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The hotel is very close to the central station, it allwos you to reach everywhere in the city, the staff gave some useful inffo on how to spend my "one day" in milan and the weather was good so it was possible to go around visiting the city, well everybody knows what to see in Milan, the Navigli...more The hotel is very close to the central station, it allwos you to reach everywhere in the city, the staff gave some useful inffo on how to spend my "one day" in milan and the weather was good so it was possible to go around visiting the city, well everybody knows what to see in Milan, the Navigli District is a neighborhoo to be visite!!!close

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by gugadasilva – posted on Mar 21, 2008

3

This is not a hostel, but rather a one-star hotel. That said, it was very clean and had a private bathroom with shower. Right near the train station, so it is perfect if you are taking a train or need to get to the airport early in the morning, which I did, so I was out of there at 3 a.m. to...more This is not a hostel, but rather a one-star hotel. That said, it was very clean and had a private bathroom with shower. Right near the train station, so it is perfect if you are taking a train or need to get to the airport early in the morning, which I did, so I was out of there at 3 a.m. to catch a shuttle from the train station to the airport. If you aren't leaving the next day ridiculously early, though, stay somewhere else... it is, in the end, a sketchy one-star hotel.close

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by mjk1871 – posted on Feb 1, 2008

12

Milan was a depressing city. Blocks everywhere like council flats!!! Not so dangerous, but enough as all the big cities. I could never imagine myself living in those cages that they call houses. It looks like an endless ghetto. The city center was good for entertainment, shopping, fantastic...more Milan was a depressing city. Blocks everywhere like council flats!!! Not so dangerous, but enough as all the big cities. I could never imagine myself living in those cages that they call houses. It looks like an endless ghetto. The city center was good for entertainment, shopping, fantastic restaurants but all the other Italian cities are 1.000.000 better than Milan. finally i didn't like it but despite this I would like to visit again this city. I don't know about the people from Milan but mostly they are from the countryside. The attitude and the ability to recognize their faults is the greatest. They seem to care and understand.close

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by RedHill – posted on Jan 7, 2008

4

Honestly, there\'s not that much to do in Milan. I was there for one day and that was plenty. And surprisingly, there didn\'t seem to be that much good shopping! I thought there were more and better stores in Venice. Of course, Milan does have La Scala, so if you can see an opera...more Honestly, there\'s not that much to do in Milan. I was there for one day and that was plenty. And surprisingly, there didn\'t seem to be that much good shopping! I thought there were more and better stores in Venice. Of course, Milan does have La Scala, so if you can see an opera there it makes the whole trip worth it.close

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by lauracsmith7163 – posted on Jan 2, 2008

29

Well, the city itself is relatively expensive compared to some other areas of Italy. The Duomo is beautiful, but there isn\'t much else to see inside the city, unless you\'re interested in shopping. They have quite a few buses and trams, but they are difficult to navigate, and the...more Well, the city itself is relatively expensive compared to some other areas of Italy. The Duomo is beautiful, but there isn\'t much else to see inside the city, unless you\'re interested in shopping. They have quite a few buses and trams, but they are difficult to navigate, and the train station is a mess! Very poorly marked. I\'m sure the weather is better outside of December.close

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by hazle0131570 – posted on Dec 29, 2007

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Although not really a touristy destination Milan has its fair share of awesome buildings and hundreds of decadent ancient churches. Studying at the architecture university is fantastic as you can buy trace paper and set squares at every supermarket! The underground rail system is excellent for...more Although not really a touristy destination Milan has its fair share of awesome buildings and hundreds of decadent ancient churches. Studying at the architecture university is fantastic as you can buy trace paper and set squares at every supermarket! The underground rail system is excellent for getting places but that is the only respect in which it is excellent.close

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by watsoj063410 – posted on Dec 29, 2007

5

ho avvisato via fax all\'alba perchè avevo perso il volo a causa degli scioperi trasporti nazionali e a Roma, il recepcionist mi ha offesa, presa a parolacce, mi ha addebitato la notte e poi ha detto che avrebbe avuto molte richieste (presumo quindi l\'abbia venduta subito la...more ho avvisato via fax all\'alba perchè avevo perso il volo a causa degli scioperi trasporti nazionali e a Roma, il recepcionist mi ha offesa, presa a parolacce, mi ha addebitato la notte e poi ha detto che avrebbe avuto molte richieste (presumo quindi l\'abbia venduta subito la stanza al triplo)era indispettito di noi di Internet che paghiamo troppo poco...close

