Brera Travel Guide

Milan

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

Pinacoteca di Brera

This former monastery is home to some of the most notable artworks in Europe, and stands out for its neoclassical and romantic collections.

Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Chiesa di San Giuseppe

This masterpiece by Baroque architect Francesco Richini conceals magnificent works of art by notable Italian painters from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Chiesa di San Giuseppe

Teatro alla Scala Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Teatro alla Scala Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Milan. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Teatro alla Scala Museum

Academy of Fine Arts of Brera

Explore the campus of Academy of Fine Arts of Brera during your stay in Milan. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Academy of Fine Arts of Brera

Orto Botanico di Brera

Explore the great outdoors at Orto Botanico di Brera, a lovely green space in Milan. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Orto Botanico di Brera

Piccolo Teatro Grassi

Get tickets for a show at Piccolo Teatro Grassi, a theatre with a story to tell in Milan. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.

Piccolo Teatro Grassi

Things to do

Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

£86
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

£22
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
train in milan

Bernina Red Train Rail Tour

£129
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bernina Red Train Rail Tour
Exterior view of the historical Teatro alla Scala.

Milan's Duomo Cathedral & La Scala Theatre Tour

£48
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Milan's Duomo Cathedral & La Scala Theatre Tour
Milan: La Scala Theater and Museum Tour with Entry Tickets

Milan: La Scala Theater and Museum Tour with Entry Tickets

£32
per adult
Milan: La Scala Theater and Museum Tour with Entry Tickets
Milan: La Scala Theatre and Museum Guided Tour

Milan: La Scala Theatre and Museum Guided Tour

£33
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Milan: La Scala Theatre and Museum Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Brera

UNA Hotels Cusani Milano

UNA Hotels Cusani Milano

4 out of 5
Via Cusani 13, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £281 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£281
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"It was ok, staff were friendly and all spoke excellent English… terrible shower if you like a hot/warm shower."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

UNA Hotels Cusani Milano
Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

5 out of 5
Piazzetta M. Bossi No. 2, Milan, MI
The price is £600 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£600
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Despite a little hiccup on check-in (being double billed for everything) the staff were superb, rooms are well finished and have everything you need. Breakfast is great up on the top floor. Location is perfect for the central sights and 5/10mins from the metro. Loads of restaurants up towards Brera ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
B&B Hotel Milano City Center Duomo

B&B Hotel Milano City Center Duomo

Via San Tomaso 4, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £168 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£168
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
"Clean room Friendly staff Only issue is the lifts can be slow."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

B&B Hotel Milano City Center Duomo
UNA Hotels Galles Milano

UNA Hotels Galles Milano

4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is £144 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£144
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
3 nights stay
"Room was great, the same as in the pictures on the web site! Had the junior suite and worked really well. Reception staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast ok, cheap and cheerful, breakfast staff less friendly, closed part of restaurant area even though still busy. Gym / pool / sauna / steam room, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

UNA Hotels Galles Milano
ibis Milano Centro

ibis Milano Centro

3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
The price is £125 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£125
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,331 reviews)
Great value in a good location
"Great hotel close to the train station and a short walk to the main square. Rooms are basic and quite small but has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Bar and restaurant is great and reasonably priced. This is my second stay and I would definitely return."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

ibis Milano Centro
a&o Hostel Milano Ca Granda

a&o Hostel Milano Ca Granda

Viale Giovanni Suzzani 13, Milan, MI
The price is £62 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£62
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (988 reviews)
"Nice staff. Good location. Easy to the center."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

a&o Hostel Milano Ca Granda
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Other neighbourhoods around Brera

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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 Cerchia dei Navigli.

San Marco
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
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
Centro Storico

Centro Storico

Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Centro Storico, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop or Cordusio M1 Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

Centro Storico
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Porta Nuova

4/5(67 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Porta Nuova. Check out top attractions like Piazza della Repubblica and Corso Como, and jump on the metro at Repubblica M3 Tram Stop or Turati M3 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Nuova
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Porta Venezia

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Spas, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Porta Venezia. Make a stop by Porta Venezia or Galleria d'Arte Moderna while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porta Venezia M1 Tram Stop or Porta Venezia Station to get around town.

Porta Venezia

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