Porta Venezia

Milan

Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia

In the very heart of Milan, this neighbourhood brings together old and new, creating a popular district with parks, art and shopping.

Nestled in the heart of Milan’s central ring, the bustling district of Porta Venezia combines high fashion and design, a park and museum complex and a lively immigrant scene. Have coffee in the public gardens and stay through late evening, when the streets hum with excitement.

Walk down Corso Buenos Aires, one of Milan’s famous shopping streets, allowing lots of time to visit the hundreds of stores on both sides of the street. Arrive at the Porta Venezia, an enormous 19th-century neoclassical gate. Lit up at night, it seems drawn directly from old Italian movies. Spot the impressive statuary, commissioned from the period’s best artists.

Continue into the Montanelli Public Gardens, an extensive English-style garden that is the perfect place for a picnic after the bustle of Corso Buenos Aires. Look into a simulated night sky at the Planetario di Milano or explore the region’s geological and biological history at the Milan Natural History Museum.

In Milan, art is never far away. Visit the Villa Reale, once a royal residence that is now repurposed for a city museum focused on art from the 1700s to 1900s. Get more modern at the Pavilion of Contemporary Art, featuring some of the world’s best artists. Walk a few blocks to the decorative arts exhibits of the striking Villa Necchi Campiglio, which re-creates the sensation of a 1930s period home.

Porta Venezia is in the center of Milan, easily accessible via most forms of public transportation. Use the subway station that serves the whole neighborhood or trams running up and down the Viale Città del Fiume. Limited metered parking is available in some nearby structures, but the neighborhood is best explored on foot. The area, especially Corso Buenos Aires, can be absolutely packed on weekends. For a more relaxed experience, visit midweek.

Most tourists leave after sunset. Plan to return to Porta Venezia in the evenings for some of the city’s best nightlife, largely driven by immigrant and LGBTQ communities.


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Top hotels in Porta Venezia

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts

4 out of 5
Corso Buenos Aires, 3, Milan, MI
The price is €203 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€203
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Good staff"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Calimala Milano

Hotel Calimala Milano

4 out of 5
7 Via Melzo, Milan, MI
The price is €230 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€230
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedral of Milan and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel. Will return!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel Calimala Milano
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 €117 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€117
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! (1,284 reviews)
"Nice location."

Reviewed on 6 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 €143 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
€143
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! (1,001 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 €198 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€198
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Love the location. Helpful staff and friendly. Wonderful to receive a Gold member upgrade! Grazie"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€110
27 Aug - 28 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)
"This was very relaxing, very clean, staff very friendly, and we had everything we needed!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Porta Venezia

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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

San Babila

Discover San Babila, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in San Babila include Piazza San Babila and San Babila, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at San Babila Station.

San Babila
Piazza della Repubblica featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture

Central Station

4/5(312 area reviews)

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Central Station. Corso Buenos Aires is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Via Settembrini Tram Stop or Via Vitruvio Tram Stop to see more of Milan.

Central Station
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Porta Vittoria

4/5(15 area reviews)

You might enjoy the coffee shops while in Porta Vittoria. WOW Spazio Fumetto is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Piazza Santa Maria del Suffragio Tram Stop or Viale Monte Nero - Via Spartaco Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Vittoria
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II which includes interior views, shopping and heritage architecture

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.

Scala
Pinacoteca di Brera featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Brera

Shopping, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Brera. Make a stop by Pinacoteca di Brera or Orto Botanico di Brera while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Via Cusani Tram Stop or Cairoli Station to get around town.

Brera

Porta Venezia

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