Your stay — Ostelzzz
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The Property — Ostelzzz
Ostelzzz is a bright, social hostel right across from Milano Centrale station, aimed squarely at backpackers and budget travellers who want clean dorms, a rooftop terrace with a bar, and no fuss. The lobby feels like a busy airport lounge – functional, with vending machines, lockers, and a constant flow of people checking maps. Its USP is pure convenience: step off the train, cross the piazza, and you're in bed within five minutes. Best for solo travellers or groups who treat the hostel as a base and spend their days out seeing the city.
Chronicles of Milan
Milan was founded by the Insubres, a Celtic people, around 600 BC, then became the Roman Mediolanum – a key city of the Western Roman Empire. Its medieval and Renaissance periods brought the Sforza family, who built the Sforza Castle and commissioned Leonardo da Vinci, whose 'Last Supper' still draws crowds. In the 20th century, Milan was heavily bombed in WWII and rebuilt as Italy's economic powerhouse, now a global capital of fashion, design, and finance. Contemporary culture here is fast, sleek, and work-oriented — a city that values efficiency without losing its love for aperitivo and football.
Best Time to Visit
Full Milan guide →Best months
September and October: pleasant temperatures (20–25°C), fewer tourists, and the city feels alive after the summer lull. May is also good before the heat builds.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season: hot (often 30–33°C), crowded, and prices at Ostelzzz double or triple. The Salone del Mobile furniture fair in April also spikes prices, but July's heat and tourist crush drive rates highest.
Budget shoulder season
March and November are the best budget months: mild weather (10–18°C), thinner crowds, and hostel rates can drop 30–50% off peak. Just pack for rain in both.
Weather & packing
Milan has a humid continental climate with muggy summers and foggy, damp winters. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella always — sudden thunderstorms are common even in July.
Live City Briefing — Milan
- Milan's tram network is undergoing major track replacements on lines 1 and 5, causing detours and longer waits; use the metro for reliable travel.
- The Duomo's main facade is still partly scaffolded for cleaning — the view from the terrace is less photogenic but entrance tickets are unchanged.
- A new pedestrian zone on Via Torino (from Piazza Duomo to Sant'Ambrogio) is being trialled, making walking to the cathedral easier but blocking some bus routes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ostelzzz, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard. The higher floors cut out street rumble, and the courtyard side avoids the traffic on Via Giorgio Jan.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1-2, especially those facing the street. They catch headlight glare and early-morning traffic noise from Via Giorgio Jan.
Best views
Upper floors (5-6) on the street side give a proper Milan rooftops view, but with noise trade-off. For balance, choose a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the most peaceful, furthest from both the lobby and any street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Giorgio Jan is a standard Milanese street — not a major artery, but buses, scooters, and delivery vans start around 6am. The lobby and breakfast area sit on the ground floor, so rooms directly above might catch early morning clatter. Ask at check-in if the lift shaft is near your allocated room.
Insider tips
1) If you're a light sleeper, request a room on the 'quiet side' when booking — they'll usually assign you a courtyard-facing one without fuss. 2) Parking is tight in this area; if driving, book a spot in their affiliated garage in advance or you'll end up circling the block on Via Giorgio Jan.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Ostelzzz
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds around 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all guest floors (4 floors); stairs also available
No physical newspapers; complimentary digital access to PressReader via hotel tablets in lobby; building is a converted 20th-century industrial warehouse with exposed brick and beams
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; bag drop possible from 11:00; late check-out by 12:00 (€20 surcharge, subject to availability)
Free storage in locked room before check-in and after check-out until 18:00
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift wide enough for wheelchair; adapted room available on ground floor (request at booking); no grab bars in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Garage Certosa at Via Pompeo Cambiasi, 8 (€25 per 24h, no EV charging). On-street metered parking (€2/hour, 8:00-20:00, Mon-Sat; free Sunday and overnight)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night, up to 14 nights; children under 18 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in a €50 credit card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cappella di Stazione (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Cappella di San Giovanni Di Dio e San Vincenzo De Paoli (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana Avventista del Settimo Giorno (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Eataly Smeraldo — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Giardini pubblici Indro Montanelli — 913 m · ~11 min walk
Casa-museo Boschi Di Stefano — 449 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Elfo Puccini — 361 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 129 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Venezia — 106 m · ~1 min walk
Ok Sigma — 195 m · ~2 min walk
Milano Porta Venezia — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Milano Centrale or the airport, as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common for small purchases; many cafes and small shops have a €5-10 minimum for card payments.
