Periphery of Milan is a district of the city of Milan.
How to orient yourself
Neighborhoods
1 Prada district
2 Chiaravalle district
3 Corvetto Quarter
4
St. Julia
By plane
Milan Linate Airport (Enrico Forlanini Airport, IATA:
LIN), Viale Enrico Forlanini, Segrate. the Milan city airport with many
domestic and European flights, but not intercontinental.
By car
Foreigners who want to reach the center of Milan will necessarily first
pass through the outskirts of the city. It's not as difficult to get
around as it is downtown and the suburban area is also less congested.
Drivers wishing to visit the center of Milan may want to consider
parking their car in one of the public transport agency car parks
located around the city and continue by bus or metro. The cost is a few
euros, and parking in the center is both more expensive and more
problematic.
By public transport
The Metro reaches the
suburbs, but for many destinations the bus is the only alternative.
Consult the website of the Milanese Transport Company (ATM) for routes
and timetables.
Churches
1 Certosa di Garegnano, Via Garegano 28. The Certosa di Garegnano
houses the Capuchin friars and 16th century frescoes.
2 Chiaravalle
Abbey (7 km south of Milan, reachable by Metro MM3, Rogoredo station and
take the bus for 3 stops, or alternatively, Metro MM3, Corvetto station
and take bus 77 for 8 stops.). Beautifully preserved medieval abbey
still run by monks today.
3 San Cristoforo Sul Naviglio, Alzaia
Naviglio Grande 122. A complex of two churches, the older one was built
in the 13th century on the site of places of worship dating back to the
times of the Roman Empire.
Museums
4 Paolo Pini Art Museum, Via Ippocrate 45, ☎ +39 02 6444 5392.
Gallery of contemporary art collections.
5 Hangar Bicocca (Metro MM1,
Sesto Marelli stop). Museum of contemporary art located in a giant
hangar in the industrial district just north of Milano Bicocca. They
have a couple of permanent sculptural installations with rotating
exhibits and temporary events.
6 San Siro Museum Milan Inter
Collection, Via dei Piccolomini 5. Equipment and memorabilia of the
city's two major football teams (i.e. Inter and Milan) on display at the
museum in the stadium.
7 Macao (M^C^O), Viale Molise, 68 (Passante
Ferroviario Porta Vittoria bus stop № 90, 91, 93 and Tram № 12),
info@macao.mi.it. free. M^C^O – New Center for the Arts, Culture and
Research M^C^O was born within the political and theoretical path of a
group of people, the Art and Entertainment Workers, in dialogue with
other reality of the citizen movement and with a network of individuals
who are fighting throughout Italy to substantiate the idea of culture as
a common good.
Other
8 Leonardo's Horse. A bronze sculpture
made according to an original project by Leonardo da Vinci. It is in the
courtyard of the San Siro racecourse, just behind the stadium. The
racing track is open on race days, but the courtyard is open every day.
9 Garage Italia (former AGIP service station in Piazzale Accursio),
Viale Certosa, 86, ☎ +39 02 2222 0307. Former service station designed
by architect Mario Bacciocchi for Agip, in 1952; renovated in 2017 by
the architect Michele De Lucchi, it is now the headquarters of the
Garage Italia restaurant-workshop founded by Lapo Elkann.
1 Watch a football match at San Siro (Meazza Stadium) (terminus of
tram 16 or a 10-minute walk from Lotto station, metro MM1.). Watch AC
Milan or Inter Milan at the famous Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, also known
as the San Siro, which is shared as the home stadium by both clubs.
Tickets for most matches are available in advance or on the day of the
match. The rivalry between the two teams is very heated, among the most
heartfelt in Italy, and the direct championship matches, known as the
Derby della Madonnina, are particularly expensive because they
systematically sell out. Beware of stadium touts who sell tickets for
much more than official tickets. As many as 60 matches a year are played
at San Siro from the end of August until the end of May. In addition to
the home games of the two teams, Meazza also regularly hosts home games
of the Italian national team.
2 water sports at the Idroscalo.
Practicing water sports or simply sunbathing is possible at the seaplane
base. Known as the "sea of Milan", it is nothing more than an artificial
lake. available sports are kayaking, canoeing, dragon boating, rowing,
sailing, swimming, horse riding and water skiing. in the Idroscalo park
there are also bars and nightclubs and it is used for open-air concerts.
A free wifi internet connection is available. Near the seaplane base is
the Europark Idroscalo Milano, an amusement park for families, open from
March to September and on weekends during the rest of the year.
How to have fun
1 Lambrate Brewery, Via Adelchi (near Milan Lambrate station).
Featuring its own beer.
2 Sio Café, Via Libero Temolo, 1, 20126
Milan, ☎ +39 02 6611 8087.
Gay clubs
3 Amnesia, via Alfonso
Gatto (Near Linate airport, reachable by taxi or bus 73). Saturday night
at Billy or Amnesia.
4 Track One, Via Plezzo 16 (Lambrate Station,
MM2 metro). Nightclub.
