Centro Storico Travel Guide

Milan

Centro Storico
Centro Storico
Centro Storico
Centro Storico
Centro Storico

Popular places to visit

Piazza del Duomo showing street scenes, a square or plaza and a monument

Piazza del Duomo

Milan’s main square is surrounded by some of the most significant buildings in the city, including one of the world’s oldest shopping malls and the largest church in Italy.

Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral of Milan showing a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage architecture

Cathedral of Milan

The largest church in Italy towers above the city center, where a gold-coated statue of the Madonna watches over Milan.

Cathedral of Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II featuring heritage architecture, a castle and night scenes

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are just some of the big names of fashion that you’ll find in one of the world’s oldest shopping centers.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Teatro alla Scala showing heritage architecture, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Teatro alla Scala

Enjoy classical music, see a ballet or discover the history of opera at this world famous theater and museum.

Teatro alla Scala
Via Montenapoleone Fashion District

Via Montenapoleone Fashion District

During your trip to Milan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Via Montenapoleone Fashion District. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its charming cafes.

Via Montenapoleone Fashion District
Milan Fashion District

Milan Fashion District

During your visit to Milan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Milan Fashion District. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Milan Fashion District

Things to do

Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

฿3,754
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
Split image of the Last Supper and the Cathedral of Milan

Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper

฿3,413
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

฿948
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
Direct access to Milan Duomo Cathedral + Rooftop Guided Tour

Direct access to Milan Duomo Cathedral + Rooftop Guided Tour

฿2,730
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Direct access to Milan Duomo Cathedral + Rooftop Guided Tour
Semi-Private: Skip-the-Line Best of Milan & The Last Supper

Milan Duomo & The Last Supper Skip the Line Guided Tour

฿5,931
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Milan Duomo & The Last Supper Skip the Line Guided Tour
Cathedral in Milan

Milan in One Day with Skip-the-Line The Last Supper & Duomo Cathedral

฿5,119
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Milan in One Day with Skip-the-Line The Last Supper & Duomo Cathedral
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Top hotels in Centro Storico

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3, Milan, MI
The price is ฿10,620 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿10,620
฿12,207 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Awesome apartment and staff did everything to make our stay great."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10, Milan, MI
The price is ฿6,137 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,137
฿7,275 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Very nice new restaraunt , friendly staff and more"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Uptown Palace
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

4 out of 5
Piazza Giuseppe Missori 1, Milan, MI
The price is ฿9,097 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿9,097
฿10,531 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,122 reviews)
"Superb hotel in the center of Milano, only 5m walk to Duomo. Amazing rooftop bar with incredible views of the city. Very comfortable room. Great breakfast. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Hotel Brunelleschi

Hotel Brunelleschi

4 out of 5
Via Flavio Baracchini 12, Milan, MI
The price is ฿5,692 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿5,692
฿6,785 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,182 reviews)
"Beautiful very old hotel, but I found part of the front desk staff to be rather stuffy and presumptuous. We arrived at noon and they stores our bags he gave us some suggestions to sightsee then come back at 3pm. We decided to go to Murano and he rather insisted they would do taxi to a glass factory. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Brunelleschi
Hotel Cavour

Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via Fatebenefratelli 21, Milan, MI
The price is ฿6,323 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿6,323
฿7,480 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Close and convenient to city center, shopping, Brera district for dining options. Large room, very large beth, walk-in closet. Excellent housekeeping, friendly and helpful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Cavour
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Galleria del Corso, Piazza Cesare Beccaria, 3, Milan, MI
The price is ฿6,251 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿6,251
฿7,404 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Excellent Steph, everything"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II featuring heritage architecture, a castle and night scenes

Milan Centre

4.5/5(377 area reviews)

Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Milan Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duomo Station or Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

Milan Centre
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II showing shopping, interior views and heritage architecture

Scala

While you're in Scala, take in top sights like Teatro alla Scala or Piazza della Scala, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Teatro alla Scala Tram Stop or Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop.

Scala
Pinacoteca di Brera which includes heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Brera

Shopping, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Brera. Make a stop by Pinacoteca di Brera or Orto Botanico di Brera while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Via Cusani Tram Stop or Cairoli Station to get around town.

Brera
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San Babila

Discover San Babila, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in San Babila include Piazza San Babila and San Babila, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at San Babila Station.

San Babila
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San Marco

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Corriere della Sera and Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea.

San Marco
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Guastalla

While you're in Guastalla, take in top sights like Piazza Cinque Giornate or Il Tempio Israelitico di Milano, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Via Lamarmora Tram Stop or Via Lamarmora - Via Commenda Tram Stop.

Guastalla

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