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.
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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 £63 per night
This weekend
From £216 per night
Next weekend
From £136 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.58 |
| Language | Italian |
| Average weekend price | £131 per night |
| Average weekday price | £137 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
The city is actually great , not too much to do i think 4...
25 April 2024
The city is actually great , not too much to do i think 4 days are enough to visit Milan , but there is so much to do near by , lago di como is 1 hour in train , I bought the tickets while i was in milan , they were only 10$ around trip , Genoa about 70 minutes train and we whent to venezia which is about 2:30 hours way , so you can use milan as a base to visit those places
A big city, with good energy, people are smiling and in a...
22 April 2024
A big city, with good energy, people are smiling and in a good mood. The food in the restaurants is very good, a large selection of local and international cuisine, a large selection of good wines. Lots of beautiful streets with greenery and beautiful facades, you get the feeling that everything is done with style and measure. I would come again.
Great city for a weekend, packed with culture, restaurants...
22 April 2024
Great city for a weekend, packed with culture, restaurants and the famous design scene. Unless you are there for the design festival I would stay away from Milan for Design Week (it gets crowded and expensive) but at other times it's a great city to visit.
Been there on a sunny (but not too warm) saturday in april.
21 April 2024
Been there on a sunny (but not too warm) saturday in april. Center (but not only around Duomo, really at least 10 min walking distance around, every street) where soo packed with people, you could hardly move (so really no fun).
Beautiful city with wonderful architecture and history.
17 April 2024
Beautiful city with wonderful architecture and history. Public transport is excellent once you work out how it works, would recommend googling it before you go, the tram system is excellent and not expensive, but there are also buses and trains. Would recommend trains from Milapensa airport as taxis are very overpriced. You can also walk as mostly flat and wonderful wondering the streets. The parks, castle, cathedral and shopping malls are all superb to visit but some things sell out so book in advance. Visited in April and the weather was like summer so enhanced our stay. English spoken in tourist areas but not as much outside but everyone is so lovely and tries to help. So much shopping and eating choices you will be spoilt for choice.
Milan is like any other metropolitan city: crowded, but with...
16 April 2024
Milan is like any other metropolitan city: crowded, but with interesting places to see and things to do. Heavy police and army security in city center with forbidden access to some areas. The restaurants in city centre are very expensive, the same foods can be found on the neighbouring streets.
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 £180 per night
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Castello Guest House Milano Milan City Centre, Milan
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PRESTIGE BOUTIQUE APARTHOTEL -Piazza Duomo Milan City Centre, Milan
From £300 per night
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Hotel Spadari Al Duomo Milan City Centre, Milan
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Heart Milan Apartments San Sepolcro Duomo Milan City Centre, Milan
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