Information for: Milan
Milan is Italy’s most important city financially and the country’s second largest city. Milan is not as well known for it’s sights, but mainly for it’s fashion, fabulous shopping, opera and nightlife. However, it does have some fantastic sights to see and some of the architecture has the wow factor. Milan is the modern Italy. It’s a very sophisticated and stylish place with an upmarket entertainment scene. Great for food and the choice of bars and clubs are generally glitzy and expensive.
Hotels located in: Milan
Bulgari Hotel
Milan’s Bulgari Hotel is an almost impossibly luxurious hotel that is sheer excess. A beautiful hotel in an outstanding location its design is modern and the atmosphere lively. The spa is the absolute last word in luxury and relaxation and the restaurant offers outside dining and drinks as well as gorgeous Italian food. The Bulgari [...]
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7BMilan
Tel No: +39 02 805 8051
Four Seasons Milano
If former monasteries do actually make the best hotels then it’s no surprise that the Four Seasons Milano is so good! Contemporary classic design in a great location right in the thick of the ultra-high-end Via Montenapoleone. Rooms are a blend of old-world luxury and high-design modernity. The spa has a terrific range oftreatments and [...]
Via Gesù, 6/8,Milano
Tel No: +39 (02) 77088
The Virtus Milan
The Virtus Milan is a posh and stylish get away located a little from the city centre but the less-than-perfect location certainly doesn’t detract from this cracker. Expect chic, minimalist Eastern-style rooms, excellent spa and fitness facilities and gorgeous Italian and Asian dining. Design-conscious and upmarket throughout the hotel this is a very cool place [...]
Via Villapizzone 24Milan
Tel No: +39 02 363 1888
Hotel Straf
Hotel Straf is a boutique-style hotelwith an outstanding central location. Look out for a cool ultra-modern minimalist interior and some great amenities including ‘well being’ rooms (offering chromotherapy and aromatherapy) and a fully-equipped gym. The very cool in-house Bar Straf is a popular city haunt. Surprisingly this cool hotel isn’t as expensive as some of [...]
Via San Raffaele 3Milan
Tel No: +39 02 805 081
Grand Hotel et de Milan
There’s nothing futuristic or industrial here the Grand Hotel et de Milan has traditional elegance in spades. In a great central location laden with history and beautifully decorated this is a truly marvellous hotel. The fitness centre is good but it’s the two in-house restaurants Caruso and Don Carlos that really excel. This is a [...]
Via Manzoni 29Milan
Tel No: +39 02 723 141
Townhouse 31
Townhouse 31 is a quiet and discreet townhouse hotel located only 10 minutes walk from downtown. A smaller option – there are only 17 rooms here – compared to the city centre palaces this is a lovely and gentle alternative. One of four thoughout Italy you can expect an intimate atmosphere and warm hospitality. Light [...]
Via C. Goldoni 31Milan
Tel No: +39 02 70 156
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Milan
Honky Tonks
Honky Tonks is 100% antidote to the glitz and glamour that’s part of the furniture in many Milanese bars and clubs. An alternative smoky jazz bar with an easy-going laid-back feel it’s a good start-of-the-night meeting place although it is a little off the beaten track. This is a great spot for listening to live [...]
Via Induino 65Milan
Tel No: +39 02 345 2562
Chandelier Restaurant Living Bar
The name kind of gives it all away, the Chandelier Restaurant Living Bar is an outrageous fusion of light decor and sound! The design of this place has to be seen and you should visit if only for this reason. Lavish decadent and sexy it’s frequented by Milan’s most beautiful people and leads the way [...]
Via Broggi 17Milan
Tel No: +39 02 2024 0458
Bar Brera
The Brera District is the place to head for in Milan. It’s only a few minutes walk from the Duomo and has a great choice of restaurants, bars and nightlife. Amongst them is the highly-rated and trendy bar and restuarant Bar Brera offering great views from the corner of the Brera. The famous ‘Aperitivo’ hour [...]
