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Milan is a metropolis with international appeal that attracts visitors from around the world thanks to its numerous attractions. Lombardy’s capital is not only a renowned shopping destination but also an important economic and financial hub, often chosen by multinational companies as a base for offices and events. As a result, the city offers various types of accommodation across different price ranges to suit the needs of different travellers.
The city centre (Duomo area) remains one of the most popular zones for both business travellers and tourists; you’ll find welcoming B&Bs, well-known hotel chains and luxury accommodation here. If you’re visiting Milan for just a few days, the city centre is definitely the location that keeps you closest to the main attractions of interest and allows you to get around easily thanks to the metro.
Those who love nightlife but want to stay in a central area can choose accommodation in the Navigli area, which really comes alive from the aperitivo hour onwards. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly zone, we recommend Città Studi, a neighbourhood near the Milan Polytechnic that’s a bit outside the centre but is well served by public transport.
For those with no budget constraints but seeking tranquil accommodation, we suggest the Brera area, which lies north of the Duomo and is home to elegant and luxurious hotels. If you’re coming to Milan to exhibit or participate in a trade fair, you can stay in the Fiera Milano City neighbourhood or Rho Fiera, depending on where your event of interest is being held.
Milan’s historic centre is the heart of the city and the best area to stay if you’re visiting Milan for tourism, especially if you’re here for just a few days. Beyond housing the main attractions of interest such as the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Teatro alla Scala and Palazzo Reale, the area also boasts numerous shops, boutiques of major brands and restaurants. The neighbourhood is also well served by public transport, and thanks to the metro you can reach other parts of the city quickly.
The drawbacks of this area are certainly the prices, which aren’t among the most affordable, and if you’re driving there can be several difficulties finding parking, so it would be better to find a property with a parking space. The historic centre is full of accommodation options across different price ranges: from well-known hotel chains to apartments situated in historic buildings, from small B&Bs to hostels.
North of the Duomo lies the famous Brera neighbourhood, named after the Pinacoteca which houses important Italian masterpieces. This is a safe, quiet and somewhat romantic neighbourhood, making it the right choice if you’re organising a romantic getaway. The area sits at the end of Via Monte Napoleone, Milan’s most important shopping street, and is home to the so-called “fashion quadrilateral”.
In addition to being served by the metro and several bus lines, Brera also boasts restaurants, bars, art galleries and all necessary services. Due to its location and chic, elegant atmosphere, it’s considered a truly exclusive area that could be ideal if you want to stay close to the centre but away from the main tourist routes. Here you can find luxury hotels or elegant apartments in historic buildings that require a fairly high budget.
Navigli is a famous Milan neighbourhood located south-west of the Duomo and gets its name from the presence of Milan’s two main waterways, the Naviglio Grande and the Naviglio Pavese. It’s also home to the Darsena area, which has recently been redeveloped and is one of the city’s most beloved zones. This is a lively and dynamic neighbourhood thanks to the numerous venues open all day that get busier from aperitivo time onwards.
The area is therefore better suited for those who enjoy nightlife or want accommodation in a zone not too far from the centre, packed with bars and restaurants. Prices in the Navigli area are lower than in the historic centre, but this isn’t the quietest part of the city, so only stay here if you’re happy to embrace the evening buzz and don’t seek peace and quiet. The area is also well served by both metro and tram.
The area around Central Station is often overlooked by many, but in reality it presents itself as the ideal area to stay if you need to use the railway station. All around Piazza Duca D’Aosta you’ll find a range of hotels and B&Bs with excellent value for money.
Hotels in this area are considered among the most affordable in the city, though for some it’s not the most pleasant area to be in the evening, especially if you’re alone. Staying in the Central Station neighbourhood means being away from the main attractions of interest but well connected to other parts of the city. Here you’ll find the Centrale FS metro stop as well as numerous bus stops.
Another area of Milan that offers budget-friendly accommodation is certainly Città Studi, a neighbourhood located in the north-eastern part of the city. This area is home to the Milan Polytechnic and State University, so it’s a neighbourhood that’s lively and well animated both day and night. The area is full of small hotels, hostels and apartments at budget prices, as well as bars and late-night venues.
Choosing to stay in Città Studi means being away from the historic centre but still able to reach the main attractions of interest quickly thanks to public transport. The area has the Piola metro stop on the M2 line as well as several bus, tram and trolleybus lines connecting Città Studi to the centre. The area is frequented mainly by students who love to have fun late into the night, so this is a lively and noisy neighbourhood even during the night hours.
