Palazzo Rivola is a B&B in a 17th-century building in Bergamo Alta, just steps from Piazza Vecchia, with air-conditioned rooms and suites featuring their own kitchen.
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Palazzo Rivola is a B&B set in a 17th-century palazzo in the heart of Bergamo Alta, just a three-minute walk from Piazza Vecchia. The accommodations occupy the first, third and fourth floors of the historic building and include classic rooms, a junior suite and two suites with kitchen, suitable for both couples and large families.
All rooms feature free WiFi and air conditioning, with an internal or external private bathroom depending on the room type chosen. The larger suites, up to 95 square metres, offer a full kitchen, a separate living area and views of the internal garden, while the standard rooms favour views over the rooftops and monuments of the upper town.
In the morning, an Italian-style, continental and buffet breakfast is served. Since there is no fixed reception desk, check-in takes place via instructions for self-check-in. The location, rated 9.7 by guests, allows guests to reach the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Cathedral and the funicular to the lower town on foot in just a few minutes, making Palazzo Rivola a convenient base for exploring Bergamo on foot.
Palazzo Rivola offers seven types of accommodation spread across several floors of a historic building, from the most compact double rooms of 14 square metres to spacious suites with kitchen that exceed 45 square metres. All accommodations are air-conditioned, equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TV and minibar, with an internal or external private bathroom depending on the room chosen.
The family rooms and the Large Double Room offer flexible bed configurations for couples or small groups, while the Junior Suite stands out for its fireplace and independent entrance. The two largest suites, the Deluxe Suite and the Superior King Suite, feature a fully equipped kitchen and separate living area, and can accommodate up to 4 and 7 people respectively, making them suitable for large families or small groups visiting Bergamo Alta.
A compact 14-square-metre room with an external private bathroom featuring a shower and hairdryer. The bed configuration is flexible, with two single beds or one large double bed, and offers views over the city and surrounding landmarks.
Unlike the room with an external bathroom, this room type offers an internal private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, as well as a direct view of the property’s garden. Same size of 14 square metres, but designed for those who prefer greater privacy.
The most spacious of the non-suite rooms, at 19 square metres, with bed configurations that can accommodate up to 5 people thanks to the extra sofa bed. The bathroom is private but external, and the view opens onto the internal garden.
The only room with a fireplace, the Junior Suite has an independent entrance and an internal private bathroom with shower. It is air-conditioned and offers a minibar, flat-screen cable TV, garden view and welcome wine or champagne.
Larger in feel than the standard double rooms despite the same 19-square-metre size, this room with an internal private bathroom offers a flexible bed configuration, suitable for couples as well as small groups with an extra guest.
With its 45 square metres, the Deluxe Suite has an independent entrance, a separate living room and a fully equipped kitchen with hob, fridge and dishwasher. The internal bathroom features a shower and bidet, with complimentary wine or champagne.
The largest accommodation in the property, with 95 square metres spread across three separate bedrooms and two bathrooms, ideal for groups of up to 7 people. It features a full kitchen, living room area, tea and coffee set and garden view.
Palazzo Rivola offers free WiFi in all areas, air conditioning and heating, as well as daily housekeeping and luggage storage for guests arriving before check-in or departing after check-out. The property has private parking with an electric vehicle charging station, useful for those arriving by car despite the limited traffic zone of the historic centre.
Breakfast can be requested as room service, while the larger accommodations include a minibar and a kettle for tea and coffee. The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and cable channels, a safe and complimentary toiletries. Private check-in and check-out, along with an airport shuttle service on request, complete an offering designed for comfortable stays in Bergamo Alta.
Palazzo Rivola is located in the heart of Bergamo Alta, a maze of medieval alleys and historic palazzos enclosed by the Venetian walls, where traffic is limited and distances are measured on foot. The 17th-century building housing the B&B is just 100 metres from Piazza Vecchia, the city’s Renaissance square with the Palazzo della Ragione, and 200 metres from the Cathedral dedicated to Saint Alexander.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is about 400 metres away, while the two stations of the funicular connecting the upper and lower towns are between 250 and 450 metres away, allowing a quick descent to the modern centre and the railway station, about 3 km away. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 4 km away, corresponding to a 20-minute drive, with bus connections also available to the airport.
Guests staying at Palazzo Rivola can spend whole days strolling through the streets of Bergamo Alta: the Rocca with its museum and panoramic garden is 250 metres away, while the Accademia Carrara, one of the most important art galleries in Lombardy, is about 1 km away, easily reached on foot or with a short bus ride. In summer, the Venetian walls offer panoramic walking routes and viewpoints over the plain, while in winter the historic centre comes alive with Christmas markets around Piazza Vecchia and the Cathedral, making the area enjoyable in every season.
Guests particularly praise Palazzo Rivola’s location, rated 9.7, and the comfort of the rooms, with a score of 9. Cleanliness (8.9) and staff (9) are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, still solid at 8.4, is the relatively lower-rated aspect.
No, Palazzo Rivola does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Palazzo Rivola offers private parking for a fee, with an electric vehicle charging station.
Yes, Palazzo Rivola includes an Italian-style, continental and buffet breakfast, served every morning.
Palazzo Rivola is located about 100 metres from Piazza Vecchia, in the heart of Bergamo Alta.
Yes, Palazzo Rivola has suites such as the Superior King Suite, which can accommodate up to 7 people.
Palazzo Rivola does not have a fixed reception desk: guests receive instructions for self-check-in between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM, presenting ID and a credit card.
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