Milan Guide
Admiral Hotel
ClassHotel 4 star
Area Fiera Milano City
HotelThe Admiral Hotel was created in 1972 by the carburetor genius: cav. Luigi Dell'Orto...
Hotel Canada
ClassHotel 3 star
AreaHistorical Centre
HotelSituated in the historical center of Milan the Hotel Canada is a superior three stars hotel with all the amenities and comforts...
Hotel Soperga
ClassHotel 3 star
AreaCentral Railways Station
HotelOnly 300 meters from Central Railway station and the town-terminal to Linate and Malpensa airports...
Hotel London
ClassHotel 2 star
AreaHistorical Centre
HotelHotel London is a charming, small hotel located right in the old medieval centre of Milan. In a quiet, secluded road close to the Cathedral Square...
Where to sleep in Milan
Milan offers a wide range of accommodation for all budgets and needs. You can find hotels from 1 to 5 stars right in the city centre as well as in the peripheral areas. Hotel rates are subject to considerable seasonal changes: much higher during business events such as trade and fashion shows, lower in summer when some hotels are even closed for holidays. In general, is better to book Milan hotels in advance in order to have more choice and get lower rates. When the demand is high, it can be difficult to find a room in town therefore also consider lodging in the suburbs.
When to visit Milan
Cold and foggy in winter and very hot and humid in summer, Milan is a unique city with a singular weather. Its climate is typically Mediterranean: the mountains to the north shield the city from the worst of the Arctic chills, but there are the occasional cold snaps to watch out for. Equally uncomfortable are occasional summer heatwaves. August mugginess drives many locals out of town - the calm of the city can compensate for any discomfort caused by the heat.
The best time to visit Milan is springtime but early summer or autumn could also have a nice weather. The summer, especially July and August would be too hot for shopping and sightseeing. But at any other time of the year it's well worth giving Milan a chance: the historic city, with its churches, museums, parks and cafs can keep you busy for a week.
What to see in Milan
The industrial and economic capital of Italy, worldwide known for its infernal traffic and smog, as well as for its frenetic activity, luxury and enterprise, often hides its rich artistic, historic and cultural heritage. But for every visitor it knows how to become a hospitable and welcoming city, without any grandeur or showiness.
Tourists visiting Milan will be fascinated by the traditional promenade along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Montenapoleone and Via Spiga, by the pleasure-seeking atmosphere of the city night-life, by the poetry of certain views, by the several architectural jewels found in every corner.
Fashion shows, trade fairs, major sports and cultural events attract visitors from all over the world all the year round.
The historical core of Milan lies in a web of streets following the route of the medieval city walls, within the inner Cerchia dei Navigli. All the major sights as well as the most elegant cafs lies around the massive gothic Cathedral and the homonym square.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele leads northeast into the the fashion district, the so-called quadrilatero, lined with elegant window shops from Milan's most celebrated designers. Beyond the Theatre La Scala, north of the Cathedral, you will find the winding streets of the Brera section, the traditional bohemian quarter.
The second cerchia, the Viali, skirts behind the two largest parks of the city centre - Parco Sempione and the Public Gardens - to the canal side of the Navigli in the south. Both the Castello Sforzesco and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie lie within the defensive walls built during the Spanish occupation. The imposing Renaissance Castello Sforzesco is located in the northwest of Milan, outside the most exclusive residential district. Just west of the Cathedral, you will find the ancient financial district with its bank, while the university quarter, with its bookshops and cafs is located in the southeast of the city.
Every visit to art galleries, museums, and churches can be gladdened both by window-shopping and by the relaxing sipping of overpriced drinks in the cafs of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
As Milan is not an easily wanderable city, we suggest to make a judicious selection, walking a little but where necessary hopping between places by way of metro or buses. We also suggest to leave the car behind: driving in Milan could be difficult and parking could be even worse.