Via Brera 23Milan
Tel No: +39 02 805 3612
Bhangrabar
Bhangrabar is an Indian-themed Milanese resto-barin a good city location. This low-ish profile venue may be less glamorous and over-the-top as some other Milan options but it’s still inviting and relaxing across it’s several different rooms. Even if Indian food isn’t your thing stop in here for a couple of drinks before heading to the [...]
Corson Sempione 1Arco Della Pace
MilanTel No: +39 02 3493 4469
Light Lounge
Light is a hugely popular resto-bar in the trendy Garibaldi. Fashionable expensive and shallow you’ll be greeted by chic decor, elegant surroundings and the inevitable beautiful people but there’s some substance here too. The wine list is excellent and the food very good. As an upmaket all-rounder we think you’ll like this place.
Via Maroncelli 8Milan
Tel No: +39 02 2900 7633
Gold
Gold is Dolce & Gabbana’s prized posession in the centre of the city. This fantastically decadent temple contains a restaurant upstairs (dinner-only) bar/bistro downstairs and a lounge bar all awash in their favourite colour – Gold! Bistrot is a little more casual but don’t expect anyone other than Milan’s most fashionable crowd to be in [...]
Via Carlo Poerio 2/AMilan
Tel No: +39 02 757 7771
Restaurants Located in: Milan
Il Teatro
Il Teatro is the main restaurant of the Four Seasons Milano Hotel and has all the class of the hotel. The cuisine as you’d expect is very highly-rated. In fact Il Teatro was recently voted ‘No 1 for Food in Milan’ – quite an accolade! If you’re looking for some high-end dining in classy surroundings [...]
Via Gesù, 6/8Milano,02 77088
Tel No: +39 02 77088
Ristorante Cracco
Cracco Restaurant is one of Milan’s best in a great city location. Even though it only began life in 2007 this place has already developed a great reputation for its terrific cuisine. This really is high-quality dining in a modern yet classical interior. And the 1800+ bottles on their wine list is an absolute joy [...]
Via Victor Hugo 4MilanTel No: +39 02 876 774
Bagutta
Bagutta is a Lombard-Tuscan trattoria that’s famous for its annual literary prize. But the food here is a star in its own right – you can expect delicious cuisine and outstanding service. And the atmosphere is wonderful to just sit and soak up. In fact their website descibes Bagutta as ‘simple, genuine, intimate, homely and [...]
Via Bagutta 14Milan
Tel No: +39 02 7600 2767
Armani/Nobu
Armani/Nobu is housed within the giant white stone Armani World building and is absolutely as impressive as you’d expect. The design and layout is stylish and sophisticated including the downstairs lounge bar and the food is modern and innovative. Reservations are absolutely essential in this super-trendy expensive celebrity haunt.
Armani WorldVia Manzoni 31
MilanTel No: +39 02 6231 2645
Hong Kong
Hong Kong on Via Schiaparelli is possibly the best Chinese restaurant in town. You can expect excellent Cantonese and Szechwanese cuisine in a quality setting and all in a good location with plenty going on nearby. There are plenty of low-cost and variable quality Chinese restaurants in Milan but this is the complete opposite – [...]
Via Schiaparelli 5Milan
Tel No: +39 02 6707 1790
Ristorante Da Giacomo
In a city full of grand and classical dining options Ristorante Da Giacomo is a stylish yet slightly more understated alternative. But that doesn’t mean there’s any compromise on the quality of the food. House specialities are fish dishes but the pasta, meat dishes and desserts are equally impressive. But it’s the family-run peaceful surroundings [...]
Via Pasquale Sottocorno 6Milan
Tel No: +39 02 7602 3313
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Milan is renowned for being one of the world’s capitals for fashion and design and where better to shop for top labels in this magnicifent building. Dating back to 1865 the Galleria is now home to shops and boutiques including Gucci, Prada and Louis Vitton. This grand and unique shopping experience is a must do [...]
Piazza DuomoMilano
Tel No: +39 02 725 241
Tennis Club 5 Pioppi Srl
Tennis Club 5 Pioppi Srl is a city Tennis Club in a suburban location. Featuring 14 all-year-round courts this is the ideal place to come if you’re looking for a sporting diversion during your stay in Milan. Other racquet sports are also available here. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am til 11pm Saturday and [...]
