A 4-star relais in the historic heart of Bergamo Alta, with garden, panoramic terrace and in-house restaurant, a few steps from the Venetian walls.
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Relais San Vigilio al Castello is a 4-star hotel located in Bergamo, about 1.5 km from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, in the upper part of the city near the Castle of San Vigilio.
The property features a garden, a terrace, an in-house restaurant and private parking, along with a concierge service and room service designed for those seeking a quiet yet well-served stay. WiFi is free throughout the property.
The air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms are furnished with a desk, electric kettle, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV with satellite channels; all have a private bathroom with shower and a wardrobe. Some room types offer a balcony and city view, others overlook the inner garden, and two suites with a separate living area are also available.
Breakfast, served à la carte, offers continental and Italian options. The area is popular with those who enjoy walking through the alleys of Bergamo Alta or heading into the surrounding hills for hiking and skiing during the winter season, while the hotel also offers bicycle rental for getting around independently.
Relais San Vigilio al Castello offers eight room and suite types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a tea and coffee set. Sizes range from the 25 sqm of the Superior Double Room to the 37 sqm of the Suite, with solutions designed both for couples and for families of up to three people, such as the Deluxe Family Suite with a single bed and an extra-large double bed.
Some rooms overlook the inner garden or courtyard, while others – such as the Deluxe Double/Twin Room with City View and the Duplex Suite – offer a view over the city and the surrounding points of interest. Two room types, the Deluxe Double Room and the Deluxe Double Room with Garden View, have a bathtub in addition to the shower, while the two suites stand out for having a living area separate from the sleeping area.
The property’s basic room type, with a view of the inner garden and a private patio. Equipped with a shower, toiletries and bathrobes, it is the most compact option among the available double rooms.
Larger than the Superior, this room stands out for its bathroom with a bathtub in addition to the shower and for the patio with garden view, suited to those wanting a few extra square metres.
The property’s largest room type, with a living area separate from the bedroom and a city view. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and a full set of toiletries.
Designed for families of up to three people, it combines a single bed with an extra-large double bed. It overlooks the inner garden and offers extra space compared to the standard doubles.
A two-level suite with a living area on the lower floor and a separate bedroom, with a city view. The bathroom, with a shower and toiletries, is not ensuite as in the other suites.
Configurable as a double or twin room, this spacious room stands out for its city view, a detail that sets it apart from the rooms facing the inner garden.
A spacious room with a bathroom featuring both a bathtub and a shower, bathrobes and a full set of toiletries. The garden view makes it one of the quietest options in the property.
Relais San Vigilio al Castello offers a garden, a terrace with outdoor furniture and an in-house restaurant, along with a wide range of services designed for a well-cared-for stay: concierge service, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. Those travelling by bicycle will find on-site bike rental, useful for excursions into the hills around Bergamo Alta, while during the winter months the area is also popular with skiing enthusiasts.
For dining, in addition to the in-house restaurant, there are a bar, a coffee shop and an in-room minibar, with the option of breakfast served directly in the room and special diet menus on request. WiFi is free throughout the property.
General services include a lift, heating, soundproofed rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities, as well as spaces for meetings and banquets. The property also offers massages and a relaxation area with sun loungers and deck chairs.
Relais San Vigilio al Castello is located in Bergamo Alta, a few steps from the Castle of San Vigilio, in a hilltop area that still retains the historic character of the old town, among stone alleys and panoramic views over the plain. The property occupies a building that combines tranquillity with proximity to the historic centre, with the Relais San Vigilio restaurant practically at the property’s entrance.
The upper funicular station is just 50 metres away, convenient for heading down to the centre without a car, while the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Colleoni Chapel are about 1.5 km away. Piazza Vecchia, the heart of Bergamo Alta, is about 1.1 km away, as is the Palazzo della Ragione. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 10 km away, also reachable via a paid airport shuttle organised by the property.
The hilltop location allows guests to alternate walks among the historic monuments of Bergamo Alta – such as Porta San Giacomo, 1.2 km away, and the Rocca, with its museum 1.3 km away – with excursions into the surrounding hills, particularly popular in summer for hiking and in winter for snow sports. Guests staying here also appreciate the proximity to historic coffee shops such as Aurora and Lorenzi Luigino, ideal for a break during visits to the centre.
Reviews particularly praise comfort (9.7) and staff (9.6), followed by cleanliness (9.6) and location (9.6), especially appreciated by couples. Value for money, while the lowest score, still remains solid at 9.1.
No, Relais San Vigilio al Castello does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Relais San Vigilio al Castello includes breakfast, served à la carte with continental and Italian options.
Yes, Relais San Vigilio al Castello offers private garage parking, for a fee.
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The upper funicular station is just 50 metres from Relais San Vigilio al Castello, while Piazza Vecchia is about 1.1 km away.
Yes, Relais San Vigilio al Castello has an in-house restaurant, as well as an on-site bar and coffee shop.
Yes, Relais San Vigilio al Castello offers free WiFi throughout the property.