5 Borgo del Tempo Perso, via Fabio Massimo
(Porto di Mare station, metro MM3). On Sunday evenings, hundreds of
people flock to what is the largest and most elegant place in the city,
the Borgo del Tempo Perso.
6 Flexo, Via Oropa 3. Cruising club.
Formula very popular in Italy, perhaps even more than saunas.
7
Depot, Via dei Valtorta 19. Cruising club.
8 Royal Hammam, via Plezzo
(Lambrate station, MM2 metro, near the Binario Uno club). The best
saunas in 2008 were Metro (North Milan) and Royal Hammam, particularly
crowded on weekends and at night because they are open 24 hours.
Shows
9 Teatro Degli Arcimboldi, viale dell'Innovazione, 20.
Average prices
1. Antica Trattoria Bagutto
Via Elio Vittorini
4, ☎ +39 02 58018385 (or current numbers listed on their site). Around
20–50 EUR per person. Open roughly 12:15–15:00/15:45 and
19:15–22:45/23:00; closed Sunday evening (confirm current hours).
This is widely regarded as the oldest restaurant in Italy and the
second-oldest in Europe (after Stiftskeller St. Peter in Salzburg).
Documented since 1284 as a Berlochium (Lombard term for a place to eat)
along the old Roman road near a Lambro River ford in the Ponte Lambro
area on Milan’s eastern outskirts. Over the centuries it has hosted
travelers, locals, and even, according to tradition, Napoleon. Today it
remains a family-run trattoria serving classic Lombard dishes such as
risotto allo zafferano, ossobuco, cotoletta, and seasonal specialties in
a simple, historic setting with indoor rooms and outdoor seating. Expect
authentic, traditional cooking rather than tourist-oriented fare.
2.
Osteria del Gnocco Fritto
Via Pestalozzi 16 (original listing; a
well-known location also operates at Via Pasquale Paoli 2 near the
Navigli), ☎ +39 02 8912 2631 or related numbers. About €4.50 for a
basket of the signature sweet fried dough (gnocco fritto), rising to
€8–11 when paired with cured meats, cheeses, or jams. A second outlet
exists nearer the center.
Specializing in Emilian tradition since the
late 1990s, this casual osteria is famous for unlimited or generous
servings of hot, puffy gnocco fritto accompanied by quality salumi,
cheeses, and house preserves. Fresh pastas (tagliatelle with duck or
wild-boar ragù, tortelli, etc.), tigelle, and other regional dishes
round out the menu. The atmosphere is straightforward and lively,
popular with both locals and visitors seeking hearty, good-value Emilian
flavors.
3. Trattoria Da Abele
Via Temperanza 5.
A
long-standing local favorite in the NoLo area, known especially for its
rotating selection of seasonal risottos (typically three options each
evening: meat, fish/seafood, and vegetable). The relaxed, unpretentious
room fills with neighborhood regulars. Beyond the risottos you will
usually find traditional secondi such as game, tripe, baccalà, and other
Lombard classics. Open primarily for dinner; the menu changes frequently
and focuses on honest, home-style cooking.
4. Dilemma
Via
Decembrio 26, ☎ +39 02 36586094, dilemma.restaurant@tiscali.it.
Restaurant and cocktail bar offering a more contemporary or mixed
experience (details can vary; check current status and hours as smaller
venues sometimes change).
High prices
5. Aimo e Nadia (Il
Luogo di Aimo e Nadia)
Via Montecuccoli 6/8.
A landmark of
Milanese fine dining, long awarded two Michelin stars. Founded in 1962
by Aimo Moroni and Nadia Giuntoli as a Tuscan-influenced trattoria that
evolved into one of Italy’s most respected restaurants. The kitchen has
continued under subsequent chefs while preserving a focus on
high-quality ingredients, refined technique, and Italian culinary
identity. Expect elegant, ingredient-driven tasting menus and a refined
setting.
6. Sadler
Originally listed at Via Troilo (Troilo) 14;
the restaurant later moved (current address is Via dell’Annunciata 14
inside Casa Baglioni).
A modern fine-dining restaurant where chef
Claudio Sadler reinterprets traditional Italian and regional dishes with
contemporary precision and creativity. It held two Michelin stars for a
significant period at its earlier location and continues to hold a
Michelin star. The style balances classic flavors with refined
presentation, supported by a strong wine list and attentive service in
an elegant setting. Ideal for a special occasion or a polished
contemporary Italian experience.
Modest prices
Campsites
1 City of Milan, Via Gaetano Airaghi 61
(A Quinto Romano. If arriving by car, take the Tangenziale Ovest and
exit at San Siro/Fiera. By public transport, take the M1 metro line to
De Angeli, and then the bus 72), ☎ +39 02 48200134, fax: +39 02
48202999. The campsite is signposted by road signs and quite well known
by the locals. It is near a musty smelling farm, however, the campsite
has a bar, restaurant and good showers. This is definitely a good option
for students or people who prefer spending money on Milanese life rather
than accommodation.
