🇮🇹 Milano, Italy

Hotel Alessander

★★ 2-star hotel

📍 17, Via Cortina d'Ampezzo, Milano, 20139

phone… 🌐 Website 🗺️ Map
Unlock your stay →

Dein Aufenthalt — Hotel Alessander

Live-Vorhersage für Ihre Termine · Was ist auf · Luftqualität & Pollen

📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Milano.

Das Eigentum — Hotel Alessander

Hotel Alessander is a no-frills two-star right behind Milano Centrale, practical above all. The lobby is small, tiled and functional — vending machines rather than a bar, and the staff are efficient but never chatty. It suits budget travellers who just need a clean bed and a guaranteed tram into the Duomo. You check in, drop your bag and head straight out.

Best for: Budget-conscious travellersFamilies with carsAccessibility needs See all Milano hotels →

Chroniken von Milano

Milan began as Mediolanum, a Celtic settlement later turned Roman imperial capital. Its medieval commune built the Duomo over six centuries, while the Sforza family’s Renaissance court drew Leonardo da Vinci. The 20th century saw Fascist architecture, wartime bombing and the post-war economic boom that made it Italy’s financial engine. Today Milan is a global fashion and design capital, its identity split between corporate efficiency and a fiercely independent cultural scene.

Beste Zeit zu besuchen

Vollständiger Milano-Guide →

Die besten Monate

April–May and September–October: spring and autumn bring mild temperatures (15–22°C), blue skies and far thinner crowds than summer. The city feels alive without being overwhelmed.

Peak / Festival Surge

July–August are peak tourist months, plus the Salone del Mobile (furniture fair) in April and Fashion Week in February/September. July is hot (30–33°C) and humid, with many locals on holiday, but hotel rates stay high because of international visitors. Salone del Mobile can double or triple prices in central hotels.

Budget Schulter Saison

March and November: hotel prices drop 20–30% versus midsummer. March can be rainy but the art exhibits are still open; November is grey but empty of queues at the Last Supper and Castello Sforzesco.

Wetter & Verpackung

Milan’s climate is continental: muggy summers with afternoon thunderstorms, cold damp winters. Pack a light waterproof jacket even in July — sudden downpours are common — plus a fan or portable mister for the occasional heatwave.

Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Milano

  • Metro line M4 (blue) now connects Linate Airport to the city centre, cutting taxi costs; check if the San Babila stop works for you.
  • The Duomo’s scaffolding for stone restoration is expected to remain on the south facade through 2026 — the rooftop terrace is still open.
  • Expo 2015’s redeveloped area, CityLife, now has a new shopping district and the 2026 winter Olympics office — less a tourist draw than a sign of Milan’s constant building.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Hotel Alessander, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th) to minimize potential street noise from Via Cortina d'Ampezzo. Consider rooms towards the back of the hotel for reduced noise from the service entrance.

⚠️

Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) as they may be more prone to street noise and potentially louder lift usage. Rooms near the service entrance on the ground floor may also be noisier due to the hotel's proximity to the street.

🪟

Best views

Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Via Cortina d'Ampezzo does not offer stunning views of prominent landmarks, but higher floors may provide a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops.

😴

Quietest floors

3rd-5th floors

🔊 Noise notes

Street noise from Via Cortina d'Ampezzo may be a concern, especially for light sleepers. The hotel's proximity to the service entrance and lift may also generate noise.

Insider tips

Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process, as the hotel's staff may not be as familiar with the 2-star hotel's operations. Request extra towels or toiletries if needed, as the hotel's amenities may not be as extensive as those at higher-rated establishments.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Einrichtungen — Hotel Alessander

📶
Wi-Fi

free (up to 1 Gb per day); 4G speeds (login via room key card)

🛗
Lift / Elevator

yes, serves all floors and wings; no stairs-only historic sections

📰
Media & Newspapers

complimentary PressReader access; physical newspapers available in the lobby

🕒
Check-in / Check-out

15:00 - 22:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 (€50 fee)

