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

c-hotels Atlantic
c-hotels Atlantic
4 out of 5
Via Napo Torriani, 24, Milan, MI
The price is P9,136 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P9,136
P10,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
"very convenient hotel and very kind staff"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

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ibis Milano Centro
ibis Milano Centro
3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
The price is P5,649 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P5,649
P6,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,148 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed and a reasonable sized room. Nice bar and reception area where you can socialise."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

ibis Milano Centro
Rosa Grand Milano
Rosa Grand Milano
4 out of 5
P.za Fontana 3, Milan, MI
The price is P15,769 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P15,769
P18,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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)
"Such a great place, lovely area and the staff is very warm and friendly. My husband forgot his Canada Goose jacket and called from the airport and they were so willing to help and ship to NY! A block from Duomo, around the corner are shops and cafes. Cleaning service was daily and plenty of options ..."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Rosa Grand Milano
Joy 124 Hotel Milano
Joy 124 Hotel Milano
Via Melchiorre Gioia 124, Milan, MI
The price is P4,557 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P4,557
P5,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cathedral of Milan and Piazza del Duomo are ...
Joy 124 Hotel Milano
Milan Suite Hotel
Milan Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Varesina 124, Milan, MI
The price is P10,760 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P10,760
P12,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (989 reviews)
"Great room. Really nice hotel, but very few options too eat close to the property."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Milan Suite Hotel
UNA HOTELS Galles Milano
UNA HOTELS Galles Milano
4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is P8,504 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P8,504
P10,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place very close to public transport."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

UNA HOTELS Galles Milano
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Porta Nuova

4/5(1 area review)

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5/5(1 area review)

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