Brera Travel Guide
Milan
Popular places to visit
Teatro alla Scala
Enjoy classical music, see a ballet or discover the history of opera at this world famous theater and museum.
Pinacoteca di Brera
This former monastery is home to some of the most notable artworks in Europe, and stands out for its neoclassical and romantic collections.
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
This masterpiece by Baroque architect Francesco Richini conceals magnificent works of art by notable Italian painters from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Piccolo Teatro Grassi
Get tickets for a show at Piccolo Teatro Grassi, a theatre with a story to tell in Milan. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Academy of Fine Arts of Brera
Explore the campus of Academy of Fine Arts of Brera during your stay in Milan. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Teatro alla Scala Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Teatro alla Scala Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Milan. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
Milan in One Day with Skip-the-Line The Last Supper & Duomo Cathedral
Top hotels in Brera
Hotel Milano Castello
"Hotel Milano Castello was fantastic. We had a minor issue with the AC which the staff addressed right away. Everyone was extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating. A special thank you to the woman who was working the desk, she has curly blond hair and glasses (didn’t catch her name) she was ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
UNA Hotels Cusani Milano
"La cabina de ducha estaba muy sucia, al parecer con elementos del desague"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Milan Royal Suites - Brera
"Clean apartment with cooking facilities. Great central location to the Teatro Scala and shopping."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
"We only stayed the one night but the properity was beautiful. We chose it because as we only had the one day we wanted to be next to the church and the galleria. The staff were fantastic from the concierge, the security to the check in staff."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
UNA Hotels Century Milano
"We had an amazing time at Una hotel. Room is clean and breakfast has many choices."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
ibis Milano Centro
"We had two set of booking one for 2 nights and one for 1 night, the first two nights were terrible as we got a room overlooking the train railway and couldn’t sleep at all, and when mentioned to staff they already knew about the noises during the night!!! That ruined the first part of our trip. The ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Brera
Milan Centre
Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Milan Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duomo Station or Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
Central Station
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Central Station. Corso Buenos Aires is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Via Settembrini Tram Stop or Via Vitruvio Tram Stop to see more of Milan.
Centro Storico
Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Centro Storico, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop or Cordusio M1 Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
Navigli
Navigli is a destination travellers like for its art galleries, and you might hop aboard the metro at Via Valenza Alzaia Nav. Grande Tram Stop or Porta Genova M2 Tram Stop to explore sights like Vicolo dei Lavandai.
Porta Venezia
Spas, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Porta Venezia. Make a stop by Milan Planetarium or Porta Venezia while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porta Venezia M1 Tram Stop or Porta Venezia Station to get around town.
