Milan offers a wide range of accommodation for all budgets and needs. You can find hotels from 1 to 5 stars right in the city centre as well as in the peripheral areas. Hotel rates are subject to considerable seasonal changes: much higher during business events such as trade and fashion shows, lower in summer when some hotels are even closed for holidays. In general, is better to book Milan hotels in advance in order to have more choice and get lower rates. When the demand is high, it can be difficult to find a room in town therefore also consider lodging in the suburbs.

Cold and foggy in winter and very hot and humid in summer, Milan is a unique city with a singular weather. Its climate is typically Mediterranean: the mountains to the north shield the city from the worst of the Arctic chills, but there are the occasional cold snaps to watch out for. Equally uncomfortable are occasional summer heatwaves. August mugginess drives many locals out of town - the calm of the city can compensate for any discomfort caused by the heat.
The best time to visit Milan is springtime but early summer or autumn could also have a nice weather. The summer, especially July and August would be too hot for shopping and sightseeing. But at any other time of the year it's well worth giving Milan a chance: the historic city, with its churches, museums, parks and cafés can keep you busy for a week.

The industrial and economic capital of Italy, worldwide known for its infernal traffic and smog, as well as for its frenetic activity, luxury and enterprise, often hides its rich artistic, historic and cultural heritage. But for every visitor it knows how to become a hospitable and welcoming city, without any grandeur or showiness.
Tourists visiting Milan will be fascinated by the traditional promenade along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Montenapoleone and Via Spiga, by the pleasure-seeking atmosphere of the city night-life, by the poetry of certain views, by the several architectural jewels found in every corner.
Fashion shows, trade fairs, major sports and cultural events attract visitors from all over the world all the year round.