Centro Storico

If you’re looking to base yourself right in the middle of the action, then Milan’s Centro Storico is the place to be. The name refers to the area that surrounds Piazza del Duomo, home to Milan’s fabulously gothic cathedral.

It includes many of the city’s most iconic landmarks, from the Scala opera house to Vittorio Emanuele Gallery and modern art museum Museo Novecento.

The advantages of staying here are that you’ll be just moments away from the majority of sights, which is perfect if you’re on a short city break.