Bovisa

Milan

Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa

Formerly an industrial area, the birthplace of Italian cinema has become increasingly trendy, with eclectic museums, varied shops and art galleries.

Bovisa is a neighborhood that helped Milan build its fame and fortune. Its factories churned out products throughout the 20th century. Walk around today to appreciate how the area has become one of the city’s new hotspots, a melting pot of artistic and cultural influences.

Get a sense of Bovisa’s innovative artistic approach at the Museo d’Arte Paolo Pini, a collection housed in a former mental hospital. Artworks here include themes of mental health. Nearby, luxuriate in the serenity of one of Italy’s most beautiful parks, the Parco di Villa Litta, featuring a 17th-century stucco palazzo, recently partly restored. Exercise at the tennis courts of the nearby Quanta Sport Village.

Have lunch at the circular Piazza Bausan. Sit on the lip of its 1920s fountain with coffee and a sandwich as motorbikes speed past. Along the Via Baldinucci are the last remaining traces of Armenia Film and Milano Film, the first Italian movie houses in the first decades of the 20th century. Stroll to the Ex Campo del Fiori, also known as the Parco Giovanni Testori, a pleasing, tree-filled park on the site of a former neighborhood market garden.

On the southern edge of the neighborhood, end your day with a tour and tasting at the Collezione Branca, a museum dedicated to famed bitter Fernet-Branca. Savor a small taste of the distinctive liqueur, enjoy aperitivo in the on-site bar and browse through the extensive collection of bottles, memorabilia and advertising from the company’s last 170 years.

Bovisa is north of Milan, a 40-minute tram ride from the historic city center or 30 minutes by bus from the central train station. The area is served by a train station, with lines going to most other major attractions in the area. Bovisa is relatively friendly to cars, with limited on-street parking and some metered parking structures.

Spend an afternoon people-watching among the Bovisa Politecnico University’s artsy design students, who are largely responsible for the area’s newfound hipness.


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Top hotels in Bovisa

ibis Milano Centro

ibis Milano Centro

3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,840 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,840
P8,366 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,296 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

ibis Milano Centro
UNA Hotels Galles Milano

UNA Hotels Galles Milano

4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is P7,530 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P7,530
P9,218 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"We were looking for a convenient hotel for a quick two night stop; this hotel was so much more! A lovely, big room with a huge, comfortable bed, bathroom with all you need and excellent a/c. The lady who helped at reception checked us in two hours early, as well. Brilliant, and thank you!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

UNA Hotels Galles Milano
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3, Milan, MI
The price is P21,038 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P21,038
P24,070 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10, Milan, MI
The price is P11,128 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P11,128
P13,169 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 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

Uptown Palace
Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

4 out of 5
Via Mecenate 121, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,849 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,849
P7,370 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto
Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

5 out of 5
Piazza Duca D Aosta 9, Milan, MI
The price is P22,014 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P22,014
P25,144 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (961 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"Room 226 has great views over central station. Room size was spacious with all the amenities of chargeable mini bar, slippers, shoe shine etc. very comfortable big bed. Bathroom was well equipped with toiletries, shower cap, vanity pack. There was also plenty of towels too. Rain fall shower head ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
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Porta Garibaldi is a destination travelers like for its art galleries, and you might hop aboard the metro at Via Rosales Tram Stop or V.le M.te Grappa Via Gioia Tram Stop to explore sights like Corso Como.

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Centro Direzionale

While you're in Centro Direzionale, take in top sights like Grattacielo Pirelli or Parco Biblioteca degli Alberi, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gioia Station or Via Filzi Via Pirelli Tram Stop.

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San Siro

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in San Siro. Top attractions like San Siro Stadium and San Siro Race Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at San Siro Ippodromo M5 Tram Stop or San Siro Ippodromo Station to see more of the city.

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San Marco

If you're spending some time in San Marco, Corriere della Sera and Cerchia dei Navigli are top sights worth seeing.

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Porta Nuova

4/5(1 area review)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Porta Nuova. Check out top attractions like Piazza della Repubblica and Corso Como, and jump on the metro at Repubblica M3 Tram Stop or Turati M3 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Nuova
Santa Maria Delle Grazie which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Magenta

Noted for its churches and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Magenta. Top attractions like Museum of the Last Supper and Santa Maria delle Grazie are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Piazza Virgilio Tram Stop or Via Monti - Piazza Virgilio Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Magenta

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