Centro Storico Travel Guide

Milan

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Cathedral of Milan showing a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage architecture

Cathedral of Milan

The largest church in Italy towers above the city center, where a gold-coated statue of the Madonna watches over Milan.

Cathedral of Milan
Piazza del Duomo showing street scenes, a square or plaza and a monument

Piazza del Duomo

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.

Piazza del Duomo
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II featuring heritage architecture, a castle and night scenes

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are just some of the big names of fashion that you’ll find in one of the world’s oldest shopping centers.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Teatro alla Scala showing heritage architecture, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Teatro alla Scala

Enjoy classical music, see a ballet or discover the history of opera at this world famous theater and museum.

Teatro alla Scala
Via Montenapoleone Fashion District featuring street scenes

Via Montenapoleone Fashion District

During your trip to Milan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Via Montenapoleone Fashion District. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its charming cafes.

Via Montenapoleone Fashion District
Milan Fashion District which includes signage, shopping and street scenes

Milan Fashion District

During your visit to Milan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Milan Fashion District. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Milan Fashion District

Things to do

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

£31
per adult
82% 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
Milan's Last Supper: VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

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

£93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milan's Last Supper: VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

£78
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
Split image of the Last Supper and the Cathedral of Milan

Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper

£71
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper
Bernina Express Train

Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan

£118
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan
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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 £218 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£218
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)
The location was perfect, room was very clean and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
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 £243 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£243
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
Updated and modern hotel in a great location. 5 min walk to the Duomo and all the shopping. Room attendants were so thorough and attentive.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Brunelleschi

Hotel Brunelleschi

4 out of 5
Via Flavio Baracchini 12 Milan MI
The price is £181 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£181
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,319 reviews)
Great room, staff was awesome!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel Brunelleschi
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3 Milan MI
The price is £282 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
£282
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
Is always a great location and beautiful hotel to stab

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Cavour

Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via Fatebenefratelli 21 Milan MI
The price is £168 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£168
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
Duvet had stains on it and minibar prices are so high that they are just dishonest at this point

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Cavour
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Galleria del Corso Milan MI
The price is £163 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£163
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
The property was old and not updated. The location was great and it was in the middle of the Milan attractions.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II featuring heritage architecture, a castle and night scenes

Milan Centre

4.5/5(377 area reviews)

Cathedral of Milan and Piazza del Duomo 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
#milan #italy Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the oldest still active shopping mall in Italy. Its name was chosen in honor of Italy's first king, Vittorio Emanuele II di Savoia, who laid the first stone on March 7, 1865. It was designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni. Sadly he fell off the roof and died before his work was inaugurated in 1877. The tombstone in honor of the architect stands at the entrance of the gallery. Its dimensions are impressive: the dome is 47 meters from the ground and is 39 meters in diameter. It was one of the first in Europe to use glass for such an imposing structure. The top paintings were made by different painters and represent four continents and diverse activities such as art, agriculture, science and industry. In the center of the gallery floor is the mosaic with the coat of arms of the Savoys royal house. A Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II é o mais antigo shopping ainda ativo da Itália. O seu nome foi escolhido em homenagem ao primeiro rei da Itália, Vittorio Emanuele II di Savoia, que colocou a primeira pedra no dia 7 de março de 1865. Foi projetada pelo arquiteto Giuseppe Mengoni. Tristemente ele caiu do telhado e morreu antes que a sua obra fosse inaugurada, em 1877. A lápide em homenagem ao arquiteto fica na entrada da galeria. A suas dimensões são impressionantes: a cúpula está a 47 metros do chão e possui 39 metros de diâmetro. Foi uma das primeiras da Europa a utilizarem o vidro para uma estrutura tão imponente. As pinturas no topo foram realizadas por diferentes pintores e representam quatro continentes e atividades diversas como arte, agricultura, ciência e indústria. No centro do chão da galeria fica o mosaico com o brasão da casa real dos Savoia.

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

Brera

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

Brera
Borgonuovo featuring street scenes and a city

Borgonuovo

While you're in Borgonuovo, take in top sights like Armani Megastore or Teatro Manzoni, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop or Montenapoleone Station.

Borgonuovo
interior of San Marco church in Milan, Italy

San Marco

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Rigamonti and Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea.

San Marco
Santa Maria Delle Grazie showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Magenta

Noted for its churches and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Magenta. Top attractions like Museum of the Last Supper and Santa Maria delle Grazie are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Piazza Virgilio Tram Stop or Via Monti - Piazza Virgilio Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Magenta

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