Guest house in the heart of Città Alta in Bergamo, just steps from Piazza Vecchia, with panoramic rooms and apartments, free WiFi and private parking.
See prices & availabilityThis page contains affiliate links. If you book through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Casa di Sofia Città Alta is a guest house in the heart of Bergamo’s Città Alta, just a few steps from Piazza Vecchia and the Duomo. The property occupies an elevated position that gives many of its rooms a view over the city, and is reachable in a few minutes on foot from the funicular that connects the old town to the rest of the city.
The rooms, ranging from the Triple to the Junior Suite up to the Apartment with balcony, all offer a private bathroom with courtesy set and bidet, flat-screen TV and hairdryer; some room types have a kitchenette or full kitchen, useful for longer stays or family trips. WiFi is free throughout the property, while those arriving by car can use a private paid parking garage.
The area around Piazzetta Luigi Angelini is among the most frequented in Bergamo, with restaurants, cafés and the main monuments of Città Alta just steps away. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 4 km away, also connected by a paid shuttle on request, making the property a practical base both for a cultural weekend and for business travellers.
Casa di Sofia Città Alta offers six room types, from the 16 sqm Deluxe Double Room up to the 60 sqm Apartment with Balcony, designed for larger groups. All rooms share a private bathroom with bidet, courtesy set and hairdryer, as well as a flat-screen TV and city view, a distinctive feature thanks to the property’s elevated position.
The larger room types, such as the Family Room, the Deluxe Junior Suite and the Apartment, add a kitchenette or full kitchen with dishwasher, a separate living area and, in the case of the Apartment, also a private balcony and washing machine. The Triple rooms, on the other hand, remain simpler but functional, with a single bed paired with a large double bed, ideal for those seeking an affordable solution in Città Alta without giving up essential comforts such as air conditioning.
The most affordable of the triple rooms, at 18 sqm, has an exclusive-use private bathroom located outside the room. The single bed and the large double bed can accommodate up to three people, with a city view and flat-screen TV.
The coziest room in the property, with 16 sqm designed for couples. The large double bed is paired with air conditioning, a wardrobe and a city view, in an essential and bright setting.
Identical in size to the Triple with external bathroom, this room differs by its internal private bathroom with shower, plus air conditioning and heating. Single bed and large double bed for up to three guests.
Designed for families, this 26 sqm room is the first in the range to offer a kitchenette with fridge, hob and oven. Single bed, extra-large double bed and sofa bed accommodate up to four people, with a dining area and city view.
A suite with a living area separate from the sleeping area, the only room in the property with a bathtub instead of a shower. The kitchenette is fully equipped with a dishwasher, while the large double bed and the sofa bed host up to four guests.
The largest of the accommodations, with 60 sqm spread over a separate living room and bedroom, independent entrance and a balcony with city view. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher and the washing machine is for guests’ exclusive use, for longer stays for up to five people.
Casa di Sofia Città Alta offers free WiFi throughout the property and private parking in a garage, available for a fee for those arriving by car. The shuttle service and the paid airport shuttle make it easy to get to and from Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, while express check-in and check-out allow for a quick arrival even with tight schedules.
The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift, heating and family-friendly rooms. Rooms feature a private bathroom with bidet and complimentary bathroom amenities, bathtub or shower, wardrobe or closet, and a flat-screen TV with internet connection. Several rooms enjoy a city view, an added value linked to the building’s elevated position in Città Alta.
Casa di Sofia Città Alta is located in Piazzetta Luigi Angelini, in the heart of Bergamo’s Città Alta, the medieval core of the city perched on the hill overlooking the surrounding plain. The area is pedestrian and lively, made up of stone alleys, historic shops and views over the rooftops of the lower town, with Piazza Vecchia and the Duomo just 150 metres from the entrance. Despite the historic setting, the property guarantees comfortable access even with luggage, thanks to its proximity to the funicular that avoids the longer climb on foot.
Walking is the most convenient way to explore the historic centre: the upper station of the funicular connecting Città Alta and Città Bassa is about 50 metres away, while Porta San Giacomo, one of the historic gates in the Venetian walls, can be reached in less than 3 minutes. The Accademia Carrara, one of the most important art galleries in Lombardy, is about 950 metres away, and Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, one of the busiest low-cost airports in northern Italy, is about 4 km away, also reachable with the property’s paid airport shuttle.
Those staying here can spend their days visiting Piazza Vecchia, the Colleoni Chapel, the Baptistery and Bergamo Cathedral, all reachable in a few minutes on foot. The Rocca Museum, about 150 metres away, tells the military history of the city with a view opening onto the rooftops of Città Alta. Nearby there is no shortage of bars and typical restaurants, such as those around Via Colleoni, ideal for a break between sightseeing. In summer the Venetian walls and bastions offer scenic walks towards the plain and the Orobie Prealps, while in winter Bergamo’s location makes it easy to reach the ski areas of Val Seriana and Val Brembana in a day trip.
Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.7, and staff helpfulness, with a score of 9.3. Cleanliness (9.1) and free WiFi (9.4) are also highly appreciated. General services, while solid at 8.5, remain the most modest score, a sign of a simple yet efficient property in the heart of Città Alta.
No, Casa di Sofia Città Alta does not allow pets during the stay.
Casa di Sofia Città Alta is located about 150 metres from Piazza Vecchia, in the heart of Città Alta in Bergamo.
Casa di Sofia Città Alta has private garage parking available, which can be used for an additional cost.
Rates at Casa di Sofia Città Alta vary depending on the season, room type and stay dates. You can check the updated price from our search partners.
No, Casa di Sofia Città Alta does not offer breakfast service; nearby, between Via Colleoni and Piazza Vecchia, there are numerous bars and cafés.
Yes, the Family Room, the Deluxe Junior Suite and the Apartment with Balcony have a kitchenette or full kitchen with fridge, hob and dishwasher.
Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 4 km from Casa di Sofia Città Alta, also reachable with a paid airport shuttle on request.
