Just like Rome, New York or London, Milan is a big and beautiful city, which can also mean big price tags for accommodations. In Milan, this is especially true during big events like Fashion Week (February and September) or annual trade shows. Plus, with all that Milan has to offer for visitors, it is a » Read more
Milan: Budget Travel Guide
Milan may not attract tourists like Florence, Rome or Venice, but it’s well worth a visit. Italy’s second-largest city is famous as a European hub for football, opera, fashion, and food. Sounds expensive, right? It really doesn’t have to be if you follow these tips by Milan locals. Rest assured, you’ll be getting the best Italian » Read more
As Italy’s biggest city, Milan is a great destination for budget travelers with hundreds of affordable hotel options. But not all budget hotels are created equal. If you need a place to stay near the main train station (Milano Centrale), we have an easy answer for you: Reserve a room at Hotel Charly Milan. Our Hotel Charly » Read more
Like Paris, Stockholm and many other forward-thinking European cities before it, Milan has embraced the public bike sharing concept. Since late 2008, BikeMi has operated stations around the city, allowing locals and tourists to explore the city on two wheels for just a few euros. BikeMi currently boasts over 100 pick-up and drop-off stations throughout » Read more
Despite Milan’s reputation as the center of the fashion universe, the capital of Italy has plenty of (non-Gucci related) attractions for Cheapos to explore. Take, for instance, the Sforza Castle, or the “Castello Szforesco,” as it is known in Italian. This impressive structure was built by the Sforza family in the 14th century to replace » Read more
Milan, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and the unique Sforza Castle, loves to put on a good show! Er, trade show, that is. In Milan’s “in” season, during the fashion weeks and the leather shows – and when it seems the Milanese host expos on everything from real estate to food – hotel rates » Read more
“Aperitivo,” the rich uncle of the “Happy Hour,” is the beloved Milanese tradition of pre-dinner drinks accompanied by complimentary “stuzzichini,” or appetizers. Derived from the Latin “aperitivus,” or, “to open,” aperitivo is meant to open the appetite and tease the taste buds, previewing the delights of dinner. The typical spread can be something as modest » Read more
