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Overview of Starhotels Tourist

Popular amenities.

• Breakfast available
• Pet friendly
• Air conditioning
• Parking available

Check out the area

• Popular Location Metro Bignami 1 min walk
• Popular Location Bicocca degli Arcimboldi 13 min walk
• Popular Location Milan (XIK-Centrale Rail Station) 18 min drive
• Airport Milan (LIN-Linate) 22 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room

• 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

• 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Connecting Rooms

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

View all photos for deluxe double room.

Deluxe Double Room

• 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic double or twin room

Classic double or twin room

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Junior Suite

• 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby.

• University of Milano-Bicocca - 16 min walk
• Teatro degli Arcimboldi - 3 min drive
• San Raffaele Hospital - 11 min drive
• Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive
• Cathedral of Milan - 13 min drive

Getting around

• Bignami M5 Tram Stop - 1 min walk
• Milan Greco Pirelli Station - 4 min drive
• Linate Airport (LIN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

• Over Time - 8 min walk
• Wiener Haus - 9 min walk
• Metro Bignami - 1 min walk
• Rossopomodoro - 10 min walk
• McDonald's - 9 min walk

About this property

• Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
• Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
• An elevator, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
• Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
• Childcare services and free infant beds
• Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
• Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
• Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

• Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
• Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

• Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
• Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

• Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
• A bar/lounge
• A coffee shop/cafe
• A restaurant

Restaurants on site

• La Cuccagnina

Things to do

• TV in common areas

Family friendly

• In-room babysitting (surcharge)
• Laundry facilities
• Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

• 24-hour front desk
• Luggage storage
• Safe at front desk

Guest services

• Concierge services
• Daily housekeeping
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Multilingual staff
• Porter/bellhop
• Tour and ticket assistance
• Turndown service

Business services

• Business center
• Conference space
• Meeting rooms

Accessibility

• If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
• Bathroom emergency pull cord
• Grab bar near toilet
• In-room accessibility
• Raised toilet seat
• Wheelchair-accessible parking
• Smoke-free property

Room amenities

• Blackout drapes
• Pillow menu
• Premium bedding
• Free toiletries
• Private bathroom
• Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

• Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
• Limited room service
• Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Special check-in instructions

Access methods, children and extra beds, property payment types, important information.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

• A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

• Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
• Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
• Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
• Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

We should mention, property is also known as, frequently asked questions.

Yes, Starhotels Tourist allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

As of Apr 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Tourist on May 1, 2024 start from $85.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Check-out is at noon.

This family-friendly Milan hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bicocca degli Arcimboldi, Teatro degli Arcimboldi, and University of Milano-Bicocca. Auchan and Niguarda Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bignami M5 Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bignami Station is 4 minutes.

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Overview of Starhotels Tourist

Popular amenities.

• Pet friendly Pet friendly Pet friendly
• Parking available Parking available Parking available
• Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant
• Bar Bar Bar
• Free WiFi Free WiFi Free WiFi
• Laundry Laundry Laundry

Main amenities

• Daily housekeeping
• Restaurant and bar/lounge
• Breakfast available
• Fitness center
• Self parking
• Room service
• Coffee shop/cafe
• In-room childcare
• Business center
• Meeting rooms
• 24-hour front desk

For families

• Children stay free
• Free cribs/infant beds
• Babysitting (surcharge)
• Private bathroom
• Premium TV channels

What's around

• Popular Location Metro Bignami 1 min walk
• Popular Location Bicocca degli Arcimboldi 13 min walk
• Popular Location Milan (XIK-Centrale Rail Station) 18 min drive
• Airport Milan (LIN-Linate) 22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for triple room.

Triple Room

• 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

• 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Connecting Rooms

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

View all photos for deluxe double room.

Deluxe Double Room

• 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic double or twin room

Classic double or twin room

View all photos for junior suite.

Junior Suite

• 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood, what's nearby.

• University of Milano-Bicocca - 16 min walk
• Teatro degli Arcimboldi - 3 min drive
• San Raffaele Hospital - 11 min drive
• Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive
• Cathedral of Milan - 13 min drive

Getting around

• Linate Airport (LIN) - 23 min drive
• Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) - 39 min drive
• Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 42 min drive
• Sesto S. Giovanni Station - 4 min drive
• Cusano Milanino Station - 7 min drive
• Milan Greco Pirelli Station - 26 min walk
• Bignami M5 Tram Stop - 1 min walk
• Bignami Station - 4 min walk
• Parco Nord - Torretta Tram Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

• Over Time - 8 min walk
• Wiener Haus - 9 min walk
• Metro Bignami - 1 min walk
• Rossopomodoro - 10 min walk
• McDonald's - 9 min walk

About this property

At a glance.

• Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

• Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
• Express check-in/out available
• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

• Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

• Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
• For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

• Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
• Government-issued photo ID may be required
• Minimum check-in age is 18
• Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
• Babysitting*
• Pets allowed (up to 55 lbs per pet)*
• Service animals welcome
• Restrictions apply*
• Pets must be supervised
• Free WiFi in public areas
• Free WiFi in rooms
• Onsite self parking (EUR 15 per night)
• Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

• Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink.

• Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
• Coffee shop
• Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

• Children stay free (see details)
• Childcare in room (surcharge)
• Children's menu

Working away

• Conference space
• Concierge services
• Tour/ticket assistance
• Dry cleaning/laundry services
• Luggage storage
• Multilingual staff
• Porter/bellhop
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Television in common areas

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair-accessible parking
• Raised toilet seat
• Grab bar near toilet
• Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained.

• Flat-screen television
• Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

• Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
• Pillow menu
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Soundproofed rooms
• Turndown service
• Premium bedding
• Free crib/infant bed
• Shower/tub combination
• Free toiletries

Stay connected

• In-room safe

Special features

Fees & policies, mandatory fees.

• A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

• Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children

Children & extra beds

• In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
• All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
• Service animals exempt from fees
• Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
• Self parking costs EUR 15 per night

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Starhotels Tourist

Viale Fulvio Testi 300, Bicocca - Zara, 20126 Milán, Italia – Muy buena ubicación - Ver mapa – Cerca del metro

Instalaciones y servicios

Relación calidad-precio

• WiFi gratis

Esto es un carrusel con comentarios destacados del alojamiento que van rotando. Usa los botones Siguiente y Anterior para desplazarte.

El desayuno estuvo excelente, puedes sentir la cultura italiana en la comida. Tienes una estación del metro a unos pasos y te ayuda un montón para movilizarse hacia el centro de Milán.

Buena habitación, cómoda y limpia. El hotel está justo delante de la estación de metro, la conexión con el centro de Milán es muy fácil. Buen desayuno. Parking de pago en el hotel, hay que reservar.

El hotel está muy bien. La ubicación es muy buena, porque tiene una parada de metro en la puerta. Y también hay centros comerciales cerca, con tiendas, restaurantes.

No está en el centro de la ciudad, pero está muy bien conectada (al frente de una estación de metro)

Ubicación muy tranquila y frente a la estación de metro, la habitación me gusto mucho y su limpieza excelente.

Cordialidad, atencion excelente, habitaciones limpias, buen desayuno, cerca del Metro para movernos por Milan,

la comodidad de la cama. La ubicación junto al metro.

Hotel bien comunicado con el centro (estación de metro delante) Habitacion tranquila y con cama muy cómoda

Ubicación delante de la parada del tren gracias a eso nos movimos perfectamente por la cuidad

La habitacion es amplia, la cama muy comoda. Todo super-limpio. Cafe y te de cortesia. El desayuno, impresionante

Starhotels Tourist Reservar ahora

Consigue un precio espectacular para el Starhotels Tourist. Las personas que se alojaron hace poco le han dado una puntuación de 8,3.

Introduce las fechas para empezar.

• Admite mascotas
• Baño privado
• Recepción 24 horas
• Tarjeta de acceso
• Servicio de limpieza diario
• Habitaciones sin humo
• Caja fuerte
• Guardaequipaje
• Calefacción

El Starhotels Tourist ofrece habitaciones modernas con aire acondicionado, centro de fitness gratuito y WiFi gratuita. Se encuentra a poca distancia a pie de la estación de metro de Bignami, que comunica con el estadio de San Siro. La Universidad Bicocca de Milán está a 1 km. Las habitaciones del Tourist cuentan con minibar y TV con canales Sky y Mediaset Premium gratuitos. El baño incluye secador de pelo y artículos de aseo. Todos los días se sirve un desayuno buffet con fruta fresca y cereales. El restaurante La Cuccagnina propone platos de cocina italiana e internacional, mientras que el bar L'Agora ofrece vinos y cócteles en un entorno elegante. El Starhotels Tourist está a 20 minutos en coche del centro de exposiciones Rho Fiera Milano, al que se puede llegar en transporte público.

