Porta Venezia

Milan

Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia
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 Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts

4 out of 5
Corso Buenos Aires, 3, Milan, MI
The price is P10,912 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P10,912
P12,947 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, comfortable bed/pillows, great and fabulous breakfast buffet, lovely spa. We enjoyed our 4 nights stay. Would come back when in Milan for sure."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts
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 P6,038 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,038
P7,491 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! (1,285 reviews)
"Great option"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

ibis Milano Centro
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P19,114 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P19,114
P21,969 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome apartment and staff did everything to make our stay great."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Berna

Hotel Berna

4 out of 5
Via Torriani Napo 18, Milan, MI
The price is P11,358 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P11,358
P13,437 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews)
"Impressed where location is. Access to cafes fir early mornings"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Hotel Berna
Starhotels E.c.ho.

Starhotels E.c.ho.

4 out of 5
Viale Doria Andrea 4, Milan, MI
The price is P9,373 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P9,373
P11,254 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Muy bien ubicado, fácil acceso a la estación central y al metro! El personal es muy amable"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Starhotels E.c.ho.
Urban Hive Milano

Urban Hive Milano

4 out of 5
Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe 84, Milan, MI
The price is P11,115 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P11,115
P13,158 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (845 reviews)
Well located and friendly hotel
"Very well located hotel in the middle of Brerar with warm and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Urban Hive Milano
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Porta Venezia

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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

San Babila

Discover San Babila, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in San Babila include Piazza San Babila and San Babila, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at San Babila Station.

San Babila
Piazza della Repubblica showing a statue or sculpture and a monument

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
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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 WOW Spazio Fumetto.

Porta Vittoria
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II showing interior views, shopping and heritage architecture

Scala

While you're in Scala, take in top sights like Teatro alla Scala or Piazza della Scala, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Teatro alla Scala Tram Stop or Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop.

Scala
Pinacoteca di Brera which includes 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

Porta Venezia