Guide to Milan: where to sleep, eat, shop and dance

Milan, known as the birthplace of fashion and design, offers a wide variety of accommodation combining luxury, comfort and style. For the more discerning traveller, hotels such as the Hotel Principe di Savoia or the Bulgari Hotel Milano are synonymous with elegance and exclusivity, with spa services and gourmet restaurants – check out our private tours here!

If you’re looking for more affordable but equally charming options, boutique hotels like Room Mate Giulia allow you to enjoy contemporary design and a strategic location near the Duomo. Prefer something more intimate? Flats in Brera offer local charm in a bohemian and sophisticated neighbourhood.

Dining in Milan: a feast for the senses

Milan is a gastronomic paradise that goes beyond classic risottos and pizzas. For an authentic experience, start with lunch at Trattoria Trippa, famous for its traditional Milanese cuisine reinvented with a modern twist.

Fancy haute cuisine? Make a reservation at Cracco, where Italian flavours are combined with avant-garde techniques. If you’re a street food lover, don’t miss a panzerotto at Luini, a local institution.

For coffee lovers, Marchesi 1824 is a must. Its elegant ambience and traditional pastries will make any afternoon unforgettable. And if you have a gelato craving, CioccolatItaliani offers a sweet experience you won’t forget.

Toasting in style: Milan and its vibrant nightlife

The aperitivo is a Milanese tradition that combines delicious drinks with gourmet tapas. Start the night at Terrazza Aperol, with stunning views of the Duomo, or at N’Ombra de Vin, a wine bar located in a historic cellar in Brera.

For cocktail lovers, Nottingham Forest is the place to be: a small bar that ranks among the best in the world for its creative mixology. If you’re looking for something more exclusive, Ceresio 7, with its rooftop pool, offers a sophisticated setting for an elegant evening out.

Shopping and dancing: between boutiques and dance floors

Milan is a luxury shopping destination. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, as well as being an architectural icon, is home to brands such as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. If you’re looking for something more alternative, the streets of Navigli are lined with vintage shops and art galleries.

When night falls, it’s time to dance. Hollywood Rythmoteque and Just Cavalli are two of the city’s most iconic clubs, perfect for those looking for glamour and good music. For a more relaxed and eclectic vibe, Tunnel Club offers electronic music in an industrial space that attracts locals and visitors alike.

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