A las parejas les encanta la ubicación — Le han puesto un 8,4 para viajes de dos personas.

Las distancias en la descripción del alojamiento se calculan con OpenStreetMap©

• Parking privado
• Habitaciones familiares
• Restaurante
• Adaptado personas de movilidad reducida
• Buen desayuno

Puntos fuertes del alojamiento

La mejor ubicación. Los viajeros recientes le dan una puntuación alta (8,3)

¿Quieres dormir a pierna suelta? Este hotel tiene una puntuación muy alta por la comodidad de sus camas.

Hay parking privado en el hotel

Clientes fieles

끖 Los clientes repiten más aquí que en otros alojamientos.

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Disponibilidad

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Prácticas del alojamiento

Categorías:, lo que más gustó a otros clientes:.

Alrededores del hotel

Restaurantes tiene 1 restaurante.

• Tipo de cocina Italiana • Local • Internacional
• Abierto para Desayuno • Almuerzo • Cena • Merienda de té y pastas • Cocktails
• Opciones dietéticas Vegetariana • Vegana • Sin gluten • Sin lactosa

Servicios de Starhotels Tourist ¡Buenos servicios! Puntuación: 8.4

• Mobiliario exterior
• TV de pantalla plana
• Canales vía satélite
• Vino / champán De pago
• Menú para niños De pago
• Menús para dietas especiales (bajo petición)
• Desayuno en la habitación
• Parking adaptado para personas de movilidad reducida
• Servicio de conserjería
• Registro de entrada y salida exprés
• Cochecitos de bebé
• Juegos de mesa / puzles
• Canguro / servicios para niños De pago
• Servicio de planchado De pago
• Servicio de limpieza en seco De pago
• Servicio de lavandería De pago
• Fax / fotocopiadora De pago
• Centro de negocios De pago
• Salas de reuniones / banquetes De pago
• Cámaras de seguridad fuera del alojamiento
• Cámaras de seguridad en las zonas comunitarias
• Detectores de humo
• Alarma de seguridad
• Llave de acceso
• Servicio de traslado De pago
• Cesta para mascotas
• Zona TV / salón de uso compartido
• Aire acondicionado
• Habitaciones insonorizadas
• Servicio de habitaciones
• Cuerda de emergencia en el baño
• WC con barras de apoyo
• Adaptado para sillas de ruedas

Ver disponibilidad Léeme

Desde las 14:00

Los clientes deberán mostrar un documento de identidad con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito en el momento de hacer el check-in.

Hasta las 12:00

Cancelación / prepago

Las condiciones de cancelación y de pago por adelantado pueden variar según el tipo de alojamiento. Introduce las fechas de tu estancia y consulta las condiciones de la habitación seleccionada.

Camas para niños

Condiciones para estancias con niños

Se pueden alojar niños de cualquier edad.

Los niños a partir de 16 años pagan como adultos en este alojamiento.

Para ver la información correcta sobre precios y ocupación, añade a la búsqueda el número de niños con los que viajas y sus edades.

Condiciones sobre cunas y camas supletorias

El número de cunas permitido depende de la opción que escojas. Consulta la opción que has escogido para saber más.

No hay camas supletorias disponibles en este alojamiento.

Todas las cunas están sujetas a disponibilidad.

No hay restricción por edad

No hay edad mínima para el check-in

Se admiten bajo petición. Se pueden aplicar suplementos.

Al reservar más de 5 habitaciones, podrán aplicarse condiciones especiales y suplementos.

Métodos de pago aceptados

Efectivo El Starhotels Tourist acepta estas tarjetas y se reserva el derecho de cargar de forma temporal una cantidad antes de la entrada.

A tener en cuenta Información importante sobre el alojamiento

En las reservas con pago por adelantado, el alojamiento enviará a los huéspedes instrucciones detalladas para efectuar el pago, como un enlace a una plataforma de pago seguro.

Al hacer el registro de entrada, todos los huéspedes (niños incluidos) deberán presentar un documento de identidad con fotografía.

Si se hace una reserva con tarifa no reembolsable, el titular de la tarjeta de crédito utilizada para pagar debe coincidir con el huésped que se alojará en el hotel. De no ser así, es necesario enviar una autorización de terceros firmada por el titular de la tarjeta en el momento de hacer la reserva. Al hacer el registro de entrada, hay que presentar la tarjeta de crédito utilizada para hacer la reserva.

Las reservas de más de 5 habitaciones pueden estar sujetas a condiciones especiales y comportar suplementos adicionales.

Los huéspedes deberán mostrar un documento de identidad válido y una tarjeta de crédito al realizar el registro de entrada. Ten en cuenta que todas las peticiones especiales están sujetas a disponibilidad y pueden comportar suplementos.

Informa a Starhotels Tourist con antelación de tu hora prevista de llegada. Para ello, puedes utilizar el apartado de peticiones especiales al hacer la reserva o ponerte en contacto directamente con el alojamiento. Los datos de contacto aparecen en la confirmación de la reserva.

Número de licencia: 015146-ALB-00191

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• Doble - 1 o 2 camas

¿Cuánto cuesta alojarse en Starhotels Tourist?

Los precios en Starhotels Tourist pueden variar en función de la estancia (fechas, condiciones del hotel, etc.). Elige tus fechas para ver el precio.

¿Cuál es el horario de entrada y salida de Starhotels Tourist?

Podrás hacer el check-in en Starhotels Tourist a partir de las 14:00 y el check-out hasta las 12:00.

¿A qué distancia está Starhotels Tourist del centro de Milán?

Starhotels Tourist está a 7 km del centro de Milán. Todas las distancias se calculan en línea recta. La distancia de viaje real puede variar.

¿Qué se puede hacer en Starhotels Tourist?

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• La Cuccagnina

Lo mejor de Milán

Centros de convenciones.

• Fiera Milano
• Estadio San Siro
• Arena Civica
• Galería de Arte Brera

Instituciones

• Hospital Niguarda
• Hospital San Raffaele

Lugares de interés

• Bosco Verticale
• Villa Necchi Campiglio
• Dársena de Milán
• Catedral de Milán
• Castillo Sforzesco
• Iglesia de Santa Maria delle Grazie
• Museo del siglo XX
• Palazzo Reale
• La Última Cena de Leonardo da Vinci

Zonas comerciales

• Galería Vittorio Emanuele

Aeropuertos

• Aeropuerto de Milán - Linate (LIN) 9,3 km
• Aeropuerto de Milán - Malpensa (MXP) 40,6 km
• Aeropuerto de Milán - Orio Al Serio (BGY) 40,9 km

Estaciones de metro

• Estación de metro Centrale
• Estación de metro Lambrate
• Estación de metro Montenapoleone
• Estación de metro San Babila
• Estación de metro Duomo
• Estación de metro Porta Romana

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Comentarios auténticos de clientes reales.

Tenemos más de 70 millones de comentarios sobre alojamientos, todos auténticos y de clientes reales

¿Cómo funciona?

Todo empieza con una reserva.

Solo se pueden dejar comentarios si primero se ha hecho una reserva. Así es como sabemos que nuestros comentarios son de clientes reales que han estado en el alojamiento.

Luego, un viaje

Durante su estancia en el alojamiento, nuestros clientes comprueban la tranquilidad de la habitación, la amabilidad del personal y mucho más.

Y, finalmente, un comentario

Después de su viaje, los clientes nos cuentan su estancia. Comprobamos la autenticidad de los comentarios, nos aseguramos de que no haya palabras malsonantes y luego los añadimos a nuestra web.

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" I would book closer to the center of Milan. "

" This hotel is across from the last stop on the purple metro line, Bignami. "

" Make sure you inquire about parking and take note of the restaurants and their timings. Also supermarket near by closes a bit early too. "

" It might get hot on higher floors during summer season. "

" You can hear the road from every room, but less noise is in the rooms with view to internal yard, not in the busy road. "

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The 6 Best Hotels in Milan

Italy’s second-largest city is best known as the fashion and design capital of the world, drawing millions of visitors each year. There’s also a ton of history here too (the city used to be the capital of the Western Roman Empire). And, shortly, Milan will take center-stage on the world’s arena as host city to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

But no matter what brings you to Milan, it’s important to pick a good hotel while you are here. I’ve been visiting the city for years and have stayed in a ton of different places.

To help you find a hotel that suits your needs and budget, here’s my list of the best hotels in Milan:

1. Brera Prestige B&B

The bathrooms are spacious with a walk-in shower and bidet. The staff is very friendly too. It’s a nice and quiet place that’s still central to everything. Just note that, while it’s called a B&B, it does not actually offer breakfast.

