Where to stay in Milan? Best area and hotels!

Find out where to stay in Milan. In this article, we bring you various areas to stay in the city and tips on where to book safely, guaranteeing great prices. Check it out:

What is the best area to stay in Milan?

The best area to stay in the city is the tourist center, which is where the main attractions are. And the best location to stay in the historic center is near Piazza Duomo, which is close to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Milan Cathedral.

However, accommodation is a little more expensive in this area, which is why it’s important to book here well in advance. So, if you want to check out where the city center is and also see which hotels are there, click here.

We’ve put together a map that shows all the options within the center and we’ve added a filter that only shows hotels with a rating of 8 or above. This will guarantee you excellent accommodation.

Brera district: in the central area of Milan there is a very nice district called Brera. There you’ll find plenty of restaurants, bars and stores. What’s more, the hotels in this area are of good quality and usually have great prices.

Another plus point of this area is that it is home to most of the tourist attractions, allowing you to do most of your sightseeing on foot. However, it’s worth remembering that it’s important to research hotels in this area well in advance, as the options tend to be more expensive.

Navigli area: this area is a great option for those who want to be close to good restaurants, bars and nightclubs to enjoy the city. Another great thing about this neighborhood is that it is made up of five canals, which give it a charm similar to Amsterdam.

There, you’ll also find great prices for hotels, but it’s important to know that they’re not so close to the tourist attractions. You can still get around Milan by metro, as the city has an excellent system that allows you to reach the center in just a few minutes.

Central Station area: despite being further away from the center, the Central Station area has plenty of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. There you’ll find super cool attractions such as the Gallery of Modern Art, the Public Gardens and Corso Como Street, one of the city’s most glamorous addresses.

Airport area: this last option for places to stay in Milan is ideal for those looking to spend a short time in the city. The Malpensa and Linate areas are airport areas and concentrate luxury hotel complexes. The hotels have higher prices, but are super comfortable and offer top quality services.

Tips for finding great value hotels in Milan

To find the best hotels in these areas, and in many other parts of Milan, our tip is to use this Milan Hotel Finder. We always use it because it’s the largest hotel booking site in the world, super reliable and safe. What’s more, it has the opinions of tourists who have already stayed in the hotels, which helps a lot when evaluating each one.

When making your purchase, after a search, the tip is to filter by “Neighborhood” (to select the regions you are looking for), and by “Guest reviews”, putting “Very good upwards”.

This search engine also offers free cancellation for most hotels. The tip is to check, in the search, which hotels have “Free cancellation” written on them. That way, you can book your hotel on the spot to guarantee the price (since they change from one day to the next and the best hotels sell out quickly), and if you find a better one later, or don’t want to stay there, just cancel.

Save money on your trip to Milan:

Saving money: do you want to plan your trip while making the most of your budget? Be sure to read our article on how to travel to Milan cheap, with all the tips to save the most, while still enjoying it!

Tickets: find out where to buy your Milan tickets in the cheapest and safest way – for parks, museums and ticket combos. You can save up to 40%!

Car: if you are thinking about renting one this is the best website. It compares the price at all rental companies and finds unbeatable prices. You can save up to 30%!

Mobile chip: we always use this chip. It’s electronic (eSIM), you install it instantly and you can use your cell phone’s Internet anywhere in the world.

Travel insurance: medical care in another country is very expensive and it is extremely important to take out travel insurance for any trip abroad. This is the website we always take out our insurance on. Reliable and at a good price.

Transfer: do you need one from the airport to the hotel? Find out here how to book and for the lowest price!