Sant’Ambrogio is an elegant neighbourhood that has recently undergone redevelopment and is located just south of Milan’s centre. The symbol of the area is the beautiful Church of Sant’Ambrogio, which houses the relics of Ambrose, the city’s patron saint. Thanks to the redevelopment that occurred in the 2000s, Sant’Ambrogio is a modern area full of elegant buildings, new structures and restaurants.
Additionally, the Catholic University of Milan is based here, so there’s always student activity. The neighbourhood is only a short distance from both the centre and the Piazza Affari area and is well served by the metro and several bus lines. In this Milan area you’ll find high-level hotels and accommodation that offer excellent services but require a mid-to-high budget.
The Parco Sempione neighbourhood is considered the green lung of the city given the presence of numerous green spaces. The area is also home to important attractions such as the Castello Sforzesco, the aquarium and the Palazzo dell’arte. A quiet area, well served by public transport and full of restaurants, Parco Sempione is ideal for those travelling with family or with children.
In this neighbourhood you’ll find numerous facilities at various price points. The north side of the park, which is further from the centre, is where hotel prices are lowest, whilst facilities on the south side have higher prices due to their more central position, not far from the Teatro alla Scala.
Porta Garibaldi is the perfect area for those looking for a well-served neighbourhood, full of venues and in the heart of the nightlife scene. From Porta Garibaldi heading north you’ll find the beautiful Piazza Gae Aulenti which hosts Milan’s most famous skyscrapers, whilst heading south you’ll find Corso Garibaldi, one of the city’s most exclusive and trendy streets.
The area is served by both the metro and several bus lines. The accommodation available is all mid-to-high level, and the area is very rich in venues, so it’s very lively even during the night hours. Staying here can be particularly convenient if you need to use the Porta Garibaldi railway station.
A neighbourhood that has undergone major redevelopment work to become a truly vibrant and dynamic area. Right behind the famous Piazza Gae Aulenti and the building known as “Bosco Verticale,” you’ll find the Isola neighbourhood. Full of shops, typical restaurants and artisan boutiques, Isola is a neighbourhood suited to your stay if you’re looking for simple facilities at a reasonable price.
In addition to various services useful for daily life, the Isola neighbourhood hosts several events and cultural initiatives. The area is served by metro stops but also by numerous bus lines, so it won’t be a problem reaching the centre in just a few minutes.
One of the trendiest areas at the moment is definitely the one north of Loreto, above Central Station, which is known as “NoLo”, or North of Loreto. Once a rather run-down neighbourhood, this area has undergone redevelopment and is now a dynamic, lively area full of activity. Here, many art-related venues, small boutiques, galleries and creative spaces are emerging.
This is a peripheral area of the city that offers more affordable accommodation and allows you to experience a less touristy and more genuine Milan. From here, thanks to the metro, you can reach Piazza Duomo in just ten minutes. However, the choice of accommodation isn’t very wide and offers small hotels, welcoming B&Bs and various apartments.
One kilometre west of the centre lies the San Siro neighbourhood, which is home not only to the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, the home ground of Milan and Inter clubs, but also to several equestrian facilities. San Siro is the ideal area if you’re coming to the city to watch football matches or attend an event. The area boasts the presence of hotels with accessible budgets as well as some venues and restaurants.
It’s not the ideal area if you want to visit Milan, as you’re far from the centre and the main attractions of interest. In the neighbourhood there are several metro stations (San Siro Stadio, San Siro Ippodromo, Piazzale Segesta and Piazzale Lotto) but also various bus, tram and trolleybus lines connecting the area to the centre and other neighbourhoods of the city.
If you’re coming to Milan to participate in a trade fair, the best neighbourhoods are Fiera Milano City or Rho Fiera, depending on where your event is being held. The Fiera Milano City neighbourhood is located between San Siro and Parco Sempione and is well served by public transport and the metro. This area is convenient if you need to attend an event and arrive in Milan by car, given that it has several car parks. When there are no events, the neighbourhood isn’t particularly lively and is away from the main attractions of interest.
Rho Fieramilano, on the other hand, is a neighbourhood located north-west of Milan and falls within the municipality of Rho. Here you’ll find the trade fair hub that hosted Expo in 2015. Throughout the year, various international events are held in this area, so the zone is well served by public transport. Rho is the right choice for staying if you’re participating in a fair, otherwise it’s a neighbourhood far from the centre and lacking attractions. However, if you want to stay at the hotel closest to the Fair, we recommend booking a room at the NH Milano Fiera.
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