DownTown Funicular — Hotel in Bergamo

This is not a real hotel. Don't expect any billboarding, banner or even a name on the doorbell when you get there (check it on google map). Furthermore, when I went, the owner did not let any way to contact him or her via phone. Apparently, you need to wait for an email so that the owner will make an appointment with you and give you the keys. I did not realise this was the way it works, so, practically, I lost my night there (I had to pay anyway for Booking.com considered this was my fault and assumed I never came). I guess the owner wasn't registered as a hotel with the Italian authorities and found this sort of arrangement. I could not say if this is totally legal. I have my doubts. Later, if found similar stories to mine about that place online. I lost my money and had to find a backup solution that night. For that price, I hope my bad experience would profit to...

I thought this was a lovely way to travel to the Citta Alta! This is the best way to get to the Citta Alta, as you can save your legs for exploring this beautiful town. Nice views along the way & a very quaint way to travel to the top - loved it. We will definitely use the funicular again when we return to Italy one day - we didn't spend enough time in Citta Alta & plan to see more of it next time - maybe even stay there a...

We travelled on the Funicular Alto. Ticket kiosk was not manned so we had to get tickets from the newsagent's stand. At the top, there were no signs as to what top do or where to go. We foiund the toilets, gents out of action, just says it all. There was a cefe but the views did not encourage you to stay. I felt sorry for those who had walked it to the top. Give it a miss and spend the...