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

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
94% of travellers recommend
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

£21
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
Lake Como Photo Experience: Bellagio, Cruise & Lugano from Milan

Lake Como Photo Experience: Bellagio, Cruise & Lugano from Milan

£70
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Como Photo Experience: Bellagio, Cruise & Lugano from Milan
Split image of the Last Supper and the Cathedral of Milan

Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper

£81
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper
From Genoa: day trip with Portofino private boat ride

From Genoa: day trip with Portofino private boat ride

£81
per adult
From Genoa: day trip with Portofino private boat ride
Milan's Last Supper: VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Milan's Last Supper: VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

£146
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milan's Last Supper: VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
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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 £305 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£305
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We were moved from one room to another (due to maintenance in the hotel) and the other room was smaller and smelled badly. Then we were moved to the third room which was ok. Unfortunately in both rooms there were hair in the bathtub… we had also issues with keys, which didn’t work and phone, also ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10 Milan MI
The price is £158 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£158
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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
Hotel Cavour

Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via Fatebenefratelli 21 Milan MI
The price is £154 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£154
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The location was great and price based on other hotels was good. Hotel was definitely older but shower was really nice and seemed updated. Bed was comfortable The A/C fan was extremely loud - annoyingly so. We had an early departure so didn’t have breakfast Hotel staff was accommodating and got us ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hotel Cavour
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Galleria del Corso Milan MI
The price is £179 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£179
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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)
"The rooms are comically misrepresented for this hotel. The bathroom has not been touched in decades and shows lots of wear. The rooms are extremely loud with lots of hallway noise"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

4 out of 5
Piazza Giuseppe Missori 1 Milan MI
The price is £186 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£186
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,431 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in an excellent location."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Ostello Bello Milano Duomo

Ostello Bello Milano Duomo

Via Medici 4 Milan MI
The price is £101 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£101
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are ...
Ostello Bello Milano Duomo
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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 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.

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 historic church with a large circular stained glass window and a statue in front.

Brera

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

A canal with buildings on either side, a bridge, and reflections in the water.

Navigli

Navigli is a destination travellers like for its art galleries, and you might hop aboard the metro at Via Valenza Alzaia Nav. Grande Tram Stop or Porta Genova M2 Tram Stop to explore sights like Darsena.

A historic building with classical architecture, including columns and statues, located at a busy urban intersection.

Porta Venezia

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

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