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Città Alta
touristsWalled upper town, medieval heart, Piazza Vecchia, main attractions, must-see
Città Bassa
practicalLower modern town, train station, shopping, practical base
San Vigilio
viewsHill above Città Alta, panoramic views, castle, peaceful gardens
Borgo Santa Caterina
localHistoric neighborhood outside walls, local life, good restaurants
faq.title
faq.subtitle Bergamo
Bergamo has stunning medieval upper town (Città Alta) with Venetian walls (UNESCO). Less tourists than nearby Milan. Budget airline hub (Ryanair). Gateway to Lake Como, Lake Iseo.
Take funicular from Città Bassa - scenic 2-min ride, same ticket as bus. Or walk up steep streets. Second funicular continues to San Vigilio for views.
Yes! Bergamo Airport (BGY) is Ryanair hub with cheap flights across Europe. 1h by bus to Milan center (€5). Worth staying in Bergamo itself - more charming than transit.
Casoncelli (pasta with butter, sage, pancetta), polenta taragna (with cheese), stracciatella (egg drop soup), Taleggio cheese from nearby valleys. Hearty mountain cuisine.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Bergamo
Take funicular to Città Alta + second one to San Vigilio for best views of Alps and plains.
Walk the Venetian walls - 6km UNESCO World Heritage circuit with great views.
Airport bus to Milan is cheap but staying in Bergamo is better value and more charming.
Try casoncelli alla bergamasca - local ravioli with butter, sage, pancetta. Comfort food!
Day trip to Lake Iseo (30 min) or Lake Como (1h). Bergamo is perfect base for lakes.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
5°
5°55%4 м/с
Today
7°4°
7°4°Tomorrow7°4°
7°4°Thu6°5°
6°5°Fri7°5°
7°5°Sat9°5°
9°5°Sun8°6°
8°6°Mon8°6°
8°6°5°
-1°Jan
7°
0°Feb
11°
3°Mar
16°
7°Apr
19°
10°May
24°
14°Jun
26°
16°Jul
26°
16°Aug
22°
12°Sep
16°
9°Oct
10°
4°Nov
6°
0°Dec
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2 €~2.3 $
ATB Bergamo
Городской €2. Линия 1 до аэропорта €2.50. Фуникулёр в Città Alta включён.
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2 €~2.3 $
ATB Bergamo
Фуникулёр в Città Alta и San Vigilio. Тот же билет, что автобус.
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4 €~4.7 $
Uber, местные такси
Посадка €4, за км €1. До аэропорта ~€15.
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.bus | 2 € ~2.3 $ | ATB Bergamo | Городской €2. Линия 1 до аэропорта €2.50. Фуникулёр в Città Alta включён. |
location.transport.funicular | 2 € ~2.3 $ | ATB Bergamo | Фуникулёр в Città Alta и San Vigilio. Тот же билет, что автобус. |
location.transport.taxi | 4 € ~4.7 $ | Uber, местные такси | Посадка €4, за км €1. До аэропорта ~€15. |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
15 €
~15.0 $
Restaurant dinner
54 €
~54.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
5 €
~5.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
2 €
~2.0 $
Beer in bar
5 €
~5.0 $
Local beer
1 €
~1.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
5 €
~5.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 €
~1.0 $
Weekly groceries
60 €
~60.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
24 € / night
~24.0 $
Hostel private room
60 € / night
~60.0 $
Hotel 2★
65 € / night
~65.0 $
Hotel 3★
92 € / night
~92.0 $
Hotel 4★
141 € / night
~141 $
Hotel 5★
272 € / night
~272 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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widespread
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Apple PayGoogle Pay
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Cash widely accepted throughout Bergamo and Italy in 2025. Southern Europe remains cash-dominant with Italy at 61% cash usage, 52% of point-of-sale transactions still cash. Small shops, markets, and street vendors prefer cash. Cash payment limit €5,000 - amounts under freely paid in cash. Italians loyal to cash, especially in southern regions. Many places prefer cash for small purchases. Cash essential for markets, small shops, and traditional establishments. Businesses should support both cash and digital transactions.
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Main Italian banks in Bergamo: Banca Monte dei Paschi, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, Banco BPM, BPER Banca, Intesa Sanpaolo, Unicredit (Mon-Fri 9 AM-1 PM, 3-5 PM, passport/ID required). 152 currency exchanges registered in Bergamo on Via Armando Favia, Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Via Nicolò Putignani. Bergamo Airport has Forexchange currency exchange in arrivals/departures. Banks offer stable and secure rates. ATMs widespread. Check for bank partnerships to avoid fees. Avoid airport exchanges - high costs and poor rates.
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5%
Tipping not expected. Coperto €2-3 common. Round up if pleased.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe city. Watch belongings at airport and train station. No significant concerns.
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4/5
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$1500
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100
Mbps
5/5
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4Gexcellent
5G✓
location.nomad.fiber✓
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location.nomad.spaces_count8+
location.nomad.day_pass$20
location.nomad.month_pass$180
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Talent Garden Bergamo, Impact Hub Bergamo
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location.nomad.tourist_visa90 location.nomad.days
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E-visa✗
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location.nomad.budget$1200
location.nomad.comfortable$1700
location.nomad.luxury$2800
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small
location.nomad.meetups
occasional
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