Centro Storico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic European town with old buildings, narrow streets, and a hill in the background.
A hillside town with terracotta-tiled roofs and historic buildings.
A busy urban street with tram tracks, pedestrians, and historic buildings.
A densely packed urban street with historic buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and traditional architecture.
A slice of cake with whipped cream on a plate, a fork, and a cup of coffee with a napkin.

Stay near popular Centro Storico attractions

A grand cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a historic archway, and a spacious plaza.

Piazza del Duomo

9.4/10 (12,832 reviews)
At this central square browse luxury Italian goods in one of the oldest shopping centres in the world or visit the largest church in Italy.
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Activities

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

AU$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

AU$129
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

AU$41
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
Split image of the Last Supper and the Cathedral of Milan

Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper

AU$153
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper
Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills

Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills

AU$291
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills
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Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo

4 out of 5
Piazza Giuseppe Missori 1 Milan MI
The price is AU$348 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$348
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Hotel Cavour

Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via Fatebenefratelli 21 Milan MI
The price is AU$320 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$320
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Hotel Cavour
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10 Milan MI
The price is AU$302 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$302
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Nice hotel about a 15 minute walk to the Duomo. Very friendly staff and great air conditioning."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Uptown Palace
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3 Milan MI
The price is AU$590 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$590
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"It's nice and clean hotel. Location is very good for visit city and shopping. Staff are very helpful for answer questions and making reservations, etc,,,."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Galleria del Corso Milan MI
The price is AU$298 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$298
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Great place and staff"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori
Tivoli President Milano Hotel

Tivoli President Milano Hotel

5 out of 5
Largo Augusto, 10 Milan MI
The price is AU$642 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$642
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Tivoli President Milano Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Centro Storico

Find the best Centro Storico areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A grand, illuminated archway with intricate carvings and a glass dome.

Milan Centre

Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Milan Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duomo Station or Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

A modern train station with a distinctive curved roof and multiple tracks.

Central Station

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Central Station. Corso Buenos Aires is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Via Settembrini Tram Stop or Via Vitruvio Tram Stop to see more of Milan.

A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a woman walking down it.

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.

A large neoclassical building with multiple flags, including the European Union flag, and a parked Jeep.

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 of the city at Teatro alla Scala Tram Stop or Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop.

A large classical building with statues on the roof and a well-maintained lawn in front.
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Porta Venezia

Spas, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Porta Venezia. Make a stop by Milan Planetarium or Natural Science Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porta Venezia M1 Tram Stop or Porta Venezia Station to get around town.

Centro Storico Travel Guide

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