Milan is considered as the economic and cultural capital of Italy. Renowned are the fashion and design shops, exhibitions, fairs and events.
Do you want to walk from your hotel to the cathedral and Galleria Vittorio in just a few minutes? Choose then a property in the historic center. Nearby is the Fashion District. With the metro it’s 4 stops to Central Station. If you plan a visit to Milan check several days. Milan has sometimes international events and exhibitions and then the hotel prices are much higher than usual. Cheaper rates are in the weekend. Below are a few popular accommodations with very good reviews AND discount prices.
NH Collection Milano President (historic center)
NH Milano President is a modern 4 star hotel. It’s located in the historic center closeby the Duomo cathedral and shopping center Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. More than 3800 verified reviews (8.7).
Hotel Dei Cavalieri (historic center)
The hotel is less than 5 minutes walking from Milan’s cathedral. The hotelrooms are designed in a classic style. Closeby is metro station Missori. More than 2400 reviews (8.2).
Duomo Apartments Enjoy Palace (historic center)
Enjoy Palace apartments are just 250 meter from the Milan cathedral . Each apartment has a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware and dining table. Free wifi. All spaces are non-smoking. More than 725 reviews (8.6).
Hotels Central Station
Accommodation at Central Station has several big advantages. At the railway station it’s easy to catch the Airport Express, trains to other cities and the metro. With the metro it is 4 stops to the Duomo cathedral. Hotels at Central Station are cheaper than accommodation in the historic centre. Many discount restaurants are located around the railway station.
Glam Milano (in front of Central Station)
This modern 4 star hotel is in front of Central Station. With the metro it’s a few stops to the historic center. Excellent hotel if you want to be in the city center for a discount price. More than 3055 reviews (8.8).
Hotel Michelangelo (corner of Central Station)
The accommodation has a great location near the central train station. Discount rates in the weekend. More than 3560 reviews (8.3).
Cheap hotels Milan
Cheap hotels (with very good reviews) are at the border of the city centre. Those cheap accommodations are a good choice if you don’t mind to take the inexpensive metro and travel 25-30 minutes.
Hotel Da Vinci (10.000 reviews)
This modern 4-star hotel has allmost 10.000 reviews (7.9). Bruzzano Station is 150 meter from the hotel and has direct trains to the city center. Free private parking on site and free wifi in the accommodation. Customers like the value for money, comfort and buffet breakfast.
Starhotels Tourist (discount prices)
This 4 star hotel is located opposite Bignami Metro Station. Customers like the discount prices and comfort. It takes 25 minutes with the metro to the city center. Free wifi and private parking. More than 2200 reviews (8.5).
Attractions
– the Duomo Cathedral
– Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
– Theatre Museum at La Scala (world famous opera house)
– Santa Maria della Grazie (Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”)
– Via Monte Napoleone (exclusive fashion and design shops)
Airport
Malpensa is the main international airport. It takes 51 minutes to travel from Central Station to the airport with the Malpensa Express Train. Budget airline Ryanair has flights to Bergamo Airport. This is 50 km from Milan. There is a direct bus service between Bergamo Airport and Milan Central Station. Travel time is one hour.