Navigli, besides being one of Milan’s liveliest neighborhoods, is full of gems to discover: clubs, museums, exhibitions, cultural venues, vintage stores… And if you don’t know where to start, we have selected for you 5 of our favorite places.
Discover them below!
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Have fun and buon giro!
Vicolo dei Lavandai, located on the bustling Naviglio Grande, represents a glimpse of Old Milan, where the first laundromat business was born and grew from the 18th century until the 1950s.
This is for the shopping lovers.
Where there used to be a silent movie theater, there is now the Boutique Antonioli, a fashion store filled with luxury brands that makes you feel like you are inside an art gallery.
The Discomane is a historic and iconic store, open since 1978, that lacks nothing: a view of the Naviglio Grande and an endless supply of valuable CDs, vinyls, cassettes, DVDs and books.
One of the world’s smallest bars is just few minutes away from the House of Stories.
Hidden on the side of the Naviglio Grande, Backdoor 43 is an exclusive bar with custom cocktails, available with reservations up to 4 people, or for take-out drinks.
Alda Merini was one of Italy’s most important poets who grew up in this very neighborhood.
Dedicated to her is the Spazio Alda Merini, a cultural space, museum with her favorite objects, co-working space and café.
By car
21 House of Stories Navigli has no private parking and is located in a limited traffic zone. For more information on how to get there by car and to find out about affiliated parking, please contact the hotel directly.
From Malpensa airport
Take the Malpensa Express to Milano Cadorna. From there by cab you will arrive in about 10 minutes. If you prefer public transportation instead, get on the green line of the metro from Garibaldi to Porta Genova, which is only a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
From Linate airport
If you choose to take a cab you will arrive in about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. If you prefer public transportation instead, take bus 73 from the airport to Piazza Cinque Giornate, where you can take the tram 9 to Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio.
From Orio al Serio airport
Take the Orioshuttle to Milano Centrale. From there by cab you will arrive in about 20 minutes. If you choose public transportation instead, get on the green line of the metro to Porta Genova stop, which is a 10-minute walk from the facility.
From Milano Centrale
If you choose to take a cab, you will arrive in about 20 minutes. If you prefer public transportation, get on the green line of the subway and get off at Porta Genova stop, which is only a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
