Budget Hotels in Milan

Milan is a city of banking, high fashion, and big business (at least big for Italy) - so it’s probably not surprising that finding something that qualifies as a “budget hotel” in the city center can be a tall order. The problem is compounded by the fact that because there’s often a trade show or fair going on in Milan, the hotels that might otherwise be offering great deals in the off season are not only charging more for their rooms but they’re often booked solid with business travelers.

So, can a budget traveler get a decent deal on a hotel in Milan?

The answer is yes, you can - you just might have to adjust your definition of “a decent deal,” or of “city center.” One thing that could work in your favor in Milan is visiting the city on a weekend. The business travelers are in town during the work week, and so sometimes you’ll find hotels offering better weekend deals as their rooms empty.

The cheaper hotels in Milan tend to cluster in a few areas: around Stazione Centrale, near the trade fair grounds, and around the city’s other train stations. They probably won’t be close to any of the sights - but as long as you’re close to a metro, tram, or bus stop, you’ll be able to get anywhere in the city you want to go. Budget for Milan’s city tax on top of the room rate, too: it’s charged per person, per night, and was raised for 2026, the Winter Olympics year. Here’s one budget hotel in Milan worth a look.

>> And if that isn’t budget enough for you, then check out these hostels in Milan - there aren’t many, but they do exist!

Budget Hotels in Milan

Holiday Inn Milan Garibaldi Station
Via Ugo Bassi 1/a, Angolo C. Farini - 20159 Milano
There’s more than one train station in Milan (no, really), and the Holiday Inn Garibaldi Station is located within sight of one of them. It is, therefore, within easy reach of anywhere else via public transport, even if it’s not really in the city center proper.

The Holiday Inn Garibaldi Station is listed as a 4-star hotel, but the prices can be really reasonable (likely because of the not-ideal location). The hotel does boast an on-site fitness center as well as an on-site restaurant, and the rooms all have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and satellite TV. Rates swing a lot with the trade fair calendar, so compare dates if you can.

original photo at the top by Jessica Spiegel, and may not be used without permission