Brera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Teatro alla Scala
Be dazzled by the rich interior of this famous opera house while you watch performances of ballet, opera and classical music or tour the on-site museum.
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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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 acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan
From Milan: Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Exclusive Boat Cruise
From Milan: Monaco & Nice - 3 Countries in One Day Guided Tour
From Milan: St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour
Milan: Skip-the-Line Duomo & La Scala Museum Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Brera Hotel Deals
Hotel Milano Castello
Wonderful. No coffee in the room.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
UNA Hotels Cusani Milano
Milan Royal Suites - Brera
I had an excellent stay here — truly a five‑star experience. The staff were warm and friendly, and everything from check‑in to check‑out was smooth and stress‑free. My room was spotless, quiet, and well‑equipped, which made it really easy to relax every day. The location couldn’t have been better, ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
ibis Milano Centro
Spacious lobby and bar, rooms were very small. Our initial room had a foul, sewer-like odor. We asked to be switched and they accommodated our request which was really nice. We did not have the breakfast but enjoyed a spritz in their outdoor area. Convenient to Milano Centrale.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
The room with nice city view and big room.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
UNA Hotels Century Milano
very nice room helpful staff had meal in restaurant and the waiter took our order which was not on the menu close to central station
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brera
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.
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 Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea and Galleria Lia Rumma.
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.
San Babila
Discover San Babila, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in San Babila include Piazza San Babila and Teatro San Babila, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at San Babila Station.
