Top things to do in Milan
Attractions, tours and activities in Milan
Recommended museums in Milan
Where to discover culture and the arts in Milan
Milan: the city's best neighbourhoods
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Stazione Centrale
1.6 miles from city centre
Beyond its function as a transport hub, Milan's Central Station is a labyrinth of shops and restaurants. Step just outside and you'll be standing in an expansive square in front of Pirellone, one of Milan’s first skyscrapers, and an area filled with offices, some shopping options, restaurants and cafés.
Places to stay from HUF 5,420 per night
About Milan
Including tips for the best time to visit Milan
Despite having centuries worth of history, Milan prides itself on being Italy's most contemporary city and fashion capital. Its ancient Duomo is just one of many churches dotted around the city, and you'll also find a variety of museums, world-class theatres and established opera houses such as La Scala.
To discover the city's history, head to the red brick Castello Sforzesco, where the prominent Sforza-Visconti families of Milan once resided. Today, you'll find several museums inside, one of which features the Rondanini Pietà – Michaelangelo's final work. Continue your exploration onto the street of Corso Magenta where you'll find many trendy cafés and impressive examples of Milanese architecture like the Palazzo Litta. But the highlight lies within Santa Maria delle Grazie church and convent, which houses Leonardo da Vinci’s stunning mural, 'The Last Supper'.
To combine the best of shopping with striking architecture, then look no further than Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Set inside a glass-domed, 19th-century palace, this mammoth shopping mall features an intricate mosaic floor lined with designer brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada.
Milan's main international airport is Malpensa, with transfers available by express train, bus and taxi.
Tonight
From HUF 23,445 per night
Next weekend
From HUF 53,785 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 1 = HUF 395 |
| Language | Italian |
| Average weekend price | HUF 72,560 per night |
| Average weekday price | HUF 74,695 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Milan
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Milan
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Duomo Milan
0.1 miles from city centre
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
0.1 miles from city centre
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San Siro Stadium
3.3 miles from city centre
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Porta Venezia
1.1 miles from city centre
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Corso Buenos Aires
1.5 miles from city centre
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La Scala
0.2 miles from city centre
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Corso Como
1.2 miles from city centre
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Via Montenapoleone
0.4 miles from city centre
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Darsena
1 miles from city centre
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Sforzesco Castle
0.6 miles from city centre
Milan reviews
What other travellers say about Milan
I have visited Milan twice.
26 July 2024
I have visited Milan twice. On both occasions, I was there for 1 day each and only visited the city centre before moving on. I found this to be the perfect time to explore the main sights like Duomo, Galleria, and shopping district. Anything more in that area would be too long in my opinion. Other areas of Milan would be worth visiting but I didn't have time nor research enough to know where to go.
City is very beautiful.
26 July 2024
City is very beautiful. Lots of amazing architecture and things to see. Quite a few things to do, not quite as much as other city breaks. QC Termemilano and a day trip to Lake Como were the highlights. Food is also incredible! Heads up for the mosquitos in the summer. We each had around 60 bites from one evening out in the centre. Bring bug spray and bite cream!
If you're the type of person to solely focus on...
21 July 2024
If you're the type of person to solely focus on "big monuments" I'd say take 2-3 days in this city. IF you are someone who appreciates city vibe, culture, architecture - stay as long as we did and enjoy exploring (plus maybe some day trips). To me Milano is a city that has wonderful energy, wonderful and varied architecture, different neighbourhoods to explore, interesting food places to try out, and some wonderful nearby places to visit. If visiting over summer it is likely to get quite hot, but I'd say September/October surely had to be beautiful and the temperatures would be more acceptable.
Milan is a very interesting, culturally rich and friendly...
19 July 2024
Milan is a very interesting, culturally rich and friendly city where one can easily walk safely for hours. It's great for all types of shopping - from Armani to Zara to local Italo/Sino merchandise ! The food likewise covers all tastes and purses - we particularly enjoyed the local Eataly store and filled the car with all kinds of Italian gourmet wines and produce to take home. We had a wonderful evening at La Scala - and safely took the metro back to our hotel, thus skipping the taxi queue.
The architecture is beautiful.
17 July 2024
The architecture is beautiful. The transport links are great. It's easy to get on a train and head to other destinations. For someone who has mild asthma, I found the pollution to be quite uncomfortable on my lungs. My hotel was near Porta Venezia metro stop. The area felt safe to me and there were plenty of places to shop and eat nearby. I found some lovely boutiques tucked away, so go out and have a wander around.
Milan, like any city has its lovely areas and it’s not as...
17 July 2024
Milan, like any city has its lovely areas and it’s not as lovely areas. We went for 4 nights (5 days) 2 of which were mainly spent travelling there and back but I think this was the perfect time for this city. We did the majority of the tourist stuff in 1 day. The Duomo, Sforza Castle, Aperol Bar, and Starbucks Roastery are all within 20 mins walking distance from each other. We also spent a day at Lake Como visiting Villa Balbianello where Star Wars Ep2 was shot and James Bond. It was a very good day out just a lot of walking. We visited the QC Termemilano spa on the other day which I would 100% recommend. I’m sure there is much we missed but for our stay this was perfect and the city had plenty to do for the time we were visiting. It was easy to get around, Milan has a metro service, trams, buses, bikes and scooters as well as local taxis and ubers. The metro was definitely the easiest and cheapest but trams were essential for the north-west of Milan by China Town as the metro didn’t go that way.
Popular places to stay in Milan
Stay in some of the best accommodation Milan has to offer
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Aparthotel Meneghino Milan City Centre, Milan
From HUF 54,975 per night
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Hotel Spadari Al Duomo Milan City Centre, Milan
From HUF 127,220 per night
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PRESTIGE BOUTIQUE APARTHOTEL -Piazza Duomo Milan City Centre, Milan
From HUF 106,180 per night
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Castello Guest House Milano Milan City Centre, Milan
From HUF 64,985 per night
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Hotel Gran Duca Di York Milan City Centre, Milan
From HUF 70,090 per night
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Other accommodation in Milan
Choose from a wide variety of places to stay in Milan
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Apartments
From HUF 2,265 per night
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Villas
From HUF 31,415 per night
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Cottages
From HUF 18,850 per night
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Serviced Apartments
From HUF 12,725 per night
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Holiday Homes
From HUF 18,850 per night
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Guest Houses
From HUF 1,965 per night
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Hostels
From HUF 2,545 per night
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B&Bs
From HUF 6,300 per night
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Homestays
From HUF 31,415 per night
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Farm Stays
From HUF 27,485 per night
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Self Catering Accommodation
From HUF 2,265 per night
