Centro Storico Travel Guide

Milan

A historic European town with old buildings, narrow streets, and a hill in the background.
A hillside town with terracotta-tiled roofs and historic buildings.
A busy urban street with tram tracks, pedestrians, and historic buildings.
A densely packed urban street with historic buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and traditional architecture.
A slice of cake with whipped cream on a plate, a fork, and a cup of coffee with a napkin.

Stay near popular Centro Storico attractions

A grand cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a historic archway, and a spacious plaza.

Piazza del Duomo

9.4/10 (12,832 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

£22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

£22
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

£85
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise
Split image of the Last Supper and the Cathedral of Milan

Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper

£85
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper
Cathedral in Milan

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

£155
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Milan in One Day with Skip-the-Line The Last Supper & Duomo Cathedral
building front in milan

Milan: Best of Skip-the-Line Duomo Guided Tour Experience

£33
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Milan: Best of Skip-the-Line Duomo Guided Tour Experience
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Top hotels in Centro Storico

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

4 out of 5
Piazza Giuseppe Missori 1 Milan MI
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The price is £183 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£183
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10 Milan MI
The price is £168 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£168
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Uptown Palace
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3 Milan MI
The price is £281 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
£281
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"We arrived in Milan with plans for a different hotel. Saw it and wouldn't stay at that one. Luckily this hotel had a room available. Staff were excellent. Room was large and comfortable. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Cavour

Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via Fatebenefratelli 21 Milan MI
The price is £164 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£164
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"My mom & I stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. While the hotel was decently located & in a safe area, that's about as much as we liked about the hotel. This would have sufficed for a simple stay, but what made the experience less than good was the inhospitable staff. The woman who welcomed us our ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Cavour
The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts

The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts

4 out of 5
Via Alberico Albricci, 2-4 Milan MI
The price is £237 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£237
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent location in the heart of Milan. Within walking distance of attractions and shopping. The Roof Milano offers excellent views of the downtown area but make sure to book reservations as it can be very busy. Overall a very enjoyable stay. Recommended."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Galleria del Corso Milan MI
The price is £160 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£160
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was perfect, the staff very nice and helpful and great location."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori
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Where to stay in Centro Storico

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A grand, illuminated archway with intricate carvings and a glass dome.

Milan Centre

Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 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.

A modern train station with a distinctive curved roof and multiple tracks.

Central Station

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Central Station. Corso Buenos Aires is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Via Settembrini Tram Stop or Via Vitruvio Tram Stop to see more of Milan.

A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a woman walking down it.

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.

A cityscape with prominent skyscrapers and a sunset in the background.

Porta Nuova

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.

A large neoclassical building with multiple flags, including the European Union flag, and a parked Jeep.

Scala

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

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