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by gramik – posted on Dec 15, 2007

2

My only wish on leaving Milan is that someday i will win the lottery and then be able to return and do it in style!! Seriously, this is possibly one of the best places to shop in Europe. And i dont just mean high fashion, although there is plenty of it available (i spent at least twenty minutes...more My only wish on leaving Milan is that someday i will win the lottery and then be able to return and do it in style!! Seriously, this is possibly one of the best places to shop in Europe. And i dont just mean high fashion, although there is plenty of it available (i spent at least twenty minutes staring longingly into the Gucci Shop!!)... They have all the well known high street brands, and the shops themselves are big and airy, they have a huge choice of clothes and ample space to try them on. As for the shoes...Italian leather as far as the eye can see.. :) Bring your credit card! The city itself isnt pretty, but for a weekend away with the girls it has everything you need. There are plenty of nice restaurants, but you do need to research them. We found a lovely jazz bar one night and a great nightclub the second.....and given that we were there midweek i was pleasantly surprised at the amount of people that were out each night. If you're not a major history buff i think you will also like Milan, it hasnt go too many famous sights, but there is just enough to fit into a morning or afternoon, so you can tell the folks back home you did some cultural stuff and still had time left to hit the shops before dinner ;) For a weekend away i would definately recommend MIlan, its not too big and there is plenty to keep you occupied..just be careful you dont come home with twice as much luggage as you went out with!close

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by caren – posted on Jun 11, 2007

72

The traffic in Milan is crazy.The winters are quiet cold so bring a good coat with you. Taxi fares are very expesive so go for the public transport that is not so bad. Food is great but a little bit expensive. If we talk about shooping, we are talking about Milan one of the main cities for...more The traffic in Milan is crazy.The winters are quiet cold so bring a good coat with you. Taxi fares are very expesive so go for the public transport that is not so bad. Food is great but a little bit expensive. If we talk about shooping, we are talking about Milan one of the main cities for designers' shop, get your credit card ready!!! There are not as many momument of thing to do as there are in Rome or Florence but still few thing to visit.close

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by Itziar – posted on May 1, 2007

34

TRAIN TICKET MACHINES FOR METRO VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND AND THOSE PESKY BEGGARS WHO HOVER ABOUT TRYING TO 'HELP' DON'T HELP BUT GRAB YOUR CHANGE AT THE END!!! WHERE ARE THE PERSONAL CASHIERS AT WINDOWS LIKE AT THE MAIN TERMINI!!!? HAVING TO PRE BOOK ONLY FOR DA VINCI IS...more TRAIN TICKET MACHINES FOR METRO VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND AND THOSE PESKY BEGGARS WHO HOVER ABOUT TRYING TO 'HELP' DON'T HELP BUT GRAB YOUR CHANGE AT THE END!!! WHERE ARE THE PERSONAL CASHIERS AT WINDOWS LIKE AT THE MAIN TERMINI!!!? HAVING TO PRE BOOK ONLY FOR DA VINCI IS RIDICULOUS...WE CAME ALL THIS WAY TO DISCOVER YOU HAD TO BOOK 2 WKS IN ADVANCE AND THERE WAS NO WAY THEY SELL TICKETS AT THE DOOR! BUT THE CASTLE WAS MAGNIFICENT!! MOST SPACIOUS AND ENJOYABLE IN ALL OF ITALY...CONGRATULATIONS! SHOPPING MALL EMANUELLE WAS WONDERFUL ESPECIALLY THE ARTISTS PAINTING AND SCULPTING ON THE DAY...I AM AN ART TEACHER AND THIS WAS FABULOUS TO SEE. ALSO THE ARTISTIC COWS EVERYWHERE IN TOWN WERE SURPRISES...BUT WHAT FOR? NO EXPLANATIONS AND NONE LED ANYWHERE??!! BUT I DID ENJOY THE MUSEUM OF THE OPERA HOUSE EVEN THOUGH TOURS OF IT WERE CLOSED TOO!!!!!close

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by klday – posted on Apr 13, 2007

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