Bovisa

Milan

Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa
Bovisa
Formerly an industrial area, the birthplace of Italian cinema has become increasingly trendy, with eclectic museums, varied shops and art galleries.

Bovisa is a neighborhood that helped Milan build its fame and fortune. Its factories churned out products throughout the 20th century. Walk around today to appreciate how the area has become one of the city’s new hotspots, a melting pot of artistic and cultural influences.

Get a sense of Bovisa’s innovative artistic approach at the Museo d’Arte Paolo Pini, a collection housed in a former mental hospital. Artworks here include themes of mental health. Nearby, luxuriate in the serenity of one of Italy’s most beautiful parks, the Parco di Villa Litta, featuring a 17th-century stucco palazzo, recently partly restored. Exercise at the tennis courts of the nearby Quanta Sport Village.

Have lunch at the circular Piazza Bausan. Sit on the lip of its 1920s fountain with coffee and a sandwich as motorbikes speed past. Along the Via Baldinucci are the last remaining traces of Armenia Film and Milano Film, the first Italian movie houses in the first decades of the 20th century. Stroll to the Ex Campo del Fiori, also known as the Parco Giovanni Testori, a pleasing, tree-filled park on the site of a former neighborhood market garden.

On the southern edge of the neighborhood, end your day with a tour and tasting at the Collezione Branca, a museum dedicated to famed bitter Fernet-Branca. Savor a small taste of the distinctive liqueur, enjoy aperitivo in the on-site bar and browse through the extensive collection of bottles, memorabilia and advertising from the company’s last 170 years.

Bovisa is north of Milan, a 40-minute tram ride from the historic city center or 30 minutes by bus from the central train station. The area is served by a train station, with lines going to most other major attractions in the area. Bovisa is relatively friendly to cars, with limited on-street parking and some metered parking structures.

Spend an afternoon people-watching among the Bovisa Politecnico University’s artsy design students, who are largely responsible for the area’s newfound hipness.


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Top hotels in Bovisa

ibis Milano Centro
ibis Milano Centro
3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2, Milan, MI
The price is €135 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
€135
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,122 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Ibis Milano Centro. The breakfast was good quality and great. Enjoyed walking to the shopping district. Could easily use either taxi or metro to around and for our tour to Lake Como."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

ibis Milano Centro
UNA HOTELS Galles Milano
UNA HOTELS Galles Milano
4 out of 5
Piazza Lima 2, Milan, MI
The price is €159 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€159
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel staff are exceptional—friendly, helpful, and quick to assist whenever needed. I highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

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Hotel Berna
Hotel Berna
4 out of 5
Via Torriani Napo 18, Milan, MI
The price is €141 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€141
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (952 reviews)
"Great place to stay very near milano centrale so it facilitates transportation"

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Hotel Berna
Novotel Milan Nord Ca Granda
Novotel Milan Nord Ca Granda
4 out of 5
Viale Giovanni Suzzani 13, Milan, MI
The price is €118 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€118
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (984 reviews)
"Very polite and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Novotel Milan Nord Ca Granda
Idea Hotel Milano San Siro
Idea Hotel Milano San Siro
4 out of 5
Via Airaghi Gaetano, 125, Milan, MI
The price is €69 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€69
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions San Siro Stadium and ...
6.2/10 (955 reviews)
"The staff at the front desk was mostly friendly but seemed annoided when I ask to use the converted a 2nd time."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Idea Hotel Milano San Siro
Milan Suite Hotel
Milan Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Varesina 124, Milan, MI
The price is €110 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€110
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (989 reviews)
"Great room. Really nice hotel, but very few options too eat close to the property."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Bovisa

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Tre Torri

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

While you're in Tre Torri, take in top sights like CityLife Shopping District or Art Line, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Via Monti - Via Comerio Tram Stop or Piazza Sei Febbraio Tram Stop.

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Porta Garibaldi

4/5(43 area reviews)

You might enjoy the art galleries while in Porta Garibaldi. Corso Como is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Via Rosales Tram Stop or V.le M.te Grappa Via Gioia Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Centro Direzionale

While you're in Centro Direzionale, take in top sights like Parco Biblioteca degli Alberi or Torre Diamante, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gioia Station or Via Filzi Via Pirelli Tram Stop.

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San Siro

4/5(6 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in San Siro. Top attractions like San Siro Stadium and San Siro Race Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at San Siro Ippodromo M5 Tram Stop or San Siro Ippodromo Station to see more of the city.

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San Marco

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Corriere della Sera and Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea.

San Marco
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Porta Nuova

4/5(67 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Porta Nuova. Check out top attractions like Piazza della Repubblica and Corso Como, and jump on the metro at Repubblica M3 Tram Stop or Turati M3 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Nuova

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