Best places to stay in Milan

A legendary Lake Como address with three pools, beachfront access, and views across to Bellagio

Steps from Via Montenapoleone, with a free wellness centre, indoor pool, and the two-Michelin-star restaurant Seta

A clifftop Lake Garda resort surrounded by olive groves, offering an acclaimed spa and panoramic lake views

Set in Blevio with two stand-alone villas, extensive gardens, and a wellness centre overlooking Lake Como

Right on the shores of Lake Garda in Sirmione, featuring thermal spa pools and rooms with free minibars

A Milan institution 400 metres from La Scala, furnished with 18th-century antiques and a high-tech fitness centre

Overlooking Monza's Royal Palace and gardens, with marble bathrooms, Etro toiletries, and Swisscom high-speed WiFi

An elegantly renovated hotel in central Varese with spa, pool, and sweeping views over Lake Varese

Centrally located in pedestrian Livigno, just 200 metres from the Mottolino ski lifts with free parking and ski resort access

A historic Moltrasio estate on Lake Como with an outdoor pool, hammam, and private garden

Exceptionally designed beachfront retreat in Torno offering a private spa and direct Lake Como access

Art Nouveau landmark in Menaggio with two pools, a spa, and panoramic views toward Bellagio and Varenna

Boutique five-star property on Lake Como combining romantic ambiance with an indoor pool and golf access

Sala Comacina lakeside retreat with an outdoor pool, spa, beachfront setting, and lake-view rooms throughout

Mandello del Lario beachfront resort featuring a private dock, sun terrace, and sweeping Lake Como vistas

Steps from the Como Ferry Terminal, this elegant five-star palazzo offers refined rooms with lake proximity

Leading Hotels of the World member in Porlezza offering two pools, a full spa, and lakeside garden dining

A secluded Sirmione estate with private gardens, pool, tennis court, and a pier directly on Lake Garda

A restored 19th-century villa on Lake Como's western shore, with Venetian stucco, frescos, and a private park

Overlooking Lake Garda between Salò and Gardone Riviera, with a spa, two pools, and a private dock for sunbathing

A historic hilltop hamlet above Lake Iseo in the Franciacorta wine country, with panoramic rooms and a pool

A 5-star Art Nouveau spa hotel in Bormio with over 30 wellness services including outdoor thermal baths and hot tubs

An ancient 18th-century villa near Lake Iseo with panoramic terraces, a small church, and a garden restaurant

An Art Nouveau villa on Lake Garda in Salò with an outdoor pool, the acclaimed Magnolia restaurant, and lake views

A 19th-century Varenna landmark on Lake Como with lush gardens, a pool, and a wellness centre with sauna

A family-run Bellagio hotel at the heart of Lake Como, overlooking the main square and ferry dock with spa facilities

A luxury Lezzeno property with an infinity pool and lake-view balconies set directly above Lake Como's shoreline

A five-star Franciacorta resort with indoor pool, spa, and two restaurants for families who value refined comfort

A four-star Bergamo countryside retreat with an outdoor pool, fitness center, and locally produced wines on-site

Set on the western shore of Lake Garda, this resort pairs a garden, outdoor pool, and spa with family-friendly spaces

A mountain resort in Castione della Presolana offering family rooms, a ski pass sales point, and terrace views

Perched above Tremezzo on Lake Como, this property combines suites, a garden terrace, and an in-house restaurant just 1.2 km from Villa Carlotta

Just 50 metres from Milan Cathedral, this Design Hotels member features artistic interiors, a 24-hour gym, and an indoor pool

Adjacent to Via Montenapoleone, this 5-star boutique property overlooks a private garden and the Botanical Gardens with an indoor pool and spa

Housed within the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, each floor delivers a distinct design and architectural surprise in Milan's most iconic landmark

150 metres from Piazza del Duomo, rooms are filled with original artwork and modern comforts including free mineral water and an American buffet breakfast

100 metres from Milan Cathedral and overlooking Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, rooms feature modern design with distinctive African fabrics and some private terraces

A converted 17th-century convent offering luxury suite accommodation with period furniture, parquet floors, and fine silk tapestry a 10-minute walk from the Duomo

A magnificent Liberty building near Piazza San Babila, this 5-star Relais & Châteaux property has an indoor pool, spa, and individually elegant rooms

Set in an 18th-century building 350 metres from Castello Sforzesco, beautifully furnished rooms and suites occupy the upper floors of a quiet historic palazzo

Located on Via Dante between Milan Cathedral and Sforzesco Castle, individually decorated rooms offer a calm retreat in the heart of the city

An 18th-century building on the banks of the Naviglio Grande canal, offering simple yet elegant rooms with a restaurant in Milan's Porta Ticinese quarter

