a large stone building with many windows with Milan Cathedral in the backgrounda large stone building with many windows with Milan Cathedral in the background

Destinations

Hotels in Milan

On the walls of the Convent of Santa Maria de le Grazie, Leonardo da Vinci painted “The Last Supper”, one of the masterpieces in art history. The streets of this northern Italian city continue to be a great source of inspiration for artists.

A most fashionable city

The capital of the Italian region of Lombardia is also the world capital of fashion and design. Life in its beautiful historic centre revolves around the Duomo, whose white and pink marble façade make it one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. Visitors can go up to its terraces to enjoy amazing panoramic views. If you want to make the most of your holiday in Milan, we recommend you visit the glass dome of the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery that connects the Piazza del Duomo and La Scala, home to the world's most important opera house. Nearby, in the Piazza Mercanti, there are spectacular palaces, and in the Quadrilátero de Oro some of the most luxurious Italian fashion houses.

Currency

The currency used is the euro. You can pay by credit card in most places.

Language

Milanese is spoken widely, a dialect of Italian with words pronounced like in German and French.

Weather

Winters are mild and summers are hot and dry. In summer it can get over 40⁰C.

Internet

Internet access in the country is a bit slow. The quality of Internet access is good in hotels.