In addition to business meeting points, staying at a hotel near Orio al Serio Airport allows you to enjoy some internationally renowned entertainment venues, the most notable being Orio Center—a shopping mall that has thrived thanks to its proximity to the Bergamo airport and has expanded in recent years, even adding a cinema.

In Bergamo, you can admire the Upper Town (Città Alta), the historic core surrounded by Venetian Walls that overlook the plains. It is reachable on foot, by bus, or via a funicular, and can also be explored through guided tours. Alternatively, you can enjoy a show at the Donizetti Theatre, the city’s main theater.

The advantages of staying at a hotel close to Bergamo Airport don’t end there: from the city, many other interesting destinations are easily reachable.

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MILAN

The Lombardy capital always manages to offer visitors great emotions. As the fashion and shopping capital, an emblem of Made in Italy, and home to one of the most famous theaters in the world — La Scala Theatre, with its long tradition and prestige — Milan will amaze you with its many facets, all waiting to be discovered.

FRANCIACORTA

The beautiful hills of Franciacorta are just over half an hour’s drive from Bergamo. You can take a lovely walk through the greenery and taste the DOCG sparkling wines for which this area is famous worldwide.

BRESCIA, VERONA, AND MANTUA

These are other charming cities located not far from Bergamo that definitely deserve a visit for their unique beauties — Piazza della Loggia in Brescia, the Arena of Verona, and the Ducal Palace in Mantua, just to name three famous examples. Exquisite food and wine specialties are also waiting to be savored by the most passionate travelers.

TRENTO AND ROVERETO

These two towns, also close to Bergamo, have a lot to offer, especially to lovers of cultural tourism. Not to be missed are the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rovereto and the historic center of Trento with its ancient palaces, museums, and remarkable archaeological sites.

LAKE ISEO

The splendid landscapes of Lake Iseo are ideal for a stroll, a bike ride, a boat trip, or horseback riding. Discover Montisola Island, the historic center of Iseo, beautiful Peschiera Maraglio, and other must-see lakeside locations!

LAKE GARDA

With its sunny towns such as Peschiera, Sirmione, Desenzano, Salò, Limone, Riva del Garda, and many others, Lake Garda is another wonderful destination just a short distance from Bergamo. Explore the surroundings by boat from one town to another and taste the delicious local products, including wine and olive oil!

LAKE COMO, LAKE LUGANO, AND LAKE MAGGIORE

Other enchanting lake landscapes very close to Bergamo that are absolutely worth visiting for their beauty and the historical-artistic interest of the sunny towns overlooking them. Lecco, Lugano, and Como are also cities to explore at a relaxed pace to discover every small and precious corner.

THE OROBIE BERGAMASCHE PARK

A protected area of about 70,000 hectares with woods, rivers, and numerous naturalistic sites, precious witnesses of the planet’s biodiversity.