2. B&B Hotel Milano Sant’Ambrogio

I especially love the fact that the breakfast buffet is quite varied and includes lots of pastries as well as fresh orange juice (it costs 9.50 EUR though). There’s also a rooftop terrace with great views as well as a little snack bar downstairs if you want to grab some late-night munchies but not leave the hotel. Overall, the hotel offers great value for first-time visitors who want to stay somewhere central but not spend an arm and a leg.

3. Art Hotel Navigli

The rooms are a bit dated, but they’re spacious and each has a flatscreen TV, minibar, electric kettle, and Nespresso machine. The showers are a bit small and dated as well, though they have great water pressure. It’s a unique place to stay that’s just steps from one of the Navigli’s beautiful canals.

4. Magna Pars l’Hotel à Parfum

Each of the hotel’s 68 spacious suites has its own unique scent, which have also inspired the unique artwork created by local artists adorning the walls. All suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and comfy beds (you can even choose your pillow from a pillow menu). Every suite includes a desk, flatscreen TV, minibar, and leather chaise longue to relax in. The luxurious bathrooms are huge and entirely made of marble, with bespoke toiletries that are (of course) uniquely scented. Overall, this hotel is the perfect option for travelers looking for a luxurious retreat that’s still close to the Navigli canals with its great bars and restaurants.

5. BB Hotels Aparthotel Isola

The apartments are minimally decorated but have lots of natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, and closets to store your stuff in. The bathrooms are spacious too, with a bidet, walk-in shower, towel warmers, and complimentary toiletries. This is a great choice for long-term travelers who want the full functionality of an apartment a bit away from the touristy Duomo area.

6. Bulgari Hotel Milano

The hotel’s rooms are spacious and decorated with elegant Bulgari furnishings and wooden accenting. All rooms feature comfy beds, desks, walk-in closets, and minibars. The bathrooms are huge, with deep soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and complimentary bath products. If you want to spend some money, this is the hotel to do it at!

Whether you’re visiting for fashion, design, history, or art, choosing a great hotel is paramount. As the city draws so many tourists, there are a lot of hotels in Milan . But not all of them are worth staying at. Choose from one of the list above and enjoy your visit to Italy’s second-largest city!

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This City Is Italy’s Capital of Fashion and Finance — What to See, Eat, and Do

Here’s how to plan the perfect trip to Milan.

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield.

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Rome, Florence, Venice: They’re the classic trifecta of an Italian whistle-stop tour, right? Somehow, Milan manages to fall off the itinerary, especially for a lot of first-time visitors to Italy. But if you’ve been keeping this most cosmopolitan European city in the “maybe next time, if we have a few more days” category, it’s time to redraw your travel map.

Italy’s capital of fashion and finance, Milan is rightly associated with wealth and style — its sharply dressed residents may make you want to accessorize just a wee bit more thoughtfully. But there’s nothing superficial about this city, which was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire and has been a touchpoint of some of the most important events in European history. “Milan is an invigorating, bustling metropolis that resembles Berlin, Paris, and New York in its international elements,” says Nicole Bono, luxury travel and events planner with Bono Events International . “It’s very different from other cities in Italy, yet doesn’t compromise on any of its Italian style and authenticity.”

With one foot proudly fixed in an illustrious past that includes ancient ruins, majestic cathedrals, and art-filled museums, Milan is also the best place to experience anything and everything that’s modern in Italy, from innovative art and fashion to exciting new hotel openings and 20 Michelin-starred restaurants. Here are some of our experts’ favorite places and experiences in the city — proof that if you miss Milan, you’re truly missing out.

Top 5 Can’t Miss

• Walk the roof of the Duomo. The rooftop terraces tour of the Duomo of Milan offers an up-close look at this architectural marvel and a bird’s-eye view of the city below. 
• Shop (or just gawk) along Via Monte Napoleone. Even if you can’t afford to make a purchase on one of Europe’s priciest streets, it’s fun to window-shop at Gucci, Fendi, Versace, and a host of others. 
• Eat classic Milanese cuisine. Breaded veal cutlets fried in butter, ossobuco, and risotto with saffron are some Milanese mainstays, and they taste best at a traditional eatery like Trattoria Trippa.
• Bar-hop along the Navigli. Milan’s much-loved nightlife corridor is popular for a reason. It’s still one of the best areas — in Milan or anywhere — for bar-crawling and people-watching. 
• Sleep in a stylish new hotel. A crop of new hotels, each sleeker than the next, opened in 2023 or are on tap for 2024, including one of our favorites, Casa Baglioni. 

Related: 29 Most Beautiful Places in Italy 

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Gary Portuesi , a T+L A-list travel advisor with Authentic Explorations , says this Lungarno Collection property is “one of the best new hotels we have seen open up in Italy (in 2023).” Effortlessly contemporary and design-forward, the fashion district hotel is located in the historic Piazza del Quadrilatero, and, per Portuesi, is quickly becoming “the place to be.”

Hotel Principe di Savoia

The grandest dame in a city full of them, the Principe di Savoia evokes Belle Epoque glamor. London-based luxury travel writer Nicole Trilivas calls the hotel’s Presidential Suite, with its private indoor pool, “outrageous. It’s like the ancestral penthouse of a duke with a taste for the theatrical, with working fireplaces, swirling frescoes, and mahogany and marble galore. Even the most jaded jet-setter will be impressed.”

Casa Baglioni

Portuesi says this newest Baglioni hotel “captures the highly stylized Milan of the 1960s.” With just 30 rooms and suites, many with views over the inviting Brera district, the hotel retains a homey, albeit very stylish feel. “We also love the spectacular 360 view over the city from its rooftop bar,” says Portuesi. 

Related: 22 Amazing Family-run Hotels in Italy — From Mountain Inns to Seafront Palaces

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Architecture Tour

The modern Milan skyline towers over other Italian cities, and an architect-led tour is the best way to appreciate its daring and innovative skyscrapers and urban projects. Try Guiding Architects for a private tour, which can be customized to your interests. 

Terraces of the Duomo 

Whether you get there by stairs or elevator (the latter costs a few euros more), walking among the rooftop spires of the largest church in Italy is a singular experience and a humbling lesson in engineering and ingenuity. Book an early time slot to beat the crowds, and don’t miss the Gothic, stained-glass illuminated cathedral interiors. You can buy tickets on the Duomo website . 

Teatro alla Scala 

La Scala is synonymous with performing arts in Milan, and even if you can’t take in a ballet, opera, or orchestral performance here, it’s still a thrill to see the theater interiors on a tour. Bono says a guided tour of the theatre and museum is “a must for music lovers.”

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Take a spa break in a remarkable setting  — a bubbling thermal pool built amid the ruins of 6th-century brick walls. In the busy urban setting of Porta Romana, the QC day spa is a tranquil haven of water, heat, and steam. In the most Milan of manners, there’s even a sauna built into a vintage old tram car.

Via Monte Napoleone

It’s a shame to visit Milan and not pay your respects at its temples of high fashion, most of which can be worshiped on Via Monte Napoleone. If you don’t scratch your fashion itch on this very expensive stretch of retail real estate, try Corso Buenos Aires, Via Torino, or Via Dante.

“Every time I go to Milan,” says Trilivas, “I visit the flagship Fornasetti atelier, which showcases art and home goods based on the artwork of post-war Milanese artist Piero Fornasetti. It’s a whimsical dream.” A suite at the Mandarin Oriental Milan is dedicated to the artist. 

A pair of handmade Italian leather shoes is the best souvenir you can bring home from Italy, and this is a hill I’ll die on. Find them, along with exquisite accessories, at this gorgeous bottega for women’s items. There are also Velasca menswear locations in the city. 

Best Nightlife 

Sip your negroni sbagliato at this old-school bar where it was invented. Bar Basso may be resting on its historic laurels a bit and service can be indifferent, but it’s still a classic Milan watering hole for a heady cocktail or two. 

Located within the Fondazione Prada cultural complex, this cheerful bar and cafe was designed by director Wes Anderson and evokes his delightful brand of quirkiness. “It’s a must-stop after visiting the museum,” says Portuesi, “and the panini are really good!” Be sure to play a round of pinball on a vintage machine.

The two remaining canals among a former network of important commercial waterways, Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese are today lined with bars and restaurants and offer Milan’s best aperitivo scene. Grande is jumping on both banks and is the more colorful of the two, while Pavese is a quieter scene.

Trattoria Trippa

Bono heads to this Porta Romana stalwart for its warm, vintage vibe and to be welcomed like a local. “The menu is filled with all the classic dishes you can enjoy in this city, such as ossobuco, risotto alla Milanese, cotoletta alla Milanese, and more,” she says. 

