hosts up to 6 people.
At Academia Residence, check-in is possible from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, subject to notifying the arrival time, while check-out is from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
No, Academia Residence does not include breakfast among the services offered to guests.
