Milan is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Milan works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Milan, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Milan, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Milan starts at around €58 per night, with a typical rate near €109 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Urban Hive Milano, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 4332 reviews, from €185 per night; Room Mate Collection Giulia, Milan, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 4293 reviews, from €353 per night; Park Hyatt Milano, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 975 reviews, from €1071 per night; c-hotels Rubens, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 5617 reviews, from €80 per night; Hotel Berna, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 4915 reviews, from €137 per night.
Day trips & routes: Treviso — about 288 km, 3h 11m drive; Venice — about 273 km, 3h 26m drive. Fastest option is Treviso: 3h 11m by car.
Milan: what to know
Things to see: "Milan: Pasta Tiramisu Cooking Class in a Chef’s Home(Small Group)", rated 5 from 149 reviews, from €85; "taxi / transfer service to and from airports", rated 5 from 52 reviews, from €220; "Milan Private Tour - Duomo, Sforza Castle & Gelato Tasting", rated 5 from 40 reviews, from €245; "Intensive Italian Language Course in Milan", rated 5 from 38 reviews, from €305.13; "From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour", rated 5 from 38 reviews, from €770.
Where to eat: "Piz", Italian/Pizza, rated 4.6 (7209 reviews); "Cantine Milano", Italian/Mediterranean, rated 4.8 (3191 reviews); "L'immagine Ristorante Bistrot", Italian/International, rated 4.6 (3091 reviews); "Pizzeria Assaje - Milan Segrino"; "Marea Seafood & Beverage". Top-rated: "Cantine Milano" at 4.8.
Milan has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Milan is around €109, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Milan you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Italy, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
