Porta Venezia Travel Guide

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.


Popular places to visit


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 ₹9,499 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
₹9,499
₹11,728 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,263 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 ₹28,784 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
₹28,784
₹33,083 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Berna

Hotel Berna

4 out of 5
Via Torriani Napo 18, Milan, MI
The price is ₹14,945 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹14,945
₹17,861 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
"It is a very nice and beautiful hotel.the elevator is very small but for that old building it is okay."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Berna
Starhotels E.c.ho.

Starhotels E.c.ho.

4 out of 5
Viale Doria Andrea 4, Milan, MI
The price is ₹12,916 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹12,916
₹15,628 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Brilliant stay!
"We had a wonderful stay at the star echo .. the young man at reception allowed us to check in early and he and all the staff were lovely .. providing excellent service & hospitality! The hotel itself was fantastic .. absolutely no complaints from us .. highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Starhotels E.c.ho.
Urban Hive Milano

Urban Hive Milano

4 out of 5
Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe 84, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,862 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹14,862
₹17,769 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (814 reviews)
"Loved everything!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Urban Hive Milano
Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

4 out of 5
Via Mecenate 121, Milan, MI
The price is ₹8,887 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹8,887
₹11,196 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Decent option with great connectivity to public tram transportation"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Porta Venezia

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Porta Nuova

4/5(67 area reviews)

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 Nuova
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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.

Borgonuovo
Piazza della Repubblica featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument

Central Station

4/5(312 area reviews)

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.

Central Station
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Porta Vittoria

4/5(15 area reviews)

You might enjoy the coffee shops while in Porta Vittoria. WOW Spazio Fumetto is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Piazza Santa Maria del Suffragio Tram Stop or Viale Monte Nero - Via Spartaco Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Vittoria
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II showing shopping, interior views and heritage architecture

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.

Scala
Pinacoteca di Brera which includes heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

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.

Brera

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