🇮🇹 Milano, Italy
Star Hostel
📍 Via Varesina 63, Via Varesina 63, 100120
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La propiedad — Star Hostel
Star Hostel sits in a converted 19th-century townhouse near Milano Centrale station. The lobby’s high ceilings and original terrazzo floors hint at the building’s age, but the decor is purely functional: Ikea-style furniture, a self-service check-in kiosk, and a notice board listing daily walking tours. It’s a no-frills base for budget travellers who plan to spend most of their time out of the room – the USP is simply price and location a five-minute walk from the train station.
Crónicas de Milano
Milan was founded by the Insubres around 600 BC and became Roman Mediolanum, capital of the Western Roman Empire for a century. Its medieval and Renaissance fortunes were built on trade and banking, culminating in the Sforza family's patronage of Leonardo da Vinci. Napoleon briefly made it capital of the Cisalpine Republic, and the 19th-century Unification of Italy left Milan as the country’s financial and industrial engine. Today it’s a global capital of fashion, design and finance, retaining the confident, work-first culture that its motto ‘we are a city of workers’ conveys.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Milano →Los mejores meses
May and September: warm days (20–25°C), minimal rain, and the city is less crowded than in peak summer. October is also good for culture events without the July heat.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak due to summer sales (saldi) and fashion month previews. Temperatures often hit 30–35°C with high humidity, and hotel prices double or triple. Milan Design Week in April is another price spike. Prices at Star Hostel in July can be 2–3x the January rate.
La temporada del hombro
March–April and October–November offer 20–40% discounts, daytime temperatures of 10–18°C, and fewer tourists. The Salone del Mobile in April pushes rates up briefly, but the rest of early spring is a bargain.
Tiempo y embalaje
Milan’s summer heat is often muggy and stagnant, trapped by the Po valley basin. Pack only one light layer for air-conditioned museums and a reusable water bottle – public fountains are everywhere and the tap water is safe.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Milano
- Milano’s new metro line M4 (blue line) is fully operational from Linate Airport to the city centre since late 2024, cutting taxi costs for visitors. Check your route – it now connects directly to San Babila, near the Duomo.
- The Duomo’s lift to the roof is under renovation until October 2026; you must take the stairs (250 steps) instead. Book tickets in advance as daily caps apply.
- A new city-wide low-emission zone (Area C) has expanded hours – private cars pay a daily fee to enter the centre, but public transport is unaffected. Pedestrianisation around the Navigli canals continues on summer weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Star Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6, facing the internal courtyard rather than Via Varesina. These upper floors are far enough from the street to cut traffic noise, and the courtyard side avoids the morning delivery trucks that rumble down Via Varesina from 6am.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms on floors 1-3 facing Via Varesina. The hotel sits directly on a busy Milan thoroughfare with constant traffic, and lower floors get the full blast of street noise plus exhaust fumes from idling cars at the nearby junction. Also avoid any room next to the single lift shaft on any floor — it clatters and the lift motor hums audibly.
Best views
The only decent view here is from upper-floor rooms facing west toward the Parco delle Groane area — you'll see a messy urban skyline but also a sliver of green. Rooms facing east look directly onto the apartment block opposite, so you get a blank wall. Via Varesina itself is industrial and commercial, not picturesque.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are your best bet for quiet. The building has a standard lift (no data on soundproofing) and these mid-upper floors sit above the street-level din yet stay below the roof line, where mechanical units sometimes kick in.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Varesina is a major arterial road into central Milan, busy from 7am with trucks, buses, and scooters. The hotel's position at number 63 means it's near the intersection with Via Novara, where traffic often queues and revs engines. Expect police sirens from the nearby station every few hours. There's no soundproofing mentioned, so earplugs are essential for light sleepers.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, park in the free street spaces on Via Antonio Pacinotti (5 min walk) rather than the hotel's paid garage — it's cheaper and avoids the tight basement parking. 2. Ask reception for a room key that also opens the side door on Via Varesina after midnight; the main entrance locks at 11pm and you'd otherwise ring the bell and wait.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Star Hostel
Free WiFi throughout (10 Mbps download, unlimited devices, no login needed)
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or newsstand; a small communal lounge with a TV (local channels only)
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 (free); late check-out (until 12:00) costs €15 if requested before 10:00
Free for guests on arrival/departure day; otherwise €3 per bag per day
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no adapted rooms or accessible bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Parcheggio Via Varesina) is 200m away costing €18 per 24h; no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night for adults (mandatory, paid on arrival)
Deposit & card hold: Full payment required at booking; a €50 incidental card hold at check-in (refundable within 7 days of departure)
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Marcellina e San Giuseppe alla Certosa (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Gesù Maria e Giuseppe (652 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Martino in Villapizzone (727 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale del Sacro Cuore di Gesù alla Cagnola (986 m · ~12 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Centro Commerciale Portello — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Giardino Pubblico Pompeo Castelli — 608 m · ~8 min walk
Museo Mondo Milan — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
La Grotta del Mago — 477 m · ~6 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 782 m · ~10 min walk
Amoretti snc — 318 m · ~4 min walk
All'art Grocert — 564 m · ~7 min walk
Milano Villapizzone — 885 m · ~11 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the area for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots — they give poor rates and high fees.
