Milan is perhaps Italy’s most refined and sophisticated city, home of high fashion, cutting-edge design, and impressive architecture. It is also the largest business hub in the country, and these factors can lead to steep rates, especially during peak tourism season and when major conventions are in town.
Milan is a pretty expensive city, so if you want luxury it will come at a cost. We have highlighted some of the city’s best four-star gay-friendly hotels offering Milano elegance and sophistication at more reasonable Milano prices
Generally speaking, the closer to Duomo (the city’s iconic cathedral and its surrounding area), the more expensive the hotel, with more affordable options tending to sit up north towards the Central Station. If your priority is exploring gay Milan, you may want to stay in that direction, while those keen on Milan’s art and history will prefer to stay closer to the city center. The metro system allows you to easily cross longer distances – look out for hotels near stations to stay connected to Milan at large.
Milan is probably Italy’s most modern and liberal city – as such, gay travelers here can be more at ease than they would be in some other more conservative parts of Italy. This is especially for hotels in the Porta Venezia and Old Town area of Milan, where gay displays of affection are fairly common and unlikely to draw any attention.
Sadly, Italy does lag behind other Western countries in certain areas of LGBT rights. The laws regarding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and identity are also less developed than in many other European countries. Gay marriage is not yet legal in the country, and neither is same-sex adoption.
All of the gay-friendly hotels in this list are located Northeast of the city center, where most of gay Milan converges – specifically, the Old Town and the area surrounding Porta Venezia. The focal point of this neighborhood is Corso Buenos Aires, a shopper’s paradise containing the highest concentration of clothing stores in Europe. If you’re in town to shop and party, this has to be where you stay in Milan.
There’s another advantage to this location: most of the hotels in this list are close to Central Station. This is ideal for most travelers, since as well as being where most trains come in, the station is where the airport shuttle arrives and departs from.
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♥ Great value – clean, modern rooms in a fabulous gay Milan location at affordable rates
♥ 5 minutes from several gay bars (LeccoMilano, MONO, Red Cafe)
♥ Good public transport connections
♥ Design and Executive rooms available for added comfort
♥ Romantic fairytale atmosphere
♥ Historic building with renovated, modern rooms
♥ Gorgeous spa facilities
♥ 15 minutes from Via Lecco gay bars like LeccoMilano, MONO, and Chiringay
♥ Upscale but unpretentious
♥ Good value – luxury feel for reasonable prices
♥ Great spa with free access for guests
♥ Walking distance to some Porta Venezia gay bars (LeccoMilano, MONO, Illumined)
♥ Beautiful, original decor throughout the hotel
♥ Spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated rooms across the board
♥ Walking distance to major Milan sights and Via Lecco gay bars (LeccoMilano, MONO, Blanco, Chiringay)
♥ Handy public transport link to several gay clubs (La Boum, NoLoSo, qLAB, DEPOT)
♥ Awesome city views from many of the rooms
♥ All rooms are spacious, bright, and well-appointed with Chromecast tech and free minibar
♥ Modern, spacious gym
♥ 10-minute walk to G-Star, Confused, and Illumined cruise club (open 24 hours)
♥ Fully comprised of spacious, stylish suites
♥ Fitness suite available for those who want to keep up their workouts
♥ Family suite is ideal for groups of friends
♥ Close to Central Station and its nearby gay bars (G-Street and Confused)
♥ Stylish Milanese design
♥ Cozy rooms and spacious suites available
♥ Excellent food from across Italy on offer
♥ Walking distance to Porta Venezia gay bars
♥ Contemporary minimalist design
♥ Rooms ranging from single to quadruple, with balcony rooms available
♥ Authentic homemade Italian breakfast
♥ Action at any time of day or night: 24-hour cruise club just a couple of minutes away
♥ New hotel (opened 2017)
♥ Room options for solo travelers and groups
♥ To-go breakfast available
♥ Next to Central Station and its nearby gay bars (G-Street and Confused)
♥ Very good value – cheap dorm beds close to gay Milan
♥ Walking distance to Porta Venezia gay bars and easy public transport connection to other gay venues throughout the city
♥ Double and triple dorms available for private booking
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