A welcoming guest house in the historic heart of Bergamo, with garden, terrace and free private parking, just steps from Piazza Vecchia and the Duomo.
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Dimora del Riccio is a guest house located in Bergamo, about 900 metres from Piazza Vecchia and the Duomo, in the heart of the upper city. The property offers guests a garden, a terrace, a common room and free private parking, in addition to WiFi at no extra cost.
The rooms, furnished in classic style, all have a private bathroom, hairdryer and bed linen included; many units offer a balcony or terrace with views of the garden, the city or the surrounding mountains, and some are equipped with a refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee machine for a more self-sufficient stay. The range goes from the most compact double room to the spacious Junior Suite with sofa bed, up to the family room designed for larger groups.
An Italian breakfast is served in the morning. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to walk to the main monuments of the upper city such as the Colleoni Chapel and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, while Orio al Serio Airport is just a few kilometres away.
The rooms at Dimora del Riccio stand out for their classic-style furnishings and attention to detail, with private bathroom, bed linen and hairdryer always guaranteed. Several units offer a balcony, terrace or patio, with views that may open onto the inner garden, the rooftops of the upper city or the surrounding hills. Some rooms are equipped with a dishwasher, coffee machine and refrigerator, useful for those seeking greater independence during their stay.
The range includes solutions of different sizes, from the most compact double room of 25 sqm to the spacious 30 sqm Junior Suite with sofa bed, through the 40 sqm Large Double Room with independent entrance and washing machine, up to the 50 sqm Family Room designed for stays with more people. In all room types, WiFi is free and internet access is always available.
Known as the Squirrel room, it is the most compact in the property, with 25 sqm, classic furnishings and a sofa bed that can accommodate up to 3 people. The balcony opens onto a view of the garden or the mountains. The bed type must be specified at the time of booking.
With its 30 sqm, it is the ideal solution for families or small groups of up to 4 people: it features a 24-inch LCD TV and views that may include the city, the garden or local points of interest. It is the only room type with a sofa bed configured as an apartment room.
Larger than the standard double room, it offers 40 sqm with an independent entrance, its own washing machine and a terrace overlooking the garden. The private bathroom features a walk-in shower, a detail that sets it apart from the other room types in the property.
The largest in the property, at 50 sqm and accommodating up to 5 people, designed for larger families. It has a private entrance, soundproofed walls and a terrace with mountain views; the private bathroom features a shower.
Dimora del Riccio offers well-kept common areas such as the garden, terrace and common room with TV area, ideal for relaxing during a stay in Bergamo. Private parking is free and available on site, while WiFi is offered at no cost throughout the property; for those arriving by plane, a paid airport shuttle is also available.
General services include luggage storage, daily cleaning service, ironing service and bicycle rental, useful for exploring the upper city at your own pace. Pets are allowed with no extra charge, and the property provides dedicated bowls and beds.
At mealtimes, guests can count on a kettle and coffee machine, as well as the possibility of requesting menus for special diets. The rooms, equipped with free toiletries, hairdryer and bathtub or shower, complete an offer designed for comfortable, informal stays.
Dimora del Riccio is located on Via Valverde, in the Città Alta area, the historic and most characteristic heart of Bergamo, among cobbled alleys and period buildings. The property, which has no reception, invites guests to communicate their arrival time in advance, a detail that well reflects the informal, family-run atmosphere of the place.
From Dimora del Riccio, the city’s main monuments can be reached on foot within a few minutes: Piazza Vecchia and the Palazzo della Ragione are about 900 metres away, the Duomo is 950 metres away and the Colleoni Chapel is a short distance away. The lower railway station is just 600 metres away, while Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 5 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane from northern Italy or abroad. The Accademia Carrara, with its collection of Renaissance paintings, is 1.6 km away.
The area offers numerous opportunities for a food-focused walk: restaurants such as Il Pianone and Il Ducale are just a few hundred metres away, as are several historic bars and cafés. In summer, Città Alta comes alive with events and markets, while in winter its churches and museums, including the Rocca Museum and Porta San Giacomo, offer a more intimate atmosphere. From here you can also take the funicular down to the lower town or continue on to the San Vigilio hill, with views over the Lombard plain.
Reviews particularly praise the staff’s helpfulness (9.6) and the cleanliness of the rooms (9.4). Comfort and free WiFi are also highly appreciated, while the location, although still rated positively, remains the aspect with the relatively lowest score.
Yes, Dimora del Riccio offers free private parking on site for guests travelling by car.
Yes, Dimora del Riccio includes an Italian breakfast with the stay.
Yes, Dimora del Riccio accepts pets with no additional charge.
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The minimum age required to check in at Dimora del Riccio is 18 years.
Yes, Dimora del Riccio requires a security deposit of €100 in cash upon arrival, fully refunded at check-out after the condition of the accommodation has been verified.
From Dimora del Riccio, Piazza Vecchia and the Duomo can be reached on foot in under 15 minutes, as they are about 900-950 metres from the property.