Not expected — round up the bill or leave small change for good service; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter — around €1.20–1.50.
Panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) — around €5–8.
Pizza or pasta in a trattoria away from central streets — main course around €12–15.
Navigli area and Porta Genova have affordable kebab, piadina, and pizza-by-slice stalls; avoid the Duomo area for overpriced snacks.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are common; smaller 'alimentari' sell basic items too.
H&M, Zara, and OVS on Corso Buenos Aires; the big street market on Via Fauché (Saturday morning) is good for basics.
Day pass (biglietto giornaliero) €7.60 for unlimited metro, bus, and tram; from Malpensa, take the Malpensa Shuttle bus (€10) rather than the train (€13).
Buy tram/metro tickets from tabacchi before boarding — a single costs €2.20 on paper, €2.00 by app; eat standing at a bar counter to avoid service charge at table; fill water bottles at public fountains (fontanelle) around the city — free and safe.
Good to know — Milan
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Emergency Contacts
Milan+39 02 659 2111 (Polizia di Stato - Informazioni)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Milan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ostelzzz
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 129 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Venezia — 106 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Malpensa Airport (MXP) → B&B Hotel Milano Aosta
💡 STIE airport buses go to Milano Centrale, then transfer to M2 metro. Cheapest option but slower. Buy Milan travel card (Mi-Card) for unlimited metro/tram access during stay.
Malpensa Airport (MXP) → B&B Hotel Milano Aosta (via Porta Garibaldi Station)
💡 Best budget option. Take Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale, then M2 metro (red line) toward Abbiategrasso, exit at Porta Garibaldi. Hotel is 5-min walk.
Throughout Milan city center → Aosta Station (M2 red line) - hotel entrance
💡 Purchase carnet (10-ticket pack €19.50) or daily pass (€7.50) for local exploration. M2 line directly services hotel. Clean, efficient, safest late-night transport.
Malpensa Airport (MXP) → B&B Hotel Milano Aosta
💡 Use official white taxis or Uber to avoid overcharging. Hotel is near Aosta metro station, taxi rank at airport is organized and regulated.
About Milan
Wikipedia ↗
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ostelzzz?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard. The higher floors cut out street rumble, and the courtyard side avoids the traffic on Via Giorgio Jan.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ostelzzz?
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1-2, especially those facing the street. They catch headlight glare and early-morning traffic noise from Via Giorgio Jan.
Is Ostelzzz noisy?
Via Giorgio Jan is a standard Milanese street — not a major artery, but buses, scooters, and delivery vans start around 6am. The lobby and breakfast area sit on the ground floor, so rooms directly above might catch early morning clatter. Ask at check-in if the lift shaft is near your allocated room.
Which rooms have the best views at Ostelzzz?
Upper floors (5-6) on the street side give a proper Milan rooftops view, but with noise trade-off. For balance, choose a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5.
What are insider tips for staying at Ostelzzz?
1) If you're a light sleeper, request a room on the 'quiet side' when booking — they'll usually assign you a courtyard-facing one without fuss. 2) Parking is tight in this area; if driving, book a spot in their affiliated garage in advance or you'll end up circling the block on Via Giorgio Jan.
What time is check-in at Ostelzzz?
Check-in at Ostelzzz is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Ostelzzz have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds around 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ostelzzz?
€5.00 per person per night, up to 14 nights; children under 18 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Ostelzzz?
Panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) — around €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ostelzzz?
Day pass (biglietto giornaliero) €7.60 for unlimited metro, bus, and tram; from Malpensa, take the Malpensa Shuttle bus (€10) rather than the train (€13).
When is the best time to visit Milan?
September and October: pleasant temperatures (20–25°C), fewer tourists, and the city feels alive after the summer lull. May is also good before the heat builds.
Top Attractions in Milan
💡 Buy bread and cheese from the nearby Mercato di Via San Marco on Saturday mornings for a cheap picnic. Avoid the overpriced kiosks inside the park.
💡 Go in the morning around 10am to avoid the small tour groups. Bring binoculars to see the upper frescoes in detail — they're high up and hard to see otherwise.
💡 Arrive 30 minutes before opening (8:30am) on free days — queues form fast. Otherwise, it's €15, so plan your visit around the first Sunday.
💡 Go just before sunset when the light hits the marble. The queues for the rooftop are shortest then, but skip it if you're on a budget — the outside view is enough.
💡 Come on the last Sunday of the month for the big antiques market along the canals. Grab a cheap aperitivo (drink + snacks) at 6pm — many bars offer these from €8.