Milan

Hotel Delizia

Via archimede, 86/88, 20124, +39 02 740544, fax: +39 02 733638, (http://www.hoteldelizia.c...). a recently restored 2 star hotel with comfortable access to the tangenziale and the splendid piazza del duomo. 14 rooms each with shower, bidet, toilet, free wifi, tv, adsl, breakfast. double room single use €60. two persons €120.

Ostello Olinda

Via ippocrate 45, 0264445219, (mailto:[email protected]), (http://www.olinda.org/200...). hostel converted from an old psychiatric ward, though other buildings on the grounds are still used for psychiatric treatment. reception desk is only open from noon to 8pm, and the staff only speaks enough english to keep the place functioning. entry after dark requires checking in with the gate guard. no curfew, but remember that the guard-gate is closed from 1:30am to 6am. it is located out in the suburbs near the affori train station. easily reached from the city center by commuter trains, or bus 70. the yellow-line of the subway is currently being extended and will eventually reach this location. price begins at €18/night, includes free wifi.

Piero Rotta Youth Hostel

Piero Rotta Youth Hostel, Via Salmoiraghi 1, +39-02-39267095, (mailto:[email protected], Fax: +39-02-33000191), (http://www.ostellionline....). Follow the signs from QT8 stop on the red line to Molino Dorino. Very relaxed curfew compared to most in Italy. Look out for the night walkers you pass on the way to the hostel. €19-23. 5km from Duomo.

Hotel De Albertis

Via de albertis, 7, 20100, +39 02 7383409, (mailto:[email protected], fax: +39 02 7383409), (http://www.hoteldealbertis.it). 2 star hotel located in the cinque giornate area 2km east of milan centre. run by a very pleasant family.

Hotel Garda

Via napo torriani, 21, 20124, +39 02 66982626, fax: +39 02 66982576, (http://www.hotelgardamila...). hotel garda, 200 metres from milan central station. singles from €45 to €150. doubles from €75 to €225.

Hotel Galileo Milan

€“ corso europa 9 - cap: 20122, (http://www.galileohotelmi...). telephone +39 02 7743 • fax +39 02 76020584. a four star hotel with a choice of 89 single, double, triple and vip rooms, all with private bath. among the public areas are a bar, restaurant, lounge and reception with free internet connection. rates include breakfast. 130 euros for single and 140 for a double.

Hotel Romana Residence Milan

€“ corso di porta romana 64, 20122, milan, italy (http://hotelromanaresiden...). telephone +39 02 583421 • fax +39 02 58309748. the romana residence modern hotel of the historic centre of milan, located only 250 metres away from the duomo. all the 66 bedrooms of the romana residence hotel, divided in double, twin, triple, family, junior suite and suite, come with private bath and modern facilities. some also have a small kitchen, and many face the garden of the hotel. double and twin rooms: 159 euros. breakfast included.

Hotel Casa Mia

Viale vittorio veneto, 30 corner p.zza repubblica, +39.02.6575249, fax: +39 02 6552228, (http://www.casamiahotel.it). just 15 minutes walk to the duomo and 10 minutes to via montenapoleone, small and attentive. average prices: single rooms €65, doubles €90, triples €120.

Hotel Florence

Piazza aspromonte, 22, 20100, +39 02 2361125, fax: +39 02 26680911 (http://www.hotelflorence....). the hotel florence is in a central area of milan, easily reached from the centrale station, with excellent public transport services subway, street cars and buses and full of attractions. single rooms from €45, doubles from €75.

Hotel Catalani e Madrid

Via catalani 71, +39 02 2846361, fax: +39 02 2824930, (http://www.hotelcatalanie...). single rooms €40, doubles €50, triples €70, quadruples €85.

Hotel Ariston

Largo carrobbio 2, +39 02 7200055, fax: +39 02 72000914, (http://www.aristonhotel.com/). in milan, at 5 minutes from the duomo and from navigli, hotel ariston is a great welcoming place. designed with bio-architectural principles in mind. average rates: singles €160, doubles €230.

Admiral Hotel

Via domodossola, 16, 20131, +39 02 3492151, fax: +39 02 33106660. 3 km northwest of duomo, in front of fiera milano city exhibition centre. singles from €130. doubles from €180.

Hotel La Residenza

Via scialoia 3, +39 02 6461646, fax: +39 02 6464268, (http://www.residenzahotel.it/). single rooms €55, doubles €88, triples €100, quadruples €120.

Hotel Galles

Piazza lima, 2, +39 02 204841, fax: +39 02 2048422, (http://www.galles.it/en/i...). the hotel galles is the ideal solution for a business or pleasure trip in the heart of milan. singles from €75, queen size bed from €92, parking €21 per night.

Ariston Hotel Milan

€“ largo carrobbio, 2 - cap: 20123, milan, italy. (http://www.hotelaristonmi...). telephone +39 02 72000556 • fax +39 02 72000914. the ariston is a three star hotel with 52 bedrooms single, double and triple, private parking, a wine bar, a breakfast hall and a conference room able to host up to 25 people. among the other services, the hotel ariston milan also offers private bath, satellite tv, free internet access and a bike service, since the ariston hotel of milan is an ecological accommodation. average rates: singles €160, doubles €230.