It may be set in Milan’s busy Chinatown, one of the largest Chinese communities in Europe, but Ronin is all about Japanese cuisine and subculture, with an izakaya bar, a Japanese grill, and private karaoke rooms. Portuesi and his team are fans of Ronin’s “Italian spin on sushi.”

Osteria Brunello

According to Portuesi, this casual, modern osteria in the buzzy Porta Garibaldi area is a wee bit upscale but worth seeking out for its “excellent wine list and amazing cotoletta Milanese and mondeghili,” a Milanese specialty of meatballs fried in butter. 

Because there are so many trade fairs and conferences in Milan, you may have to plan your trip based on hotel availability, which will be scarce when there’s a big event in town. Portuesi recommends his clients visit in May and October when the weather is pleasant, and that they avoid the Milan Fashion Weeks in February and September, as well as the Salone del Mobile (furniture fair) in April. 

Despite its northern location, Milan's summers can be sweltering, especially in July and August, when the city is also very crowded. If you can abide by cold, often rainy, foggy weather, the months of December to March (apart from Christmas and Fashion Week) will see the thinnest crowds and lowest hotel prices.

Related: The Best and Worst Times to Visit Italy

Bono’s clients often begin or end their trips to Italy at Milan Malpensa Airport, the largest international hub in northern Italy. Flights from within Europe or the U.K. may also use Linate Airport, which is closer to the city center, or Orio al Serio International Airport near Bergamo. 

From Malpensa, the Malpensa Express train connects to points in the city center and costs €13. Taxis from Malpensa to the center will cost about €110 for up to four people. 

Milano Centrale is the city’s largest railway station, with trains heading to and from the rest of Italy, as well as France and Switzerland. 

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From Milano Centrale station, you can access the comprehensive public transportation network of trams, buses, and subway lines that serve the city. Milan is flat and well-suited to walking or biking, but it’s big, and distances from one point of interest to another can be several miles. Taxis within the center, for example from Milano Centrale to the Duomo, run about €8-€10. As in other Italian cities, taxis in Milan cannot be hailed on the street. Instead, they wait at taxi stands, or ranks, which are generally located near tourist areas. 

We strongly recommend against driving a rental car in Milan’s congested center, where you’ll be either sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, looking for scarce parking spaces, or dodging pedestrians, bicyclists, and rumbling trams. If you pick up a car in Milan for a longer tour in Italy, plan to head out of the city in the morning, when everyone else is headed in. 

21 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Milan

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While Milan (Milano) may not be the first city a tourist thinks of when planning a trip to Italy , it has more than its share of attractions, not to mention history. For all its workaholic reputation as the money and business center of Italy, it's a city with an influential past and a rich cultural heritage.

Consider that St. Augustine was baptized in a basilica that stood at what is now Piazza del Duomo; artists Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, the composer Verdi, the great tenor Enrico Caruso, and designer Giorgio Armani all lived and worked here; Toscanini conducted regularly at La Scala; Napoleon was crowned (actually, he crowned himself) inside the Duomo; Mussolini founded the Fascist party here; and the entire fashion world looks to Milan's catwalks twice a year for the season's cutting-edge styles.

All this history, not to mention the considerable wealth generated by its favored commercial position, has left Milan with an abundance of art, cultural, and architectural treasures for you to enjoy.

The large Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral is Metro hub, and you'll find plenty of things to do near the Duomo. In tiny Piazza dei Mercanti, you will feel as though you've stepped back into the Middle Ages as you stand beneath the stone market arcade in front of the 13th-century Palazzo della Ragione.

Jump forward several centuries to enter the elegantly domed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, facing the Duomo. Walk through it to emerge in front of the world's most famous opera house. It's all within a five-minute walk. You'll find these and more of the best places to visit with this handy list of the top attractions in Milan.

1. Il Duomo (Milan Cathedral)

2. leonardo da vinci's last supper, 3. browse in the galleria vittorio emanuele ii: luxury shops and elegant cafés, 4. castello sforzesco, 5. pinacoteca di brera, 6. see an opera at teatro alla scala, 7. sant'ambrogio, 8. cimitero monumentale, 9. san maurizio and the archaeology museum, 10. spend an evening in naviglio, 11. santa maria presso san satiro, 12. poldi-pezzoli museum, 13. museo bagatti valsecchi, 14. leonardo da vinci national museum of science and technology, 15. parco sempione.

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The massive Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente , which the Milanese call just "Il Duomo" is among the world's largest (it holds up to 40,000 people) and most magnificent churches, the ultimate example of the Flamboyant Gothic style. It was begun in the 14th century, but its façade was not completed until the early 1800s, under Napoleon.

The roof is topped by 135 delicately carved stone pinnacles and the exterior is decorated with 2,245 marble statues. The dim interior, in striking contrast to the brilliant and richly patterned exterior, makes a powerful impression with its 52 gigantic pillars. The stained-glass windows in the nave (mostly 15th-16th centuries) are the largest in the world; the earliest of them are in the south aisle.

Highlights include the seven-branched bronze candelabrum by Nicholas of Verdun (c. 1200) in the north transept, the 16th-century tomb of Gian Giacomo Medici, and the jeweled gold reliquary of San Carlo Borromeo in the octagonal Borromeo Chapel leading off the crypt. Behind the high altar, the choir has deeply carved panels, and misericords under the seats.

In the south sacristy is the treasury with gold and silver work dating from the fourth to the 17th century. A walk on the roof of the cathedral is an impressive experience, offering views across the city and extending on clear days to the snow-covered Alps. (An elevator ascends all but the last 73 steps to the platform of the dome).

At the front of the Duomo, near the central doorway, you can descend under Piazza del Duomo into the foundations of the Basilica di Santa Tecla (fourth-fifth and seventh century) and the fourth-century baptistery, Battistero di San Giovanni alle Fonti , which were discovered during the construction of the Milan Metro system.

Ticketing Tips : There's a bewildering variety of tickets, with options both for the attractions included and for the length of wait time. In short, you pay the least to wait the longest. You will want to avoid "Queue 1" by purchasing tickets ahead of time online , but you may still need to wait up to a half hour in "Queue 2," which is located just to the right of the entrance.

If you're not booking online, it's still a good idea to take a peek at the options before you go — there are ten ticketing choices offering access to various areas individually or in combination, so it can get overwhelming trying to decide on-the-spot with a long queue behind you.

If you're short on time, you can get tickets separately to visit the roof (terrace) only, including "skip the line" options. You can choose between taking the stairs or the lift, but note that even if you pay extra to ride the elevator to the top, you will still have to descend via the stairs.

Address: Piazza del Duomo, Milan

The Gothic brick church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in the Corso Magenta, was begun about 1465, and its massive six-sided dome in the finest Early Renaissance style was designed by Bramante, one of Italy's most influential Renaissance architects.

The church - and adjoining refectory, which holds Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper - were badly damaged in World War II, and during the repair work, old sgraffito paintings in the dome were brought to light. At the end of the north aisle is the Baroque chapel of the Madonna delle Grazie, with an altarpiece of the Madonna.

But the reason most tourists visit Santa Maria delle Grazie is to see da Vinci's most famous work, painted on the refectory wall of the former Dominican monastery. The Cenacolo Vinciano , as it is called here, was painted on the wall in tempera between 1495 and 1497.

Instead of earlier static representations of Christ's last meal with his disciples, da Vinci presents a dramatic depiction of the scene, which was quite novel and marked an important new stage in the development of art. The painting, which had already begun to flake off before the destruction of part of the room left it exposed to weather, has been restored several times, a process which will probably never be fully completed.

Entrance is limited and restricted to those with advance-timed tickets. An easy way to see this and the other most famous sites in Milan is on a Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with da Vinci's The Last Supper . This 3.5-hour walking tour takes you to several key attractions and includes admission to La Scala and an entrance ticket to see The Last Supper.

Author's Tip: Before your visit, you will need to buy your ticket online , which will have a set entry time. You will need to arrive well before your assigned time — at least 30 minutes — to avoid forfeiting your spot.

Address: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan

Forming one side of Piazza del Duomo and opening on the other side to Piazza della Scala , the grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II was designed by Giuseppe Mengoni and built between 1865 and 1877. It was then the largest shopping arcade in Europe, with a dome soaring 48 meters above its mosaic floor.

Marking the beginning of modern architecture in Italy, today it stands as a splendid example of 19th-century industrial iron and glass construction. And it's still a beautiful, vibrant place where locals meet for lunch or coffee in its elegant cafés and browse in its luxury shops. It is so much a part of local life that the inhabitants of Milan refer to it as "il salotto" (the salon).

