tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:59:48 +0000accomodationfoodfree timemovingrestaurants within 30€culture and arthotels within 50€italian foodnightlifeairplanesapartments for rentbed and breakfastbeerbushostelshotels within 90€ice-creamitalian winepaintingpizzapubrooms for renttypical thingschupitoscomicsenvironseventsmusicnewspaperspanzerottoparkspublic transportationrent a bikerent a carshoppingsightseeingsouvenirsuniversity"Maybe we don't speak Oxford English, but we breathe Milan air everyday!"http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)Blogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-5192741390617689509Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:46:00 +00002008-04-21T15:36:27.044+02:00busmovingpublic transportationRadiobus it's a service offered by Milan's transportation company, ATM, which is something between a taxi service and a public bus..Radiobus works only from 08.00 p.m. to 02.00 a.m., and it was created to fulfill two main tasks: allow a cheaper way of flexible moving, contrasting Milan's taxis crazy prices; offer a secure trasportation, almost "door to door", during late hours, especially for http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/radiobus-taxi-which-costs-like-public.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-7035444201994075112Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:59:00 +00002008-04-18T17:11:42.021+02:00chupitosnightlifepubAtmosphere is a small comfortable pub in a central area of Milan. Mainly attended by students, this pub is known for its delirious tuesday nights..Every tuesday shot drinks for 1 €uro each!.Usually you can drink the classical "chupito" (1 rum shot + 1 pear juice shot), but after some of that you can try to persuade the owner for trying to have something custom..But Atmosphere pub is good all weekhttp://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/atmosphere-nice-tuesday-night-in-milan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-6379626871472540657Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:17:00 +00002008-04-16T11:27:02.301+02:00busfree timemovingsightseeingOne of Milan’s big advantages, it’s the compactness of its downtown: you can visit all the main attractions just in a half-day walking tour. Beside this, taking example from the famous London double decker sighstening trips, a couple of companies are now providing bus tours in Milan city centre..Duomo square, La Scala theatre, Sforzesco Castle, old Sant’Amborgio Basilica and Leonardo’s Last http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/bus-sightseeing-in-milan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-4847368255922714113Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:27:00 +00002008-04-11T17:59:45.570+02:00accomodationbed and breakfastrooms for rentMilan is a busy, traffic congestioned city, but also here you can find a place where you can rest and take your time among your affairs. This place is called "Il Girasole" (the sunflower) B&B.Located in via Doberdò, 19 in Milan, near Sesto San Giovanni, along the important Viale Monza, this welcoming bed and breakfast offers to its guests all the comforts of a "Grand Hotel" at really low http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/bed-and-breakfast-il-girasole-relax-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-1921833668120726180Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:29:00 +00002008-04-10T15:59:07.377+02:00fooditalian fooditalian winerestaurants within 30€The place we're gonna describe in this post is one of those you'll never find in any travel guide. It's almost a secret, approachable only by some selected adepts!.The "Trattoria Albero Fiorito" (bloomed tree) is a very small family-managed eating house, a hybrid between a country snack-bar and a restaurant, where you can eat genuine italian food for the lowest price in Milan.Lasagne alla http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/italian-homemade-food-in-milan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-7487656224334668990Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:55:00 +00002008-04-09T12:41:35.216+02:00beerfoodpizzarestaurants within 30€Pizza Big is a coloured pizzeria right near the Milan Central Rail Station (Stazione Centrale). The room is quite small, but the service is very fast..In this nice pizzeria, full of Brasil memories and pictures of Ayrton Senna, you can taste the thinnest pizza in town. All the pizzas served here are really big and extremely thin, palatable and very light..From the classical Margherita (tomatoes, http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/pizza-big-thinnest-pizza-in-milan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-7393989917494483193Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:31:00 +00002008-04-08T14:48:57.782+02:00culture and artpaintingThe Pinacoteca di Brera ("Brera Art Gallery") is the most important art collection in Milan and one of the most interesting in Italy. It contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings, an outgrowth of the cultural program of the Brera Academy, which shares the site in the Palazzo Brera. Inaugurated in 1810, the Pinacoteca di Brera houses paintings of artists like: Bramante, http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/pinacoteca-di-brera-most-famous-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-5888157913617518068Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:58:00 +00002008-04-08T11:56:56.468+02:00accomodationhotels within 50€We're pretty sure the Hotel Gambara, situated in Via Fra' Galgario 4, is the cheapest hotel in Milan, excluding some places of ill repute in the suburbs...:)! Warm and clean, despite the very low fares, the Hotel Gambara offers double and triple rooms starting from 50 €uros per room per night (for the double room)..This real low cost accomodation is located in a