Bergamo
Da Vittorio is not only a noteworthy gourmet hideout 9km east of town, but also offers 10 quality suites in its low-slung country estate. Each of the…
Must-see hotels in Central Lombardy
Cremona
It's what Italians do best. Cremona's hippest hotel is a high-tech blend of glass, concrete and steel. Stylish bedrooms feature clean lines, bold colours…
Mantua
In this gorgeous 16th-century townhouse historic features have undergone a minimalist remodelling: exposed creamy stone walls surround pared-down…
Brescia
A budget city centre hotel with splashes of elegance in its recently renovated rooms. Bank on bathroom slippers, browsable art books, and a ‘welcome home’…
Bergamo
Barely a 10-minute stroll from the centre of Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, and 20km west of Bergamo, this working farm offers 10 spacious, beautiful…
Bergamo
An air of elegance pervades this 14th-century townhouse in the Città Alta which cleverly fuses vecchia (old) with new with its honey-coloured beams,…
Lake Iseo
The very friendly Paolo and his family run this comfortable spotless hotel in Siviano, on the northwest side of the lake. Rooms have sweeping views, and…
Lake Iseo
This country estate, sheathed in creeping ivy, has been converted into luxury Relais & Châteaux digs. Set on a rise overlooking the surrounding…
Mantua
The top deal in the city centre, this three-room B&B up an ancient staircase off Via Spagnoli is pure delight. Rooms flutter in bright fabrics, beds are…
Cremona
A short stroll outside the historic centre, the Hotel Continental is a self-proclaimed 'lifestyle' hotel that pricks your interest with a dynamically…
Mantua
You may well feel like a duke or duchess, lounging around this 15th-century palazzo, delighting in the frescoed ceilings, vast marble fireplaces and…
Lake Iseo
One of several hotels in the centre of Iseo, the two-star, lakefront Milano is an excellent deal. The lake views are better than the slightly dated rooms,…
Mantua
Close enough to the station to drag even the heaviest suitcase, the Gonzaga is cheap and cheerful with simple rooms complemented by thoughtful little…
Lake Iseo
On the south bank of the river, this three-storey hotel has clean, simply designed rooms with stiff mattresses and simple furnishings (plus fridges). It's…
Bergamo
It may be metres from Bergamo’s main square, but Il Sole has the unhurried feel of a family-run B&B in a quiet Italian village. Enter via the eponymous…
Brescia
A short stroll from the train station, the very modern Hotel Igea offers affordably priced rooms that boast all the essential creature comforts (decent…
Brescia
Given this grand 1938 hotel's chandeliers, extravagant ballrooms and luxurious guest rooms, resting your head here represents unexpectedly good value…
Bergamo
Located on the corner of Piazza St Pancrazio, the Agnello d'Oro has 20 retro rooms and a heart-warming restaurant hung with copper pots. The building…
Mantua
Expect a warm welcome, ultra-cool decor and boutique rooms full of soft greys, crisp lines and occasional splashes of orange. Creative touches can be…
Cremona
Cost-conscious musicians love this central, fairly luxurious hostel where cheerful, modern bedrooms and four-bed dorms are pristine and thoughtfully…
Bergamo
Bergamo's state-of-the-art HI hostel is about 4km north of the train station. Its 27 rooms offer views over Bergamo's old town centre. Take bus 6 from…
Bergamo
Bergamo's best penny-pincher has an excellent location in the lower town, plus friendly staff, pleasant rooms and plenty of extras – bar area, laundry,…
Central Lombardy
In a converted farmhouse 1km south of the centre, this cosy B&B has three cheerfully painted rooms with flower stencils on the walls, cast-iron bed frames…
Bergamo
This small outfit across from the train station can book affordable accommodation in small B&Bs. You can also hire bicycles and get tips on Bergamo here.
Central Lombardy
On the main street through town, Cà Bigio has comfortable if simply furnished rooms. The best have views over the river.
Cremona
Despite being embedded in the heart of the old town, this is a sleek modern affair, with sparsely furnished rooms, smart bathrooms, music-themed prints…
Mantua
Budget nomads should head to this elegant townhouse, set in the heart of historic Mantua. Cleverly lit bedrooms combine soft tones with subtle furnishings…