Address : Piazza del Duomo, Milan

The Castello Sforzesco, held by the Visconti and the Sforza families who ruled Milan from 1277 to 1447 and from 1450 to 1535 respectively, was built in 1368 and rebuilt in 1450. The 70-meter Torre de Filarete is a 1905 reproduction of the original gate tower.

The Castello houses the Musei del Castello Sforzesco , a series of museums, one of which features sculpture. The collection includes the Pietà Rondanini , Michelangelo's last masterpiece, brought here in 1953 from the Palazzo Rondanini in Rome.

Other museums feature a collection of decorative art, prehistoric and Egyptian antiquities, a collection of musical history, and an armory of weapons and medieval armor.

The picture gallery includes paintings by Bellini, Correggio, Mantegna, Bergognone, Foppa, Lotto, Tintoretto, and Antonello da Messina. Between the two rear courtyards of the Castello, a passage leads into the park, originally the garden of the dukes of Milan and later a military training ground.

Address: Piazza Castello, Milan

The Renaissance Palazzo di Brera, built between 1651 and 1773, was originally a Jesuit college, but since 1776 has been the Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts). Along with a library and observatory, it contains the Pinacoteca di Brera, one of Italy's finest art museums.

Much of the art was acquired as churches closed or were demolished, and the museum is especially strong in paintings by northern Italian masters. As you enter through the courtyard, you'll see an 1809 monument to Napoleon I by the sculptor Canova.

Notable among 15th-century pictures are works by Mantegna ( Madonna in a Ring of Angels' Heads and Lamentation ). The Venetian masters are represented by Giovanni Bellini ( Lamentation and two Madonnas), Paolo Veronese, Titian ( Count Antonio Porcia and St. Jerome ), and Tintoretto ( Finding of St. Mark's Body and Descent from the Cross ), and portraits by Lorenzo Lotto and Giovanni Battista Moroni.

The Lombard masters, disciples of Leonardo da Vinci, are well represented, as are artists of the Ferrarese school. Correggio of Parma is represented by a Nativity and an Adoration of the Kings . Artists of the Umbrian school include Piero della Francesca ( Madonna with Saints and Duke Federico da Montefeltro ) and Bramante (eight frescoes Christ of the Column ).

The most famous picture in the gallery is Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin (Lo Sposalizio) , the finest work of his first period. Outstanding among foreign masters are Rembrandt (portraits of women, including The Artist's Sister ), Van Dyck ( Princess Amalia of Solms ), Rubens ( Last Supper ), and El Greco ( St. Francis ).

It's not all old masters - you'll also find works here by Picasso, Braque, and Modigliani, too. Most visitors miss the Brera's little secret: the Orto Botanico di Brera , a charming garden in one of its inner courtyards, a hidden oasis of exotic trees, pools, and flower beds with a 19th-century greenhouse.

Address: Via Brera 28, Milan

Considered the most prestigious opera house in the world, Teatro alla Scala has rung with the music of all the great operatic composers and singers, and its audiences - the theater seats 2,800 people - are known (and feared) as the most demanding in Italy.

The season begins in early December and runs through May, but tickets are often difficult to come by. The best way of getting tickets is through your hotel concierge, but it's worth checking at the box office.

In the same building is the Museo Teatrale alla Scala , where you'll find a collection of costumes from landmark performances and historical and personal mementos of the greats who performed and whose works were performed at La Scala, including Verdi, Rossini, and the great conductor Arturo Toscanini.

If there is not a rehearsal in progress, the museum offers access to see the inside of the opera house itself, one of the world's grandest.

Address: Piazza della Scala, Milan

The church of Sant'Ambrogio was founded in 386 by St. Ambrose, who was born in Milan and is the city's patron saint. The present church is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, built in the 12th century around the choir from an earlier ninth-century church.

There's a lot to see here, beginning with the large portico, also from the ninth century, and the atrium, whose carved stone capitals and portal rank it high among Europe's best examples of the Romanesque period.

Inside, be sure to see the pulpit with late Romanesque carving, and the richly carved 4th-century Stilicone sarcophagus underneath it. The casing (paliotto) of the high altar is a masterpiece of Carolingian art made in 835 at either Milan or Rheims. It's easy to miss the mosaic dome of the original 4th-century Sacello di San Vittore, accessed through the last chapel on the right.

Address: Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 15, Milan

With all of Italy's magnificent architecture and art from Ancient Greek and Roman, medieval, and Renaissance eras, it's easy to forget that Italy also has some outstanding examples from the Art Nouveau period, known here as Stile Liberty.

Cimitero Monumentale, near Stazione Porta Garibaldi rail station, is an outdoor gallery of Art Nouveau sculptures, many by noted Italian sculptors. Behind a monumental and flamboyant striped marble portico, these monuments mark the tombs of Milan's rich and famous from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century. A map in English helps you find the most outstanding examples.

Address: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, Milan

To many, the interior of the church of San Maurizio is the most beautiful in Milan. Built in the early 1500s as the church for a convent of Benedictine nuns, the entire interior is covered in frescoes of biblical scenes.

Not only are these by some of the best Lombard artists of the 16th century - principally Bernardino Luini and his sons - but the colors of the paintings are as vivid as if they'd been painted yesterday. The long nave is divided into two sections, the rear one reserved as the nuns' choir.

The extensive monastery was built over the ruins of the Roman circus and portions of the Roman walls, all now part of the Civico Museo Archeologico (Archaeology Museum), where you can see these excavated remains of Roman Milan.

Along with the ancient history of Milan, you'll find Greek, Etruscan, and Roman finds from elsewhere in Italy, including sculptures in stone and bronze. Particularly good are the third-century sculpture of Maximilian, a bronze head, and a female statue with folded drapes.

Address: Corso Magenta 15, Milan

For the young people who frequent the canal-side cafés and music clubs, Naviglio is one of the top things to do in Milan at night. Although it's the most active in the evening, go in the daytime for the boutiques and artists' workshops, and for the restaurants and frequent festivals held here.

In April, the neighborhood along the canal is filled with flowers for the Festa Di Fiori , and the Festa del Naviglio brings concerts, processions, crafts, and an antique market. Barges along the canals are decorated in mid-June for the Sagra di San Cristoforo (Festival of Saint Christopher) , and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi performs about 50 concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons at the Auditorium di Milano.

Address: Corso San Gottardo, Milan

From the outside, this church on a shopping street not far from Piazza del Duomo seems relatively small and unimpressive. Step inside to see that it is quite grand, its majestic, deep, vaulted sanctuary stretching into an apse that's nearly the length of the main part of the church.

Or is it? Keep your eyes on it as you walk forward, and watch as it melts into an almost completely flat wall behind the altar. It's all an optical illusion, a very clever trick played by the architect Bramante to give grandeur to a church with only a limited space.

Address: Via Torino 9, Milan

An elegant old patrician house is the setting for this art museum, which originated in the 19th century as the private collection of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli and his mother, Rosa Trivulzio. Highlights are paintings by Botticelli, Mantegna, Piero della Francesca, Guardí, and other artists, as well as jewelry, silver, bronzes, porcelains, Etruscan pottery, armor, and weapons.

Textiles in the museum include Flemish and Persian carpets, tapestries, a large collection of hand-worked lace, and a very rare embroidery designed by Botticelli.

The house itself is worth seeing, as artworks and other collections are shown in a combination of room settings and gallery spaces; many of the rooms were redecorated in the mid-1800s to showcase the collections. Poldi-Pezzoli Museum is one of four houses that form the Circuito delle Case Museo di Milano, Milan Museum House Network, with admission on a single ticket.

Address: Via Manzoni 12, Milan

Several things make this an especially interesting place to visit. Two brothers in the 19th century spent their lives collecting furnishings and decorative arts to make the interior of their Renaissance palazzo look as it might have appeared originally.

Not only will you see a home of that era in a livable state, as opposed to just rooms of display cases and walls of paintings, but you can follow their collecting process through the excellent English signage. So you get to share a bit of the excitement of the chase amid the historical and artistic information about each piece.

Most of all, though, it's nice to see the furniture, tapestries, glassware, books, children's items, and paintings by Renaissance masters in a household setting. The museum is also part of the Circuito delle Case Museo di Milano, four distinguished houses accessed with a single ticket.

Address: Via S Spirito 10, Milan

Housed in a former Olivetan monastery, the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology illustrates the history of science and technology from the work of early scientists into modern times. Of particular interest is the Leonardo da Vinci Gallery with working models of many of his inventions and machinery, created from da Vinci's drawings.

