Petronilla - Hotel In Bergamo
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, if you want the best-reviewed hotel in our Bergamo sample, in the lower town near the funicular, and the price is not a problem. If it is, our Best Value pick scores 9.2 for about €89 less per night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Bergamo. It is a 4-star hotel, chosen because no 5-star qualified and it had the highest guest score in our sample: 9.4 out of 10 from 1,021 reviews. It suits couples and travellers who want strong service, a spa and gym, and an easy base for both the lower and upper town. The property lists family rooms and is tagged as pet friendly.
Skip it if you are watching costs. Some guests find the nightly rates and parking fees expensive, and it was the priciest of our three picks for the reference dates.
Location and getting around
The address is Via San Lazzaro 4, 24122 Bergamo, Italy. Guests describe a central setting in the lower town near the funicular and local restaurants. The location score is 9.7.
Straight-line walking estimates: Teatro Donizetti is 0.7 km away, about 9 minutes. Santa Maria Maggiore and Bergamo Cathedral are both 1.2 km away, around 15 minutes each. Those last two are in the upper town, so the real walk may take longer because of the climb, and the funicular is an alternative.
What guests say
Staff are the standout. Guests describe a friendly, professional team that gives helpful advice on parking and local restaurants. The location, close to the funicular and good places to eat, is the other recurring positive.
The complaint is price. Guests rate the service highly but some find the nightly rates and parking fees expensive. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed in our data.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €224.00 per night. That is 53% above the sample median of €146.00. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Listed facilities include a spa, a gym, a restaurant, family rooms and free Wi-Fi. The breakfast list covers continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free, American and buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate has not been confirmed.
Albergo 900, our Budget pick, scores 7.7 and was seen at €57.44. Locanda Mimmo, our Best Value pick, scores 9.2 and was seen at €135. The gap between Petronilla and Locanda Mimmo is 0.2 points on score but about €89 a night on price, so decide how much the spa, gym and 4-star level are worth to you.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 21 eligible properties in Bergamo, the largest sample in this group of cities. Petronilla ranked 1st of 21 on guest score. No 5-star hotel qualified, so it took the Luxury slot as the best-reviewed 4-star with a score above 8.5.
Before you book
Ask about the parking fee if you are driving. Check whether breakfast is included and what the cancellation terms are. Confirm spa and gym opening times and any fees for your dates. If you bring a pet, confirm the conditions. Then compare today's price with Locanda Mimmo for the same nights.
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Is Petronilla - Hotel In Bergamo close to the upper town?
Guests say it is in the lower town near the funicular. Santa Maria Maggiore and the cathedral are 1.2 km away in a straight line, about 15 minutes, though the climb can add time.
How much does Petronilla cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €224.00 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Does it have parking?
Guests mention parking fees and some find them expensive. Staff are said to give helpful parking advice, so ask when you book.
Does Petronilla have a spa?
Yes, the property lists a spa and a gym. Opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
Is it worth the price compared with Locanda Mimmo?
Petronilla scores 9.4 and Locanda Mimmo 9.2, but Petronilla cost about €89 more per night for the reference dates. It makes sense if you value the spa, gym and 4-star level.