Where to Stay

Milan is without doubt the city of fashion, shopping and business. Famous fashion streets such as Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and Corso Emmanuele II also have elegant, luxurious and expensive hotels.

Centro storico

In the centro storico, or the historic center of the city, there are several options for those who want to be close to all the shopping and historical sights located in downtown. These hotels range from the affordable to the more pricey, boutique hotels. The popular Italian chain, Jolly Hotels, has a lovely branch near the Duomo - Jolly Hotel President, which has all the comforts and is quite modern. The American chain, Hyatt, also offers accommodation near the Duomo - the Park Hyatt Milan with ultra-modern facilities and first-class customer service. If you're looking for something smaller and unique, try the Hotel Gran Duca di York, which is half new construction, half 18th-century construction.

Brera

There are several different areas in Milan that hold the majority of the hotels, such as Isola and Brera. The well-heeled area of Brera is close to the center, the galleries, and sophisticated boutiques. If you want to stay here, you might choose l'Antica Locanda Solferino, a small hotel which has retained all the charm of old Milan. Another delightful, and expensive, stop for lodging is the incredible Bvlgari Hotel, owned by the famed jeweler Bulgari. If you are traveling to Brera by metro then you should alight at Lanza and Moscova on the red line (MM2), or Cairoli on the green line (MM1).

Ticinese - Navigli

A very lively area, the Navigli canals run through the district, and jazz bars, clubs and restaurants line the banks, while on Saturdays there is a wonderful street market. This is definitely the place to stay if you want to socialize and see the more hip, alternative side of Milan. You might want to stay at the Ariston Hotel, at the bottom of Via Torino: a three-star hotel decorated with ecological and hypoallergenic materials, where smoking is prohibited. There are many small hotels spread out along the Navigli. Some of these are further from the center, such as the Art Hotel Navigli - very convenient for those who come from the autostrada dei Fiori or Liguria.

Amendola-Fiera

This area has many hotels for both businessmen and tourists, a lot of these hotels are less expensive but are easy to reach by train, tram and metro; booking is advisable, during important events these hotels are generally full. Many hotels are to be found in one of the most residential areas of Milan, close to the Fiera's pavilions. The Fiera is Milan's Trade Fair and the surrounding areas are always very crowded and filled with traffic. The hotels here are frequented by thousands of people who use the pavilions and stands to show their wares. If you head towards Corso Vercelli, there are two good hotels: Hotel Metrò at Corso Vercelli, 6 and Capitol World Class Hotel on the corner of Via Cimarosa and Corso Vercelli. The Milan Marriott in the commercial area of Milan is seen as a safe bet for many tourists.