In the physics exhibits are apparatus used by Galileo, Newton, and Volta, and there are sections relating to optics, acoustics, telegraphy, transport, shipping, railroads, flying, metallurgy, motor vehicles, timekeeping, and timber. In all, more than 15,000 technical and scientific objects represent the history of Italian science, technology, and industry.

Address: Via St Vittore 21, Milan

The English-style landscape of Parco Sempione is a good place to rest your eyes after they've overdosed on stone and architecture, and to wander the curving pathways. Walkers, joggers, local office workers with their lunches, and parents with children in tow all enjoy the park. In the summer, concerts are held here.

At the entrance is the monumental Arco della Pace , Peace Arch, and towering high above the park is the Torre Branco , designed by famed architect Gio Ponte in 1933. On a clear day, views of Milan and the Alps are spectacular. If you like Art Nouveau, be sure to see the fanciful aquarium pavilion at the Via Gadio edge of the park.

Address: Corso Sempione, Milan

16 . Triennale di Milano (Palazzo dell'Arte)

The building beside Parco Sempione, constructed in 1933 to house the premier Italian design show, is a textbook example of Fascist-era architecture (the style is properly known as Stripped Classicism, but in Italy, it is almost always a product of the Fascist regime, whose leaders favored it).

But it works well as a showcase for art and design, and inside are always high-level shows and exhibitions, often international in scope. They can range from retrospectives of a great name in modernism, such as Andy Warhol or Gio Ponte, to examinations of the roots and themes of tribal art or even food design.

The permanent exhibitions at the Triennale di Milano (Palazzo dell'Arte) showcase Italian design, featuring the best Italian-designed products throughout the ages.

Address: Viale Emilio Alemagna 6, Milan

The Romanesque Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, and its fine campanile was added a century later. The facade was not added until 1863. Look beyond the choir to find the Cappella Portinari, by Michelozzo in 1462-68, one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture. The frescoes are by Vincenzo Foppa.

Not far from Sant'Eustorgio is another church, San Lorenzo Maggiore , dating from the Early Christian period. Its Renaissance dome was added in 1574, but the mosaics in the chapel of St. Aquilinus are from the fourth century. In front of the church, the portico of sixteen Corinthian columns is the largest surviving monument of Roman Mediolanum.

Address: Piazza Sant'Eustorgio, 1, 20123 Milan

The Quadrilatero della Moda is Milano's high fashion shopping district, where the most famous Italian – and other – designers have their smartest shops. The four prime streets are Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni, and Corso Venezia, lined with a succession of windows displaying the latest designs and fashion trends.

This is one of the most famous designer shopping streets in the world, right up there with the Avenue des Champs Élysées in Paris, and you'll see all the best names here: Prada, Armani, Fendi, Valentino, Missoni, Trussardi, and the rest. Remember that casual browsing inside the shops is not welcome unless you dress the part. Most tourists simply browse the eye-catching windows, where the displays are as dramatic as the fashions.

Each autumn, Milan designers – the cream of the international fashion houses – send their top fashion models out to strut down the catwalks at Milano Moda Donna, Milan Women's Fashion Week. It's the highlight of the fashion year, and although you can't get into the shows without credentials, it seems as though everyone in Milan becomes a fashion model for the week; it's a great time for people-watching.

In one of the most dynamic and popular of the arts neighborhoods emerging from former industrial districts, a former locomotive manufacturing plant has been converted into the Pirelli Hangar Bicocca , a center for contemporary art and cultural projects.

Changing temporary exhibitions fill two of the three galleries, while the third houses the dramatic permanent installation, The Seven Heavenly Palaces . A collection of concrete towers by the German artist Anselm Kiefer towers over visitors, and accompanying the exhibition are "Bubbles" with in-depth texts, videos, audio, and interactive events relating to the exhibitions or to contemporary arts.

Address: Via Chiese 2, Milan

Napoleon's residence when he occupied Milan, this palace facing the Giardini Pubblici was new when Napoleon commandeered it. Today, it retains its original stucco work and decorative details inside, which adds to its interest as a showcase for Milan's extensive collection of modern art.

The emphasis at the Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna (Modern Art Gallery) is on Italian art, from 19th-century Romanticism to post-impressionists, but the collections are far broader, with works by Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, Rouault, Modigliani, Dufy, and Vuillard. There is an extensive group of Neoclassical sculptures by Canova and his contemporaries.

On the grounds are an English-style garden and a botanic garden, and adjoining it are the lawns, flower gardens, and playgrounds of the public gardens. Also adjoining the Giardini Pubblici is the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale (Museum of Natural History) , where the biodiversity of the earth is shown in nearly 100 detailed dioramas. Especially strong is the paleontology section, highlighted by a spectacular pliosaurus hanging from the ceiling.

Address: Via Palestro 16, Milan

Once occupied by train yards and factories, the Porta Nuova is now Milan's stylish business district. Beautifully designed pedestrian areas are surrounded by towering modern architecture including the tallest building in Italy (the UniCredit tower) and the Palazzo Lombardia, which offers stunning views from an observation area on the 39th floor.

Tourists looking for high-end shopping and dining will want to head to the Corso Como, a bustling traffic-free street lined with cafes, restaurants, and plenty of luxury boutiques and name-brand shops. After shopping, use the footbridge to access the Piazza Gae Aulenti to admire its fountain.

While here, be sure to take a few minutes to admire the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest), a pair of residential skyscrapers that are home to over 700 trees that grow from its plentiful terraces. Part of an urban forestry initiative in bio-architecture, the building uses special soil that allows the terraces to support the weight of these trees. Along with shrubs and flowering plants (over 2,000 species total), the buildings help to reduce the city's heat island and combat air pollution.

Big, sprawling Milan can be overwhelming when you look at a map. It's not nearly so daunting when you notice that most major things to do are within walking distance from the Duomo, itself Milan's prime attraction. And they line up conveniently, so walking to the outermost of them takes you past one or two others. These highly-rated hotels in Milan are close to the important tourist attractions:

Luxury Hotels :

• Steps from Piazza Duomo and medieval Piazza Mercanti, art-filled Hotel Spadari al Duomo has a contemporary décor.
• By contrast, Grand Hotel et de Milan is a historical classic. Between La Scala and the Monte Napoleone designer shops, it is convenient for both opera lovers and fashionistas.
• Park Hyatt Milan is right beside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, between the Duomo and La Scala opera house.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• On a quiet side street and with impeccable service, Gran Duca di York radiates an air of serenity, despite its location just off busy Piazza Duomo.
• The Square Milano Duomo is near a Metro stop, surrounded by restaurants and within easy walking distance of the Duomo; in good weather, enjoy the included breakfast on the rooftop terrace.
• In the same neighborhood, the rooms at Hotel Dei Cavalieri are contemporary in style, but in a heritage building; there's a rooftop terrace here, too.

Budget Hotels:

• The hospitable Antica Locanda Leonardo is near Santa Maria delle Grazie and The Last Supper, an easy walk to the science museum and historic San Ambrogio.
• With Metro connections to Piazza Duomo, about a 30-minute walk away, Hotel Berna is a five-minute walk from Centrale Station, terminus for service from Malpensa and Linate airports, and trains for Lake Como and all parts of Italy.
• Adjacent to the Public Garden and its museums, and a five-minute walk from the shopping strip of Corso Buenos Aires, Hotel Sanpi Milano is also a short walk to the Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan's fashion district.
• Swiss Alps Day Trip: One of the best ways to see some beautiful mountain scenery near Milan is from the comfort of a train. The Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan offers a fabulous trip through the Bernina Pass to St. Moritz, including free time in Tirano and St. Moritz. This is a 12.5-hour day that includes transportation via coach from Milan to Tirano, where you will begin the rail journey. Spending a day at Lake Como is another popular excursion.
• Lake Como Day Trips: The Lake Como and Bellagio Day Trip from Milan is a nine-hour trip that offers transport to Como, a guided walking tour of the town, and a Lake Como Cruise; in the summer, the tour also includes a stop in Bellagio. A slightly longer tour, the Italy and Switzerland in One Day: Lake Como and Lugano includes a cruise on Lake Como, with a stop in Bellagio, and then continues on to Lugano for an afternoon of exploring the sights or shopping.

Where to Go near Milan: Milan is well connected by train or car to the highlights of northern Italy. A short train ride brings you to within a short walk of the landing for boat excursions around beautiful Lake Como , which makes a perfect day trip from Milan .

For more lake and mountain scenery, Lake Maggiore is only a short distance north of Milan; an hour's train ride along its shore will bring you to Stresa, where a boat takes you to the fabulous palace and gardens of the Borromean Islands.

