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Although a large city, the major sights and attractions of the city centre are within easy reach of your accommodation in Milan and an excellent transport network of metro, tram and bus is available to take you off to other parts of the city. Just take a stroll from your Milan accommodation and find yourself admiring the Duomo, enjoying an espresso at a canal side café or gazing longingly at the latest designs of Valentino, Armani and Versace.

Milan may attract the fashion elite as well as a large number of tourists each year but this vibrant city is a major destination for business travellers too. Home to Italy’s stock exchange, the capital of Italy’s automobile industry and host to numerous trade fairs and exhibitions Milan is one of the key cities for business in Europe. When visiting on business staying in comfortable, spacious accommodation in Milan is important and after a long day at the office serviced accommodation in Milan offers you the perfect retreat.

When the sights have been explored and the shops have been exhausted then the nightlife of Milan awaits you. Watch the opera at La Scala, sip cocktails at a bar or sample some authentic Italian cuisine at a fine restaurant before returning to your Milan accommodation for a well earned rest. Alternatively, why not spend the night in and relax in the comfort of your accommodation in Milan.



Did You Know?

Not surprisingly, Milan is home to the oldest shopping mall in the world – the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II – which was designed and built in the mid 19th century.


Climate/Weather

Milan has a humid subtropical climate of warm humid summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures average between 15-28°c (59-82.4°f) and winter temperatures vary between -4 and 6°c (24.8-42.8°f). Snow is to be expected in the winter months.


Sightseeing

Although not as famous for its sights and attractions as perhaps Rome, Venice and Florence, Milan boasts a wide range of things to see and do and will not disappoint.
•    Milan Duomo (Cathedral) – the world’s largest Gothic cathedral is a definite must-see on any trip to Milan. Admire the 3.400 marble statues inside then climb on to the roof for unrivalled views over the city.
•    Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II – this stunning glass domes shopping plaza links the Piazza del Duomo with the Piazza della Scala.
•    Piazza della Scala – home to the famous La Scala Opera House and the statue of Leonardo da Vinci.
•    Museums and galleries – so many to choose from. Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, is a must.
•    Quadrilatero della Moda (Quadrilateral of Fashion) – no trip to the fashion capital of the world would be complete without either indulging or window shopping at the flagship stores of Italy’s finest designers.


Getting Around

Milan benefits from an excellent transport network and is very easy to get around.
•    Metro – the best way to get around Milan. Three lines cover the city.
•    Tram – a great alternative to the metro, the extensive tram network covers the city giving you good views along the way.
•    Bus – a number of services operate in and around the city centre.
•    Foot – the majority of Milan’s sights and attractions are within easy walking distance of each other.


Eat/Drink

You can get almost any kind of cuisine in Milan however there are a number of local specialities that are well worth a try.
•    Risotto alla Milanese – the Milan variation of the famous rice dish is cooked with saffron and beef marrow.
•    Cotoletta alla Milanese – breaded veal pan fried in butter.
•    Cassoeula – stewed pork rib chops and sausage served with savoy cabbage.
•    Ossobuco – stewed shank of veal served with a gremolata sauce.
•    Panettone – Milanese traditional Christmas cake.