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Where to park your car in Bergamo: a complete guide to avoid stress

The City

14 May 2025

Where can I park in Bergamo? Is it possible to park your car in the Upper Town? These are among the most frequently asked questions that people normally ask when they decide to plan a visit to Bergamo, and especially when they want to go to the Upper Town, Bergamo Alta.

Spending a day in Bergamo, surrounded by art and historical sights, often raises a common question among visitors: is it possible to avoid the high hourly rates of the parking areas located near the centre? The good news is that yes, there are still some free solutions for leaving your car and easily reaching the Upper Town.

In this mini-guide to parking in Bergamo, you will find practical advice on where to park for free, as well as a list of the most strategic pay car parks for visiting both the Upper Town and the Lower Town.

Click on the link in each proposal and let your navigator guide you. A small handbook and reference designed to simplify your visit, while saving time and money as well.

Parcheggio Sant’Alessandro – one of the pay car parks in Bergamo Alta

Parking areas in Bergamo Bassa

Parking areas in the Lower Town are a major issue for those who move around the city on a daily basis, whether for work or tourism. The area offers several parking solutions, including fee-based, free and covered parking facilities, but finding the right place may not always be easy. Knowing the available options can make all the difference in terms of time, convenience and cost. Let’s take a closer look.

Where to park in the Lower Town in order to take the funicular railway

Garage San Marco (located approximately 450 metres from the departure station of the Funicolare Bassa).
Location: Piazza della Repubblica 24122 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HjQvqshaSwwGerW7
Opening times: 6:30 a.m. / 01:00 a.m.
Parcheggio Piazza della Libertà (located approximately 500 metres from the departure station of the Funicolare Bassa).
Location: Via Zelasco Giovanni E Rodolfo 7, 24121 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6eW8E4XjgD2NcTJ6
Opening times: 24/7
Parcheggio Primax S.r.l Parcheggi (located approximately 650 metres from the departure station of the Funicolare Bassa).
Location: Via Giuseppe Verdi 23 C, 24121 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/BVGdkKLYJPNe6UuP6
Opening times: 24/7
Parcheggio del Centro (located approximately 700 metres from the departure station of the Funicolare Bassa).
Location: Via Borfuro 4, 24122 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/hwYK7EKAqf6k56Hu6
Opening times: 7:30 a.m. /00:30 a.m.
Parcheggio Central Parking (located approximately 1.1km from the departure station of the Funicolare Bassa).
Location: Via Pietro Paleocapa 3, 24122 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/hvsEs59TGbZ2izPJ7
Opening times: 24/7
Parcheggio Ex Gasometro (relatively close to the FS railway station on the corner of Via Mauro Gavazzeni, about 1.5 km from the departure station of the Funicolare Bassa).
Location: Via San Giovanni Bosco, 24125 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/136xDHmCguX394z27
Opening times: 24/7
Price: €1.50 per hour – more specific information on prices can be found on the official website: https://atb.bergamo.it/parcheggi/parcheggi-di-bergamo-e-dintorni/parcheggio-ex-gasometro

San Marco Garage in Bergamo

Where to park in Bergamo Bassa for free

We continue our journey by exploring the few remaining free parking areas in Bergamo… there are not many, but something still exists and with a bit of luck you might just be the one to find a free parking spot.

Parcheggio di Via Croce Rossa (located about 3 km from the departure station of the Funicolare Bassa).
Location: Via della croce rossa, 24128 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/WFEZAM97d6Cv3QwH8|
Opening times: 24/7
Parcheggio in front of the Gewiss Stadium, south curve (with time disc and for a maximum of 3 hours).
Location: Via del Lazzaretto 26, 24100 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/i23U9R6ZXiBK9qD18
Opening times: 24/7
Parcheggio Supermercato Carrefour, front and back side (Via Baioni, Valverde area)
Location: Via Mafalda di Savoia 4, Via Ernesto Rossi 24100 Bergamo.
Link to reach them -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/crv2c5YjPeC11vrN9– https://maps.app.goo.gl/9rVMtANGwGnbrtbC7
Opening times: 24/7
Parcheggio Via Maironi (You can reach Bergamo Alta after 800 metres on foot through Porta S.Lorenzo).
Location: Via Maironi Giovanni da Ponte 32, Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/nsGbdZ4s9MYkbnsX8
Opening times: 24/7
Parcheggio Via Mario Buttaro (You can reach Bergamo Alta at the adjacent bus stop, Bus no. 1).
Location: Via Mario Buttaro, Bergamo.
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/t6jCSUnvbLiWVJPa9
Opening times: 24/7 – Except for the evenings before Atalanta football matches, when it is closed. During the matches you have to pay for parking.

Via Croce Rossa Parking Area

Parking areas in Bergamo Alta

Streets where you can park for free in Bergamo Alta (white lines)

Here is a list of some streets located at the bottom of Bergamo Alta, where it is possible to find free parking spots (with white lines) along the sides of the street: these are completely free, ideal for those who wish to leave their car and continue on foot or by alternative means:

Via Alberto Riva -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/9fSXyUDBciLWJ1Um6– https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVEbMs2p6T2FF54s9
Via Guglielmo Grataroli -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ph7mju8ybLmAu1bL9
Via dello Statuto -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/62XRR3Y2tTF7m8FGA
Via Ezio Vanoni (Carrefour Baioni area)-> https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUJ7mVCn3S9tdusAA
Viale Giulio Cesare 16 (Gewiss Stadium area) -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/kfP7FF7tYxy4qoTXA

Free parking area in Via Alberto Riva

By the way, a good and simple option to go to Bergamo Alta after having parked your car, either for free or for a fee, is to get on a Tuk Tuk. This comfortable electric vehicle can get you to the Upper Town, and the driver can also give you some tips on how to spend your day in the best possible way.

Where to park your car in Bergamo Alta (for a fee)

If, on the other hand, you are looking for extreme parking convenience and you are willing to pay hourly rates of around €3.5 per hour, consider that Bergamo Alta offers three parking areas within the city walls.

You should also take into account some indications regarding the LTZ areas, which you can find in our article How to get to Bergamo Alta, and you will get to one of these car parks located exactly in the Upper Town.

Here is a list of the car parks:

Parcheggio Città Alta (the pedestrian exit is located in Piazza Mercato del Fieno, right in the historic centre).
Location: Via della Fara 3a, 24129 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/3uV6MSfhegTFptpy7
Opening times: 24/7
Price – €3.30 per hour
Parcheggio Porta Sant’ Alessandro (adjacent to Porta S. Alessandro in the Colle Aperto area).
Location: Largo di Porta Sant’ Alessandro 11, 24129 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/EM4rTxcEF2jn9mzz7
Opening times: 24/7
Price – € 3.50 per hour
Parcheggio Tre Armi “Car Service Fly” (convenient for reaching Porta S. Alessandro and Colle Aperto).
Location: Via Tre Armi 7, 24128 Bergamo
Link to reach it -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/kXM8UH2wmfP21XV79
Opening times: 24/7
Price – € 3.00 per hour