Places to Visit from Milan: Milan is the starting point for a rail or car journey through some of northern Italy's most historic and art-filled towns: the beautiful small city of Bergamo is on a direct rail line, and beyond it is Brescia , filled with ancient Roman sites and treasures. From here, it's a short train ride to Verona , home of the best-preserved Roman arena in Italy.

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17 Best Things to Do in Milan (Italy)

Milan is an absolute behemoth of a city and has the most populated metropolitan area in Italy with 1.3 million people, and 3.2 million in the wider area surrounding central Milan. Some form of human settlement has been present in the region of Milan for thousands of years and archaeological findings date back as far as 222 BC. Indeed at one point, Milan served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire.

Throughout antiquity, the middle ages, and later, Milan prospered greatly due to its commanding location in mainland Italy . Although the city was damaged during WW2 it has recovered and saw a huge economic boom that accounts for its large growth and expansion.

Today Milan offers a sublime mix of historical architecture, modern high-rise skyscrapers, all mingled together with a dash of Italian life. The city is particularly known for its abundance of high end fashion retailers and the beautiful Duomo Cathedral.

Lets explore the best things to do in Milan :

1. Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral is a truly monumental building and is famed for its sublime architecture and took over 600 years to complete.

Located in the centre of Milan in the self-named Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral was constructed in 1386 but not officially completed until 1965! With an Italian Gothic style, the front façade of the cathedral is truly magnificent and is crowned with countless towers, statues and decoration.

The interior is just as decorative and features some beautiful stained glass windows bursting with colour; furthermore in-between the central columns, there is a fantastic display of artwork and some finely detailed statues.

This immense structure is truly the heart of Milan and no trip to this city is complete without steeping foot inside its huge doors.

Book online :  Milan Cathedral and Rooftop Ticket

2. Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Although the exterior of this church is not one of the most renowned, it still has a certain charm and grace – Created in 1497, the church features a Gothic style using red bricks and a large rear basilica.

This church can be found on the Corso Magenta and sits at the opposite side of Milan to the Duomo.

Inside the building lies one of the greatest artistic masterpieces in the world – The Last Supper by Leonardo di Vinci.

Hailed as a sublime piece of artwork, this mural depicts the scene of the Last Supper as described in the Bible.

Throughout the years this piece of artwork has been scrutinised and analysed for its hidden meanings and content.

Come and see this fantastic work of art and marvel at the detail and significance of this iconic depiction.

Included in : Best of City Walking Tour with Last Supper Tickets

3. Grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

As you walk into the Grand Gallery, you might think you were stood inside the entrance hall to an opera house or palace – Not a shopping mall.

But this is essentially what the Galleria is – An extremely opulent and extravagant indoor shopping area.

Created in 1877, it stands as one of the oldest shopping malls in the world and was designed by Guiseppe Mengoni.

The cross shaped mall is covered via four glass panelled arms that let in the sunlight perfectly, whilst the walls and shop fronts are decorated with ornate panelling and stucco artwork.

High-end designer shops line the mall and you can expect to find such names as Prada, Versace and Luis Vuitton – If you are looking for a bargain, this is definitely not the place!

4. Castello Sforzesco

This 15th century castle has a central location in Milan and is set in extensive grounds and gardens.

Created in 1370, the original design has been modified and added too greatly but still retains its elegance and status of power.

At the front of the castle stands an immense brick wall lined with battlements and frame by a central guard tower.

As you walk through into the central courtyard, you will notice the large guard towers and the sheer size of the castle will amaze you.

Aside from the castle itself, there is also a host of small museums and collections that contain a myriad of interesting artefacts and historical information about the castle and Milan.

Recommended tour:   Sforza Castle and Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini Tour

5. Pinacoteca di Brera

Located in the Palazzo Brera, the Pinacoteca is a fine Art Gallery that contains a large collection of Italian art.

In earlier years the palace served as a convent and as a national library and was not converted into a museum until the 19th century.

Inside the gallery, you can find such works as the Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael, Pieta by Bellini, the Last Supper by Rubens and the Adoration of the Magi by Correggio.

Located in close proximity to both the Sforzesco Castle and the Piazza del Duomo, the Pinacoteca di Brera is easily accessible.

6. Sant Ambrogio

This ancient building is one of the oldest in Milan and was built in 379 AD by St. Ambrose.

With a simple Romanesque design, the style of this church has not changed much since its creation and the city of Milan was built up around it, as it served as a focal point for the local population.

Two large towers frame the front façade and a central courtyard is frame via a series of ornate arches.

Due to its age, the interior of the church features some beautiful mosaics and artwork including the ceiling of the Oratory and the delightful depiction of Christ on one of the domes.

A visit to this church will provide a fine insight into the history of Milan and its religious importance.

7. Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology

Leonardo da Vinci was a legendary man of true genius and he was much more than an artist – He was a true visionary, and inventor and a scholar.

It stands to reason that a museum named after this man contains many of his works and a huge collection of other important scientific and technological displays.

As one of the most important museums in the world, you can expect to find such collections as a myriad of model cars created from da Vinci drawings, reconstructions of his flying machines, and a plethora of his drawings, blueprints and sketches.

Aside from works by the man himself, there is also a huge collection of important scientific inventions and pieces of breakthrough technology that changed the world.

Book online :  Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci Museum Entry

8. Piazza dei Mercanti

Once the centre of Milan during the Middle Ages, the Piazza dei Mercanti was a true hub of activity and held many merchant activities and trade markets.

Located in-between the Piazza dei Duomo and the Piazza Corduiso, this square is within walking distance of the main sights in Milan.

Several important buildings stand in the square including the Pallaza della Ragione, the Pallaza delle Scuole Palatine and the Loggia degli Osii.

Furthermore several important statues and monuments can be found here, some of which have Roman origins.

Visit this square to admire its fine architecture and to see this ancient part of Milan.

9. Milan Archaeology Museum

Dedicated to the history of ancient Milan, this museum is truly insightful and gives you a glimpse of a time long past.

Located in the Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, the first part of the museum details the history of ancient Mediolanum, whilst the second part located in the basement has a selection of artwork and sculptures.

Included in the extensive collection are various archaeological remains, theatrical masks, pottery, and armour.

This interesting museum covers many ages of Milan including the Middle Ages, influences from the Etruscan civilization and also the ancient Greeks.

10. Piazza del Duomo

As the central Piazza in Milan, the Piazza del Duomo is an immense open public space that features some impressive architecture and sculptures.

If you are visiting Milan, this should be your starting point – From here you can view the wonderful Duomo and surrounding buildings.

In the centre of the square stands a glorious statue of the first King of united Italy – Vittorio Emmanuel, whilst on one side sits the impressive Royal palace.

Furthermore, there is a host of high-end shops, restaurants and bars to frequent – Shop to your hearts content or enjoy a coffee whilst watching the flocks of tourists and locals go about their daily business.

Included in : Grand City Highlights E-Bike Tour

11. La Scala Opera

There are few buildings in the world that have hosted as many great artists as the Scala Opera.

Located to the north of the Duomo and the east of Castello Sforzesco this opera house is one of the finest in the world and is renowned for its acoustic qualities and opulence.

Inside the main auditorium the decoration and grandeur of the seating and stage is fantastic – 6 tiers of seating and individual boxes frame the stage in a semi-circle and the whole place is full of red velvet drapes and gold furnishings.

Guided tours are available of the Opera House, but also consider purchasing tickets to see a show – An exciting and memorable evening is promised!

Suggested tour : La Scala Museum and Theater Tour

12. AC Milan San Siro Stadium

Possibly one of the most renowned and well known stadiums in the world, the San Siro has stood since 1926 as one of the premier sporting venues in Italy.

With a capacity of just over 80,000, it is one of the largest stadiums in Europe and was one of the key stadiums during World Cup 34 and World Cup 90. When visiting the stadium, you will see the iconic circular towers that hold up the colossal tiers, and the huge roof that partially covers the ground.

Both AC Milan and Inter Milan play at this impressive ground and the atmosphere at their home games is simply unbelievable.

Don’t forget to visit the joint museum to learn about the history of these two celebrated Italian clubs.

13. Parco Sempione

As one of the premier parks in Milan, the Paro Sempione is a large public space and gardens that sits behind the Sforzesco Castle.

Originally established in 1888, the park covers 95 acres and contains the fantastic arch of peace.

This wonderful place is beautifully landscaped and contains a myriad of footpaths, bike trails and wooded areas together with many sculptures and ornate fountains.

You can also find a museum in the park and the Torre Branca which is a huge watch tower that offers panoramic views of the city.

