Malpensata Travel Guide
Bergamo
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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.
Duomo
Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.
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.
GAMeC
In this suitably modern building browse an array of 20th-century works of art in the permanent collection and examine the modern masterpieces in the temporary exhibits.
Top hotels in Malpensata
Starhotels Cristallo Palace
Hotel Città Dei Mille
I've stayed several times before: it's a big hotel but with character. It's vintage 1970s (I should say):dated but well-kept, and full of references to Garibaldi. The name relates to the 'Thousand' who set out with the General to unify Italy in the 19th Century (Bergamo claims that they came from ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Winter Garden Hotel - Bergamo Airport
Clean room and great shower. Very nice details around hotel and staff pleasant would stay again
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Excelsior San Marco
We had a standard double room, which was clean and modern. Had obviously been renovated relatively recently, all the fixings and fittings in excellent condition. The lights all linked to touchscreens located throughout the room. Powered shutters on the windows and AC which was effective. Complimentary ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Griso Collection Hotel
If I could give this hotel a million stars I would. Incredible staff, great food, perfect location to town, incredible mountain and water views.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Promessi Sposi
Other neighbourhoods around Malpensata
Stazione
If you're spending some time in Stazione, Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII and Monumento al Partigiano are top sights worth seeing.
Borgo San Leonardo
If you're spending some time in Borgo San Leonardo, Piazza Pontida and Via XX Settembre are top sights worth seeing.
Citta Bassa
Shopping, historical sites and lake views are some highlights of Citta Bassa. Make a stop by Largo Porta Nuova or Via XX Settembre while you're exploring.
San Tomaso de' Calvi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Tomaso de' Calvi and surrounding area, you can visit Piazza Pontida and Via XX Settembre.
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.
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.
