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. Piazza del Duomo 4.8★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Duomo di Milano 4.8★ (202,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Sforzesco Castle 4.7★ (92,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 4.7★ (114,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Pinacoteca di Brera 4.7★ (35,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Piazza Castello Fountain 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie 4.6★ (19,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Parco Sempione 4.6★ (85,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

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

Where to drink

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

Where to stay

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Milano 4.7★ (2,427 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  2. Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan 4.7★ (2,871 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto, Curio Collection by Hilton 4.4★ (2,068 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  4. Crowne Plaza Milan City, an IHG Hotel 4.4★ (1,505 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Hotel Avani Palazzo Moscova Milan - formerly NH Milano Palazzo Moscova 4.5★ (1,350 reviews) · 4-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 10 notable sights and 18 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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