If you want a place to relax from the busy city, the Parco Sempione is the perfect location.

14. Brera district

This charming district is located to the north of the Duomo in-between Borgonuovo and Broletto.

A distinct Bohemian atmosphere prevails here and the district is full of art academies, galleries and well-to-do restaurants and bars.

The vibe here is fantastic and you can enjoy a fine meal, go out for a drink, try a little high-end retail therapy, or simply walk the many cobbleds streets and admire the architecture.

Available tour : Brera District & Pinacoteca Guided Experience

15. Walk down the Naviglio Grande

Not many people realise that Milan actually has two canals, one of which is the Naviglio Grande – This canal stretches from the Porta Ticinese to the Ticino river some 50km to the west.

Constructed originally in 1177, the canal was worked on for many years and continued to expand into what it is today.

The section of the canal situated within the city centre is a fantastic place to walk and is lined with old buildings plus a variety of shops and restaurants.

Stroll down a section of the waterway and admire this different part of Milan that is seldom seen or listed in tourist guides.

16. Basilica di San Lorenzo

One of the more important religious buildings in Milan, the Basilica of San Lorenzo is a catholic church that is located in the south western part of central Milan.

As one of the oldest churches in Milan, the Basilica was created in 402 and has stood in some capacity ever since.

The main entrance is framed by a series of colonnades and a statue of the Emperor Maximian stands in the courtyard.

Inside, the interior speaks of extreme age and the colouration is quite sombre; nonetheless, there is a fantastic high altar and also the chapel of Saint Aquilino which features some beautiful ceiling artwork and mosaics.

17. Torre Branca

Located within the Parco Sempione, the Torre Branca is a large observation tower that stands at a colossal 108.6m high.

Constructed in 1933, the tower was designed by Gio Ponti and was originally called the Torre Littoria.

During the 1970’s, the tower was closed for refurbishment but it is once again open to the public.

Ascend the lift to the top of this amazing structure and step into the top of the tower – From here you have unparalleled views of the city of Milan and can see for miles.

On clear days it is possible to see the Alps and the Apennines, together with the expansive city laid out beneath your eyes.

17 Best Things to Do in Milan (Italy):

• Milan Cathedral
• Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
• Grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
• Castello Sforzesco
• Pinacoteca di Brera
• Sant Ambrogio
• Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology
• Piazza dei Mercanti
• Milan Archaeology Museum
• Piazza del Duomo
• La Scala Opera
• AC Milan San Siro Stadium
• Parco Sempione
• Brera district
• Walk down the Naviglio Grande
• Basilica di San Lorenzo
• Torre Branca

Atención, 'Saloners': hay un nuevo hotel en el centro de Milán con la terraza más espectacular de la ciudad

Situado en un edificio histórico en plena Piazza Cordusio, a pocos pasos del Duomo, este palazzo, el segundo Gran Meliá en Italia, promete convertirse en el nuevo hotel de lujo de moda de Milán.

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Milán ha dado la bienvenida al primer hotel Gran Meliá en la ciudad (marca su debut milanés, uniéndose a su propiedad hermana italiana en Roma, Villa Agrippina), que ha irrumpido a lo grande en la ciudad de la moda y el diseño, fusionando el inconfundible estilo italiano y la esencia de la capital lombarda con la calidez del servicio español.

En una ubicación inmejorable, más céntrico imposible y a pocos pasos de la Piazza del Duomo, de la Galería Vittorio Emanuele II y de la Piazza Mercanti, este nuevo hotel ofrece una puerta de acceso al gran patrimonio cultural de Milán y contribuye al renacimiento de la Piazza Cordusio (uno de los mayores ejes de transporte urbano, tiendas, museos y locales de moda de todo tipo) y además, cuenta con una de las mejores terrazas, no sólo por su tamaño, sino por sus sensacionales vistas de 360º de la ciudad. Si en su próxima visita al Salone están buscando un hot spot que no esté trillado y en el que poder descansar y tomar una bebida, este es el lugar, lo podemos asegurar .

Inaugurado el pasado 14 de febrero, la fecha elegida no es casualidad: todo aquí está hecho con amor, con cuidado y con respeto por el pasado del edificio. Y es que para entender la relevancia del proyecto de transformación y rehabilitación llevado a acabo por el prestigioso estudio de arquitectura Marco Piva y Álvaro Sans , del estudio español ASAH , es esencial conocer la historia de este bellísimo palacio.

El hotel se encuentra dentro del histórico Palazzo Venezia , la antigua sede de Assicurazioni Generali , diseñado por arquitecto Luca Beltrami (a él le se debe en buena medida la apariencia actual de la Piazza della Scala, la restauración del Castillo Sforzesco y la construcción de otros edificios emblemáticos de Milán) y construido por la aseguradora Generali. Las obras duraron 5 años, de 1897 a 1901, y el ecléctico diseño del palazzo desempeñó un papel fundamental en la restauración de la zona entre finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX. Lo más destacable es su fachada cóncava con una gran hornacina decorada con mosaicos representando a la Providencia (buenos augurios para los negocios) y su cúpula octogonal, que era donde estaba el despacho donde se recibía a los clientes más importantes.

Originarios de Venecia, cuando la familia Genera​li se trasladó a Milán (ya entonces era el centro financiero y comercial mas importante de Italia) quiso traerse consigo algo de la ciudad de la laguna. La elección de Beltrami no fue azarosa: también él era veneciano . La inspiración de todo el edificio recuerda a la arquitectura veneciana, con grandes ventanales, un atrio y la famosa cúpula. Sin embargo, la estructura interior, dividida en 5 plantas, estaba pensada para albergar un edificio de oficinas.

La transformación del edificio no ha sido fácil, en especial debido a este último dato. Se han mantenido los elementos originales, como la cúpula que ahora alberga la recepción (en la que se puede apreciar los detalles del mosaico de la fachada gracias a una reproducción), y se han conseguido crear un total de 84 habitaciones y lujosas suites con imponentes ventanales y, en algunos casos, balcones privados con vistas únicas de la Piazza Cordusio, via Orefici, via dei Mercanti y del Duomo.

Todas las estancias, así como los pasillos, están decorados con telas de Rubelli (otro homenaje a los orígenes venecianos de Generali); mientras que el mobiliario de las zonas comunes presenta una selección de piezas de grandes diseñadores italianos, españoles y alemanes , entre otros. Jonas Wagell o Gianfranco Frattini para Tacchini decoran zonas como el bar y la recepción; en la iluminación destacan piezas de Andrea Anastasio para Foscarini o las lámparas de araña colgantes de Marcel Wanders para Flos en los pasillos; Tom Dixon pone la nota británica en los taburetes del bar, que se completan en otros espacios gastronómicos con butacones en terciopelo de tono aceituna de Molteni y sofás de piel de Frag, todo diseño del todopoderoso diseñador milanés Gio Ponti . La española Patricia Urquiola , que tiene su estudio en la ciudad, ha sido la encargada de firmar la suite presidencial, con piezas diseñadas por ella para Molteni y Cassina.

El hotel presenta cuatro conceptos gastro entre los que destaca una pastelería italiana, un restaurante italiano y el reconocido japonés Sachi, destinado a convertirse en una estrella de la escena gastronómica milanesa bajo la batuta del aclamado cocinero Moon Kyung Soo . Por su parte, situada en la planta baja con vistas a la plaza, Gioia Pasticceria , del maestro pastelero Fabio Bertoni , ofrece una experiencia de auténtica pastelería italiana, mostrando el legado centenario de la familia de Fabio y sus excepcionales técnicas de horneado. Los de Meliá han pensado en todo para hacer más dulce la despedida .

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11 Relaxing Hotels With In-Room Spas

Posted: November 13, 2023 | Last updated: November 13, 2023

As travelers increasingly seek wellness on their trips, hotels continue to elevate their spa facilities to offer everything from immersive storm rooms to contrast bathing (where guests alternate between hot and cold water). But few hotels offer the opportunity to experience a spa in private. “Being naked is the point,” Brett van Sickle says bluntly on the inspiration behind building a hammam and steam room in each of the bedrooms at his wellness boutique inn, the High Acre . “Being able to feel the sweat and steam on your body is so therapeutic.”

Rather than rub sweaty elbows with strangers in a shared sauna, having in-room spa facilities enables guests to turn their attention inward. Instead of carving out an hour or two to visit the spa, having in-room spa facilities provides unlimited opportunities for self-care each day, transforming the typical hotel stay into a private wellness retreat. Below, AD surveys 11 hotels with in-room spas that offer unparalleled privacy—and striking design—in the pursuit of relaxation and rejuvenation.

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