based on 39 experiences from female travelers
Zuza
Poland
*Safety: I didn't feel very safe at first, I've heard of some bad experiences from Milan and Italy in general too. The crime rates are rising. Being mugged, harassed or raped were my worries. When I arrived, I saw dirty streets and huge poster ads for alarming systems, so not the best time around. But then I walked a lot around the city and I must say, most of the time I didn't feel in danger. I started to recognize the city's vibe. I was very cautious and preventive too. Then I met other travelers and Milanese and they had a great time there! *What to do there: For sight-seeing I liked going on an eng walking tour through citywalkers with Marco. There's lots of history and fun details to learn about the city. You need to book a few days ahead. You pay as much as you wish (generally like 10 eur+). It's 3 hours long and after the tour Marco shows other places you can go to on your own. He loves the place and is a great tour guide. The Duomo visit is quite expensive and the queue was long even on Friday morning during a rainy day, so I chose to skip it. The castle is worth visiting. *Food: I recommend choosing the restaurants and cafes before leaving to eat. It's not easy to find a good place just searching around lol but there is some delicious food for sure! Just plan ahead. Look at the map. Ask people. *Money: A meal in a restaurant/bar costs circa 10 euro. Groceries aren't much cheaper. Public transport is I think around 2,2 euro for 90minutes *Transport: I liked walking. Exploring different places. There're also multiple metro lines, trans, buses I think. Currently there are some strikes around the public transport, but usually it works well. Taxis are expensive. Public transport is packed during the weekend. Duomo Square and streets with expensive stores seem to always be full. *Stay: I stayed at the Yellowsquare hostel. It's been great, they have many activities and guests. They host karaoke nights sometimes and those are popular among Milanese, especially millennials. I loved meeting people there.
Posted: October 21, 2024Experienced: September, 2024For a day. Spent a hundred euros, No hotel included. Flight with stop late. Visited 3 museums (fundazione, duomo, leonardos), transport, a limonccello at a bar close to the duomo, a lemonade at the fundazione restaurant, plus my backpack at the armadio. Still figuring it out 30-100% of my stay
Posted: September 15, 2024Eve
Germany
My experience in Milano was very nice. I stayed with a local women and had the best time ever. I visited beautiful streets and the monuments like the dome or the galleries. I felt safe overall and the people where very nice!
Posted: September 12, 2024Milan is a beautiful city. I highly recommend it for solo female travellers. The hostel Ostello Bello, near the central station is perfect for anyone who wants access to all the nearby hotpots like Brera and the Duomo.
Posted: August 9, 2024Ala
United Kingdom
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
Posted: July 14, 2024Emily
Hungary
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.
Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: April, 2019Hello 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
Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: May, 2024The 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.
Posted: July 4, 2024My 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!
Posted: July 2, 2024Experienced: July, 2023Milan 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.
Posted: June 30, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Based on 21 local experiences
Based on 21 local experiences
Milan is currently not very safe. I recommend paying attention to the sniffers even during the day and keep the bags in front. Always have the emergency number at hand. Avoid going out alone in the evening in little frequented areas
Posted: October 25, 2024Ylenia
Not too much safe. I bring the chili spray with me and I always keep the keys handy. Don’t stay at the station or place like this. Take care about your things and keep all close in your bag. The city is not safe but is beautiful to visit in the light of night
Posted: September 30, 2024Sabrina
I’m a young and ambitious Italian artist. I’m discovering the world and meeting people around for new inspiration🌸 I’m looking forward to start a wonderful journey in Barcelona,Berlin and Budapest
Maria
Hi there! I’m Maria Luisa, I’m 28 and I live (basically 😅) in Milan. In Italy I work as an actress and musician. I love to travel every time I can, and I recently rediscovered some ways of travelling (like Workaway or couchsurfing) which give me the possibility to experiences places with locals and feel less like a tourist… If I’m in Milan I’ll be happy to host you! 😊
Maria
Milan
3 days
Hi there! I’m Maria Luisa, I’m 28 and I live (basically 😅) in Milan. In Italy I work as an actress and musician. I love to travel every time I can, and I recently rediscovered some ways of travelling (like Workaway or couchsurfing) which give me the possibility to experiences places with locals and feel less like a tourist… If I’m in Milan I’ll be happy to host you! 😊
Giada
Milan
5 days
Hi! im Giada! I like to travel and meet new cultures! I'm a graphic designer graduate and I love art and music(I'm a kpop lover!) I love meeting new people and making friends around the world! Knowing a culture means tries their food and im super willing to discover food around the world, i love food and good food set me on good mood ☺️ If you need a quick tour in Milan or want to go grab a coffee or something sweet I'm in!
Laura
I currently work in Brazil in the field of data analytics and I am planning to study English in Manchester UK for a duration of 3 months. At 30 years old, I consider myself to be a tidy, friendly, and calm. While my English proficiency is not yet at an advanced level, I am determined to improve it during my trip.
Sneha
Travelling solo in Sicily between 13-17th October. Love exploring old towns, trying local cuisine and enjoying drinks/dinner in the evenings.