Solo Female Travel in Milan

Solo travel experience

Hi, I have travelled to Milan a few times. The city felt quite safe. Places I visited was duomo, navigli, churches, hotels. The Bvulgari hotel was nice. Art museums and shops. I basically went there to meet friends nice to relax by the river, there is dancing, food and drinks. Very sociable

Solo travel experience

I felt very safe in Milan. I got around by public transport, which was easy and safe. If you don't want to stand in line for hours to get in the Dome, just wait for a mass and walk in for free. You can't take photos thou. Being a low budget traveller, I didn't go out, but cooked for my dear hosts and had lovely time with them ☺ I found that people are very friendly and helpful in Milan.

Couple travel experience

Hello it was best trip , we rented a house 3 days 300 euros , ate a lot of food , ( Best pizza ever in “Pizza Am “ best ever ) there was a lot of restaurants ! try to check a bit cheap meal but check reviews also . we checked museums , nice coffee shops , shopping in Massimo duty, Zara , Kiko , sephora etc , did a tours to check Milan , loved culture . in overall i would recommend to visit it’s safe and it’s best pizza

Group travel experience

The experiencd itself was average, sadly because of the plan that the group made, or lack thereof. But the city was lovely, albeit crowded. We went to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and though it was perfectly beautiful, the extreme amount of people there would not let me enjoy it. Or have breakfast in a reasonable time, since one had to make a long line for each item to buy or to even get in. The cathedral on the other hand is certaiy worth the wait and the hype. Liky because the amount of people inside is controllled. Suggest to buy your tickets in advance from their website and to make it early. If you are a catholic check their mass times and attend to those instead of buying tour ticket.

Family travel experience

My family and I visited Milan. Great shopping and the Duomo is a must-see. We visited the Duomo inside and also walked up the stairs to the beautiful "terrazze", that is the rooftop with hundreds of statues. Nearby Milan, there are several adventures parks (parco avventura). With zip lines and trees to climb. Lots of fun for kids and adults!

Solo travel experience

Milan was a big disappointment. I was there for 5 days in a hostel on my own. There was not alot to see in the city. I would also say that its one of the ugliest towns in Italy, alot of big building with banks in them. One day is enough and everything is full with tourists with long lines and waits. The food was good, but also expensive. The churches were also beautiful from the inside.

Group travel experience

I felt safe most of the time as we were a group, it’s not my first time in Milan so I knew what areas to avoid at night, there was lots to see and do. It’s a great vacation for a group of friends as it’s a versatile city. I loved the atmosphere and enjoyed the evenings as well

Solo travel experience

It was my first time in Europe and i enjoyed it very much, went to Milan Italy and Barcelona Spain. I was paranoid at first because i was warned that there was a lot of pickpockets in the city, fortunately didn’t happen to me. Thank goodness. Over all i felt safe in milan and barcelona. So girls, try it. I love barcelona. Very relaxed and walkable city.

Family travel experience

Milan is very beautiful place with a lot of historical monuments and places to take a look on the master art from the majestic painters. It’s average prices but not cheap. There is good places to eat tasty and local food. It’s has a lot of other culture here and very fast and comfortable transportation. But you must pay a lot of attention on pickpockets !

Group travel experience

Milan is a safe city for travelers, with efficient public transport and plenty to see. Beware of pickpockets in tourist areas. Enjoy landmarks like the Duomo, La Scala, and its vibrant fashion and culinary scenes.

Milan is a pretty safe city during the day and I would go everywhere alone in any area of the city, however I wouldn’t go out alone after dark especially in the center. There are also areas such as Milano Centrale where is good to pay attention to your belongings also during the day and in general keep an eye on your bag in all public transportation like in any big city. In Milan, I have experienced catcalling frequently and I got used to it at some point, and I was followed or approached by people as a teenager when I used to live there a couple of times, so don’t be nice or smile to men you don’t know.

