🇮🇹 DAY TRIP: Milan for £15 each way!

The best thing about day trips is that you don't have to pay for a hotel! It allows you to make the most out of a city without having to pay what is likely to be the largest expense in a trip: accommodation. However, if you do decide to spend a longer time in the city, this is my recommended hotel!

Boutique Hotel Calais Milano

Enjoy a cozy stay in this central hotel, close to Navigli and a metro station—perfect to enjoy this amazing city and relax at night.

• 350m away from Wagner metro station.
• Classic designed rooms with comfortable beds.
• 24/7 reception
• A fabulous 8.1/10 rating on Booking.com, with guests praising its great location staff and cleanliness.

A double room is around 68€ (£54) per night for two people on the hotel's official website (click here), which is an incredible deal.

Voyara's Recommended Experiences:

• From Malpensa Airport, skip the pricey Malpensa Express and take the Terravision bus for around €10 to Milano Centrale. On your way back, the Bergamo airport bus (line 1) from Bergamo to the airport only costs €2.60 and runs every 20 minutes.
• Climb the Duomo rooftop for unbeatable views of the city and the Alps on a clear day.
• Catch a quick peek at Da Vinci's The Last Supper—tickets sell out fast, but last-minute cancellations pop up.
• Walk the artsy streets of Brera, Milan's boho-chic neighbourhood full of galleries and hidden courtyards.
• Browse modern art at the Fondazione Prada or quirky design at the Triennale Museum.
• End your day with a stroll through the Navigli canals as the sun sets—it's pure Milanese magic.

Voyara's Local Insights:

• From Malpensa Airport, skip the pricey Malpensa Express and take the Terravision bus for around €10 to Milano Centrale. On your way back, the Bergamo airport bus (line 1) from Bergamo to the airport only costs €2.60 and runs every 20 minutes.
• Head to the Navigli district between 6–8pm where €10 often gets you a drink and access to an all-you-can-eat buffet—local-style dinner on a budget.
• Get a 24-hour ATM travel card for €7, covering unlimited rides on metro, buses, and trams—super handy for squeezing more into your day!

Voyara-approved Restaurants & Cafés

• Luini (near the Duomo) is famous for its panzerotti—a fried pocket of joy you can eat on the go.
• Pavé is a local brunch favourite with killer pastries and amazing espresso—very Milan, very worth it.
• Trattoria Madonnina is a no-frills spot with traditional Milanese dishes and a nostalgic vibe.
• Panificio Pattini is the place to grab focaccia or mini pizzas—perfect for a picnic in Parco Sempione.
• Gelateria della Musica is one of Milan’s best gelato spots, with unusual but delicious flavours.

Sometimes the best way of seeing a city's main attractions is doing it through booked tours and activities. We recommend you book these through Viator.com (4.3 stars on Trustpilot); we've used them countless times and they've never disappointed. To see their main tours and activities for this trip, click here!

Voyara Insider's personal note: I know a lot of people don't enjoy Milan, however, it is a city I always recommend. Yes, it's not as artsy and historical as other Italian cities, but it is a great way of discovering this country without it being overwhelming, so you can enjoy amazing espressos in between visits. I strongly recommend you visit Bergamo, even if it's just for one hour; it's a small city, and can walk all the way from cittá alta to the train station in 1-2 hours, as it's not too big. Let us know through The Itinerary Architect (click here) if you'd like us to organise this amazing trip for you at the lowest price!

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