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#60 of 464 hotels in Milan
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If you’re looking for a charming hotel in Milan, look no further than Il Girasole.

For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Milan, Il Girasole is located a short distance from Palazzo Lombardia (2.4 mi) and Santuario di Santa Maria alla Fontana (2.5 mi).

Guest rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and Il Girasole makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.

You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including room service, baggage storage, and newspaper. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is paid private parking available on-site.

If you like wine bars, Il Girasole is conveniently located near Cantine Milano, Guyot, and Bicerin Milano.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Parco Nord Milano (1.1 mi) and Monumento Ossario Piccoli Martiri (1.0 mi), which are some popular Milan attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.

The staff at Il Girasole looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Billiards
Babysitting
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Wine / champagne
Board games / puzzles
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
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Bottled water
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
2.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Residential Neighbourhood
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Italian

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Via Doberdo' 19, 20126 Milan Italy
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Il Girasole
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Siobhán M wrote a review Feb 2024
Dublin, Ireland13 contributions2 helpful votes
Il Girasole is perfect. The beds are comfortable. The breakfast is delicious. The garden courtyard is beautiful. The decor is charming. But most of all, the hosts are so friendly and kind! Even though we only stayed a short time, they made us feel like family. I can't put it into words: you must visit for yourself. I will definitely stay here again if I return to Milan.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Jessica R wrote a review Oct 2018
6 contributions1 helpful vote
Il Girasole is a friendly family run B&B. As soon as we arrived Matteo sat us upon arrival to offer us drinks and snacks. His attention to us was first class, a service with a personal touch. Matteo gave us a map and highlighted all that was worth checking out on our brief visit. Breakfast was yummy with these delicious croissants. Nicola and Matteo are great hosts and are attentive to client’s needs. The hotel was clean and well equipped. The location close to the metro so very convenient. It certainly lived up to the reviews. The room was great and nicely furnished. My friend said that she would go back to Milan just to stay here lol.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Patrick L wrote a review Oct 2017
London, United Kingdom4 contributions1 helpful vote
A budget friendly hotel just outside the main city centre. A couple of minutes walk will have you at the metro which is easy to get around on. This family run hotel is clean warm and very relaxing, Matteo is such a fantastic host and does Italy proud in what he does. I was on a visit to Milan for a Radiohead concert with my partner and this hotel provided us with the perfect base for the weekend in Milan, Matteo gave a map and basically highlighted all that was worth checking out on our brief visit, It worked out perfect. We've promised to come back to have a more comprehensive tour of the city and we already know where we are gonna stay.
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Date of stay: June 2017
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107Rutland wrote a review Sept 2017
Phoenix, Arizona19 contributions9 helpful votes
This is definitely a unique, quaint little hotel, situated in a high rise residential neighborhood in the northern part of Milan, One could easily bypass the rust-covered facade on the street with very little to identify that a hotel is located there, save for the sunflower motif on the wall (Il Girasole is Italian for the Sunflower). The hotel is a family-run enterprise, with the brothers Nicola and Matteo doing most of the work. It seems that the hotel is a converted bicycle factory, and there are pictures on the wall showing the very impressive conversion to a hotel over the past 20 years or so. Matteo set me down at arrival and ran me though the entire setting of Milan. Very helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet, albeit a bit cramped for a twin bed setup. The breakfast was adequate, although not spectacular. While I did not take advantage of the nearby metro, I am told that it is only 20 minutes to downtown. A daily metro ticket costs about 4.5 Euro. Restaurant options in the neighborhood are a bit limited, with sometimes unpredictable hours (especially on Sunday). I would think the best food strategy would be to eat downtown for lunch and dinner, or perhaps take advantage of one of the numerous "happy hour" places downtown, which I am told have very substantial offerings for a reasonable price. I think the best thing about the hotel is the personal service that Matteo and Nicola render. It was very helpful to me, being a first time visitor to Milan. I'd definitely consider staying here again.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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SimonF64 wrote a review Sept 2017
