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

£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

£22
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket
Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills

Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills

£153
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

£21
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
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
Exterior view of the historical Teatro alla Scala.

Milan: Skip-the-Line Duomo & La Scala Museum Guided Tour

£47
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Milan: Skip-the-Line Duomo & La Scala Museum Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Centro Storico

Hotel Cavour

Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via Fatebenefratelli 21 Milan MI
The price is £226 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£226
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,010 reviews)
"What a great experience. We had the remodeled rooms and it was clean, beautiful and spacious . Perfect location to all shopping and attractions . Riyad and Ali at the front desk made our stay very comfortable with the kindness, friendliness and being fully attentive. We look forward to coming back ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Hotel Cavour
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

4 out of 5
Piazza Giuseppe Missori 1 Milan MI
The price is £247 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£247
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 £259 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£259
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Staff was great and the room was a good size, perfect for us. The location was great as everything we wanted to see was at most a 25 min walk."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Uptown Palace
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Galleria del Corso Milan MI
The price is £225 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£225
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3 Milan MI
The price is £362 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£362
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
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 £340 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£340
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"We stayed here the night before we flew out of Milan on our way back from Lake Como. We were not expecting to have such a fabulous evening. We got checked in and took a short walk over to the Duomo and had an early dinner at the Galleria. Lots of good energy in the area. We finished off our evening ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
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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 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 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 large classical building with statues on the roof and a well-maintained lawn in front.
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Porta Venezia

Spas, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Porta Venezia. Make a stop by Milan Planetarium or Corso Buenos Aires 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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