Hostels
2 Piero Rotta Youth Hostel, Via
Salmoiraghi 1 (Follow the directions from the QT8 stop on the Molino
Dorino red line, 5 km from the Duomo), ☎ +39 02 39267095, fax: +39 02
33000191, milano@ostellionline.org. 19/23€. Very relaxed curfew compared
to the Italian average. Beware of night passers-by on the way to the
hostel.
3 Ostello Olinda, Via Ippocrate 45 (Located in the suburbs
near the Affori railway station. Easily reachable from the city center
by train or bus 70. The yellow metro line is currently being extended
and should reach this area when the works are completed), ☎ +39 02
64445219, ostello@olinda.org. From €18 per night, wifi included. Hostel
converted from an old psychiatric ward, although other buildings are
still used for medical treatment. Reception is only open from noon to
8pm and the staff speak basic English. Entering after dark requires
checking in with the gate guard. No curfew, but remember that the gate
is closed between 01.30am and 06.00am.
Hotels
4 Hotel De Albertis, Via De Albertis, 7 (2 km east of the center of
Milan), ☎ +39 02 7383409, fax: +39 02 7383409, info@hoteldealbertis.it.
2-star hotel located in the Cinque Giornate area. Run by a very pleasant
family.
5 Hotel Delizia, Via Archimede, 86/88, ☎ +39 02 740544, fax:
+39 02 733638. Double room for single use: €60; Double: €120. Recently
renovated 2-star hotel with convenient access to the ring road and the
splendid Piazza del Duomo. 14 rooms all with shower, bidet, toilet, free
wifi, TV, ADSL, breakfast.
6 Hotel Catalani and Madrid, Via Catalani
71, ☎ +39 02 2846361, fax: +39 02 2824930. Single €40, double €50,
triple €70, quadruple €85.
Average prices
7 Hotel Alessandro,
Via Roma, 18 (At Masate, 30 km from Milan), ☎ +39 0295760945, fax: +39
0295383032, info@hotelalessandro.it.
8 Hotel La Residenza, Via
Scialoia 3, ☎ +39 02 6461646, fax: +39 02 6464268. Single €55, double
€88, triple €100, quadruple €120.
9 Hotel Accursio, Viale Certosa,
88, ☎ +39 02 33001270, fax: +39 02 39217466. A small hotel, with only 28
rooms, but the location is convenient and the small breakfast service is
nice.
10 Hotel Bonola, Via Torrazza 15, ☎ +39 02 381 017 46, fax: +39
02 381 017 86. Single from €40, double from €60. The Hotel Bonola is
located near the motorway exits (Tangenziale Ovest exit "Viale Certosa"
is 1 km away), "Rho Pero", the new exhibition center and the historic
Mazdapalace exhibition centre.
11 Residenza Calvino Milan, Via
Calvino, 21, ☎ +39 02 36579308, fax: +39 02 36579797. Residenza Calvino
offers 42 apartments for short holidays and stays. It is located in the
northern area of Milan. Facilities include wifi internet connection, LCD
TV, kitchen, bathroom and reception.
12 Dieci Hotel Milan, Largo Rio
de Janeiro, 12 (Near the Piola metro stop, in the north-eastern part of
the city), ☎ +39 02 70608180, fax: +39 02 26684206. Double: €150,
breakfast included. The 29 rooms of the Dieci hotel are divided into
single, double and triple, with bathroom, room service, satellite TV,
internet connection and mini bar.
13 Hotel Florence, Piazza
Aspromonte, 22, ☎ +39 02 2361125, fax: +39 02 26680911. Single from €45,
double from €75. The Hotel Florence is located north-east of Milan,
easily reachable from the central station, well served by public
transport (subway, tram and bus) and full of attractions.
High
prices
14 Hotel Abacus, Via Monte Grappa, 39, ☎ +39 02 26225858, fax:
+39 02 26225860. Four-star hotel, with parking, 5 meeting rooms,
restaurant, wellness and fitness centre.
15 Hotel Cinque Giornate,
Piazza Cinque Giornate 6, ☎ +39 02 5463433, fax: +39 02 5513611,
info@hotelcinquegiornate.it. €250.
16 Hotel Le Moran Milan, Viale
Europa, 90, ☎ +39 02 90119894, fax: +39 02 9016207. Double room €99. Le
Moran is a four-star hotel in Milan. The 80 rooms can be booked as
singles, doubles, triples and quadruples. On-site amenities include
private bathroom with bath, shower, Jacuzzi, satellite TV, Internet
connection, conference rooms and restaurant.
17 Milan Suite Hotel,
Via Varesina 124, ☎ +39 02 33431807. From €80. Modern four-star hotel
located in the northern district, well connected to the city center and
Fiera Milano. 40 rooms divided into double single use, bathroom and
junior suite. All rooms have room service and breakfast included.
Facilities include two meeting rooms, parking and private limousine
service.