Porta Venezia

Milan

Porta Venezia which includes railway items, a city and street scenes
Porta Venezia featuring heritage architecture
Porta Venezia featuring heritage architecture
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia featuring a city, railway items and street scenes

In the very heart of Milan, this neighborhood brings together old and new, creating a popular district with parks, art and shopping.

Nestled in the heart of Milan’s central ring, the bustling district of Porta Venezia combines high fashion and design, a park and museum complex and a lively immigrant scene. Have coffee in the public gardens and stay through late evening, when the streets hum with excitement.

Walk down Corso Buenos Aires, one of Milan’s famous shopping streets, allowing lots of time to visit the hundreds of stores on both sides of the street. Arrive at the Porta Venezia, an enormous 19th-century neoclassical gate. Lit up at night, it seems drawn directly from old Italian movies. Spot the impressive statuary, commissioned from the period’s best artists.

Continue into the Montanelli Public Gardens, an extensive English-style garden that is the perfect place for a picnic after the bustle of Corso Buenos Aires. Look into a simulated night sky at the Planetario di Milano or explore the region’s geological and biological history at the Milan Natural History Museum.

In Milan, art is never far away. Visit the Villa Reale, once a royal residence that is now repurposed for a city museum focused on art from the 1700s to 1900s. Get more modern at the Pavilion of Contemporary Art, featuring some of the world’s best artists. Walk a few blocks to the decorative arts exhibits of the striking Villa Necchi Campiglio, which re-creates the sensation of a 1930s period home.

Porta Venezia is in the center of Milan, easily accessible via most forms of public transportation. Use the subway station that serves the whole neighborhood or trams running up and down the Viale Città del Fiume. Limited metered parking is available in some nearby structures, but the neighborhood is best explored on foot. The area, especially Corso Buenos Aires, can be absolutely packed on weekends. For a more relaxed experience, visit midweek.

Most tourists leave after sunset. Plan to return to Porta Venezia in the evenings for some of the city’s best nightlife, largely driven by immigrant and LGBTQ communities.


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Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts

4 out of 5
Corso Buenos Aires, 3, Milan, MI
The price is ¥27,400 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
¥27,400
¥32,553 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Good staff"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

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Hotel Calimala Milano

Hotel Calimala Milano

4 out of 5
7 Via Melzo, Milan, MI
The price is ¥28,776 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
¥28,776
¥36,627 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedral of Milan and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel. Will return!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

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ibis Milano Centro

ibis Milano Centro

3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
The price is ¥17,052 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
¥17,052
¥20,929 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
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8/10 Very Good! (1,297 reviews)
"We liked our stay here, but the room was quite warm. The breakfast is great. The location is alright, Nàpiz pizza nearby is great. Few minutes walk to the main station. Some sketchy areas near the tram that we me sure to avoid at night."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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UNA Hotels Galles Milano

UNA Hotels Galles Milano

4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is ¥18,056 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
¥18,056
¥22,275 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
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"Excellent"

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Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10, Milan, MI
The price is ¥29,745 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥29,745
¥35,133 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"I like the view of the city on the top floor, I liked the food, room service except the TV, and not enough shampo and conditioner in the bathroom."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

4 out of 5
Via Mecenate 121, Milan, MI
The price is ¥15,098 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
¥15,098
¥19,022 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This was very relaxing, very clean, staff very friendly, and we had everything we needed!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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