Milan — Places to stay
Walk on the cathedral roof, then aperitivo at six.
- Park Hyatt Milano — Five-star at the Galleria's side door, minutes from the Duomo
- Armani Hotel Milano — Giorgio Armani's own hotel in the middle of the fashion streets
- Bulgari Hotel Milano — A quiet top-end hotel with a private garden, tucked off Brera
- Excelsior Hotel Gallia — A 1932 art deco five-star right next to Centrale
- Hotel Spadari al Duomo — A small 9.4-rated boutique four-star behind the Duomo
- Room Mate Giulia — A colourful design four-star a stone's throw from the Duomo
- NH Collection Milano Porta Nuova — A fairly priced chain four-star by Milan's new skyline
- ibis Milano Centro — A no-surprises chain three-star from around €70
- Spice Hotel Milano — Good-value three-star five minutes from Centrale, praised for breakfast
- Ostello Bello Grande — A hostel by Centrale with a welcome drink and nightly events
- Four Seasons Hotel Milano — A convent turned five-star in the fashion quarter
- Mandarin Oriental, Milan — Quiet street behind La Scala, a five-star with a garden
- 21 House of Stories Navigli — Canal-side hotel with an outdoor pool and terrace
- Boutique Hotel Martini 17 — Small 3-star with a garden, 21 rooms in Lambrate
- Combo Milano — Navigli hostel with a ground-floor bar