Weekend Getaway to Milan, Milan, Italy
This month I met up with a group of friends in Milan for a girls’ weekend in the city. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, it didn’t stop us from having a fantastic time! I have heard mixed reviews of Milan, and to be honest it was very different from what I expected; whenever I think of Italian cities, immediately narrow cobbled streets, open markets and quaint local communities come to mind - but Milan is very modern with bustling businesses, designer shops and a big-city vibe that you’d find in places like London and Brussels. Milan ended up being the perfect place for our second annual meetup and if you’re a fan of food and shopping this city is not to be missed!
Where to stay. We stayed near the Milano Centrale train station - it was a good location with easy access to the Caiazzo metro stop. Because we were a big group we ended up using Airbnb to find accommodation and had a great experience at our “luxury rental ” - complete with our own elevator (click here for $30 discount)!
Public transport. Speaking of the metro - buy a multi-day pass and use it to travel around the city. We were able to get a 48 hour pass for just €8.25
Flights. I found super cheap flights (€50 roundtrip with Ryanair) and flew into Malpensa airport (MXP) and out of Bergamo airport (BGY). Both airports are only one hour by bus to the centrale train station. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Where to stay. We stayed near the Milano Centrale train station - it was a good location with easy access to the Caiazzo metro stop. Because we were a big group we ended up using Airbnb to find accommodation and had a great experience at our “luxury rental ” - complete with our own elevator (click here for $30 discount)!
Public transport. Speaking of the metro - buy a multi-day pass and use it to travel around the city. We were able to get a 48 hour pass for just €8.25
Flights. I found super cheap flights (€50 roundtrip with Ryanair) and flew into Malpensa airport (MXP) and out of Bergamo airport (BGY). Both airports are only one hour by bus to the centrale train station. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Weekend Getaway to Milan
Guide Location: Italy » Milan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kate Shoaf
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.katestraveltips.com/2016/11/27/weekend-getaway-to-milan/
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Guide Location: Italy » Milan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kate Shoaf
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.katestraveltips.com/2016/11/27/weekend-getaway-to-milan/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Via Torino
- Corso di Porta Ticinese
- Castello Sforzesco
- Duomo
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- illy Caffe
- Osteria dei Vecchi Sapori
- Capra e Cavoli
- Ginger Cocktail Lab
- Loolapaloosa
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