Milan

Milan tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Milan, a fashionable city in a fashion loving country besides Italy’s financial centre, Milan is famous for its shopping opportunities and more. It is Italy’s second city after Rome and the Milanese people enjoy a reputation as successful businesspeople, embracing tradition, sophistication and ambition in equal measure.

Attractions in Milan

Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is one of Milan’s major religious attractions. The masterpiece is being restored and safely on display to limited numbers in the refectory of the Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie.

The centre of Milan’s activity is Piazza del Duomo. A magnificent 14th century cathedral, featuring one of the world’s largest domes looks out over the piazza. The dome hosts a devine gilded copper statue of the Madonna.

A hive of constant activity is to be found at Piazza Cordusio, one of the busiest places in the city. It is here where the Italian Stock Exchange and Chamber of Commerce is located.

The opera and music scene in Milan draws many fans of classical music, the centerpiece being the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala on the charming piazza of the same name.

The surrounding area of Milan is worthwhile exploring by hire car. Pavia is a picturesque town on the banks of the Ticino River, less than an hour from central Milan. The rich cultural city of Bologna is also easily reached by hire car. Click here for Milan car hire

Hotels in Milan

Italy’s second city has no shortage of hotels. There are luxurious hotels for the elite and budget hotels as well. Almost in every district in Milan you’ll find hotel accommodation. The well known Milan hotels offer on-line reservation services.

Booking a hotel in Milan is recommendable during high season as by then many Milan hotels are booked already. Pre-booking on-line is also cheaper as usually hotel rates will be discounted.

Airport and car hire in Milan

Milan’s Malpensa airport operates flights originating from all major European destinations, and transatlantic connections from New York, Miami and other US cities. Besides it is a major gateway to Northern Italy. The airport continues to provide more services like flights to Japan and the Middle East. It is to be found 45 kilometers northeast of Milan, buses and trains link the airport with the city. The airport contains two terminals, Terminal 1 is called Malpensa Ovest and the second Malpensa Nord Terminal.

Trains operate from Terminal 1 to Milano Cadorna Station every 30 minutes while buses are also on hand, and connect both terminals with Milano Centrate Station every 20 minutes.

Malpensa is a world class airport and most of the major car rental companies are to be found at or near the airport. Renowned car hire businesses like Avis, National and Budget offer car hire for Milan, often with discounts.

To get the best deal on car hire rates it is recommendable to book your Milan hire car in advance on-line. Car hire companies with a good reputation operate reservation services on-line. By hire car you can explore Pavia and the Lake Maggiore area which is a rewarding experience.

Short- and long-term parking at Milan airport is available close to Terminal 1. Airport parking spaces are covered and link directly to the terminal by a walkway; payment can be made at automated payment machines. More economical car parking rates are available on-line.