Brera Apartments, Milan, Italy - Explore & Book
"Carefully styled to please fashionistas and the design-conscious, these elegant apartments are set in or near the hip Brera area, known for its cornucopia of shops, bars, evening promenades and nightlife. There are 15 to choose from, all subtly different. To give you an idea, the Brera Apartments are in a 1960s cobbled courtyard of flats off the Via San Fermo, and combine pure white walls with designer fixtures, flush fittings and shiny wood floors. The split-level, slope-raftered Garibaldi Suite sits in a 1950s steel-and glass block, and has a mezzanine double bedroom reached via a twist of glass and metal stairs. Most are approximately a 20-25 minute stroll from the Stazione Centrale and Duomo, so you can live like a local but explore the city with ease. Larger apartments have fully equipped kitchens - ideal for families or those on a budget - while smaller studio apartments are a chic base to visit the neighbourhood restaurants. And whichever you choose, you won't want for a thing; these really are homes away from home. Highs Good value for money, considering the fresh, modern design and central location in an expensive cityThe wealth of shops, restaurants and buzzy bars in the vicinity, plus the Pinacoteca di Brera museum - Brera is a great neighbourhood Ideal for a romantic weekend, or for a city break with a young family - each apartment has a baby cot, and most have sofabedsA big choice of films and box sets to watch, and pay-per-view movies on TVA lengthy information document, with tips on Milan's museums, restaurants, takeaways, spas, grocery stores and lifestyle stores Lows Please note that prices shown are a guide only, and fluctuate significantlySome have a restaurant or bar below the window, which may generate evening noise (we found shutting the window effectively restored our peace)None of the apartments have balconies Apartment kitchens have hob cookers but no oven, and the studio apartments have no kitchensNot all of the apartments are in central Brera, check their room descriptions for specific street locations" - Cathy Teesdale
