The Ostello (Hostelling International) is a few miles from the old city but has good transport links and great views over the valley. All the rooms are ensuite and a maximum of 8 people.
Coming by train to Bergamo station walk out of the station and straight up the road towards the funicular (about 10 mins walk) take the funicular up and the bus to Ostello stops right outside the station, the bus will then take you right to the Ostello's door. This by far the easiest way to do it believe me!
The Christmas Lights are well known in London, but don't bother walking down Oxford Street during the festive season, get the 94 bus from Notting Hill or Marble Arch and cruise down the Oxford Street and Regent Street, seeing the Christmas lights and gliding past the crowds.
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