Where to stay near Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

In a city known for style, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the most fashionable places to visit. This four-storey arcade has been open since 1867 and is topped with a spectacular glass-domed roof where locals shop and socialise at its designer boutiques and charming cafés.

The Galleria’s vaulted streets connect La Scala Opera House with the Duomo, in the very heart of Milan. Nearby you’ll find plenty of popular places to stay. Here are five of the best.

Duomo Open Space Apartment

Duomo Open Space Apartment is a roomy studio on the corner of pretty Piazza dei Mercanti. As the name suggests, it has an open-plan layout, with a kitchenette by the main entrance widening into a living-dining space with a sofa bed. A couple of steps lead around to a sleeping area with a queen bed and fitted wardrobes. The hosts welcome all their guests in person and share their own tips on what to see and do in Milan. Both the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Duomo are within a 3-minute walk, and renowned gelateria Ciacco is just down the road.

Milano Apartments

At the Milano Apartments, it’s all about the detail. These spacious flats both have two bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom. The Deluxe apartment is decorated in soothing greys and taupes, and has a flower-lined balcony overlooking a courtyard. The Superior is stark white and inky blue, with a sleek stainless steel kitchen and walls hung with contemporary art and calligraphy. The host stocks the apartments with a range of breakfast foods – fresh bread, eggs, cereal and jam – as well as essentials like coffee, oil and milk. Step outside and you’ll find yourself in Piazza Pio XI, a charming square that’s five minutes on foot from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Flat in Duomo

Located right on Piazza del Duomo, Flat in Duomo offers a range of apartments sleeping up to five guests. Each flat is individually decorated – vibrant orange kitchen cabinets in one, understated neutrals in another – with modern art adorning the walls. The Loft studio even has its own private terrace looking out over the Duomo. From here, it’s only two minutes across the piazza to the shops and cafés of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Duomo metro station is also directly outside the building, giving you easy access to the rest of the city.

Design Duomo Apartment

Design Duomo Apartment is a one-bedroom flat in a restored historic building. Inside it’s all muted eggshells and creams, with high stuccoed ceilings and herringbone parquet floors. There’s a full-sized sofa bed in the lounge, and the kitchen-dining room has a curved wall separating it from a raised sleeping area. You can also sit out on the little balcony and take in views of the city’s rooftops, before heading out to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Duomo – both a few minutes’ walk away.

Federico Roomy Apartment

Next to San Sepolcro Church and the Ambrosiana Gallery, Federico Roomy Apartment is a 6-minute stroll from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. There are two bedrooms, both clean-lined and monochrome, while the lounge is painted in warm mocha tones. Oversized rugs and pot plants are dotted around which add to the cosy atmosphere. A few doors down from the apartment you’ll find Enoteca Iemallo, a family-run bodega that stocks a huge range of Italian wines. You’re also close to several favourite local restaurants – try Pomet Milano, a kitschy pizzeria where diners are greeted with prosecco at the door.