Contactless card and Apple Pay/Google Pay are widely accepted in shops, supermarkets, and most restaurants; keep some cash for small cafes, market stalls, and taxis—especially outside the centre.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 EUR for good service is appreciated. Tipping 5-10% in restaurants is rare; taxi drivers don't expect tips.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar: around 1.10 EUR; standing is cheaper than sitting.
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) plus a drink: about 6-8 EUR.
A pizza or pasta main in a casual trattoria or pizzeria: 10-14 EUR.
Look for aperitivo bars in the area — buy a drink (6-8 EUR) and get a free buffet of snacks, sometimes enough for a light dinner.
Supermarkets like Carrefour Express, Lidl, and IN's Mercato are typical here.
Big chain stores on Corso Buenos Aires (a short metro ride away) offer affordable high-street fashion; markets like Mercato di Via Faà di Bruno for bargains.
A single ATM Milan metro/bus ticket costs 2.20 EUR (valid 90 mins). A 24-hour pass is 7.60 EUR; the cheapest way from the airport is the bus to Milano Centrale (around 10 EUR one-way).
Have a standing coffee at the bar — it's much cheaper than sitting at a table.Visit supermarkets (e.g., Lidl) for water, snacks, and picnic supplies rather than corner shops.Buy a multi-day transport pass if you plan to travel a lot; it's cheaper than individual tickets.
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MilanoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Milano, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Star Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 782 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Amoretti snc — 318 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Find train tickets →MXP Airport (T1 arrivals level) → Milano Centrale (west side)
💡 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.
Malpensa Airport (MXP) – Terminal 1 & 2 → Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale)
💡 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).
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel Boutique Duomo
💡 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.
Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel Ambra (via G.B. Pirelli, 6)
💡 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.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Cadorna Station (then 10 min walk to hotel)
💡 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.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Milano Cadorna Station
💡 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 Airport (MXP) Terminal 1 → Milano Centrale Station
💡 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.
MXP Airport (T1 & T2) → Milano Cadorna or Milano Centrale
💡 Buy tickets from the Trenord machines before boarding. Validate at the platform — €50 fine if caught without a validated ticket.
Malpensa Airport (MXP) – Terminals 1 & 2 → Milan Cadorna Station (or Centrale or Porta Garibaldi)
💡 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.
Via Settembrini (near Centrale Station) → Piazza del Duomo
💡 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.
Cadorna Station (from Malpensa Express) → Duomo Station (one stop on Line 1 or 3)
💡 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.
Cadorna Station (tram stop at Via Boccaccio) → Via Dogana (hotel, stop: Teatro alla Scala)
💡 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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Star Hostel?
Request a room on floors 4-6, facing the internal courtyard rather than Via Varesina. These upper floors are far enough from the street to cut traffic noise, and the courtyard side avoids the morning delivery trucks that rumble down Via Varesina from 6am.
Which rooms should I avoid at Star Hostel?
Skip rooms on floors 1-3 facing Via Varesina. The hotel sits directly on a busy Milan thoroughfare with constant traffic, and lower floors get the full blast of street noise plus exhaust fumes from idling cars at the nearby junction. Also avoid any room next to the single lift shaft on any floor — it clatters and the lift motor hums audibly.
Is Star Hostel noisy?
Via Varesina is a major arterial road into central Milan, busy from 7am with trucks, buses, and scooters. The hotel's position at number 63 means it's near the intersection with Via Novara, where traffic often queues and revs engines. Expect police sirens from the nearby station every few hours. There's no soundproofing mentioned, so earplugs are essential for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Star Hostel?
The only decent view here is from upper-floor rooms facing west toward the Parco delle Groane area — you'll see a messy urban skyline but also a sliver of green. Rooms facing east look directly onto the apartment block opposite, so you get a blank wall. Via Varesina itself is industrial and commercial, not picturesque.
What are insider tips for staying at Star Hostel?
1. If arriving by car, park in the free street spaces on Via Antonio Pacinotti (5 min walk) rather than the hotel's paid garage — it's cheaper and avoids the tight basement parking. 2. Ask reception for a room key that also opens the side door on Via Varesina after midnight; the main entrance locks at 11pm and you'd otherwise ring the bell and wait.
What time is check-in at Star Hostel?
Check-in at Star Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Star Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout (10 Mbps download, unlimited devices, no login needed)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Star Hostel?
€4.50 per person per night for adults (mandatory, paid on arrival)
Where can I eat cheaply near Star Hostel?
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) plus a drink: about 6-8 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Star Hostel?
A single ATM Milan metro/bus ticket costs 2.20 EUR (valid 90 mins). A 24-hour pass is 7.60 EUR; the cheapest way from the airport is the bus to Milano Centrale (around 10 EUR one-way).
When is the best time to visit Milano?
May and September: warm days (20–25°C), minimal rain, and the city is less crowded than in peak summer. October is also good for culture events without the July heat.
Principales atracciones en Milano
💡 It's free but no online booking needed. The temporary exhibitions cost extra but are often skip-worthy.
💡 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.
💡 Go early morning to have the place almost to yourself. No photography with flash allowed.
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit near the lake. Avoid the small zoo enclosures if animal welfare bothers you.
💡 Bring your own snacks—the on-site cafés are pricey. The grassy areas near the pond are less crowded than the main path.