Porta Venezia

Milan
Porta Venezia
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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Top hotels in Porta Venezia

Hotel Da Vinci
Hotel Da Vinci
4 out of 5
Via Senigallia 6, Milan, MI
The price is P3,941 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P3,941
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,359 reviews)
"Overall I enjoyed my stay. I wish the metro was closer to the hotel."

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Hotel Da Vinci
UNAHOTELS Galles Milano
UNAHOTELS Galles Milano
4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is P9,115 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P9,115
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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 pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

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Hotel Berna
Hotel Berna
4 out of 5
Via Torriani Napo 18, Milan, MI
The price is P7,761 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P7,761
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"close to Milan central station"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Hotel Berna
UNAHOTELS Century Milano
UNAHOTELS Century Milano
4 out of 5
Via Fabio Filzi 25 B, Milan, MI
The price is P9,226 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P9,226
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful room. Clean."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

UNAHOTELS Century Milano
Hotel Brunelleschi
Hotel Brunelleschi
4 out of 5
Via Flavio Baracchini 12, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,435 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P11,435
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The staff are very friendly- the location is close to the big sights and the room is comfortable but quirky (like a moment in time picture the 70’s). But it was charming- breakfast was a really good buffet."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hotel Brunelleschi
Rosa Grand Milano
Rosa Grand Milano
4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P18,230 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P18,230
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"This is my 7 th time here. I will never stay anywhere else"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Rosa Grand Milano
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Other neighbourhoods around Porta Venezia

Piazza della Repubblica featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture

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 Indro Montanelli Public Gardens, and jump on the metro at Repubblica M3 Tram Stop or Turati M3 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Nuova
Piazza della Repubblica featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture

Central Station

5/5(1 area review)

Corso Buenos Aires and Piazza Lima are top sights in Central Station, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Via Settembrini Tram Stop or Via Vitruvio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

Central Station
Porta Vittoria

Porta Vittoria

Porta Vittoria is a destination travelers like for its coffeehouses, and you might hop aboard the metro at Piazza Santa Maria del Suffragio Tram Stop or Viale Monte Nero - Via Spartaco Tram Stop to explore sights like Via Abramo Lincoln.

Porta Vittoria
Pinacoteca di Brera featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Brera

Shopping, live music, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Brera. Make a stop by Pinacoteca di Brera or Orto Botanico di Brera while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Via Cusani Tram Stop or Cairoli Station to get around town.

Brera
A view of Bosco Verticale in Milan as we set off for Desenzano del Garda.

I thought that this building was fascinating.  It is like a vertical garden.

Centro Direzionale

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

Centro Direzionale
Piazza Gae Aulenti showing street scenes and a fountain as well as a couple

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.

Porta Garibaldi

Porta Venezia