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See. Salone del Mobile Annual design fair each spring, drawing visitors to Milan's cultural scene. Fashion Week Semiannual event that draws visitors and defines Milan's fashion capital status.

Eat. aperitivo Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and snacks, a quintessential Milanese tradition.

Stay. Brera↗ Cobbled streets lined with galleries and boutiques, offering a stylish base. Cinque Vie↗ Medieval lanes with independent shops and workshops, for a unique stay. Navigli↗ Neighborhood that comes alive around its canals at aperitivo hour. ME Milan Il Duca A social hub with a luxe rooftop, popular with creatives and stylish families.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 9, 2026

How Milan Became Home to Europe's Best Cocktail Bar

One Milanese cocktail spot was just named the second-best bar in the world—but Milan has a long history as one of Europe's best drinking cities.

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  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIAttractionlocation of Campari's famous café
  • Camparino in GalleriaBarattracts visitors for a traditional aperitivo
  • Moebius MilanoRestaurantpart-bar, part-restaurant, part-cultural space with live music
  • Tapa BistrotRestaurantserves sharing plates inspired by different cuisines
  • Moebius SperimentaleRestaurantoffers a more elaborate fine-dining experience
  • 1930Restaurantexclusive speakeasy with fine dining-inspired creations
  • LubnaRestaurantlistening bar and cultural venue with art and food
  • Salmon GuruRestaurantcolorful cocktail concept with comic-book-inspired interiors
  • Arco della PaceAttractionlocation of Salmon Guru Milan outpost
  • RitaPlace of worshipNavigli institution serving cocktails since 2002
  • Bar BassoCafébartender created negroni sbagliato
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AfarSep 22

These New Hotels in Rome, Milan, and Florence Feel More Like Private Residences

A new wave of luxury stays gives travelers more space and independence, while keeping the services of a high-end hotel close at hand.

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  • Maison SenatoHotelluxury serviced residences in an old palazzo
  • Porta VeneziaAttractionlively central neighborhood filled with shops and restaurants
  • Elsewhere
  • Ponte VecchioSightFlorence, Italyhistoric bridge near La Réserve Firenze
  • Casa J.K. PlaceHotelRome, Italyluxury hotel with residences, offers comfort and space
  • La Réserve FirenzeHotelFlorence, Italyluxury hotel with private apartments in a palazzo
  • Arno RiverSightFlorence, Italyriver with views from a rooftop terrace
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 21

The Very Best Pizza in the World, Ranked

From New York to Tokyo to São Paulo, the best pizza in the world is scattered across the globe.

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  • ConfineRestaurantOffers tasting menus with wine and cocktail pairings
  • Elsewhere
  • Pizzeria SeiRestaurantLos Angeles, United StatesNeapolitan-style pizza executed with Japanese precision
  • Tony's Pizza NapoletanaRestaurantSan Francisco, United StatesDelivers a heady variety of regional pizza styles
  • RazzaRestaurantJersey City, United StatesNaturally leavened, wood-fired dough with locavore toppings
  • Pizza Bar on 38thRestaurantTokyo, JapanElevated pies served in an intimate, personal style
  • Napoli on the RoadRestaurantLondon, United KingdomModern interpretation of Neapolitan tradition with three locations
  • Una Pizza NapoletanaRestaurantNew York, United StatesExpression of Anthony Mangieri’s decades-long pursuit of pizza
  • I Masanielli – Francesco MartucciRestaurantCaserta, ItalyRedefining what the iconic dish can be with maximalist creations
  • Seu Pizza IlluminatiRestaurantRome, ItalySleek, modern design with award-winning creative pizzas
  • Leggera Pizza NapoletanaRestaurantSão Paulo, BrazilSignature classics like Margherita Verace for balance and cleanliness
  • RistoPizza by Napoli Sta CaRestaurantTokyo, JapanAuthenticity and experience built on Neapolitan roots
  • BaldoriaRestaurantMadrid, SpainOffers pizza two ways with live musical acts nightly
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AfarSep 3

These Boutique Hotels in Milan Put Travelers in the City’s Coolest Neighborhoods

From Brera’s galleries to Navigli’s canals, these small, design-driven boutique hotels offer a stylish base for exploring four distinct corners of Milan.

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  • BreraNeighborhoodcobbled streets lined with galleries and boutiques
  • Cinque VieTheatremedieval lanes hide independent shops and workshops
  • NavigliNeighborhoodcomes alive around canals at aperitivo hour
  • Aethos MilanoHotelsocial, eclectic, livelier after dark near Darsena
  • DarsenaSightbuzzed waterfront area
  • CimaRestaurantexcellent Mediterranean restaurant
  • Navigli antiques marketMarketheld along the canal on the last Sunday of month
  • Trattoria della GloriaRestaurantlively, new-wave trattoria
  • NebbiaRestaurantminimalist bistro known for vegetable-led dishes
  • Casa BrivioHotelstylish apartment feel between Colonne di San Lorenzo and Torre Velasca
  • Torre VelascaSightThe construction was achieved in 1958, and inaugurated in 1961.
  • La BrumaBakerybakery for Danish pastries and flaky cornetti
  • Via StampaRestaurantstylish bistro with seasonal menu
  • Laboratorio ParaviciniPlaceworkshop specializing in ceramics
  • Casa LaveniHotelplayful approach in neoclassical palazzo in Brera
  • Pinacoteca di BreraMuseumIt contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings from the 13th to the 20th century, an outgrowth of the…
  • Palazzo CitterioMuseumScopri Palazzo Citterio a Milano: arte moderna e contemporanea, collezioni, mostre ed eventi.
  • PettinaroliPlacestationery haven
  • Massimo AlbaPlacefashion boutique
  • Bar JamaicaRestaurantlegendary gathering place for artists and writers
  • Vico MilanoHotelhidden guesthouse with cinematic courtyard
  • Sant'AmbrogioTrain stationquieter, residential area near Navigli
  • Via TortonaNeighborhoodarea with restaurants and design studios
  • The DopingRestaurant
  • Colonne di San LorenzoAttraction
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 27

41 Best Airbnbs in Italy, From Chic Tuscan Farmhouses to Canalside Lofts in Venice

Where to feel at home in Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Milan, and the Amalfi Coast.

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 17

Lake Como’s Other Luxury: Its Enduring Craft Traditions

Dotted along the shores of Como are some of Italy's most important centers for craftsmanship—here's how hospitality is helping keep the scene alive.

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  • La ScalaTheatreThe theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as il Nuovo Regio Ducale Teatro alla Scala.
  • CovaRestaurantoutpost serving Negronis and petite plates
  • Elsewhere
  • Grand Hotel TremezzoHotelTremezzo, Italylake's true grande dame, upholstered by Rubelli
  • RubelliPlaceComo, Italyfamous textile house with a prized fabric archive
  • PassalacquaHotelMoltrasio, Italyregal property in an 18th-century villa
  • ManteroPlaceComo, Italystoried silk company famed for delicate printed scarves
  • CasabiancaRestaurantComo, Italynewly opened space with modern art and restaurant
  • Tiffany & Co.SightNew York, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 10

3 New Italian Rail Journeys for History Buffs, Design Lovers, and Culinary Travelers

Planning your next fall getaway? These dreamy Italian train trips will be available to book this fall.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 22

These 16 Affordable Hotels in Europe Are Buzzy, Beautiful, and Under $300 a Night

From boutique city breaks to seaside stays, these are the budget-friendly gems to know about in Europe.

