Bovisa

Milan

Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa

Formerly an industrial area, the birthplace of Italian cinema has become increasingly trendy, with eclectic museums, varied shops and art galleries.

Bovisa is a neighborhood that helped Milan build its fame and fortune. Its factories churned out products throughout the 20th century. Walk around today to appreciate how the area has become one of the city’s new hotspots, a melting pot of artistic and cultural influences.

Get a sense of Bovisa’s innovative artistic approach at the Museo d’Arte Paolo Pini, a collection housed in a former mental hospital. Artworks here include themes of mental health. Nearby, luxuriate in the serenity of one of Italy’s most beautiful parks, the Parco di Villa Litta, featuring a 17th-century stucco palazzo, recently partly restored. Exercise at the tennis courts of the nearby Quanta Sport Village.

Have lunch at the circular Piazza Bausan. Sit on the lip of its 1920s fountain with coffee and a sandwich as motorbikes speed past. Along the Via Baldinucci are the last remaining traces of Armenia Film and Milano Film, the first Italian movie houses in the first decades of the 20th century. Stroll to the Ex Campo del Fiori, also known as the Parco Giovanni Testori, a pleasing, tree-filled park on the site of a former neighborhood market garden.

On the southern edge of the neighborhood, end your day with a tour and tasting at the Collezione Branca, a museum dedicated to famed bitter Fernet-Branca. Savor a small taste of the distinctive liqueur, enjoy aperitivo in the on-site bar and browse through the extensive collection of bottles, memorabilia and advertising from the company’s last 170 years.

Bovisa is north of Milan, a 40-minute tram ride from the historic city center or 30 minutes by bus from the central train station. The area is served by a train station, with lines going to most other major attractions in the area. Bovisa is relatively friendly to cars, with limited on-street parking and some metered parking structures.

Spend an afternoon people-watching among the Bovisa Politecnico University’s artsy design students, who are largely responsible for the area’s newfound hipness.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Bovisa

ibis Milano Centro

ibis Milano Centro

3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €112 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€112
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,278 reviews)
"Great location staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

ibis Milano Centro
UNA Hotels Galles Milano

UNA Hotels Galles Milano

4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is €136 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
€136
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
3 nights
"Execllent location, great base ro explore milan with metro right outside. Rooms small but manageble for short stay. No view. Nice rooftop bar terrace."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

UNA Hotels Galles Milano
Uptown Palace

Uptown Palace

4 out of 5
Via Santa Sofia N.10, Milan, MI
The price is €194 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€194
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice new restaraunt , friendly staff and more"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Uptown Palace
Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto

4 out of 5
Via Mecenate 121, Milan, MI
The price is €110 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€110
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Decent option with great connectivity to public tram transportation"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto
Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

5 out of 5
Piazza Duca D Aosta 9, Milan, MI
The price is €379 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€379
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (957 reviews)
"Luxury, cleanliness, focused on modern but keeping the architectural beauty, view of the town from dining terrace anx most of all, staff ready to do all needed to make guests feel very comfortable. I thank Joy, Veronica and Victoria for being such wonderful front desk managers and offering their ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
Hotel Principe Di Savoia

Hotel Principe Di Savoia

5 out of 5
Piazza Della Repubblica 17, Milan, MI
The price is €559 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€559
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (993 reviews)
"Amazing service by the Guest experience and reservations department. Namely Giorgia and Elisa who looked after me and my guests start to finish. I couldn't have asked for more. My first time visiting this hotel and will definitely be a staple stay location every time visiting Milan."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Principe Di Savoia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Bovisa

Default Image

Porta Garibaldi

4/5(43 area reviews)

You might enjoy the art galleries while in Porta Garibaldi. Corso Como is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Via Rosales Tram Stop or V.le M.te Grappa Via Gioia Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Garibaldi
Default Image

Centro Direzionale

While you're in Centro Direzionale, take in top sights like Grattacielo Pirelli or Parco Biblioteca degli Alberi, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gioia Station or Via Filzi Via Pirelli Tram Stop.

Centro Direzionale
Default Image

San Siro

4/5(6 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in San Siro. Top attractions like San Siro Stadium and San Siro Race Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at San Siro Ippodromo M5 Tram Stop or San Siro Ippodromo Station to see more of the city.

San Siro
Default Image

San Marco

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Corriere della Sera and Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea.

San Marco
Default Image

Porta Nuova

4/5(67 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Porta Nuova. Check out top attractions like Piazza della Repubblica and Corso Como, and jump on the metro at Repubblica M3 Tram Stop or Turati M3 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Nuova
Santa Maria Delle Grazie which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Magenta

Noted for its churches and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Magenta. Top attractions like Museum of the Last Supper and Santa Maria delle Grazie are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Piazza Virgilio Tram Stop or Via Monti - Piazza Virgilio Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Magenta


Bovisa

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: