The Milan Edit

The Milan Edit

Chelsea Papa
A curated yet comprehensive collection of my favorite addresses in Milan after living here. Travelers tend to skip over Milan because it’s not as charming on the surface as classic Italian cities such as Rome and Venice. Milan is a place that slowly reveals itself if you know just where to go to discover its hidden beauty. With the right addresses in hand, delve beneath Milan’s exterior and explore the city’s many highlights beyond Gucci and the iconic Duomo. This guide includes: 🚋 Milan travel essentials including helpful logistics and transportation trips 🏩 Places to stay | luxury, boutique, and budget options 🍽️ Places to eat | a mix of casual and elevated spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 🖼️ Things to do | shops, sights, museums/galleries beyond the Duomo and Galleria 🚗 Day trip ideas The only Milan guide you’ll need whether it’s for a quick day trip or an extended stay for fashion week. Each handpicked recommendation includes a description with insights based on personal experience and insider travel industry intel. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through my curated recommendations. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide. Shop now for lifetime access to future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!
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Milan Travel Essentials

When to Go

The best time to go to Milan is in the spring or fall when the weather is temperate and locals are in town. The city gets very hot in the summer and empties out in August when locals go on vacation. Realistically many travelers will still be visiting in the summer on their way to the lakes or another destination in Italy. Just note that many restaurants and shops will be closed this time. If possible, avoid August all costs to make to most of your time in the city.

I recommend avoiding fashion week and salone di mobile as well unless you’re visiting specifically for this as accommodations book up far in advance, prices rise, and it gets crowded. There are several fashion/design weeks throughout the year, so be sure to google this in advance.

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Chelsea Papa
California based travel designer for the design minded + culturally curious.
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Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
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