Planning a trip to Milan and not sure where to stay? Each neighbourhood in Milan has its own character, and depending on where you choose to stay it will give your trip a slightly different feel, from staying right in the heart of Milan in Centro Storico, to somewhere with a more local vibe. So where to stay in Milan? We’ve put together our Milan accommodation guide to help you choose from the best hotels in Milan and what area of Milan to stay.
Contents
Where To Stay In Milan?
How Long To Stay In Milan?
Booking Accommodation In Milan
Accommodation Guides
- Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Milan Italy
- Luxury For Less: The Best Luxury Hotels In Milan Italy
- Hotels In Milan Under $250/night
Where To Stay In Milan? Milan Neighbourhood Guide
So what is the best area to stay in Milan Italy? There are so many great Milan neighbourhoods, and each has there own pros and cons. The main areas include Centro Storico, Brera district, Navigli, Porta Romana, Porta Nuova and Stazione Central. Here are some of our favourite neighbourhoods in Milan and reasons why you might want to stay in these areas.
Milan Neighbourhood Map
Here is our Milan neighbourhood map, or ‘where to stay in Milan map’, so you can get an overview of each neighbourhoods location.
Centro Storico
Staying the Centro Storico means you will be in the heart of Milan with some of the most iconic Milan attractions at your doorstep. Most things to do in Milan will be walkable, like seeing the Milan Duomo or visiting the beautiful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. But, as to be expected, staying here will mean more crowds and generally speaking, higher prices. The Centro Storico is our pick for where to stay in Milan for one night or for two nights, and for the best hotels in Milan near the Duomo.
Brera District
The Brera district is still extremely central, not too far from the Duomo. This area has world-renowned art galleries like the Pinacoteca di Brera and small luxury boutiques, shops and bars. It’s a charming high-end neighbourhood. The Brera district is our pick for where to stay in Milan for location and charm.
Navigli (Porta Genova)
The Naviglio Grande Canal is the heart of the Navigli District in Porta Genova. The canal is lined with unique shops, restaurants and bars, and is always busy with people giving it a great energy. You can still walk to the city centre if you love walking like us, otherwise, you can always get public transport or an Uber. Navigli is our pick for where to stay in Milan for nightlife.
Porta Romana
Although not right in the city centre, you can still walk from here to Centro Storico and the Navigli district. Porta Romana is a predominantly residential neighbourhood with some restaurants and bars. It’s also a good pick for Airbnb and apartments on Booking.com. Porta Romana is our pick for where to stay in Milan with family, value for money and a local feel.
Porta Nuova and Porta Garibaldi
Porta Nuova is the main business district of Milan. Here you will find a mix of old and new, with historical buildings amongst modern skyscrapers. Around this area, you will find Corso Como, a street lined with shops, restaurants and bars, and one of my guilty pleasures, a giant Eataly. Our pick for where to stay in Milan near train station Garibaldi and it’s still quite central.
Stazione Central
Staying near Milan Central Station is obviously convenient, especially if you intend to do day trips from Milan. I wouldn’t say that it’s an unsafe area, but if you’re number one criteria for choosing a hotel is a safe area to stay in Milan, then you have better options. It’s also not as close to the main attractions, you can walk if you enjoy walking, or you can get public transport or Uber. Stazione Central is our pick for where to stay in Milan for day trips and where to stay in Milan near the train station.
Porta Venezia & Citta Studi
Porta Venezia and Citta Studi neighbour Stazione Central, and are known for inexpensive shopping and student life, due to the Universities in the area.
How Long To Stay In Milan Italy?
Milan is a beautiful city in Northern Italy, so how many days to spend in Milan? We spent 4 nights and 3 days in Milan and this was a good amount of time to explore without feeling rushed. We would recommend at least 2 days in Milan to get a feel for the city and 3 or 4 days to explore more. If you plan on doing any day trips from Milan, for example to Bergamo or Lake Como, then add on a full day for each. See our Guide To Milan for more information on what to eat, see and do in Milan.
Booking Accommodation In Milan
When booking accommodation in Milan, there are two main websites that I use.
Booking.com
Booking.com has some of the best prices and a large number of accommodation options available, so you will be sure to find all of the best places to stay in Milan Italy. We love using it for our travels.
Airbnb
I love seeing what’s available from Airbnb in Milan, from getting to stay with a local host or having your own place to yourself, there’s something for everyone.
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Milan Accommodation Guides
We have put together a guide of our favourite accommodation in Milan from our experience of our time there and research. This includes the best 5 star and luxury hotels in Milan, the best boutique hotels in Milan and the best hotels in Milan city centre.
Please note: Prices below were based on peak season, per night and are in Australian Dollars. Prices were correct at the time of publishing this article.
Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Milan Italy
Best Hotels In Centro Storico Milan
Park Hyatt Milan | $1023 | Check Prices
Armani Hotel Milano | $1259 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Brera/Centro Storico Milan
Bulgari Hotel Milano | $1522 | Check Prices
Mandarin Oriental Milan | $1557 | Check Prices
Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano | $954 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Porta Nuova Milan
ME Milan II Duca | $628 | Check Prices
Luxury For Less: The Best Luxury Hotels In Milan
Best Hotels In Centro Storico Milan
Senato Hotel Milano | $499 | Check Prices
UNA Maison Milano | $403 | Check Prices
Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti | $437 | Check Prices
The Square Milano Duomo | $402 | Check Prices
Hotel Manzoni | $444 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Porta Garibaldi Milan
Hotel VIU Milan | $386 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Navigli District Milan
The Yard Milano | $328 | Check Prices
Maison Borella | $302 | Check Prices
Savona 18 Suites | $332 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Porta Nuova Milan
Number House – Number 19 | $328 | Check Prices
Hotels In Milan under $250/night
Best Hotels In Porta Venezia Milan
Ai Suma Hotel | $250 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Porta Romana Milan
T7 | $233 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Stazione Central Milan
43 Station Hotel | $185 | Check Prices
Esco Hotel Milano | $172 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Centro Storico Milan
My Bed | $156 | Check Prices
We will continually update this post to make sure we’re recommending the best Milan Accommodation, to help you choose where to stay in Milan.
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