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Magnificent, marvellous Milan. Milano has an intangible quality that cannot be faked, an undeniable sense of style that permeates almost every neighbourhood and flows through the veins of those from here. Beautiful buildings and hotels are everywhere, the food is a triumph. Shopping? Oh, baby, get ready to splash the cash and flash the plastic because Milan is where people go to be seen. Oh and make sure you don't miss out on its incredible Airbnbs if you need somewhere to stay, too. The best thing to do in Milan is to look your best and feel more stylish than ever before, but the city also packs in a fabulous number of more traditional tourist activities to sink your teeth into. Follow our guide and Da Vinci’s canals, and you’re in for a darling of a time. RECOMMENDATION: ⏱ How to spend the perfect weekend in Milan🍴 The best restaurants in Milan🛏 The best hotels in Milan 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Milan

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The Milanese look pretty darn good, so it stands to reason that they all happen to be eating pretty well, right? Right. Few cities do good food like this stylish spot in the north of Italy, and gastronomic greatness is found across the city, from neighbourhood trattorias to high-end Michelin magic. Eating a good meal is an integral part of the perfect day in Milan, every bit as important as checking out the famous attractions and indulging in some world-beating shopping. The city kitchens are Milan’s great equalizer, where the celebrity chefs rub shoulders with homely history, and the results are delicious. Here are the best restaurants in Milan. RECOMMENDED: 📍 The best things to do in Milan🚂 The best day trips from Milan🏡 The best Airbnbs in Milan🛏 The best hotels in Milan This guide was last updated by Michelle Schoenung, 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. 

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For food, fashion and culture, everyone knows how great Milan is as a city break. There’s a reason people love it so much, and if you’ve been there, you’ll know what we mean. But if there’s one thing that’s underrated about Milan, it’s how close it is to a load of other great cities. No, seriously. Spend a weekend here and you’re just an hour from a foodie capital, from one of the most famous lakes in the world, and a number of under-the-radar Italian spots you can show off about when you get home. We’ve compiled a list of the best day trips from Milan, all reachable by train in under two hours. Happy exploring! RECOMMENDED:🇮🇹 The best places to visit in Italy📍 The best things to do in Milan🍝 The best restaurants in Milan🛍️ Where to go shopping in Milan🏛️ Must-see attractions in Milan Emma Harper 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. 

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You might be in the fashion capital for a spot of shopping, or to try out some of the fantastic food on offer. You might be here to admire beautiful buildings, sift through libraries and bathe in magical thermal spas. Whatever you’re planning for your trip, there are some things you simply have to do before you visit Milan. The first? Plan beforehand. And the second? Choose the right place to stay. The area you pitch up in for your trip can have a big impact on your trip, from what food you eat to how you spend your evenings. To make sure you’re in the exact right spot for exploration, we’ve compiled the very best neighbourhoods to stay in Milan.  RECOMMENDED:🏨 The best hotels in Milan🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Milan📍 The best things to do in Milan📷 The most Instagrammable spots in Milan🍴 The best restaurants in Milan Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

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It’s easy to follow a few guides and eat at the most recommended places in a city, but if you’re in Milan, you’ll need a step up. In Milan, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not to do your research beforehand, and truly immerse yourself in the foodie culture here. When in Rome, you might do as the Romans do, but in Milan, you’ve got to eat what the Milanese eat.  Well, luckily for you, our experts in Milan do a hell of a lot of eating, and we’re here to give you the inside scoop. Think sweet treats, soft bread and cheesy, meaty main dishes. Think quick lunchtime snacks and hearty dinners. Whatever Milanese food you’re desperate to try, we’ve rounded it all up right here (and exactly where to get it, for good measure). Here are the best local foods to eat in Milan.  RECOMMENDED: 🍴  The best restaurants in Milan🍕  The best pizza in Milan🛍️ Where to go shopping in Milan📸 The most Instagrammable places in Milan🏘️ Where to stay in Milan

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You might be in Milan for shopping purposes. You might have seen how aesthetic parts of it are on TikTok. You might just want to explore a brand new Italian city and soak up the culture. But whatever you’re primarily in the city to do, there’s one thing you absolutely cannot miss. And that’s the pizza.  Well, you’re in Italy after all, right? If it’s your first time, you’ll quickly realise that the food in Italy is as good as they say it is (even better). Fresh tomato sauce, buttery mozzarella, chewy, blistered dough wood-fired in the oven. Pizza here is an art, perfected over centuries and still delivering as the absolute best in the business. Here are our favourite pizzas in Milan.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Milan🍸 The best bars in Milan🍝 How to eat like a local in Milan🏨 The best hotels in Milan🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Milan Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

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It’s not every day that you can enjoy a nice steam in a tram (well, on purpose that is). At QC Termemilano, a spa in Porta Romana, you can do just that. Housed in a former tram depot (hence the converted tram), the spa has several saunas and an elegant tea room on the ground floor. But downstairs is where the magic happens: in this underground lair there is a warren of stone rooms featuring warm baths, cold baths, geyser pools, a Jacuzzi waterfall and more. Outside, in addition to the tram sauna, there are three warm pools spread out through the garden. Luxuriating in the bubbles, surrounded by Roman ruins, you could easily forget that you’re in the middle of one of Milan’s busiest intersections.    Time Out tip: Don’t miss the face training room, where you can mimic a woman on screen as she pokes and prods her face, which is equal parts silly and invigorating. The fragrant lotions add a whiff of elegance to the whole affair.

  • Bars and pubs

Spent your days strolling through art galleries, snapping fabulously aesthetic photos and shopping till you (hopefully not literally) drop? Sounds like you need a drink. Well, luckily for you, the drinking opportunities in Milan are pretty endless.  Milan’s bar scene has all of the swanky cocktail bars you’re most likely picturing, but it’s no one trip pony; alongside them are basement wine bars, beer haunts and aperitivo counters full of tantalising snacks. On our list we’ve got everything from terraces for an afternoon tipple to late-night spots for a boogie (and then some). Ready? Here are the best bars in Milan.  RECOMMENDED:🛍️ Where to go shopping in Milan🍴 The best restaurants in Milan🍕 The best pizza in Milan🏘️ Where to stay in Milan🏠 The best Airbnbs in Milan Emma Hughes and Angelica Frey are writers from 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. 

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Sure, it’s got a bit of a reputation, but don’t be intimidated by Milan. Anyone who loves great restaurants, Instagram-worthy buildings and at least a bit of shopping will have an absolute blast in Milan, but to save you the stress, there are a few things you should know before you go. Our Milan experts have rounded up all the best tips and tricks to make you an expert in all things Milan living, from what time to drink coffee and the best negroni you can order to how to make sure you get to see Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper in the flesh. Here are our top travel tips for visiting Milan.  RECOMMENDED:🍝 How to eat like a local in Milan🍕 Where to eat the best pizza in Milan🚆 How to navigate public transport in Milan📍 The best things to do in Milan🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Milan Liz Humphreys 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. 

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Milan is a great city break, but it’s definitely not the easiest city to get around in. And there’s so many things to do, you’re sort of bound to lose your way a bit at some point. Luckily, its transport system is simple to get on board with (with a few tips).  Italy’s shopping capital has an easy-to-use, well-integrated public transportation system covering four metro lines (M1, M2, M3 and M5, logically), trams and buses, with affordable tickets and passes available. Our local writers have used it many, many times, so they’re well qualified to give you advice. Here’s how to do transport in Milan.  RECOMMENDED:⏱ How to spend the perfect weekend in Milan🍴 The best restaurants in Milan🛏 The best hotels in Milan 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Milan Emma Harper 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.