Milan, up close.
The things we tell friends before they arrive: which neighbourhood to base yourself in, how to move around, what is worth your time, and how the city really eats and drinks.
Milan district by district
What each central quarter is actually like to walk, from Brera and the Navigli to Porta Venezia and CityLife, and what is worth your time in each.
Read guide → AttractionsThings to do in Milan
The essential sights and a practical three day itinerary, from the Duomo and the Last Supper to the Navigli and Fondazione Prada.
Read guide → Food cultureEat like a local in Milan
How aperitivo works, the classic Milanese dishes, coffee etiquette and the neighbourhoods where the city eats well, without the tourist traps.
Read guide → Our picksWhere we eat and drink
Our own list of restaurants, bars and nights out, the classics and the neighbourhood gems, each linked to the map.
Read guide → PracticalGetting around Milan
The metro, trams, tickets and airport transfers, explained simply, so you arrive knowing exactly how to move.
Read guide → PlanningThe best time to visit Milan
Season by season: the weather, the fairs and fashion weeks that move prices, and when to come for the trip you want.
Read guide → Work & long staysMilan for work and long stays
Why an apartment beats a hotel for a work trip, the best areas to base yourself, and how to settle in for a week or a month.
Read guide →Stay in Porta Romana
Our apartment sits on a quiet private street in central Milan, five minutes from the metro, with proper neighbourhood trattorie, morning espresso and the whole city within easy reach. The whole place to yourself, hosted with care.