La Casetta sui tetti
Bergamo · Italy

La Casetta sui tetti

Bed and breakfast in the historic centre of Bergamo, a short walk from the Accademia Carrara, with a panoramic apartment featuring a terrace, full kitchen and views over the old town's rooftops.

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8.8 Score
38 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Bergamo
Nearby Accademia Carrara · 750 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Breakfast Italian

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La Casetta sui tetti

La Casetta sui tetti is a bed and breakfast in Bergamo, on Via Pignolo, about 750 metres from the Accademia Carrara, offering a single apartment with a terrace and views over the rooftops of the old town.

The accommodation, designed mainly for couples, covers 45 square metres and is set up as an independent unit with a private entrance, a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher and refrigerator, and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The living area is furnished with a flat-screen TV and benefits from good soundproofing from the street below, a detail appreciated by those seeking peace and quiet in the heart of the city.

The property has a 24-hour front desk and offers breakfast in several variants, from the Italian option to English/Irish and American, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. The location, in the liveliest part of Via Pignolo, puts restaurants, cafés and the main historic sites of the centre within easy reach, making La Casetta sui tetti a practical base for exploring Bergamo on foot.

La Casetta sui tetti
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 38 reviews

Plan your stay at La Casetta sui tetti

Bed and breakfast in the historic centre of Bergamo, a short walk from the Accademia Carrara, with a panoramic apartment featuring a terrace, full kitchen and views over the old town's rooftops.

Room types

La Casetta sui tetti offers a single type of accommodation, the Double Room, a 45-square-metre apartment designed to host up to two people. The space combines sleeping and living areas in a single room, with a French double bed and a large double bed available to guests, and stands out for its independent entrance and private terrace with views over the rooftops and the inner courtyard of the city.

The apartment is equipped with a full kitchen with hob, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine, designed for those who want greater independence during their stay. There is also a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, while the flat-screen TV and soundproofed rooms complete a setup geared towards everyday comfort rather than luxury solutions, in keeping with the informal spirit of a city bed and breakfast.

Double Room — La Casetta sui tetti
Double Room
45 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace, City view, Full kitchen

The only accommodation in the property, this 45-square-metre apartment occupies the entire floor and stands out for its private terrace with views over the rooftops of the old town and the inner courtyard. It has an independent entrance, a full kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower. The soundproofing keeps the space quiet despite its central location on Via Pignolo.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for independent accommodation with a full kitchen in Bergamo's historic centre.
  • Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the property has earned a score of 9.4 for stays for two.
  • Yes, if you want an apartment with a private terrace and views over the city's rooftops.
  • Yes, if you appreciate being just steps from museums, restaurants and historic sites such as the Accademia Carrara.
  • Yes, if you need a 24-hour front desk, even for arrivals at flexible times.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets: the property does not allow them.
  • Maybe not, if you're a large group: the apartment accommodates a maximum of two people.
  • Maybe not, if you need an extra bed: the property does not offer one, only cots on request.
  • Maybe not, if you prefer guaranteed free parking: only a garage is available here.

Hotel facilities & services

La Casetta sui tetti offers guests a 24-hour front desk, convenient for those arriving in Bergamo at flexible times, and a paid airport shuttle service to reach Orio al Serio airport, just a few kilometres away. Outside there is a terrace and a furnished outdoor dining area, ideal for enjoying the view over the rooftops of the historic centre.

The apartment is designed for an independent stay: the kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and electric kettle, while the washing machine allows guests to do laundry without leaving the apartment. The bathroom features a hairdryer, bed linen and cleaning products.

For those who work or want to stay connected, free WiFi internet access is available, while an on-site bar and tea and coffee service round out the offering for breakfast or a break during the day.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Flat-screen TV
  • View
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace

General facilities

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • 24-hour security
  • Shuttle service
  • Allergy-free options
  • Parquet or wood flooring
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Independent entrance
  • Airport shuttle

Parking

  • Garage

Food & drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Dining table
  • Wardrobe or closet

Location & what to see

La Casetta sui tetti is located on Via Pignolo, one of the most characteristic streets in Bergamo’s historic centre, known for its Renaissance palaces and frescoed façades. The area, bustling with cafés, restaurants and small galleries, is among the most sought-after in the city and puts museums, churches and historic squares literally within reach.

The property is about 750 metres from the Accademia Carrara, one of Lombardy’s leading art museums, and just over a kilometre from Piazza Vecchia and the Rocca Museum, at the heart of the upper town. Bergamo’s railway station can be reached on foot in a few minutes, at 850 metres, while the lower station of the funicular that climbs to the upper town is about 950 metres away. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 6 km away and is connected via a paid shuttle service offered by the property itself.

Those staying here can spend their days exploring the historic centre on foot, heading up to Piazza Vecchia and Porta San Giacomo, about a kilometre away, to admire the UNESCO-listed Venetian walls. In the immediate surroundings there are also minor historic sites such as the church of Santo Spirito and several noble palaces along Via Pignolo itself. In the evening, the restaurants and venues in the area, all just a few dozen metres from the accommodation, offer a good spot to end the day with a typical Bergamo dinner.

Accademia Carrara — Art museum with Renaissance collections, among the most important in Lombardy 750 m
Piazza Vecchia — Monumental square at the heart of Bergamo's upper town 1,2 km
Porta San Giacomo — Historic gateway to the UNESCO-listed Venetian walls 1,1 km
Bergamo Railway Station — Rail connections to Milan and the main cities of Lombardy 850 m
Miya Sushi — Japanese restaurant just steps from the accommodation 20 m
Santo Spirito — Historic church in the heart of the Via Pignolo neighbourhood 50 m

What guests say about La Casetta sui tetti

8.8
Fabulous · 38 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.6, and the warmth of the staff, with a score of 9.4. Cleanliness and comfort also receive very positive reviews, while the value for money remains solid despite some minor reservations about the WiFi.

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