Arriving in Milan after traveling around some Italian cities with small gay scenes, I could immediately sense that the city had a huge gay population. Travelers tend to be opinionated about Milan, so make sure you take advice from friends with a grain of salt.
Many people who work in fashion or design visit for work, and so they see the city alongside a work trip. But with the help of this guide, you will! As a hugely international city as well, you can meet both locals and travelers in Milan from all different places around the world. Milan has to be one of the easiest cities for gay travelers to decide where to stay. There are essentially two popular areas to choose from.
For the classic Milan experience, city center hotels near the Duomo are the fanciest and most popular option, especially hotels in the Fashion District. The rooms here are so memorable, not to mention chic. Years after traveling around the world, I still remember my boldly blue-lit room.
Below are a few highly rated and relatively affordable Milan hotels near the Duomo that gay travelers love. Hotels near Milano Centrale train station are cheaper alternatives that are still within walking distance to the Duomo and the central area of Milan. In the past, many travelers would say that staying in this area of Milan is unsafe.
But in recent years, the Central Station area has experienced significant growth, with many new buildings being constructed. The main part of the gay area is called Lazzaretto , but gay bars and saunas can be found farther north in the Central Station neighborhood.
