Cheap city break Milan
Milan is Italy's fashion and design capital: Da Vinci's Last Supper, the giant Duomo, Quadrilatero della Moda for luxury shopping and the best aperitivo culture. A Milan city break is cheap from Eindhoven via Bergamo, 3 days from €380 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Milan →When is the best time to go?
April to June and September to October: 18-25 degrees. Avoid July/August (oppressively hot, many places closed). Fashion Week (February, September) is more expensive.
The best neighborhoods in Milan
- Centro / Duomo Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
- Brera Artistic quarter, best cafés and galleries.
- Navigli Canals, popular for aperitivo at sunset.
- Quadrilatero della Moda Luxury shopping around Via Montenapoleone.
- Isola Hip with Bosco Verticale architecture.
Top 5 things to do in Milan
- Duomo + roof terrace Combined rooftop ticket €22 (lift or stairs), church plus museum €10.
- The Last Supper Da Vinci's fresco, €10 plus €2 booking fee, book months ahead.
- Aperitivo at Navigli A drink + unlimited buffet, €10 to 15.
- San Siro stadium AC Milan and Inter, tour €30.
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Oldest shopping arcade in the world, free.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Eindhoven, Ryanair flies direct to Milan Bergamo (BGY) in about 1 hour 40, from ~€40 return; the Orio Shuttle takes you to Milano Centrale in 50 minutes (€10). From Schiphol you fly direct to Malpensa (MXP) with KLM and easyJet in 1 hour 45, the Malpensa Express to the centre costs €13. In the city the metro single is €2.20 (90 min) and a day ticket €7.60.
What does a Milan city break cost?
Hostels from €25, mid-range hotels €100 to 160, vacation rentals €110 per night. Food: panzerotto €4, aperitivo €10, dinner €25 to 40.
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Frequently asked questions about Milan
When is the best time to visit Milan?
April to June and September to October: 18-25 degrees.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Milan?
Centro / Duomo is a good first choice: Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Milan?
From Eindhoven, Ryanair direct to Milan Bergamo in about 1 hour 40, or from Schiphol to Malpensa in 1 hour 45.
What does a Milan city break cost?
Hostels from €25, mid-range hotels €100 to 160, vacation rentals €110 per night.
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