A lot of Milan’s hotels you’ll find to be pricey, but that’s not to say that there aren’t some cheaper options available. The more central the hotel generally the more expensive, but Milan’s travel network should allow you to stay a little bit further away from the action at a much reduced price, but without any real problems of getting around. As ever we’d advise to avoid walking alone at night, particularly in the areas around Stazione Centrale.
Budget Accomadation
The Hostel HI Piero Rotta offers beds in dorms that sleep six from €19 per night. A small supplement of €3 per night must be paid if you’re not a member of Hostelling International, but breakfast is thrown in. Head to Via Salmoiraghi, or QT8 stop on MM1.
For a similar price (starting here from €19.99 and €21.99 per night for a bed in a 4 or 3 person room), you’ll find the small Hostel Emmy just as accommodating. Breakfast is included, and wi-fi is available. Within spitting distance of Gambara on MM1, it’s convenient for getting around.
If you’re looking for something livelier, try Hostel Diablo on Corso XXII Marzo, located above the notorious ‘Rolling Stone’ nightclub. Still relatively cheap with prices starting from €22.49 for a dorm, it’s more central than many of the other cheaper alternatives.
Hotels
The range of hotels in Milan is mind-boggling, and caters from the 1-star hunter up to the super wealthy, money-no-object traveller.
The usual chains are to be found, but we’d recommend having a scout on Booking.com to find something suitable in your price-range. If you’re not sure whether you’re looking at the Ritz or the pits, then use Tripadvisor, which is full of handy and independent reviews of hotels worldwide.
