The 10 Best Hotels and Hostels Nearest to the Milan Central Station

The best hotels and hostels within 300 meters (4-5 minutes’ walk) of Milano Centrale, the main train station in Milan, Italy.

Contents:

The best hotels and hostels near Milan central train station
- Top 3 picks
- Top 10 table
The 3 highly rated hostels nearest to Milan central station
The best apartments near Milan central station
FAQs

There are ten hotels and hostels with great ratings and reviews within 300 meters, or around 4 minutes’ walk, of the Milan central station. The top three — chosen based on their location and rating — are described in more detail below, after which the most important details of all ten accommodations are presented in an easy-to-scan table. All the hotels and hostels shortlisted below have a rating of at least 8.5/10 at Booking.com and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.

Top 3 Picks

1. B&B Hotel Milano Aosta

This 3-star hotel offers single rooms and queen rooms perfect for solo travellers, as well as double, twin, and triple rooms. There is a terrace where breakfast is served. There are also vending machines with food and drinks in the reception area. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 3. Guests may bring pets; charges may apply. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at €78 – €485.

80 meters from Milano Centrale train station
8.8 / 10 at Booking.com, 4 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.3 / 5 at Google Reviews

2. Excelsior Hotel Gallia

This 5-star hotel is right across Milano Centrale. It offers a variety of double/triple rooms and suites, as well as the four-bedroom Katara Royal Suite, a penthouse suite with views of the Milan skyline. There is a spa, fitness center, and indoor swimming pool. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 4. Pets are allowed on request without extra charges. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at €360 – €1400.

100 meters from Milano Centrale train station
9.1 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.7 / 5 at Google Reviews

3. Ostello Bello Grande

This highly regarded hostel offers a good mix of private and shared accommodations. For those who would prefer to stay in private rooms, there are single rooms, double/twin rooms, triple rooms, and family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 or 6 adults. Guests who prefer shared accommodations can book a bed in dormitory rooms that sleep either 4, 5, or 6 adults; all-female dormitory rooms are available. Dorm rooms have lockers for storing bags. Sheets and towels are included in the room rate but guests who prefer to use their own sleeping bags are welcome to do so. The bathrooms have hairdryers. Washing machines and dryers are available. The hostel also has a rooftop terrace with hammocks, a shared kitchen, barbecue facilities, and a vegetable garden. Breakfast is served from 7:30-11:00 AM. Luggage storage is free before check-in and after check-out. Guests with bicycles can park them in the garden within the hostel. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 4. Guests may bring pets with no extra charges. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at €25 – €82.

130 meters from Milano Centrale train station
9.2 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.6 / 5 at Google Reviews

Top 10 hotels/hostels nearest to Milan central station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
B&B Hotel Milano Aosta	8.8 / 10	80 m	€ 78
Excelsior Hotel Gallia	9.1 / 10	100 m	€ 360
Starhotels Anderson	8.6 / 10	120 m	€ 105
Ostello Bello Grande	9.2 / 10	130 m	€ 25
Hotel Folen	8.6 / 10	150 m	€ 81
NYX Hotel Milan	8.8 / 10	170 m	€ 80
43 Station Hotel	8.5 / 10	170 m	€ 69
Starhotels Echo	8.7 / 10	170 m	€ 120
iQ Hotel Milano	9.1 / 10	250 m	€ 84
Glam Milano	8.5 / 10	250 m	€ 72

The 3 highly rated hostels nearest to Milan central station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
Ostello Bello Grande	9.2 / 10	130 m	€ 25
Grand Hostel Coconut	8 / 10	500 m	€ 33
Ostelzzz Milano	8.3 / 10	1.2 km	€ 36

The best apartments near Milan central station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
Cozy Apartment Red	9.6 / 10	80 m	€ 90
Central Lepetit Apartment De Luxe	9.1 / 10	200 m	€ 114
Skyline Milan	9.8 / 10	260 m	€ 596
Milano Central Luxury	9.5 / 10	260 m	€ 325
Residence De La Gare	9 / 10	260 m	€ 99

FAQs

What are the best Milan hotels?

As you might expect from a city that’s a worldwide center of fashion, commerce and design, there are a lot of great hotels in Milan. However, the most consistently excellent are: Park Hyatt Milano, Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa, and Hotel Principe Di Savoia among the 5-star hotels; The Street Milano Duomo and Hotel Spadari Al Duomo among the 4-star hotels; and Hotel Gran Duca Di York and Hotel Milano Castello among the 3-star hotels.

What are the best Milan hostels?

There are many hostels in Milan but the best ones, based on their reviews and ratings from verified previous guests, are the following:

Atmos Luxe Navigli
Babila Hostel & Bistrot
Combo Milano
Madama Hostel & Bistrot
Ostello Bello
Ostello Bello Grande

To ensure quality, hostels must be rated at least 8/10 at Booking.com and at least 4/5 at TripAdvisor and/or Google Reviews to be included in this shortlist.

Which hotels in Milan have family rooms?

