Borgo San Leonardo 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.

Duomo
Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

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.

Bergamo Botanical Garden
Savor the stunning vista of the Upper Town and the Alps from the hills of this quaint park with thousands of plants.
Things to do

Venice Day Trip from Bergamo

I WISH YOU WERE HERE! BERGAMO full immersion with a Native Private Guide

Bergamo: Digital guide made by a local for your walking tour

Bergamo : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Bergamo Street Food Private Tour With A Local Guide
Top hotels in Borgo San Leonardo

Bergamo Inn 21
The self check in was seamless, room 102 was immaculate extremely spacious, nothing negative to say the apartment is also in a fantastic area for restaurants and bars. Easy to find 15 mins from train station.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Petronilla - Hotel in Bergamo
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Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Winter Garden Hotel - Bergamo Airport
Incredible service, very clean, amazing breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Griso Collection Hotel
The room was fantastic and the staff were all lovely. The room was clean and comfortable and the balcony was great. All of the staff were warm and welcoming. We paid extra for breakfast a couple of days which was great and we had room service as well.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Excelsior San Marco
We stayed four nights in this hotel. For us, it was perfect and, should be go back to Bergamo, we would not hesitate to return to the same hotel. Its location is perfect (close enough to the Old City that you can walk to get there but also very close to the centre of the new town and its restaurants ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel Promessi Sposi
The spa is amazing, helpful staff, comfy room and a wide variety of breakfast options
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Borgo San Leonardo

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.

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.

Stazione
If you're spending some time in Stazione, Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII and Monumento al Partigiano are top sights worth seeing.

Città Alta
Unique features of Città Alta include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Piazza Vecchia or Bell Tower while you're exploring the area.

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.