🧳
Baggage Storage

available 24/7; €10 per day

Accessibility

step-free access; one wheelchair-accessible room; some structural limitations due to historic building

🅿️
Parking

on-site valet parking available; €30 per night; nearest public car park: Piazza Missori (€20 per night); no EV charging on-site

Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen

City / tourist tax: €5.50 per person per night (€11 for a double room)

Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit + €200 incidental card hold at check-in

Faith & Diät in der Nähe

  • Place of worship: Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova (259 m · ~3 min walk)
  • Church: Chiesa di San Luigi (643 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Church: Chiesa di Sant'Andrea (873 m · ~11 min walk)
  • Synagogue: Beth Shlomo (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)

Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung

🛍️
Shopping

Centro Commerciale PiazzaLodi — 834 m · ~10 min walk

🚶
Walking & Running

Giardino Calabiana / Balduccio da Pisa — 171 m · ~2 min walk

🖼️
Museums & Galleries

Fondazione Prada — 279 m · ~3 min walk

🎭
Theatres & Concerts

Teatro Sant'Andrea — 841 m · ~11 min walk

5 Minuten Radius Essentials

🏧
Nearest ATM

Chainblock ATM — 113 m · ~1 min walk

💊
Nearest Pharmacy

Municipale N. 13 — 733 m · ~9 min walk

🏪
Convenience Store

Alimnetari Hua Qiao — 626 m · ~8 min walk

🚉
Nearest Transit

Lodi T.I.B.B. — 596 m · ~7 min walk

Geld & Währung

Get a travel card →
💵
Local currency

Euro, EUR

🏦
Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Malpensa or Linate airports and central tourist spots as they charge poor rates and hidden fees.

💳
Cards & contactless

Contactless Visa/Mastercard is accepted almost everywhere; American Express less so. Mobile pay works in all major shops and restaurants.

🪙
Tipping etiquette

Not expected. Round up the bill or leave a euro or two for good service in restaurants. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: no tipping needed.

Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget

Cheap car hire →
Cheap coffee

Espresso at the counter in any bar — €1.10 to €1.30.

🥪
Best-value lunch

Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery — €5 to €8.

🍝
Affordable dinner

Pasta or pizza in a trattoria or pizzeria — a main course around €10 to €14.

🌮
Street food & cheap eats

Grab slices of pizza or focaccia from bakeries and rosticcerie; the area around Porta Romana and Viale Monza has several cheap takeaway spots.

🛒
Budget groceries

Coop, Esselunga, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets.

👕
Affordable clothes

High-street chains like H&M, Zara, and OVS on Corso Buenos Aires — the longest shopping street in Milan.

🎫
Cheapest way around

A single ATM (Milan public transport) ticket costs €2.20 and covers metro, bus, and tram for 90 minutes. A daily pass is €7.60. From Linate airport, take bus 73 (€2.20) to San Babila; from Malpensa, the Malpensa Express train (€13) to Cadorna or Centrale is faster and cheaper than a taxi.

💡
Money-saving tips

1) Buy takeaway lunch from a supermarket (Esselunga or Coop) for half the price of a cafe. 2) Visit the Navigli canal area on a weekday when drinks are cheaper. 3) Use city bikes or scooters for short trips instead of the metro.

Gut zu wissen — Milano

🔌
Plugs & power

Type C/F/L · 230V

🚰
Tap water

safe

💱
Currency

$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Milano
🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance / Medical
118
🚒
Fire Department
115

112 is the single European emergency number; it works for all services and connects to English-speaking operators. For non-urgent police matters, dial 113.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

1
La Brasserie de Milan Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Pazzeria Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
La Mela Bianca italian;pizza
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Radetzky Café Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Scott Duff Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Volta Street Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Bomaki japanese;brazilian
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Denzel Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Milano, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hotel Alessander

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Chainblock ATM — 113 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · Municipale N. 13 — 733 m · ~9 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Umher zu kommen

Find train tickets →
🚌
Malpensa Shuttle (Terravision / Autostradale) €10

MXP Airport (T1 arrivals level) → Milano Centrale (west side)

50 min · Every 20-30 minutes · 04:00 - 22:30 (varies slightly by operator)

💡 Don't bother with the door-to-door shared van services from the airport — the traffic on the Tangenziale Ovest is brutal, and you'll sit in it. The bus drops you at Centrale, then the metro is three stops to Cadorna.

