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Luxury Apartments in Milan
Apartments in old palazzi from Brera to the Navigli, a short walk from the Duomo, La Scala and the Last Supper
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A city that keeps its best rooms behind the courtyard door
Milan does not try to charm you from the street. Its façades can look stern, even a little grey, but go through a carriage arch and you find magnolia courtyards, frescoed cloisters and the aperitivo hour done better than anywhere in Italy. This is the country's capital of fashion, design and money, and it also has Leonardo's Last Supper, the marble Duomo and La Scala.
Our Milan collection runs to 180+ apartments, from one-bedroom pieds-à-terre in the medieval lanes of Cinque Vie to family apartments of up to 5 bedrooms in Carrobbio, Moscova and Porta Romana. Some have terraces, and a few look out over the canals of the Navigli.
What follows is a guide to the neighbourhoods, the seasons worth timing a visit around, and getting out to the lakes.
Milan at a glance
- Apartments
- 180+ across central Milan, with up to 5 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £5,500 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- Brera and Moscova, Cinque Vie and Carrobbio, Missori and San Babila, and the Navigli
- Best time
- April to June and September to October; early December for La Scala's opening night
- Airports
- Linate, around 7 km from the centre; Malpensa and Bergamo, each around an hour away
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Palazzo Nebbia Milano: Luxury 1-Bedroom Apartment for Families in Milan1 bedrooms
Palazzo Libery Milano: 1-Bedroom Apartment for Families & Remote Work – Milan1 bedrooms
Palazzo Magenta Quadrilatero: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Air-Con – Milan Quadrilatero3 bedrooms
Casa Sant’Ambrogio Missori: Chic 2-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony Views – Milan Missori2 bedroomsWhere to stay in Milan
Brera and Moscova for galleries and evening strolls, Cinque Vie and Carrobbio for the old Roman and medieval heart, Missori and San Babila for the Duomo and the shops, and Porta Ticinese for the Navigli canals.
Old masters, a botanical garden and a castle
Brera is the part of Milan most visitors fall for. Its cobbled streets are lined with galleries, wine bars and old bookshops, and the Pinacoteca di Brera holds Mantegna's Lamentation over the Dead Christ, Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin and a Caravaggio. Behind it is the small Orto Botanico, a good quiet corner on a hot afternoon.
Moscova, just to the north, is more residential and a little calmer. The Castello Sforzesco is a short walk west, and inside is Michelangelo's last sculpture, the unfinished Rondanini Pietà.
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Roman columns and the oldest streets in the city
Between the Duomo and Sant'Ambrogio is a tangle of narrow medieval streets that most visitors walk straight past. Cinque Vie is named after the five lanes that meet there, and nearby Carrobbio leads down to the Colonne di San Lorenzo, a row of Roman columns where students gather on summer evenings.
The Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, founded by Milan's patron saint in the fourth century, is close by, and so is Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Last Supper. Stay here and you can walk to almost everything.
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Canals, antiques and a long aperitivo
Milan was once a city of canals. The Naviglio Grande carried the marble for the Duomo into town, and today it and the Naviglio Pavese are lined with bars, trattorie and artists' studios, coming together at the Darsena, the old city harbour.
On the last Sunday of most months an antiques market runs along the Naviglio Grande. Porta Ticinese, with its medieval gate and the basilica of Sant'Eustorgio, is a livelier, younger base than Brera and suits those who like to eat late.
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Saffron risotto, Sbagliato and the right week to come
Milanese cooking is northern and rich: saffron risotto alla milanese, ossobuco, the breaded cotoletta and, at Christmas, panettone. The aperitivo is close to a religion here. Campari's old bar sits at the entrance to the Galleria, and the Negroni Sbagliato was first mixed at Bar Basso.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. The Salone del Mobile in April and the fashion weeks in February and September fill the city, so book early. On 7 December, the feast of Sant'Ambrogio, La Scala opens its season. August is hot, and many shops and restaurants close. When you want a break from the city, Lake Como is under an hour away by train. Our concierge can find La Scala tickets and Last Supper slots, book tables and arrange transfers.
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Palazzo Mercanti Milan: Luxury Apartment with Air-Con – 2 Bedrooms Milan2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £10,367 a week
Palazzo Navigli Missori: Spacious 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment in Central Milan4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,269 a week
Villa Amaranto Sant’Ambrogio Missori: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment Ideal for Families – Milan Missori4 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £10,262 a week
Palazzo Navigli Milan: Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace – Milan3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,576 a week
Palazzo SanGiorgio Milan: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Classic Charm – Milan4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,387 a week
Palazzo Fiera TreTorri: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Family-Friendly Features – Tre Torri5 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £9,380 a week
Villa Sant’Ambrogio Carrobbio: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Family-Friendly Features – Milan Carrobbio4 bedrooms · sleeps 9From £8,246 a week
Villa Levante Brera Palazzo: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Parking – Brera Milan5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £8,127 a weekWhy book your apartment in Milan with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Milan's best apartments are hidden behind plain palazzo façades, and we know which streets are quiet at night, which are a walk from the Duomo and which suit a family with young children. With 180+ properties in Milan, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Tickets for La Scala and the Last Supper, restaurant tables, private guides, a personal shopper in the Quadrilatero della Moda, day trips to Lake Como and transfers from Linate and Malpensa. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best area of Milan to stay in?
Brera and Moscova suit those who want galleries, good restaurants and quiet evenings. Cinque Vie and Carrobbio put you in the old centre, a walk from the Duomo and the Last Supper, while Porta Ticinese and the Navigli are livelier at night.
When is the best time to visit Milan?
April to June and September to October are the most pleasant months. The design and fashion weeks make the city busy and dearer, August is hot and partly closed, and early December brings La Scala's opening night and the Christmas markets.
How do I see Leonardo's Last Supper?
The Last Supper is in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Visits are timed and in small groups, and tickets often sell out weeks ahead, so book as soon as your dates are fixed. Our concierge can help arrange tickets or a guided visit.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in Milan?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Milan cost?
Across our 180+ properties in Milan, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £5,500, with the most affordable from around £2,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport is closest to central Milan?
Linate is the closest, around 7 km from the centre, and the M4 metro line now links it to San Babila. Malpensa, which takes more international flights, is around an hour away, and the Malpensa Express runs into the city. Bergamo airport is a similar distance. Our concierge can arrange private transfers from any of them.
Are there apartments in Milan for large groups?
Yes. Our Milan collection includes properties with up to 5 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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