peaceful area of Milan, well http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/probably-cheapest-hotel-in-milan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)105tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-3875209979792549133Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:18:00 +00002008-04-07T15:26:43.761+02:00culture and artfree timenewspapersCorriere della Sera: founded in 1876, is the most istitutional newspaper of Italy. During all these years the Corriere della Sera has pubblished some of the most prestigious signatures of italian journalism like Indro Montanelli, Enzo Biagi, Sergio Romano and many others. Actually you can read on it about politics, current events, sport and culture.La Repubblica: historic italian newspaper, La http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/italian-press-chapter-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-5219258061151428583Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:04:00 +00002008-04-02T21:06:17.929+02:00environsfree timemovingrent a bikeWith its narrow streets and quite compact historical centre, Milan can be a nice place to explore by bike. Although far from being a cyclist paradise like Amsterdam, Munich and other Northern Europe cities, you can still enjoy a ride here, as many milaneses do. Just keep an eye on car drivers: they are always in a hurry and not very friendly here..Especially in summer monthes, when there are not http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/rent-bike-and-feel-free-on-milans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-2032136929286122748Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:06:00 +00002008-04-02T18:39:50.720+02:00accomodationbed and breakfasthotels within 50€"Bed & Bed", it's a small, newly refurbished guest house located in the Southern Milan, on via Ripamonti (which, thanks to its 6.7 km it's the longest street in Milan)..Although not properly in the city center, this B&B it's easily reachable by N. 24 tram, which brings you directly to Duomo Sq. in 15 minutes or less. And in the late hours you'll need just a 5 minutes taxi ride to start http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/b-bed-bed-small-young-easy-going.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-4302608128079892930Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:01:00 +00002008-04-02T15:08:24.609+02:00comicsculture and artfree timeA quick and easy way to learn Italian? Comics, of course! And in Italy, when you say comics, you say Bonelli.Sergio Bonelli Editore is the main Italian comics publisher since the ‘50s, with more than 25 million copies distributed every year. About 30 different headings, with different characters and different stories, a unique mark in drawing and a huge attention to the stories are the http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/bonelli-italian-excellence-in-comics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-6885325023898623866Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:12:00 +00002008-04-01T14:48:51.152+02:00free timeice-creamparks"Saturday in the parkI think it was the fourth of julySaturday in the parkI think it was the fourth of julyPeople dancing, people laughingA man selling ice creamSinging italian songsCan you dig it (yes, I can)And Ive been waiting such a long timeFor Saturday...".Chicago. Saturday in the park, but not only saturday! Every day is a good day to take a walk in the Sempione park. Historical shooting http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/04/saturday-in-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-4416427205406950093Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:27:00 +00002008-03-28T12:04:34.283+01:00fooditalian fooditalian winerestaurants within 30€typical thingsA huge selection of italian wines from different Italy areas: Chianti, Bonarda, Dolcetto d'Alba, Nebbiolo, till the famous and prestigious Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino. You can taste all this wonderful italian wines in a warm and welcoming atmosphere at the "Sorsi e Morsi" wine bar in Via Giorgio Washington 92, Milan..Prices, obviously, change with the kind of wine you want to taste, but http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/have-glass-of-italian-wine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-328393442866799614Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-03-27T18:56:29.818+01:00accomodationapartments for rentrooms for rentDear Readers! Before continuing with this article, please note that we are NOT paid by hotels, restaurants and other services owners about which we write on Milan Low Cost! We just describe places and services which, in our opinion, could be useful, and/or interesting, and/or money saving..Why this disclaimer? Well, just because the thing I am going to write about in this post, it is so nice and http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/rent-room-or-rent-flat-for-couple-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-4786859498869027068Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:51:00 +00002008-03-27T14:22:34.753+01:00fooditalian foodrestaurants within 30€"Stop Grill" it's quite a new place, in the backyard of the busy Piazza Loreto, just at the corner of Milan's main shooping street Corso Buenos Aires. This roomy environment à la brasserie becomes full during lunch time, thanks to white collars from the nearby offices, but out of 12.30-14.00 pm hours, you will easily get a table..Here you will find pizzas from just 5 €uros, many first courses of http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/italian-pasta-and-grilled-meat-for-less.