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
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The price is P6,092 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,092
P7,550 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! (1,279 reviews)
"Great location staff very friendly"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

ibis Milano Centro
UNA Hotels Galles Milano

UNA Hotels Galles Milano

4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is P7,474 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P7,474
P9,165 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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)
3 nights
"Execllent location, great base ro explore milan with metro right outside. Rooms small but manageble for short stay. No view. Nice rooftop bar terrace."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

UNA Hotels Galles Milano
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10, Milan, MI
The price is P11,045 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P11,045
P13,093 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice new restaraunt , friendly staff and more"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Uptown Palace
Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

4 out of 5
Via Mecenate 121, Milan, MI
The price is P5,901 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,901
P7,435 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Decent option with great connectivity to public tram transportation"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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 P22,386 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P22,386
P25,568 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (955 reviews)
"Great property, convenient location, excellent staff. Woukd stay again next time I visit Milan."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
Hotel Principe Di Savoia

Hotel Principe Di Savoia

5 out of 5
Piazza Della Repubblica 17, Milan, MI
The price is P33,388 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P33,388
P37,671 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (995 reviews)
"Their resturant is absolutely fantastic!!! Valentina, their guest services agent, is fantastic!!! The hotel ambiance and staff are fantastic!!! Highly spending some time at this 5-star hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hotel Principe Di Savoia
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Other neighbourhoods around Bovisa

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Porta Garibaldi

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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