🚌
Airport Bus Express (Malpensa Shuttle & Terravision) €10 (one-way)

Malpensa Airport (MXP) – Terminal 1 & 2 → Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale)

50 min · Every 20–30 minutes · 05:00–23:30

💡 Buy tickets online or at airport kiosks to avoid queues. From Centrale, get tram or metro (MM3 yellow line, stop Repubblica, then walk 5 min to Via Tarchetti).

🚕
Airport Taxi €100

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel Boutique Duomo

50 min · on-demand · 24/7

💡 Book through the official app or taxi stand queue to avoid being overcharged; fixed rates to central Milan are around €100, but some drivers may try to add surcharges late at night.

🚕
Uber Black / Radiotaxi 02-4040 €100

Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel Ambra (via G.B. Pirelli, 6)

45 min · On demand · 24 hours

💡 Ask the driver to drop you on via Scarlatti—Hotel Ambra's entrance is easier that side. Flat rate to city centre, but verify before setting off.

🚂
Malpensa Express €13

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Cadorna Station (then 10 min walk to hotel)

50 min · Every 30 minutes · 05:25 - 23:27

💡 Buy tickets at the machine or online in advance to save €2; the walk from Cadorna to Via Dogana (hotel) goes through Piazza Duomo – quick and scenic, but wheeled luggage rattles on the cobbles.

🚂
Malpensa Express €13

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Milano Cadorna Station

50 min · Every 30 minutes · 05:30–22:30

💡 From Cadorna it's a 10-minute walk to Hotel Fioralba. Buy tickets online or at kiosks, avoid buying from ticket touts near the station gates.

🚂
Malpensa Express €13

Malpensa Airport (MXP) Terminal 1 → Milano Centrale Station

50 min · Every 30 minutes · 05:30–23:30

💡 Buy a round-trip ticket online for €26—it's valid for 60 days. From Centrale, walk 8 minutes to hotel: head north on via Vittor Pisani then left onto via G.B. Pirelli.

🚂
Malpensa Express €13

MXP Airport (T1 & T2) → Milano Cadorna or Milano Centrale

50 min · Every 30 minutes · 05:25 - 22:25

💡 Buy tickets from the Trenord machines before boarding. Validate at the platform — €50 fine if caught without a validated ticket.

🚂
Malpensa Express €13 (one-way)

Malpensa Airport (MXP) – Terminals 1 & 2 → Milan Cadorna Station (or Centrale or Porta Garibaldi)

50 min · Every 20–30 minutes · 05:00–23:30

💡 Skip Centrale if you're heading directly to Hotel Berlino – get off at Cadorna, then take metro MM1 red line to Porta Venezia and walk 2 minutes to Via G.B. Pirelli.

🚊
Tram 1 €2

Via Settembrini (near Centrale Station) → Piazza del Duomo

15 min · Every 8–10 minutes · 05:00–01:30

💡 Buy tickets at metro stations or tabacchi—don't board without validating; inspectors are strict. This tram passes near Hotel Fioralba; get off at Duomo and walk south on Via Mazzini.

🚗
Milan Metro Line 1 (Red) & 3 (Yellow) €2.20

Cadorna Station (from Malpensa Express) → Duomo Station (one stop on Line 1 or 3)

2 min · Every 2-4 minutes during peak, every 6-8 minutes off-peak · 06:00 - 00:30

💡 Use the same ticket for both train and metro if journey is under 90 minutes total; buy a 24-hour pass (€7.60) if you plan more than two rides that day.

🚊
Tram Line 1 (scenic route) €2.20

Cadorna Station (tram stop at Via Boccaccio) → Via Dogana (hotel, stop: Teatro alla Scala)

15 min · Every 8-12 minutes · 05:00 - 02:00

💡 Tram 1 runs past Castello Sforzesco and into Galleria Vittorio Emanuele – great intro to the city; buy a ticket from tabaccherie or the ATM app before boarding, as drivers don't sell them.

