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

ibis Milano Centro
ibis Milano Centro
3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
The price is P6,333 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P6,333
P7,805 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
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! (1,223 reviews)
Overnight break
"Fast friendly check in, comfortable room and A/C. Good location between the station and the main city sights (20 min walk) Would use again"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

ibis Milano Centro
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3, Milan, MI
The price is P18,930 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P18,930
P21,754 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Great breakfast. I recommend this hotel to all my family and friends."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Hotel Berna
Hotel Berna
4 out of 5
Via Torriani Napo 18, Milan, MI
The price is P9,788 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P9,788
P11,697 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (1,061 reviews)
"Walking distance from train station, close to public transportation"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hotel Berna
Starhotels E.c.ho.
Starhotels E.c.ho.
4 out of 5
Viale Doria Andrea 4, Milan, MI
The price is P8,459 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P8,459
P10,235 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,005 reviews)
Spacious and modern
"Lovely spacious room with comfortable bed Modern luxurious bathroom"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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Urban Hive Milano
Urban Hive Milano
4 out of 5
Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe 84, Milan, MI
The price is P14,356 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P14,356
P16,722 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (773 reviews)
"Great location and service. Would love to go back in the future"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Urban Hive Milano
UNA HOTELS Galles Milano
UNA HOTELS Galles Milano
4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is P8,830 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
P8,830
P10,644 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, friendly staff, nice room but view of stairs for courtyard in middle of hotel. Great facilities and close to transport and shopping. I would recommend this hotel but if staying for more than a night or two, ask for an external view."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Porta Nuova showing street scenes and a city

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.

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5/5(1 area review)

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

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Porta Venezia