Embarking on a solo adventure in Milan is a rewarding and exciting experience for any traveler. Over four days, I explored Milan’s top attractions, savored the city’s exquisite cuisine, and enjoyed the vibrant nightlife scene. Throughout my journey, I encountered the highs and lows of solo travel, making it an unforgettable experience.
How To Get To Milan
Getting to Milan is straightforward and convenient, especially if you’re flying from a major international hub like London Gatwick Airport. I booked a flight to Malpensa Airport which cost me £30.99 inbound and £21.53 return back to London.
The aiport is located just outside of Milan, but luckily there’s direct links to the city centre either via train or bus. I decided to take the train as it’s quicker and cost around the same as the bus. Tickets can be purchased from the machines at the station or the ticket desk if you need assistance and clarification.
Milan boasts an excellent metro network that connects all parts of the city. If you’d rather admire the views whilst commuting, Milan’s famous tram lines offer a scenic way to explore the city. Tickets for Milan’s public transportation can be easily purchased at stations and various shops throughout the city. I recommend either getting a day pass or a three-day pass, depending on the length of your stay, for unlimited access to the metro, trams, trains, and buses.
Top Attractions in Milan
QC Termemilano
Visit QC Termemilano, a stunning spa and wellness center in Porta Romana, Milan, built in the ruins of a historic Roman building. Prices vary based on the day of the week and time of entry. Peak weekend times cost €54, while weekday are €42. Your entry fee includes a robe, slippers, and a towel. Like most attractions, you will get a better deal by boking in advance.
QC Termemilano features two large, heated outdoor pools, offering a relaxing experience with views of the ancient Roman walls that still stand beside the spa. Inside, you will find numerous rooms with hot and cold water pools, waterfalls, foot baths, saunas, and steam rooms as well as several relaxation rooms.
At lunch, the spa offers two different packages from 12:00 until 15:00. The light lunch option is €24 and the full buffet is €29. The evening “aperitivo” is actually quite popular. If you’re in the spa between 17:00 and 20:00 pm, you are welcome to serve yourself from the buffet of sparkling wine and wide variety of snacks (all included in the price of your admission!).
The downside to QC Termemilano is that it has become a viral TikTok trend which means that some people are purely there to take pictures for social media and have disregard for others who are simply trying to relax. Therefore, I recommend visiting either in the early hours as soon as it opens or in the late evenings to avoid the crowd.
San Siro
The stadium is actually called Stadio Giuseppe Meazza but it’s most commonly known as the San Siro, with a capacity of 80,018 which makes it one of Europe’s largest grounds.
How To Get There
Take the M5 (Purple) line and get off at San Siro Stadium station, once you exit the station, the stadium will be to your left.
Ticket Prices are €17 for adults or €12 for ages up to 14 and over 65. Group tickets are also available at a reduced rate. Which is relatively cheap compared to the likes of the Santiago Bernabéu (€25) and Allianz Arena (€25).
The museum and tour is open every day from 9:30am until 6:00pm