Home to a 1,000-m2 Shiseido spa opposite Milan's Central Station in the Luxury Collection

A 5-star QC Terme wellness estate 5 km from Lake Garda with thirty dedicated spa facilities and golf

Thermal outdoor pools fed by natural spring water inside Stelvio National Park near Bormio's ski lifts

Lakeside resort on eastern Lake Lugano with two outdoor pools, a private beach, and a fully equipped spa

Historic Leading Hotels of the World property on Lake Garda with a free wellness centre and 12,000-m2 park

Milan's fashion district hotel featuring a magnificent Grand Spa with Jacuzzi, set in a secular private garden

Family-run hilltop retreat above the Imagna Valley with a Bio-SPA featuring heated indoor and outdoor pools

Sheraton property set in a lakeside park near Cernobbio with a wellness hot tub and 24-hour gym

Luxury ski-in spa resort in Livigno with a free indoor pool, saunas, and alpine balcony views

Adults-only thermal spa hotel in Sirmione with indoor, external thermal, and seasonal outdoor pools near the castle

Private pool, lake views, and a garden set in Garlate on the shores of Lake Como

Bellagio hillside villa with an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, and children's playground

Historic Como villa with an outdoor pool, table tennis, and a garden near Como Borghi station

Recently renovated villa in Perledo with a sun terrace, outdoor fireplace, and mountain views

Family-friendly villa in Varenna positioned between the lake and Castello di Vezio

Self-catering Como villa with a private garden, free parking, and a fully equipped kitchen

Lenno villa near Villa Carlotta with an outdoor pool, lake balcony, and table tennis

Bellagio villa with an infinity pool, on-site restaurant, and barbecue terrace amid lake views

Overlooks Lake Como in Varenna with an outdoor pool and air-conditioned self-catering apartments

A historic manor house on Lake Como with a heated outdoor pool and home-produced breakfast jams

Working farm in the Como hills offering rustic rooms with balconies and organic home-grown meals

Sits directly on the Lake Como shoreline in Bellagio with lake-view apartments and private beach access

Set in its own garden just 20 metres from Lake Como with spacious self-catering studios and panoramic views

Bellagio property with a seasonal outdoor pool, garden terrace, and mountain and lake views

Lakeside self-catering apartments near Lake Como with a communal garden, shared hot tub, and furnished terraces

Sits 300 metres from Lake Como with open-plan self-catering apartments featuring a kitchenette and bathrobe

Boutique aparthotel in a historic Bergamo building, 150 metres from the Carrara Academy and GAMEC museum

Farm-stay property near Como with a sun terrace, garden, picnic area, and free airport shuttle

Dedicated business centre with computers, fitness centre, and sauna near the A1 and East ring road

Five meeting rooms and unconventional workspaces, 550 metres from Porta Garibaldi with links to Rho Fiera

Walking distance from the MiCo Convention Centre, with a seventh-floor panoramic spa and Planetaria Hotels service

Full conference centre inside Malpensa Terminal 1, with a spa, indoor pool, and Sheraton brand meeting infrastructure

200 metres from Milan Centrale Station with a well-equipped gym, restaurant, and spacious modern rooms

Facing Milano Centrale with airport shuttle links, a restaurant, free 24-hour gym, and Starhotels brand meeting standards

Spa, outdoor pool, and direct metro access to La Scala and Milan Cathedral, 600 metres from Centrale Station

Equipped meeting room and business corner with PC and printer in the convenient Gioia district near Centrale

Three minutes from Turati and Repubblica Metro, with classically decorated and modern design rooms suited to business stays

Fifteen-minute walk from the MiCo convention centre and Fiera Milano City, with a gym and free Wi-Fi throughout

Sits on Corso Buenos Aires just 50 metres from Lima Metro, putting all of Milan within easy reach

A five-minute walk from Milano Centrale, offering modern air-conditioned rooms in a certified sustainable property

Right beside Milan's main train station, with a rooftop terrace, hammocks, and both private rooms and dormitories

A five-minute walk from Como San Giovanni station and 900 metres from Lake Como, with a generous daily breakfast buffet

Terrace sits directly on the shores of Lake Como in Valmadrera, with lake-view or garden rooms and free WiFi throughout

Set 100 metres from Lake Garda in Salò's historic centre, with a sun terrace overlooking the lake and clock tower

Fifty metres from Brescia Train Station, offering air-conditioned rooms and easy access to the A4 motorway

A modern, free-parking property 2 km from Mantua's UNESCO-listed centre, with free WiFi and comfortable air-conditioned rooms

Historic building near Bergamo Train Station, 3 km from Orio al Serio Airport, with free parking and free WiFi

Quiet Niguarda neighbourhood near Bicocca University, with secure parking and good tram links into central Milan