Central Station Travel Guide
Milan
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Popular places to visit
Corso Buenos Aires
During your visit to Milan, you can enjoy retail therapy at Corso Buenos Aires. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Piazza della Repubblica
The district surrounding this piazza is where many visitors come to eat and sleep, thanks to its restaurants and hotels, modern architecture and green spaces.
Cathedral of Milan
The centrepiece of Milan is also the largest church in Italy, crowned by a gold-coated statue of the Madonna.
Piazza del Duomo
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.
San Siro Stadium
Catch an event at San Siro Stadium during your trip to Milan. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
This beautiful old arcade houses some of the biggest names in fashion, such as Prada and Gucci, alongside traditional restaurants and hole-in-the-wall cafés.
Top hotels in Central Station
Hotel Berna
Very responsive staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
ibis Milano Centro
Good location. Walking distance to Milan central in 20-25 minutes. Or plenty of train/metro stations nearby.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
UNA Hotels Century Milano
Good location, nice hotel, good price
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
IH Hotels Milano Centrale
Excellent location, only 3 minutes walk from Central Station and nice restaurant opposite front door.Deluxe room was also Excellent with a balcony, good breakfast choice and friendly staff, 5 stars all round, would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Glam Milano
Very nice staff.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
UNA Hotels Galles Milano
Breakfast was very good. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Station
Centro Direzionale
When in Centro Direzionale and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cathedral of Milan or Piazza del Duomo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gioia Station or Via Filzi Via Pirelli Tram Stop.
Porta Nuova
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 Venezia
Spas, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Porta Venezia. Make a stop by Milan Planetarium or Porta Venezia while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porta Venezia M1 Tram Stop or Porta Venezia Station to get around town.
Porta Garibaldi
You might enjoy the art galleries while in Porta Garibaldi. Corso Como is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Via Rosales Tram Stop or V.le M.te Grappa Via Gioia Tram Stop to see more of the city.
San Marco
While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Rigamonti and Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea.
Borgonuovo
While you're in Borgonuovo, take in top sights like Armani Megastore or Via Montenapoleone Fashion District, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop or Montenapoleone Station.
