🇮🇹 Milano, Italy
Hotel 10 Keys
📍 1, Via Andrea Maffei, Milano, 20135
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Your stay — Hotel 10 Keys
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The Property — Hotel 10 Keys
Hotel 10 Keys in Milano is a modern, boutique hotel with a chic, minimalist aesthetic that blends seamlessly into the thriving Brera district. The lobby exudes a sense of urban sophistication, with a sleek, marble-clad reception and a curated selection of local art. This stylish retreat is perfect for design-conscious travellers and those looking for a vibrant, central base in the heart of Milano. With its focus on comfort and style, Hotel 10 Keys is ideal for couples and solo travellers seeking a stylish, low-key experience in the city's most fashionable neighbourhood.
Chronicles of Milano
Milano has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, when it was an important hub for trade and commerce. The city was later the epicentre of the Renaissance, with iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II emerging during this period. In the 19th century, Milano became a major industrial centre, earning it the nickname 'the capital of fashion'. Today, the city is a thriving metropolis with a unique blend of medieval and modern architecture, renowned for its world-class museums, galleries, and culinary scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Milano guide →Best months
The best months to visit Milano are June, September, and October, when the weather is warm and sunny, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). These months offer ideal conditions for exploring the city's outdoor spaces and enjoying the local festivals and events.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak tourist month in Milano, driven by the Festa dell'Assunta (Feast of the Assumption) and the Festa della Mercè (Festival of Our Lady of Mercy). Expect higher prices and larger crowds, with hotel rates increasing by up to 20% during this period.
Budget shoulder season
April and November are the best budget shoulder months for Milano, with milder weather, fewer crowds, and discounts of up to 30% on hotel rates. The spring blooms in April, and the autumn foliage in November makes for a picturesque cityscape.
Weather & packing
Milano's climate is characterised by a distinct continental influence, with hot summers and cold winters. Pack layers for your visit, as the temperature can fluctuate significantly throughout the day, and don't forget a waterproof jacket for those occasional summer showers.
Live City Briefing — Milano
- The city's metro line 5 extension to the new 'Milano Linate' station is set to open in 2026, connecting the airport to the city centre more efficiently. The Brera district, where Hotel 10 Keys is located, is also undergoing a major renovation of its historic streets and piazzas, which may cause some temporary disruptions. Visitors can look forward to the new 'Milano Summer Festival' in July, featuring outdoor concerts, performances, and cultural events across the city.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel 10 Keys, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may receive more street noise from Via Andrea Maffei.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the service entrance (if it's located on the ground floor) may experience some noise, especially during peak hours.
Best views
Given the hotel's address, rooms on the higher floors (above 5th floor) may offer views of the surrounding cityscape.
Quietest floors
Floors 6-10 may offer a quieter stay due to being higher up and potentially farther from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that Via Andrea Maffei is a relatively busy street, so rooms on lower floors may be more prone to street noise. The lift may also be a source of noise, especially if it's an older model.
Insider tips
1. Consider requesting a room with a double-glazed window for added sound insulation. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Castello Sforzesco by walking there for breakfast or exploring the area.
- 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 — Hotel 10 Keys
free for all guests, speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and physical newspapers in the lobby
09:00 - 23:00, early bag-drop not available, late check-out until 13:00 (€50 fee)
available for a fee (€10 per bag per day)
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some rooms have restricted access due to historic building quirks
on-site valet parking available (€40 per night), nearest public car park is Q-Park at Via San Vittore (€30 per day), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit + €200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria Annunciata in Camposanto (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Fedele (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Synagogue: Beth Shlomo (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Vittorio Formentano — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Studio Museo Vico Magistretti — 487 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro San Babila — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 504 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Remotti — 78 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour Express — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Tricolore — 636 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside actual bank branches for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux in the central station and tourist areas, as they add hefty commissions and poor rates.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and public transport; some small cafes and market stalls may be cash-only, so carry small notes.
Not expected; rounding up a few euros for good service is appreciated but optional. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel porters: €1-2 per bag if they help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a café bar for an espresso: about €1.10.
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery/takeaway: €5-7.
A pasta first course in a trattoria: around €12.
The area has several rosticcerie (takeaway rotisserie shops) and small bakeries selling pizza by the slice for €3-5. Look for busy lunchtime queues.
Bennet, Esselunga, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in this area.
For affordable basics, head to a branch of OVS or H&M in the nearby shopping centres; the street market on Via Padova has cheap clothing stalls.
Single ticket €2.20 (valid 90 mins), day pass €7.60; buy from metro machines or tabacchi. From MXP airport, the cheapest option is the Malpensa Shuttle bus (€8 one-way).
1. Drink coffee at the bar (standing) not at a table. 2. Eat lunch from a rosticceria or supermarket deli counter instead of a sit-down restaurant. 3. Validate your transport ticket before boarding — fines are €60+.
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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 Hotel 10 Keys
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 504 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Remotti — 78 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Milano
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 Hotel 10 Keys?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may receive more street noise from Via Andrea Maffei.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel 10 Keys?
Rooms near the service entrance (if it's located on the ground floor) may experience some noise, especially during peak hours.
Is Hotel 10 Keys noisy?
Be aware that Via Andrea Maffei is a relatively busy street, so rooms on lower floors may be more prone to street noise. The lift may also be a source of noise, especially if it's an older model.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel 10 Keys?
Given the hotel's address, rooms on the higher floors (above 5th floor) may offer views of the surrounding cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel 10 Keys?
1. Consider requesting a room with a double-glazed window for added sound insulation. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Castello Sforzesco by walking there for breakfast or exploring the area.
What time is check-in at Hotel 10 Keys?
Check-in at Hotel 10 Keys is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel 10 Keys have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests, speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel 10 Keys?
€5.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel 10 Keys?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery/takeaway: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel 10 Keys?
Single ticket €2.20 (valid 90 mins), day pass €7.60; buy from metro machines or tabacchi. From MXP airport, the cheapest option is the Malpensa Shuttle bus (€8 one-way).
When is the best time to visit Milano?
The best months to visit Milano are June, September, and October, when the weather is warm and sunny, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). These months offer ideal conditions for exploring the city's outdoor spaces and enjoying the local festivals and events.
Top Attractions in 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.