Things to do in Milan, Italy
If you’re into shopping then I would recommend Milan its the global capital of fashion and design. Milan is also ideal if you fancy splurging or going on a romantic getaway as it has many high end shops and restaurants. Here are some things to do in Milan.
Milan Cathedral
Visit the iconic Duomo Di Milano cathedral. Be aware it does get busy and there are big queues outside. There are lot of tourists taking photos outside the cathedral and there is a ridiculous amount of pigeons as well haha.
Galleria vittorio emanuele
This shopping centre is right next to the Cathedral and has a mix of high end shops and restaurants. It is well worth a visit for the beautiful ceilings and patterns.
Navigli District Canals
Great place to go at night full of people in bars and restaurants. The Italians have an apertivo also known as happy hour. This is pre drinner drinking, with the purchase of a drink you get to have some nibbles from a buffet. I think this is an amazing idea and Milan is a great place to have an Aperol spritz and enjoy the view of the canal.
Tours in Milan
Accomodation
This is one the of best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. I arrived at night around 10pm and was pretty hungry and feeling tired from travelling. The receptionist was super friendly asked me if I was hungry and bought me a bowl of pasta and some wine. I had such a friendly welcome and this hostel has such a great atmosphere.
Ostello Bello photo from Booking.com
Hostel info
- Free breakfast and dinner! Breakfast consists of cereals, toast, eggs, juice and tea. Dinner is a buffet style with bread, salad and pasta
- Free welcome drink on arrival
- Bar downstairs
- Good for solo travellers as people are friendly and the dining area is a good place to meet people at dinner or after for drinks
- Guitar and piano for guests to use also had bands and enterainment in evenings
- Free wifi
- 24hr reception
- Open air terrace with hammocks
- Free towels – always useful as a backpacker
- Good location near shops
Where to go next in Italy
- Ischia Itinerary – The Best Places To Visit
- Weekend in Florence
- Venice on a budget
22 Comments
Curlygirlabroad
Milan seems really pretty, and a great place to shop!
enjoytheadventures
Yeah its has so many shops and had some good sales when I was there!
anywherewithbrooke
Very dearly noted!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Mascaras&Motherhood
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vinneve
I was there in July and what a surprise lots of sale from 3-8 euro! Your photo of Castello reminds me of 2 occasions 🙂
enjoytheadventures
Yeah they had some great sales 🙂 and the inside of that shopping centre is so beautiful.
vinneve
I will also post about Milan when ready hope you can check out my blog for the meantime 😉 Cheers!
EmilyGoesForth
That hostel sounds immense! Definitely going to try and remember it for my next trip!
enjoytheadventures
Yeah you should definitely go there it’s such an amazing hostel 🙂
76sanfermo
Being from Milan…, I knew nothing about the hostel you mention!
(I’ll tell my friends who live abroad…)
Thanks for sharing and for appreciating my home town
enjoytheadventures
Thanks for reading! Yeah the hostel is great 🙂
iamioana
I didn^t see the canal 🙁
I’ve liked Milan for real! Kisses
APlaceWeLike
Very nice read 😊
milfordstreet
You have some great images here. Cheers!
byungafallgren
Beautiful photos.
euniceisblogging
Never been to Milan but heard it’s a gorgeous place. Your blog and pictures confirms it all 🙂
jesh stg
We vacationed in Venice, and Lucca, but friends tell me Florence, Rome and Milan, because of all the art there:)
Thanks for the “like”
saragoli
My favourite city in Italy x
alexraphael
Beautiful people and so stylish. So want to go back. Did you buy many clothes while you were there?
enjoytheadventures
Yes everyone is so fashionable! I bought a few clothes not too many as I didn’t have much room in my backpack haha
alexraphael
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