Citta Bassa Travel Guide
Bergamo
Visit Citta Bassa
Popular places to visit
Piazza Vecchia
Enjoy hot drinks in a café and admire the harmonious layout of the landmark Renaissance buildings that decorate this Old Square.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.
Carrara Academy Gallery
Inspect works by Moroni and Botticelli and learn about Renaissance masters through the audio tour in this fine arts institution.
Funicolare San Vigilio
Enjoy an outing to Funicolare San Vigilio during your stay in Bergamo. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Duomo
Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.
Colleoni Chapel
Gaze at the beautiful frescoes adorning the dome and see the gloomy tomb in this spectacular church likened to a jewel box.
Things to do
Bergamo: Digital guide made by a local for your walking tour
From Milan: Bernina Red Train and St. Moritz Tour
Top hotels in Citta Bassa
Hotel Excelsior San Marco
"Our room was of the newly renovated rooms so was lovely. Breakfast is excellent as was the roof terrace restaurant. Would have hesitation recommending this hotel."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Arli Hotel Business and Wellness
"Great hotel and lovely friendly staff. Nice room, good breakfast, excellent dinner. Close to train station, less than 10 minute walk. 20 minutes walk to funicular up to old town. Lots of good restaurants nearby. For a 3 star it was good."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Ca Moroni Collection
"Superb flat, great location, great amenities! We have enjoyed our weekend stay and would definitely recommend!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Palazzo Santo Spirito
"Front desk, bar, and dinner staff were professional, friendly, helpful, and very service-oriented. Only exception was breakfast...a bit of a hectic and crowded food and coffee self-service arrangement with - no obvious line or natural flow so it easily devolves into a mishmash of people going down ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hotel Cappello D'Oro, BW Signature Collection
"It was the choice ever on everything"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Petronilla - Hotel in Bergamo
"Wonderful, helpful staff, cool boutique hotel vibe"
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Where to stay in Citta Bassa
Città Alta
Unique features of Città Alta include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Rocca or Piazza Vecchia while you're exploring the area.
Stazione
If you're spending some time in Stazione, Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII and Monumento al Partigiano are top sights worth seeing.
Malpensata
When in Malpensata, you can plan a visit to Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII and Largo Porta Nuova, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Borgo San Leonardo
If you're spending some time in Borgo San Leonardo, Via XX Settembre and Piazza Pontida are top sights worth seeing.
Borgo Palazzo
While there might not be top attractions in Borgo Palazzo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like GAMeC and Carrara Academy Gallery.
Citta Bassa Travel Guide
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