Where to stay in Milan – a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

Kiki Deere Destination expert 10 October 2024 5:30pm BST Milan is a thriving, international city that has seen huge regeneration over the last few years, with major renovation projects changing the face of the urban landscape. This is one of the world’s centres of fashion and design; it is also Italy’s financial heart, as well as being a pulsating canvas for creativity and innovation, with the latest fads and trends originating here – and there’s no shortage of neighbourhoods reflecting the city’s many faces, each home to some of the top hotels in Milan.A stay near Piazza Duomo in the heart of Milan means you’re perfectly located for sightseeing. The most exclusive hotels are found in the elegant district of Montenapoleone, which offers luxury shopping galore, while nearby Brera is the city’s delightful artistic quarter. To the south are the Navigli (canals), one of the city’s foremost nightlife hubs, with the hip, industrial district of Porta Genova nearby. Opt for Porta Venezia if yo...