Lavinia Pisani

Milan doesn’t have the historical grandeur of Rome, Florence or Venice, but what it lacks in ‘wow’ factor it makes up for in cool vibes and eclectic spirit. Its different neighbourhoods are evidence of that: From the centro storico to its Art Nouveau district, each of the city’s main areas has its own character, offering up a little something unique.  Deciding where to stay depends very much on what kind of atmosphere you’re after: Prim and polished, young and hip, design-forward, a little boho. Not sure how to pick? We’re here to help. Below are some of our favourite places from which to explore Milan – each with their share of great restaurants, bars, cafes and attractions. Read on, choose your hood, and get booking.  RECOMMENDED:🏨 The best hotels in Milan🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Milan📍 The best things to do in Milan🍴 The best restaurants in Milan🍕 The best pizza in Milan Marianna Cerini is a writer based in Milan. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. his guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.