Guest house in a 19th-century building in the heart of Bergamo, with air-conditioned rooms and a terrace, breakfast for every diet, and on-site private parking.
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GIO’EL Happiness Guest House is a guest house set up in a 19th-century building in the Borgo Santa Caterina district of Bergamo, just a 5-minute walk from a lively shopping area.
The property has been fully renovated and now offers air-conditioned rooms, each featuring a different colour scheme, with an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some room types have a private terrace, city views, or views of the inner courtyard, and the Suite features two interconnecting rooms ideal for larger families.
Every morning a sweet and savoury breakfast is served, prepared with local ingredients and also available in vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free versions; in summer, breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace. WiFi is free throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The location allows guests to reach restaurants, cafés, and historic sites such as San Fermo and the Accademia Carrara on foot, while Bergamo railway station is about 1.2 km away and Orio al Serio airport is 2.5 km away.
The six room types at GIO’EL Happiness Guest House range from the Double/Twin Room, designed for two people, up to the Suite made up of two interconnecting rooms that can accommodate up to five guests. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, and an electric kettle for tea and coffee, and each is decorated with a different colour scheme.
Several rooms, including the Quadruple Room and the Triple Room with City View, overlook the city or an inner courtyard and include a private terrace; the Double/Twin Room with External Private Bathroom, on the other hand, remains the only option with a bathroom not attached to the room, although it is still private and equipped with a bathtub, bidet, and shower.
A 20 m² room overlooking the inner courtyard, the most compact in the property, designed for two guests. It is air-conditioned, with a private bathroom featuring toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and a safe; on request, the double bed can be replaced with two single beds.
At 22.5 m², this triple room accommodates up to three guests and offers the same courtyard view as the Double Room, but with the option of adding a third single bed. A private bathroom, air conditioning, and a safe complete the amenities.
The Quadruple Room is one of the largest rooms, at 27 m² with a balcony offering city views, ideal for families with children thanks to the combination of two single beds and one double bed. A private bathroom and air conditioning are guaranteed as in the other room types.
Designed for groups or larger families, the Suite consists of two interconnecting rooms totalling 25 m² and can accommodate up to five people, with city views and a private bathroom shared between the two rooms.
The only room type with a private bathroom located outside the room but reserved exclusively for its guests, this 18 m² room is the most affordable in the property and is designed for a single guest, with a shower, bidet, and complimentary bathrobes.
Similar to the standard Triple Room but with city views from its own terrace, this 22.5 m² room has a private bathroom with a shower and a tea and coffee set, making it the ideal choice for those who don’t want to miss out on the view.
GIO’EL Happiness Guest House offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, private parking with a car valet service, and air-conditioned non-smoking rooms, some of which have their own terrace. Family rooms and an airport shuttle service on request are also available.
General services include luggage storage, a safe, daily housekeeping, bicycle rental, and the possibility of requesting cooking classes or themed evenings; for those travelling with children, babysitting service and board games are available.
Rooms are equipped with an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, bed linen, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries, while the kitchen can accommodate special dietary menus and breakfast can be served directly in the room.
The guest house is located in the Borgo Santa Caterina district, in Bergamo Bassa, a lively residential area just a short walk from the historic centre, known for its local shops and small trattorias. The 19th-century building housing the property is just 300 metres from the Church of San Fermo and about 700 metres from the Church of Santo Spirito, on a quiet yet central street.
Those arriving by car will find private parking directly on site, while those travelling by train can rely on Bergamo railway station, about 1.2 km away, also connected to the property by a bus stop just 100 metres from the entrance. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, a busy low-cost hub, is just 2.5 km away, while Milan Linate and Malpensa can be reached in about 40 and 74 km respectively. The funicular station for Città Alta is 1.6 km away, convenient for those who want to reach the medieval old town without effort.
Bergamo is easy to explore on foot: Piazza Vecchia, considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, is about 1.8 km away, while the Accademia Carrara, one of Lombardy’s most important art galleries, is less than a kilometre away. Porta San Giacomo, one of the historic gates of the Venetian walls of Città Alta, is also worth a walk, at 1.7 km away. There are also restaurants in the area such as La Vera Napoli and Da Matteo, both 150 metres away, perfect for dinner after a day of sightseeing.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s helpfulness (9.5) and the cleanliness of the rooms (9.3), also appreciating the comfort of the beds. Location (8.9) and value for money (8.8) also receive good ratings, while WiFi has the lowest score (8.6).
No, GIO’EL Happiness Guest House does not allow pets during your stay.
Yes, GIO’EL Happiness Guest House has private parking on site, with a car valet service.
Check-in at GIO’EL Happiness Guest House is possible from 1:00 PM to midnight, while check-out is from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Yes, GIO’EL Happiness Guest House welcomes children of all ages; children aged 3 and over pay the full rate, while a crib is available on request for younger children.
Yes, the minimum age for check-in at GIO’EL Happiness Guest House is 18 years old.
Breakfast at GIO’EL Happiness Guest House is sweet and savoury, prepared with local ingredients, and includes continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, also served on the terrace in summer.
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