Via Marostica 4Milan
Tel No: +39 02 404 8593
Lake Como Day Trip
The fashionable lakeside town of Como is just a short drive from Milan and is the perfect place to escape the city for a day and experience the beauty and peace of Italy’s Lake District. Tours are available and after spending time shopping and dining in Como you’ll take a 2 hour panoramic cruise on [...]
Como
Upim
Upim is Italy’s largest department store and offers an array of fashion at very affordable prices. Similar to the UK’s ‘Debenhams’ it is the perfect place to browse for clothing, leisure and sporting goods, home ware, furniture and cosmetics.
Via dei Mille 59Naples
Tel No: +39 081 417 520
Marino Alla Scala
Clothing boutiques that are bars, bars that are book shops, tea shops that hold ceramic courses, plant centres where you can get a massage – all of this is the new craze. Marina Alla Scala is the perfect example of this new shopping experience. You can shop for luxury leather goods as well as getting a [...]
Palazzo Marino Alla ScalaPiazza della Scala 5
MilanTel No: +39 02 806 8821
Fabrizio Lepri Lifestyle Salon & Spa
Situated on 3 levels this lifestyle Salon and Spa is perfectly located in the heart of the fashion district on Omenoni Street. This serene place combines well-being and hairdressing and offers Elemental Nature Facials, Botanical Skin Resurfacing as well as manicures and pedicures.
Via Omenoni 2 Ang Via CatenaMilan
Tel No: +39 02 659 5861
Vestistock
This trendy shop offers labels like Prada, Armani, D&G, Ralph Lauren, Valentino and Iceberg all at very good prices. Well worth a visit to pick up some designer bargains. Open daily from 10am til 7pm. Monday opens at 3pm, Sundays closed for lunch.
Bernardino Ramazzini 11Milan
Tel No: +39 02 2951 1497
Entertainment located in: Milan
Palazzo Bagatti-Valsecchi
This grand palace is situated in central Milan and is home to one of the finest museums in Europe. It was set up by the Bagatti Valsecchi heirs so that they could share their beautiful home and impressive collections with the general public. Highlights of the collection include iconic paintings, glassware, furniture and many special [...]
Via Santo Spirito, 10Tel No: +39 02 76006132
Pinacoteca di Brera Brera Art Gallery
The Brera Art Gallery is filled with one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings and shares its site with the Brera Palace. Among the most important works displayed here is the ‘Wedding of the Virgin’ by Raffaello the ‘Madonna of the Egg’ by Piero della Francesca the ‘Dead Christ’ by Mantegna and many others. [...]
Palazzo di BreraVia Brera 28
Tel No: +39 02 722 631
Milan Cathedral
Milan’s Duomo is one of Italy’s most striking attractions. Huge pinnacled and gleaming white it dominates the heart of Milan. It is one of the largest churches in the world and is an elegant mass of marble boasting 135 spires and 3400 statues. A visit to this jaw dropping structure comes highly recommended.
Piazza del DuomoMilan
Tel No: +39 02 8646 3456
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Our lady of Grace’ is a famous church and covenant in Milan and a popular tourist hotspot. As well as the outstanding architecture here it is home to a humble collection of paintings. In particular people flock here to see the unmistakable masterpiece ‘The Last Supper’ by Leonardo da Vinci.
Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2MilanTel No: +39 02 8942 1146
Parco Sempione
This 116 acre park is located in the north west of the city and is the perfect place to stretch you legs and escape. Take in the lush green of the landscape and get lost in your thoughts for the afternoon. There’s plenty to see here as well like the mesmerizing fountain, a tower and [...]
Piazza SempioneMilan
La Scala
La Scala is one of the world’s most famous opera houses and when you visit this grand historical building you will easily see why. Established in 1778 this beautiful building is the perfect place to enjoy many operas, ballets and shows in its 3000 seat theatre. Part of the opera house contains an extraordinary collection [...]
Via Filodrammatici 2Milan
Tel No: +39 02 88 791