Hotel Auriga Milan

€“ via pirelli 7 - cap: 20124, milan, italy. (http://www.auriga-milano.com/). telephone +39 02 66985851 • fax +39 02 66980698. the auriga is a four star hotel located right in front of the central train station of milan. this accommodation presents 52 bedrooms divided in single 76 euros, double/twin 89 euros and triple 119 euros. all with private bath, shower, tv and internet connection.

Hotel Amadeus

Via vitruvio, 48, 02 6692141, fax: 02 66713291, (http://amadeus.hotelsinmi...). really close to the centrale station. the average rates are €80 but weekend rates for a single room can drop to as low as €42.

Hotel Bernina

Via napo torriani 27, 20124, +39 02 66988022, fax: +39 02 6702964, (http://www.hotelbernina.c...). hotel bernina is situated in the most comfortable and strategic zone of milan, both for those interested in visiting the city, as for those who are in milan on business. a stroll from the central station, this welcoming hotel in milan is well connected to all the most interesting sites in the city. single room from €55, double from €75.

Hotel Bonola

Via torrazza 15, +39 02 381 017 46, fax: +39 02 381 017 86, (http://www.hotelbonola.com). hotel bonola is close to the freeway exits the tangenziale ovest exit "viale certosa" is 1 km away, "rho-pero", the new trade show center and mazdapalace the historical trade show center. singles from €40, double from €60.

Brunelleschi Hotel Milan

Via baracchini, 12, 20123, +39 02 88431, fax: +39 02 804924, (http://www.hotelbrunelles...). the hotel brunelleschi milan is a reputable 4 star in the centre of milan close to the duomo and la scala theatre. prices range from €100 upwards.

Hotel Fenice

Corso buenos aires, 2, +39 02 29525541, fax: +39 02 29523942, (http://www.hotelfenice.it). the hotel fenice is in a perfect location: just a short distance from via montenapoleone, via della spiga and the fashion stronghold with its famous boutiques. singles from €65, double from €100 night.

The Milan Suite Hotel

The Milan Suite Hotel – Via Varesina 124 - Cap: 20156, Milan, Italy. (http://www.milansuitehote...). Telephone +39 02 33431807. Modern four star hotel located in the north district, well connected to the city centre and Fiera Milano. 40 bedrooms divided in double for single use, suite and junior suite. All the rooms come with en-suite service and the breakfast included. Facilities include two meeting halls, private parking and limousine service. From €80.

Hotel Canova

Via napo torriani 15, 0266988181, fax: 0266713433, (http://www.hotelcanova.com/). singles €51 doubles €68 cheapest booked via an intermediary, more expensive direct. parking €20 per night, or use cheaper local garage. excellent location near stazione centrale and low price.

Hotel Ascot

Via lentasio, 3, 20122, +39 02 58303300, fax: +39 02 58303203, (http://www.hotelascotmila...). in the center of milan, just a few meters from corso di porta romana and 10 minutes walk from the duomo and the national university. single from €83, double from €124.

Hotel King

Corso magenta 19, 20123, +39 02 874432, fax: +39 02 89010798, (http://www.hotelkingmilano.com). 4 star hotel in the centre of the city, part of the mokinba hotels. good location near the duomo and top milanese style service.

Best Western Hotel Felice Casati

Via felice casati, 18, 20124, +39 02 29404208, [email protected], (http://www.hotelfelicecas...). 4-star milan hotel near central train station, corso buenos aires, porta venezia and many other attractions.

Hotel Andreola Central

Via domenico scarlatti, 24, 20124, +39 02 6709141, fax: +39 02 66713198, (http://www.andreolahotel.it/). four-star hotel located 200 meters from the central train station.

Hotel Baviera

Via panfilo castaldi, 7, 20124, +39 02 6590551, fax: +39 02 29003281 (http://www.hotelbaviera.com/). classic milan 4 star hotel with a central location.

Hotel Lloyd

Corso di porta romana, 48 20122, +39 02.58303332, fax: +39 02 58303365, (http://www.lloydhotelmila...). offers large meeting rooms and a well-being program. local business, shopping and culture just 10 minutes walk from the hotel. single rooms from €85, double from €116.

Hotel Wagner

Via michelangelo buonarroti, 13 - 20149 milano tel. +39 02 463151 fax +39 02 48020948;email: [email protected] (http://www.hotelwagnermil...)

5 star hotel very close to Piazza del Duomo and Teatro alla Scala opera house. Host to La Cupola, a prominent restaurant on Milan's elite social scene.

Gardaland Resort Hotel

The Gardaland theme park's hotel located next to the theme park in a themed setting. Visitors can enjoy shows at the hotel.

In the heart of the city.

Hotel Vittoria

Via pietro calvi, 32, 20129, +39 02 5456520, fax: +39 02 55190246, (http://www.hotelvittoriam...).

Hotel Art Hotel Navigli

Via fumagalli 4, 20100, +39 02 89410530, fax: +39 02 58115066. (http://www.arthotelnavigl...).

Close to La Scala and the Duomo. Each of the 52 rooms has WiFi access and satellite television.

Crowne Plaza Milan City

Via melchiorre gioia, 73, 20124, +39 02 66717715 , [email protected], (http://www.cpmilancity.com). 4-star milan design hotel offers 99 rooms and provides every comfort: wellness and fitness center, restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, suites, family rooms and much more.

Antica Locanda dei Mercanti

Via san tomaso 6, +39 028054080, (http://www.locanda.it). with/without private terraces. large double rooms. in an old palazzo in the heart of the city. charming boutique hotel.