Borgo San Leonardo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Borgo San Leonardo
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.
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.
Carrara Academy Gallery
Inspect works by Moroni and Botticelli and learn about Renaissance masters through the audio tour in this fine arts institution.
Colleoni Chapel
Gaze at the beautiful frescoes adorning the dome and see the gloomy tomb in this spectacular church likened to a jewel box.
Activities
Bergamo: Digital guide made by a local for your walking tour
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Bergamo
Bergamo : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Bergamo: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better
Our pick of the best Borgo San Leonardo Hotel Deals
Bergamo Inn 21
Room was clean .
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Petronilla - Hotel in Bergamo
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Winter Garden Hotel - Bergamo Airport
Perfect place to stay near BGY airport. Staff is very kind and friendly. Comfortable and clean room. Free parking. Really recommended
Reviewed on 22 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
Griso Collection Hotel
Room was spotless and excellent staff
Reviewed on 19 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
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.
