Why Milan
Italy's style and business capital, and an easy base for Lake Como.
Milan is Italy's centre of fashion, design and business, and it rewards those who look past its busy streets. Its cathedral, galleries and canals are within easy reach of each other, and the lakes and mountains to the north are close enough for a day trip.
- The Duomo
- The Gothic cathedral and its rooftop terraces.
- The Last Supper
- Leonardo da Vinci's mural, which must be booked in advance.
- Fashion and design
- The Quadrilatero della Moda and design showrooms.
- Lake Como
- Lakeside towns an hour or so away by train.
What travellers often plan
Getting to Milan, staying and getting around.
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- FlightsRoutes into Milan, with dates, cabin and airline preferences.Flight assistance
- HotelsA stay in the part of Milan that suits your plans.Hotel assistance
- Airport transfersA pickup planned around your arrival time and luggage.Transfer assistance
- Local transportationRides between your hotel, venues and day trips around Milan.Cab assistance
Planning your trip
The practical bits.
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October.
- Getting around
- An efficient metro and tram network.
- Suggested length
- Two to three days, more with the lakes.
Where to stay
Choosing an area in Milan.
- Duomo and Centro
- Central, near the cathedral and the Galleria.
- Brera
- Galleries, boutiques and cobbled streets.
- Navigli
- Canalside bars and restaurants, lively in the evening.
- Porta Nuova and Centrale
- Modern towers and hotels near the main station.
A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.
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Getting around
Arriving in Milan.
Milan Malpensa (MXP) handles most long-haul flights and is linked to the city by the Malpensa Express train. Linate (LIN) is much closer, with a metro line into the centre, and Bergamo (BGY) is used by many low-cost airlines.
An efficient metro and tram network.
When planning matters
Worth sorting out before you go.
- Check entry requirements early
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
- Travel dates make a difference
- School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
- Plan the arrival, not just the flight
- Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
- Match the stay to the plan
- Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.
Keep exploring
Other places worth planning for.
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