Brera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s main public gallery is housed in a former 14th-century monastery and features works by famous artists such as Caravaggio and Raphael.
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
This masterpiece by Baroque architect Francesco Richini conceals magnificent works of art by notable Italian painters from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Academy of Fine Arts of Brera
Explore the campus of Academy of Fine Arts of Brera during your stay in Milan. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense
Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense is just one of the places to see in Milan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Piccolo Teatro Grassi
Get tickets for a show at Piccolo Teatro Grassi, a theatre with a story to tell in Milan. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Teatro alla Scala Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Teatro alla Scala Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Milan. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Activities
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
Milan's Last Supper: VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper
Milan in One Day with Skip-the-Line The Last Supper & Duomo Cathedral
Our pick of the best Brera Hotel Deals
Hotel Milano Castello
Fantastic location and in walking distance to all the sights. Clean, spacious and modern hotel. Large rooms with free soft drinks in room mini bar. Good breakfast and friendly staff. The only issue, which is a personal preference, is that the king size bed was very firm. Overall would definitely ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
UNA Hotels Cusani Milano
Very dated hotel. Only perk was the location.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Berna
Excellent. Love the spotless, updated bathroom.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
ibis Milano Centro
Easy and well positioned
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Everything was great, clean rooms, very modern bathroom. Staff polite and good choice for breakfast. Didn’t experience noise or issues that some guests have described in the reviews I had read. Great location for visiting the duomo and shops. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Staff was extremely help and as a single senior assisted me me various questions and issues. Great staff.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brera
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.
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.
San Marco
While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Corriere della Sera and Basilica di San Simpliciano.
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.
Centro Storico
Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Centro Storico, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop or Cordusio M1 Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
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.