For (awful) cultural reason, harassment and cat calling can be more frequent than in other counties in Europe. The metro and the trams are safe, do NOT take the bus (90,91,92,93) at night after dinner. During the day, pay attention to your bags (there are lots of pickpockets in the public transportation and in the touristic areas. Porta Romana is a safe, cute zone with lot of nice bars. Also Argonne/Susa is becoming more and more popular (but in a safe way), if you want to stay close to the city center but spend a little less.

Things to see divided by neighborhoods: Duomo > you can even go on top Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Palazzo reale Gallerie d’Italia Museo del 900 Corso Vittorio Emanuele > shopping street Montenapoleone/Via della Spiga > luxury shopping street > very cool even to just take a stroll San Bernardino alle ossa San satiro Colonne di San Lorenzo Darsena Navigli Teatro alla scala Pinacoteca di Brera Brera neighborhood Castello sforzesco/Parco Sempione/Arco della Pace Paolo sarpi (Chinatown) Sant’Ambrogio Sant’eustorgio Last supper / Santa Maria delle Grazie San Maurizio City life neighborhood Corso Como Gae Aulenti Fondazione Prada where to eat with favorites: BREAKFAST: dedans⭐️ biancolatte⭐️ ofele pave⭐️ cova california bakery LUNCH: miscusi⭐️ panino giusto panini durini fusho ham holy burger⭐️ yuebinlou⭐️ cocotte⭐️ spontini⭐️ DINNER: trattoria caprese⭐️ pizzium nima bomaki temakinho sapori solari⭐️ 10 corso como⭐️ APERITIVO: yguana gud⭐️ otto⭐️ terrazza aperol terrazza martini DRINK: nottingham forest BEER: birrificio lambrate WINE/APERITIVO: vinaccio⭐️

Milan in pretty safe but petty crime is surging, so be always aware. Do not show jewellery or watches and always keep an eye on your bag while using metro. Taxis are safe. Metro is safe during the day. I also use it at night but in the centre. I’d avoid going to suburbs at night. The Navigli area, despite being very popular, is too crowded and please a young vibe.

It's a pretty safe place to visit (obviously it depends from the areas) and very clean! The metro is the best way of transportation in my opinion, the are a tons of them till midnight and it brings you basically everywhere there are things to see fast. It is pretty busy and safe, but pay attention and keep your belonings safe from pickpokets because there are many of them! Avoid eating near tourists attractions (like Duomo or Castello) better and cheaper restaurants are probably just a few minutes away with public transport

Here are my local suggestions of things to do: - The Duomo, of course, not only for visiting, but also to climb to its top. - Castello Sforzesco, a castle in the city center that also serves as a museum. It houses the beautiful Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo Buonarroti. This is one of my favorite places in the city. - Ambrosiana Library & Pinacoteca: one of the oldest public libraries in the world, and home to a beautiful collection of art, including works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Botticelli, and Raphael. - Pinacoteca di Brera: home to many important works of art, from the Renaissance to modern art. - Cimitero Monumentale, a historic cemetery. Don't miss this place, it's also completely free. It's unique, like an open-air museum. - Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio: one of the oldest churches in Milan, a jewel of Romanesque art. - Other churches worth visiting: Santa Maria in San Satiro, San Lorenzo, San Bernardino alle Ossa (decorated with human bones), San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (few know about this place, although it's really amazing, it's entirely decorated with frescoes). - The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci (book in advance).

Food: Milan is very diverse, therefore you can find different restaurants from all over Italy. For something typically local, I recommend finding a Trattoria specializing in food from Lombardy. Something we also love is aperitivo (very popular in the Navigli area), where you order a drink and you can help yourself to free food from a charming buffet. Nightlife: I recommend the Navigli area and Arco della Pace for bars, where you can have a drink and feel the atmosphere of the city. The most popular nightclubs are located on Corso Como/Moscova and usually offer commercial/home music. Attractions: You must see the Duomo cathedral square (you can also go inside or to the top of the cathedral) and walk around the nearby shopping streets. Sforza Castle and potentially other museums such as Pinacoteca di Brera, the museum of science and technology or The Last Supper (reservation in advance) Things to do: It's worth doing a day trip to Lake Como with a lake cruise. It's also worth visiting other popular cities (Turin and Bologna) for day trips.