San Marco Travel Guide
Milan
Visit San Marco
Popular places to visit
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.
Cathedral of Milan
The centrepiece of Milan is also the largest church in Italy, crowned by a gold-coated statue of the Madonna.
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.
Teatro alla Scala
See opera, ballet or classical music performed on one of the most famous stages in the world at this theatre and museum.
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.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Catch an event at Autodromo Nazionale Monza during your trip to Monza. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in San Marco
ibis Milano Centro
Good for a short stay, small room
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Nice spread of breakfast. Location is fantastic, very closed to everything. Best part of it all was we got upgraded to a nice room.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
UNA Hotels Century Milano
Our room is large and bed is very comfortable. Bathroom is also large while the towels and linen are too notch. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast buffet and the self serve espresso’s station. Hotel is only 5-6 minutes walking distance to ‘Milano Central
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
The room is large and clean but could do with more places to store things including in the bathroom. Staff were helpful and friendly. Did not have a breakfast there.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
The hotel was amazing! Great location, very clean and the staff was outstanding! Highly recomend
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Urban Hive Milano
Fantastic location, excellent and helpful staff and funky decor
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Marco
Brera
Shopping, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Brera. Make a stop by Pinacoteca di Brera or Teatro alla Scala while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Via Cusani Tram Stop or Cairoli Station to get around town.
Borgonuovo
While you're in Borgonuovo, take in top sights like Armani Megastore or Teatro Manzoni, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop or Montenapoleone Station.
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.
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.
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.
Milan Centre
Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Milan Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duomo Station or Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