🚗 Need a car for your trip? Compare 500+ suppliers — free cancellation, instant confirmation Compare →

Über Milano

Wikipedia ↗
Milano, Italy — city travel guide

Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026. The city's wider metropolitan area is the largest in Italy, and the fourth-largest in the Eur...

👥
Population 1,362,863
📅
Founded 590

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What are the best rooms at Hotel Alessander?

Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th) to minimize potential street noise from Via Cortina d'Ampezzo. Consider rooms towards the back of the hotel for reduced noise from the service entrance.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Alessander?

Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) as they may be more prone to street noise and potentially louder lift usage. Rooms near the service entrance on the ground floor may also be noisier due to the hotel's proximity to the street.

Is Hotel Alessander noisy?

Street noise from Via Cortina d'Ampezzo may be a concern, especially for light sleepers. The hotel's proximity to the service entrance and lift may also generate noise.

Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Alessander?

Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Via Cortina d'Ampezzo does not offer stunning views of prominent landmarks, but higher floors may provide a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops.

What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Alessander?

Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process, as the hotel's staff may not be as familiar with the 2-star hotel's operations. Request extra towels or toiletries if needed, as the hotel's amenities may not be as extensive as those at higher-rated establishments.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alessander?

Check-in at Hotel Alessander is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hotel Alessander have Wi-Fi?

free (up to 1 Gb per day); 4G speeds (login via room key card)

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Alessander?

€5.50 per person per night (€11 for a double room)

Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Alessander?

Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery — €5 to €8.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Alessander?

A single ATM (Milan public transport) ticket costs €2.20 and covers metro, bus, and tram for 90 minutes. A daily pass is €7.60. From Linate airport, take bus 73 (€2.20) to San Babila; from Malpensa, the Malpensa Express train (€13) to Cadorna or Centrale is faster and cheaper than a taxi.

When is the best time to visit Milano?

April–May and September–October: spring and autumn bring mild temperatures (15–22°C), blue skies and far thinner crowds than summer. The city feels alive without being overwhelmed.

Top-Attraktionen in Milano

Galleria d'Arte Moderna (GAM) Free

💡 It's free but no online booking needed. The temporary exhibitions cost extra but are often skip-worthy.

Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore Free

💡 The tearoom next door (Caffè San Maurizio) is a good spot for a quiet coffee, but don't photograph the frescos with flash—the light damages them.

Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore Free

💡 Go early morning to have the place almost to yourself. No photography with flash allowed.

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore Free

💡 Combines with the adjacent Museo Archeologico (which costs €5) but the church is free. Go just before noon or after 2pm to avoid tour groups.

Parco Sempione Free

💡 Bring snacks from the Mercato di Via Paolo Sarpi nearby; park benches fill up by noon on sunny days. The aquarium at the park's edge is free on the first Sunday of the month.

Pinacoteca di Brera Free

💡 Arrive 30 minutes before opening on free Sundays to avoid a 1-hour queue. Otherwise, standard tickets are €15, but you can book online at no extra cost.

Parco Sempione Free

💡 Bring a picnic and sit near the lake. Avoid the small zoo enclosures if animal welfare bothers you.

Parco Sempione Free

💡 Bring your own snacks—the on-site cafés are pricey. The grassy areas near the pond are less crowded than the main path.

ℹ️ Datenbenachrichtigung: Informationen stammen aus öffentlichen Daten, KI-Analysen und Internetquellen. Details wie Zimmerkonfiguration, Preise, Öffnungszeiten und Veranstaltungsangaben können ungenau oder veraltet sein.
How we built this briefing
  • Room intel — AI synthesis of verified guest reviews (Google Place Details)
  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

Room intel, local dining, transport and destination guides on this page are AI-generated from verified data sources (OpenStreetMap, Google Places, Open-Meteo). Facts that can't be sourced are omitted, never invented. How we create this content →