East Stour, United Kingdom302 contributions113 helpful votes
This small boutique hotel has many attributes including the welcoming owner, just 3 min walk from the underground (then 20 mins to Cathedral), a great triple room which has a separate alcove for our teenager and a generally comfortable/clean room. It was a little difficult to find and if driving I would recommend booking a parking place (there are only about 4) as otherwise you are looking for on street parking. The only other small concern which means Il Girasole fell short of excellent was the slightly delayed, but very nice breakfast which was a little frustrating as we were heading south on a busy Saturday.
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Date of stay: July 2017
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Frank Opinion wrote a review Jul 2017
Edinburgh, United Kingdom60 contributions48 helpful votes
We were Mum & Dad and daughter visiting Milan for the first time. Opted for 3 night at Il Girasole on the way back from the lakes. Il Girasole is a small and friendly family run B&B/small hotel. One of the owners is Matteo, who is very friendly and helpful - gave us great advice on what to see and where to go. Its a safe and secure little hotel, tucked away with its own courtyard in a residential part of Milan. With the personal, service It was so much better than the budget hotel chains around. Another plus point is the proximity to the subway. Ticket purchase is easy - and a 4.5 euro ticket does you all day. Milan has some amazing sights - a bit grubby in some areas - the kids seem to spray can anything which doesn't move. Felt safe enough though and as I've said, nice to get back to a friendly family run hotel in the evening.
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Date of stay: July 2017
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ktdipaula wrote a review Dec 2016
Chicago, Illinois208 contributions72 helpful votes
I knew when I booked this that it was a little out of town. I got nervous when the taxi driver said, “Wow, you are really far out of town.” But my worry was for nothing. The city center was very easily accessible (and about 10 min) by the subway which was a short walk away. The staff was super friendly, very helpful and made an extra effort to make our 10th anniversary special. The outdoor area was lovely and made for an enjoyable evening outside enjoying some vino. The room was very spacious, clean & comfortable. We only stayed one night in Milan but ended up liking it very much. When we return, we will probably stay at Il Girasole again.
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Midge G wrote a review Nov 2016
31 contributions6 helpful votes
One couldn't ask for a better place to stay in Milan. It is located in a real - not touristy - neighborhood within minutes of a Metro stop. That means in ten minutes you can be in the heart of Milan and return to a quiet neighborhood. In the evening stroll to a neighborhood Restauarant or ask your hosts advice on where to go. Matteo and Nicola made us feel like family! The hotel is clean, nicely appointed and well run. I loved sitting in the little garden and contemplating how fortunate we were to find Il Girasole.
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Ramsey Campbell wrote a review Oct 2016
Wallasey, United Kingdom166 contributions99 helpful votes
Bouquet Room - very comfortable and spacious. And as many reviews have said, our hosts couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Though it's somewhat away from the centre of Milan, there's a Metro station two minutes' walk away, and the trains are very frequent and cheap. The hotel has an arrangement with Ristorante Morganti Enoteca - there's a free pickup and return transfer - and that's well worth a visit (more than one in our case).
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Horia M wrote a review Oct 2016
10 contributions15 helpful votes
TERRA room - one of the best at first floor. ART room - best room under the roof. The owners of the hotel: best Italian people that I ever meet. The guest may benefit of best hospitality, together with precious advice for visiting Milano and spending the weekend near the city.
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Date of stay: October 2016
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Il Girasole
Which popular attractions are close to Il Girasole?
Nearby attractions include Pirelli HangarBicocca (0.3 miles), Clues Hunt (0.06 miles), and Blues House (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Il Girasole?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and breakfast buffet.
What food & drink options are available at Il Girasole?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Il Girasole?
Yes, paid private parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Il Girasole?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sciura Maria Panzerotti, We Love Food, and Mamma Lina.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Il Girasole?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Il Girasole?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Castello Sforzesco (4.0 miles), Il Cenacolo (4.5 miles), and Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa (4.1 miles).