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-619221012095490308Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:27:00 +00002008-03-27T10:50:56.947+01:00accomodationhostelsHostel Piero Riotta is probably one of the cheapest accomodation solutions in Milan, with bed-places in 6 people dorms starting from 20 € / night..Located in Milan's west side, the hostel is not very far from two red line underground stations: Lotto and QT8. Reception it is open 24/7, but the rooms must be left at 9.30 a.m. of the departure day. .As this is one of the most affordable locations inhttp://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/hostel-aig-piero-rotta-milan-beds-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-4882695771226459876Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:41:00 +00002008-03-26T00:06:48.817+01:00fooditalian foodrestaurants within 30€Trattoria "Il Glicine" (The Wistaria), it's a small and friendly restaurant, hidden in the eastern district of Città Studi (Milan's main college campus). Just 35 tables for 60 eaters, and a nice garden, which makes this place perfect during spring and summer monthes..Interesting and fresh dishes, and a fairly good wine list, are offered for a very competitive price: 27 €uros à la carté for your http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/italian-food-or-nouvelle-cuisine-name.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-1496140697203772347Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:04:00 +00002008-03-25T22:29:28.052+01:00accomodationhotels within 50€ice-creamHotel Nuovo Marghera is the perfect solution for those who come in Milan for an event or an exposition in the Fiera. Situated close to the structure of the Fiera, this welcoming hotel offers 45 rooms with every comfort: air conditioning, mini-bar, Tv sat and Wi-Fi connection to internet.Via Marghera is an historical street of Milan, where you can taste one of the best ice-cream in the whole http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/hotel-nuovo-marghera-3-stars-55-euros.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-934445238978075042Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:47:00 +00002008-03-25T21:40:11.407+01:00beernightlifeuniversityThe Maga Furla (wich litteraly means "Furla the enchantress") is a young cozy pub located near the Bicocca University in Milan. Usually frequented by university students in their brave nights, the Maga Furla is a fresh place, where you can meet interesting people: socializing becames easier after the first beer...! .Every Wednesday the beer costs just 3 €uros. .Recommended: the Peroni doppio http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/wednesday-at-maga-furla-students-and-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-4650152176134198236Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:43:00 +00002008-03-24T20:06:12.601+01:00culture and artpaintingCreated with donations made by rich milanese collectors, the Modern Art Gallery, together with the Brera museum, the Triennale and the Permanente, is one of the most rapresentative places for art in Milan.Visiting the GAM you can have an interesting overview of the evolution of italian modern art, watching paintings of artists like Pellizza Da Volpedo, Severini, De Chirico, Morandi, Carrà, Sironihttp://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/gam-modern-art-gallery-in-milan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-636245731791293607Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:31:00 +00002008-03-24T15:03:44.706+01:00fooditalian foodrestaurants within 30€"Osteria dei vecchi sapori" letterary means "Tavern of old savours", and this it what you will find in this cozy small restaurant located near Garibaldi rail station. The place is inside the Isola district - some yeras ago a semi-abandoned reidential area in northern Milan, and now a place with a high density of bars, pubs, trandy cafes and craft shops which surely deserves a visit..You will http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/typical-italian-food-for-less-than-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-2989370024966168917Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:59:00 +00002008-03-23T21:08:10.031+01:00airplanesmovingIn just one week the UE-USA Open sky agreement will go into effect. This will create an (almost) unrestricted air-routes market between Unites States and European Union. American companies will be allowed to fly in every destination in Europe and european airlines will become more competitive in amercian market..After 15 years long negotiations, the sky over Atlantic it's ready to become more http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/low-cost-rates-on-atlantic-routes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-7094201064184069906Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:03:00 +00002008-03-23T18:45:32.608+01:00movingrent a carMilan it's a busy city, with strong traffic during weekdays and parcking problems in the city centre. Probably, a car it's not the best way to move around here. But, if you have choosen an hotel far from the downtown, if you plan a visit to the suburbs, or simply wish to enjoy a full independence from public trasnport - renting a car could be a good (and also budget) solution..If you are alone, http://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/rent-car-in-milan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192145982251189324.post-582343963668504107Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:40:00 +00002008-03-22T17:53:54.697+01:00accomodationhotels within 50€ Hotel Greco is a new structure situated in the "Bicocca" area, northern Milan. Located near the new Arcimboldi Theater, Bicocca University and Niguarda Hospital the hotel offers 10 comfortable and modern single, double and triple bedrooms..Hotel Greco can be an interesting accomodation for university students during their first days in "Erasmus" or small groups of budget travellers..Rates: roomshttp://milanlowcost.blogspot.com/2008/03/hotel-greco-2-stars-55-euros.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Italy for You)0