Malpensa Airport Hotels Near Milan

If you’re anything like me, you probably think hunting for an airport hotel isn’t exactly fun stuff. A hotel in a city center means you’re going to see something in the city - whether you’re there for business or pleasure - but an airport hotel? That means you’ve either got a pre-dawn flight out or such a late arrival that you’ll be incoherent. Either way, it doesn’t translate into “fun” in my book.
Still, you’ve got things you’ll need at an airport hotel - close proximity to the airport being top of the list. So although there are lots of Milan area hotels that either had “Malpensa Airport hotel” in their description or use the word “Malpensa” in their title, a quick look at a map shows how far some of them are from the actual airport. The Malpensa Airport hotels I’ve listed here are actually close enough to the airport to be useful for flights in or out.
You’ll find a short description of each of these Milan Malpensa Airport hotels below, and you have my condolences for whatever’s requiring you to book an airport hotel in the first place.

Malpensa Airport Hotels in Milan

First Hotel Malpensa
Via Baracca 34 - Somma Lombardo 21019
The closest of these is the 4-star First Hotel Malpensa, roughly halfway between terminals 1 and 2 and about a kilometer from the terminals. There are only 58 rooms, but the hotel has an on-site bar and restaurant (open all week) and a conference center.
The airport shuttle runs around the clock, the WiFi is free, and if you’ve got a car with you, parking is free for the first night of your stay. If you just want a place to shower, relax, and refresh between flights but don’t need or want to stay the night, ask about a day-use room.
Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel
Via Al Campo 99 - Cardano Al Campo 21010
Located about 7km from Malpensa Airport in nearby Cardano al Campo, the Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel is considered a 4-star hotel - but often offers really great deals on hotel rooms. The hotel has a fantastic breakfast (for a fee) and 208 rooms, all with WiFi.
There’s a shuttle between the hotel and the airport, but check its hours when you book if your flight is very early or very late, because outside those hours you’re looking at a taxi ride. The Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel has an on-site bar and restaurant, a gym and an outdoor pool.
Ibis Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel
Via al Campo 100 - Cardano al Campo 21010
Since this is in the Ibis hotel chain, there are some things you can expect - one of those things is a room that’s budget-friendly. The Ibis Milano Malpensa Aeroporto Hotel is also about 7km from the airport and has 188 rooms, an on-site bar and restaurant, and parking facilities for those of you who are driving.
The Ibis Milano Malpensa Aeroporto Hotel has WiFi and a buffet breakfast, and it runs an airport shuttle too. Ask whether the shuttle costs extra when you book, and factor that into any savings you’re getting on the room.
photo at the top by SAITOR