Inn in the heart of Bergamo's Upper Town, just steps from Piazza Vecchia, with breakfast served in a historic pastry shop and views over the city rooftops.
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Locanda Cavour is an inn located in the Upper Town (Città Alta) of Bergamo, just 300 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and 40 metres from Piazza Vecchia.
The property occupies a historic building in the city’s pedestrian heart and offers six room types, from the more compact Standard Double Room to the Deluxe Quadruple Room designed for families, up to the Deluxe Room with Balcony overlooking the garden. All units have a private bathroom with bidet, air conditioning, minibar and a satellite flat-screen TV, with views over the rooftops and alleys of the old town.
Breakfast, continental and Italian in style, is served at the historic Pasticceria Cavour 1880 just steps from the reception, except on Wednesdays when it moves to the nearby Caffè del Tasso. WiFi is free throughout the property, while private parking is available for a fee. An airport shuttle service is also available on request. Small pets are welcome for an extra charge, making Locanda Cavour a practical base for exploring Bergamo’s Upper Town on foot, among museums, churches and traditional restaurants just steps from the front door.
The rooms at Locanda Cavour share a common set of features: private bathroom with bidet, toiletries and hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and independent entrance, with views over the rooftops or alleys of the Upper Town. Room sizes vary considerably, from around 13 sqm in the most compact units to nearly 28 sqm in the largest room, offering options suited both to couples and to families looking for more space.
The range includes Standard and Deluxe Double Rooms, a Deluxe Quadruple Room designed for groups of up to four people with two double beds, and a Deluxe Room with Balcony that stands out for its private view over the inner garden, unique among the available room types. All rooms feature a safe and, in some cases, a desk area for those travelling for work.
The largest of the Deluxe rooms, with nearly 28 sqm and the distinctive feature of a single bed paired with a large double bed, ideal for a couple with one extra guest. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, minibar, independent entrance and views over the city rooftops.
The inn’s most compact room type, designed for two people looking for an essential yet complete space: private bathroom with shower and bidet, minibar, satellite TV and views over the old town from the window.
The only room designed for four guests, with two separate double beds making it suitable for families or small groups. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, minibar, independent entrance and city views.
A cosy room of around 13 sqm, the most affordable of the double rooms, with a private bathroom complete with shower and bidet, minibar, wardrobe and city views from the window.
The property’s second Deluxe room, with around 24.5 sqm and a single large double bed, larger than the Standard but without the extra single bed found in the first Deluxe room. Private bathroom, minibar and city view.
The only room at the inn with a private balcony overlooking the inner garden, in addition to city views. Air-conditioned, with a satellite flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower and bidet.
Locanda Cavour offers guests an on-site bar with an in-room minibar and a coffee shop service, as well as a shuttle service and an airport shuttle on request to reach Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport. WiFi is free throughout the property, while parking is available in a garage for a fee.
Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe, wardrobe and internet connection, with a private bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower, bidet and free toiletries. The property offers family rooms, an independent entrance, key card access and parquet flooring.
Accessibility features are also available, including rooms for guests with disabilities, wheelchair access, an emergency cord in the bathroom and a WC with grab rails. Daily housekeeping is included and an invoice is available on request for those travelling for work.
Locanda Cavour is located in the heart of Bergamo’s Upper Town, the medieval core of the city perched on the hill, just steps from Piazza Vecchia and its Renaissance architecture. The area is entirely pedestrian, dotted with historic shops, cafés and traditional restaurants, with stone alleys opening onto views over the Po Valley.
Bergamo Cathedral is just 100 metres away, while Palazzo della Ragione and the Colleoni Chapel can be reached in under a minute on foot. The funicular connecting the Upper and Lower Town is 150 metres away, handy for a quick trip down to the modern centre. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, a busy low-cost hub, is about 3.9 km away and served by a paid shuttle service offered by the property itself. Milan Linate Airport is also reachable in about 40 km.
Guests staying here can dedicate a morning to visiting the Accademia Carrara, one of Lombardy’s most important art galleries, about 1 km away, or climb up to Porta San Giacomo, 250 metres away, a historic panoramic point on the Venetian Walls. In the warmer months you can stroll along the walkways of the Venetian Walls surrounding the Upper Town, while in winter the historic centre, with its lights and markets, offers a more intimate atmosphere. The proximity to restaurants such as Gombito and La Piadella, just steps from the entrance, is also convenient for those who don’t want to venture far for meals.
Reviews particularly praise cleanliness and comfort, both at 9.6, and location, rated 9.8 and especially appreciated by couples. Staff and services also score very highly, while value for money, though solid at 8.7, remains the relatively lowest rating.
Locanda Cavour is located on Via Gombito, in the heart of Bergamo’s Upper Town, about 40 metres from Piazza Vecchia and 100 metres from the Cathedral.
Yes, Locanda Cavour includes a continental and Italian breakfast, served at the Pasticceria Cavour 1880 from 7:30 to 10:00, except on Wednesdays when it is served at the nearby Caffè del Tasso.
Locanda Cavour offers private parking in a garage for a fee, useful for those staying in the pedestrian area of the Upper Town.
Yes, Locanda Cavour welcomes small pets for a €20 per night surcharge.
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The minimum age for check-in at Locanda Cavour is 18; guests under 18 may only stay if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Yes, Locanda Cavour offers a paid airport shuttle service to Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, located about 3.9 km from the property.
