In a city characterized by its old world charms and cosmopolitan élan, it’s no surprise that five-star, luxury accommodations have long outnumbered Milan‘s affordable stays. However, affordable hotels in Milan do exist—some tucked conveniently yet discreetly—in Milan’s city center, with others situated in the cooler peripheral neighborhoods like Porta Garibaldi and Navigli. The allure of Milan’s inexpensive accommodations isn’t anchored in a string of new-agey boutique hotel groups (there’s none of that here yet) but rather in their wholly Milanese fervor—from old-timey, bucolic guest homes to sleek modern spaces studded with Gio Ponti furniture that give them a particular sense of place. We’ve rounded up the best cheap stays in Milan, starting from $181 per night.
This article originally appeared on Condé Nast Traveller UK.
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