Centro Storico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Centro Storico
Popular places to visit
Piazza del Duomo
The central square in Milan is a meeting spot for locals and the most popular attraction for visitors who come to sightsee, eat and shop.
Cathedral of Milan
Climb to the top of the biggest church in Italy to gaze across the city’s rooftops and count the many spires that help make this Milan’s most recognisable landmark.
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.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
One of the oldest shopping centres in the world is known for its fine dining, iconic luxury labels and stores selling goods from local craftsmen.
Via Montenapoleone Fashion District
During your trip to Milan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Via Montenapoleone Fashion District. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its charming cafes.
Milan Fashion District
During your visit to Milan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Milan Fashion District. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Activities
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan
From Milan: Monaco & Nice - 3 Countries in One Day Guided Tour
From Milan: Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Exclusive Boat Cruise
From Milan: St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour
Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train and Boat Cruise
Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals
Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Clean room, ac was a bit warm but rooftop restaurant was awesome.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Square Milano Duomo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
the rooftop restaurant was fab as the reason we stayed there
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Location is best in Milano. Breakfast is OK but not great. Very friendly staff and nice rooms. .
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Tivoli President Milano Hotel
Excellent location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Cavour
Great location , good breakfast, Rooms a bit small for the premuim room booked
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Brunelleschi
Our room was large with a nice sitting area and a good size bathroom. The location is convenient to the cathedral and the breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico
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.
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.
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 Via Montenapoleone Fashion District, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop or Montenapoleone Station.
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.
San Marco
While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea and Galleria Lia Rumma.
