MILAN

Stay:

  • Windsor Hotel. 4* boutique hotel in walking distance from the main station. You can book it here.
  • Vecchia Milan. 3* hotel not far from the Duomo. You can book it here.
  • UNA has various hotels in Milan, e.g. the Cusani, a comfortable business hotel. You can book it here.
  • Hotel Ferton. Simple and clean 3* hotel close to the main station. You can book it here.
  • Hotel Mythos. Convenient 3* hotel located close to the central station. You can book it here.

Eat:

  • Mamma Rosa. Restaurant close to the central station with tasty lunch and dinner menus on two floors. A tank of lobsters welcomes you.
  • Al Mercato. Tiny restaurant that is split in two: half burger bar and half restaurant, serving a selection of tasty meat, fish and vegetarian dishes – and burgers.
  • Trattoria Trombetta. Elegant restaurant in front of a little church, where you can enjoy Italian fine dining. 
  • Resentin. Nice restaurant close to the Castello Sforzesco.
  • Bagutta. Sadly closed after 90 years.
  • C‘era una volta. Nice trattoria with lunch menus in the Brera district.
  • Rigolo. Traditional restaurant located in the Brera district.
  • La Prosciutteria. Craving for Italian ham? Here it will be served on a large wooden board to share.
  • Morna. Cute bar and cafe on Via Tortona.

 

Do & See:

  • Milan‘s top sight: Il Duomo di Milano, the grand cathedral.
  • If you have the chance, visit the famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, the Last Supper, in Santa Maria delle Grazie.
  • Every spring the fair for interior design takes place: Salone del Mobile. At the same time there is the Fuori Salone – Milano Design Week – with lots of art spaces and events in the city‘s streets and palazzi. Most popular are the areas of Brera, Lambrate, Tortona and Ventura.
  • The Triennale Design and Art Museum is located in the impressive Palazzo dell‘Arte surrounded by Sempione park. It also hosts the Milan triennial exhibitions.  
  • Take a walk in the famous Castello Sforzesco, Milan‘s main attraction after the Duomo.
  • Don't miss the Fondazione Prada. It is an impressive building ensemble by architects OMA / Rem Kolhaas and features art exhibitions. The newer building offers a great view over Milan‘s skyline. The museum‘s Bar Luce has a fancy Wes Anderson film interior. 

Getting around:

  • Get a multi-ticket for the public transport to avoid queuing during rush hours and event seasons. They can also be bought here, just look at the ATM signs.