Solo Female Travel in Milan

Solo travel experience

I was in Milan recently for a couple of days. I was in the center and the central train station and both were safe. Prudent to be aware, but never felt unsafe. The basilica there is pretty, and do the rooftop. Though I thought the catacombs were small and unimpressive. I took a day trip to Como and it was beautiful.

Solo travel experience

During my time in Milan, I had a great experience climbing up to the terraces and rooftop of the Duomo, as well as exploring its interior. I also made sure to visit the Last Supper painting, which required reservations but was reasonably priced. I stayed near the train station, so the Mercato Centrale located there became my convenient and tasty choice for food, with a wide range of options.

Solo travel experience

I spent 4-days in Milan and it was my first-ever solo trip. I felt so safe and met some amazing people there. I went to Lake Como for a day, I stayed in Affori just a 5-minute metro ride to get to centrale.

Couple travel experience

we really enjoyed our stay in milan, the only catch might be that in order to keep it budget friendly, the hotel was in a not so good looking neighborhood. even though it was near downtown, it didn’t felt very safe. the hotel was pretty nice (iH Hotel Milano Regency)

Solo travel experience

I walked around at 3 am and I didn’t felt in danger but the public bus is not reliable, if you want to go out at night try to be a place near where you are staying or only one bus away. Also *Do not buy the Milano card* it is cheaper and more convenient to buy the ticket from the vending machines in each station, I bought the Milano Card and had to go to station far from where I was staying to pick it up walking because of course I didn’t had the card and they say they include the pass from the airport but they don’t specify it is only one way. The public transport for three days all zones in Milan is 13 Euros, regarding the duomo de Milano buy the tickets online because the lines get crazy and try to go early when there is not much people to take cute photos form the front the prices if you can go up before sunset would be so good. There is a lot of foreigners and people is so young, watching italian teens screaming in the middle of the street is normal.

Solo travel experience

I went to Milan alone for 3 days and I loved it! felt totally safe, had a nice little hotel and the city center was easily accessible via tram - always felt safe.

Local experience

My local suggestions for things to do: - Duomo of course, not only visiting, but going on top of it. - Castello Sforzesco, a castle in the center of the city, which hosts a musuem as well. It's home of the beautiful Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo Buonarroti. One of my favourite thing in the city. - Biblioteca & Pinacoteca Ambrosiana: one of the oldest public libraries in the world, home of a beautiful art collection including pieces from Leondardo Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Botticelli and Raffaello. - Pinacoteca di Brera: home of many important pieces of arts, from Renaissance to Modern. - Cimitero Monumentale, the historical graveyard. Don't miss this one, it's also completely free. It's unique, like an open air museum. - Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio: one of the most ancient churches in Milan, a jewel of Romanic art. - Other churches that worth a visit: Santa Maria in San Satiro, San Lorenzo, San Bernardino alle Ossa (it is decorated with human bones), San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (few know about this one, though it's really amazing, it's completely decorated in frescoes). - The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci (book in advance).

Local experience

Food: Milan is very diverse so you can find different restaurants from all over Italy. For something super local I recommend finding a Trattoria specialised in Lombardy food. Also something we love is aperitivo (very popular on Navigli area) where you order a drink and fill up your plate for free from a lovely buffet. Nightlife: I would recommend Navigli area and Arco della pace for bars to drink and experience the city vibe. The most popular nightclubs are in Corso Como/Moscova which mainly do commercial/house. Attraction: Must do is duomo square (can also go in or up the cathedral) and walking through the nearby shopping streets. Sforzesco Castle and potentially other museum such as pinacoteca di Brera, science and technology museum or the last supper (book in advance) Things to do: a day trip to lake Como with a boat tour to explore the lake is definitely worth it. Day trips to other popular cities (Turin and Bologna) are also worth it.

Itinerary: Spent 3 days in Milan and one day in Lake Como. Things to do: - Climbed to the top of the Duomo for views across the whole city - Went for a pizza at Piz - Took a train to Lake Como for the day (about 5€ each way) - Went for drinks at the Dolce & Gabanna bar - Visited famous the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele || - Wandered along the canals of Navigli Safety: I felt very safe. Accommodation: I stated at YellowSquare hostel. Very good place to stay. Recommendations: Milan is a beautiful city and I loved everything about it.

Things to do: Here is the list of things that I visited in Milan: - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele || - Duomo - Navigli Canals - Sempione Park - Sforzesco Castle Safety: I felt safe but be careful near touristic spots. Accommodation: I stayed at Ostello Bello Grande, one of the best hostels I've stayed at. Recommendations: Milan is a great city with a lot to do and see.