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 P10,538 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P10,538
P12,520 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (992 reviews)
"Good staff"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Calimala Milano

Hotel Calimala Milano

4 out of 5
7 Via Melzo, Milan, MI
The price is P11,067 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P11,067
P14,087 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedral of Milan and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel. Will return!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Hotel Calimala Milano
ibis Milano Centro

ibis Milano Centro

3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
The price is P6,628 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,628
P8,129 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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)
"Nice location."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

ibis Milano Centro
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10, Milan, MI
The price is P11,151 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P11,151
P13,196 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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
The price is P5,807 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P5,807
P7,316 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 P22,059 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P22,059
P25,195 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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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