This is the list of accommodations in Milan with rooms that can accommodate FOUR or more guests.

43 Station Hotel
Aethos Milan
Ai Suma Hotel
Armani Hotel Milano
Art Hotel Navigli
Atmos Luxe Navigli
AV Boutique Hotel
Babila Hostel & Bistrot
Best Western Hotel Major
Best Western Plus Hotel Galles
c-hotels Atlantic
Combo Milano
The Corner Duomo Hotel
Crowne Plaza Milan City
Delle Nazioni Milan Hotel
Excelsior Hotel Gallia
Four Points Sheraton Milan Center
Glam Milano
Grand Visconti Palace
Hilton Milan
Hotel America
Hotel Fiera Congressi
Hotel Mec
Hotel Metrò
Hotel Metropoli
Hotel Repubblica
Hotel RossoVino Milano
Hotel Sanpi Milano
Hotel Soperga
Hotel Stradivari
Hotel Tocq
Hotel Villa Giovanna Milano
Hotel VIU Milan
INNSiDE by Melia Milano Torre GalFa
iQ Hotel Milano
Just Hotel Milano
LHP Hotel Napoleon
Magna Pars l’Hotel à Parfum
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
ME Milan Il Duca
MEININGER Milano Garibaldi
Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze
NH Collection Milano President
NH Collection Porta Nuova
NH Milano Machiavelli
Nhow Milan
Ostello Bello
Ostello Bello Grande
Ostelzzz Milano
Rosa Grand Milano
Senato Hotel Milano
Speronari Suites
Spice Hotel Milano
Starhotels Anderson
UNAHOTELS Century Milano
Uptown Palace

To ensure quality, each accommodation must be rated at least 8/10 at Booking.com and at least 4/5 at TripAdvisor and/or Google Reviews to be included in this shortlist.

Some hotels have family rooms that can only sleep three guests; those were not included in this list.

Milan is in which region of Italy?

Milan is part of the Lombardy region of Italy, which also includes, among other towns and cities, the city of Bergamo and the towns surrounding Lake Como, such as Varenna, Menaggio, and Bellagio.

Are Milan trams free?

No, Milan trams are not free. A single transport ticket costs 2 EUR and can be used on the tram as well as on buses and on the Metro.

How do you pay for the tram in Milan?

Tickets for the tram in Milan (which can also be used on other public transport) can be bought from ticket machines, from the official ATM app, or from any tabaccheria around the city.

Which Milan airport is closest to the city?

Between Malpensa airport (MXP) and Linate airport (LIN), the closest to Milan’s city center is Linate. It is just over 7 km from the center of Milan, compared to Malpensa, which is nearly 50 km away.

Which Milan airport is closest to Lake Como?

Lake Como is shaped a bit like an inverted Y and there are many towns around it — Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna, Lecco, and the city of Como, just to name a few — so to get the best answer on which airport is closest to Lake Como, it would help very much if you first identify which town you intend to visit. Milan Malpensa airport is around 47 km from the city of Como, which is just one of the towns on the shores of Lake Como. Milan Linate airport is around 49 km from the city of Como — a bit farther away than Malpensa but not by too much. The Orio al Serio airport in Bergamo, which is often considered one of Milan’s satellite airports, is around 38 km from the town of Lecco.

Which Milan airport is most central?

Linate airport is closer to the center of Milan but Malpensa serves more airlines and has more transport links to and from the city.

Which Milan airport has a train station?

Milan Malpensa airport (MXP) is the only one that has a train station.

How do you get from Milan Malpensa airport to the city center?

You can take the Malpensa Express trains from the airport train station to the center of Milan. Trains that go on to Milano Centrale (central train station) also stop by Milano Bovisa and Milano Porta Garibaldi, while those that are headed for Milano Cadorna also stop by Milano Bovisa. The easiest way to determine what route you should take by train is to enter your address in Milan in Google Maps, click on the Directions button, choose Malpensa airport as the starting point, and select Train in the options.

How do you get from Milan Malpensa airport to Lake Como?

There are direct coaches/buses that you can take from Malpensa airport to Como. If the bus times don’t work for you, you can also take the train to Milano Centrale and change there to a train to Como.

How do you get from Milan to Lake Como by train?

There are frequent direct trains from Milano Centrale to the city of Como. The journey takes around 40 minutes. If you’re not staying in Como itself but in one of the towns around Lake Como, you can take a bus or a boat from Como to wherever you are staying.

How do you get from Milan to Lake Garda?

There are direct trains roughly every hour from Milano Centrale to Desenzano del Garda, one of the towns on the southern portion of Lake Garda. The journey takes just over 50 minutes.

How do you get from Milan to Florence?

There are 2 or more trains per hour going from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. The journey takes less than two hours.

How do you get from Milan to Venice by train?

There are direct trains every hour from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia. The journey takes around 2.5 hours

How do you get from Milan to Rome?

There are several trains hourly from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini. The journey takes 3 to 3.5 hours.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.