Milan

A curated guide to Milan, Italy: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Duomo di Milano 4.8★ (206,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Piazza del Duomo 4.8★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Sforzesco Castle 4.7★ (93,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 4.7★ (115,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Pinacoteca di Brera 4.7★ (35,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Poldi Pezzoli Museum 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Art museum
  7. Arco della Pace 4.7★ (37,000 reviews) · Historical landmark
  8. Teatro alla Scala 4.7★ (35,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Veramente 4.9★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
  2. Gloria Osteria Milano 4.8★ (11,000 reviews) · Italian
  3. Debbie's 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Via Pasteria - Corso Italia 4.7★ (8,000 reviews) · Italian
  5. Orsonero Coffee 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
  6. Ribot Restaurant 4.6★ (5,000 reviews) · Italian
  7. Nerino Dieci Trattoria 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Italian
  8. Ristorante Galleria 4.5★ (6,000 reviews) · Italian

Where to drink

  1. Bricco Café 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Espresso bar
  2. Rita Cocktails 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  3. Camparino in Galleria 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. Nottingham Forest 4.4★ (3,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Moscow Mule Bar Milano 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar

Where to stay

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Milano 4.7★ (2,442 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  2. Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan 4.7★ (2,915 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. Radisson Blu Hotel Milan 4.5★ (3,393 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  4. Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto, Curio Collection by Hilton 4.4★ (2,083 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Meliá Milano 4.4★ (4,847 reviews) · 5-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Milan?

With 25 notable sights and 20 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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