Orio al Serio Homestays

I arrived into Bergamo airport at just after 1am, the taxi drivers outside were like sharks in a feeding frenzy on the poor unsuspecting arrivals...I went to the front of the line of cars as is usual practice, the driver asked where I was going and then started shouting out to the other drivers, pointed out another car and told me to go there..as a woman travelling alone I am careful..I told the driver there was already someone in his car...turns out they pack you in ! Three of us, me the first drop, 2 minutes later and we arrive at my hotel, 20 euros ! Minimum charge apparently ! What a con ! Opened my curtains the following morning after no sleep due to air con set at a boiling 22 degrees! The airport is directly opposite the hotel across a major road ! The next day I walked to the airport up the road via an underpass (I wouldn't have done this at night on my own but a man checking in at reception had done) The room was basic and drab, decorated...I use the phrase lightly...bland and hostel like ! No pictures, old,tired and dull furniture...depressing...oh and NO TEA TRAY ! In the small fridge which I was amazed had been inserted into this awful room devoid of any personality or comfort, had one can of coke and two bottles of water...priced at 3.50 euro each ! I did mention on check out my displeasure of the missing tea tray and the lovely receptionist informed me the standard rooms don't have tea trays, I paid £142 for one person for one night without breakfast ! I honestly believe a tea tray is a basic requirement, also at least one bottle of complimentary water, I have self catering places and provide all of this ! I will not be staying in this awful place again.

This is one of those rare hotels where everything is perfect. The location is perfect (4 min drive from the airport and 7 min to train station). Everything is modern, amazing design, latest technologies in the room. Huge space in the bathroom and the room (we even had a tub in the room). You can also buy some drinks from the fridge if u arrived late and thirsty. The mattress is molded to your body (not old style). We interacted with 3 employees, they are all very nice and speak perfect English. Breakfast is good. Remember you in Italy, so no hot items, but at least it's not just pastries. Some cold cuts of ham, turkey, cheese, boiled eggs, bread, yogurt, croissants, muffins, donuts and more cakes, juices, cereal. And the little area for breakfast is so beautiful and cute. View is amazing. And the most important everything is sooo clean (its hard to get from me 5 stars for cleaning, I'm super picky). Tips: if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs, you can hear the planes and the church bell. If you arrive late (like we did after 11pm) the shuttle from the hotel is not going to pick u up. You can take official taxi for 15 euros. There is no Uber (we waited 15 minutes) no drivers were found on Sunday morning to go to the train station. Hotel called for us some other taxi and they charge 20 euros for super short drive.

You can definitely sleep in the airport. However, the bathroom is far away and there is no shower room. There is no reception. Inconvenient to check in. No key. You have to keep entering the code when you go in and out.