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  • Savona 18 SuitesHotelMilan suites.
  • Elsewhere
  • The Hoxton, FlorenceHotelFlorence, ItalyOccupies a Renaissance palazzo and a modernist structure.
  • BornetaHotelBarcelona, SpainCozy hotel in Barcelona's Born neighborhood with rooftop access.
  • Hotel RochechouartRestaurantParis, FranceArt Deco relic with well-designed rooms and a nightclub.
  • The VintageHotelLisbon, PortugalBoutique hotel with a chic midcentury theme and vintage bar carts.
  • The July - Boat & Co.HotelAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFormer warehouse with open-plan bar, restaurant, and colorful rooms.
  • Il Palazzo ExperimentalHotelVenice, ItalyBased in a former shipping company head office on Zattere promenade.
  • Numo IerapetraHotelIerapetra, GreeceAdults-only retreat on a black-sand beach with a standout restaurant.
  • Ace Hotel & Swim Club AthensHotelAthens, GreeceHomage to Greek Riviera's golden era with a French-American restaurant.
  • Mama Shelter RomaHotelRome, ItalyBold, pop-art themed hotel with candy-colored decor and yellow bathrooms.
  • Palacio de TaviraHotelTavira, PortugalRenovated palace and Moorish-style cubes with a restaurant serving seafood.
  • The DeanHotelBerlin, GermanyPairs bold design with cultural connectivity and a food concept.
  • Hotel OttiliaHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkHoused in a former grain storage building with a rooftop bar.
  • Lopota LakeHotelLopota, GeorgiaSprawling resort with lake or mountain views and diverse dining options.
  • Hotel AmourHotelNice, FranceNice hotel.
  • Palazzo PreviteraHotelSicily, ItalySicily hotel.
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National GeographicJul 8

7 summer spritzes to try across Europe

The spritz has long been Europe’s favourite summer cocktail, centuries-old classics served everywhere from Venetian aperitivo spots to rooftop bars in London and Paris.

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  • Camparino in GalleriaBarOne of Milan’s most celebrated aperitivo institutions
  • Elsewhere
  • Frank’s CaféCaféLondon, United KingdomTop spot for Campari spritz with skyline views
  • Terrazza AperolCaféVenice, ItalyOverlooks a square in Venice’s San Marco district
  • Azotea del CírculoRestaurantMadrid, SpainSweeping views across Madrid’s rooftops at golden hour
  • San ZenoPlace of worshipNaturno, ItalyCreated Hugo spritz in 2005
  • Buža BarBarDubrovnik, CroatiaAtmospheric cliffside spot for a Hugo spritz
  • Ca’ SelectRestaurantVenice, ItalyModern bar for Select spritz
  • JaváRestaurantLisbon, PortugalRooftop terrace overlooking Lisbon’s terracotta rooftops
  • Rada Beach RistoranteRestaurantPositano, ItalySea-facing terrace in Positano
  • Le PerchoirRestaurantParis, FranceKnown for inventive cocktails overlooking Paris rooftops
  • Les Jardins du MaraisHotelParis, FranceLeafy garden terrace, perfect Parisian setting
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The GuardianJun 5

Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays

From boat trips on Lake Garda to zip-wiring in Wales, you share your favourite family-friendly breaks in Europe • Tell us about a glamorous seaside hotel that didn’t break the bank? The best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Lake Garda gave us one of the most memorable and unexpected family holidays yet. We hired a car and headed from Milan to Unesco-listed Peschiera del Garda and the family-focu…

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico

From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.

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  • 2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
  • Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
  • Elsewhere
  • Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
  • Australian OpenFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
  • Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
  • X GamesFestivalAspen, United StatesHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
  • Australian Grand PrixFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
  • Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
  • Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
  • Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
  • Kentucky DerbyMuseumLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
  • Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
  • French OpenFestivalParis, FranceOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
  • 2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
  • NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
  • US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
  • WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
  • British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
  • PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
  • WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
  • Commonwealth GamesPublic artworkGlasgow, United KingdomEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
  • Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
  • T20 World CupFestivalMumbai, IndiaCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
  • Tour de FranceFestivalParis, FranceSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 1, 2025

16 Best Hotels in Milan for 2025 Visits

Where to bed down during your city stay.

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