I was born and raised in Milan, spending the first 18 years of my life in this fashionable Italian city. Milan is one of those cities that comes alive at night. There are loads of things to do in Milan at night, for both tourists and locals alike, as well as for every interest. In this guide I have included everything you need to know about Milan at night. Including how to get around, the best things to do, where to stay, how to make the most of it and more.
Sunset over Milan from the rooftop of the Duomo, Italy. The first thing you might want to consider when visiting Milan at night is: is it safe?
My answer is that yes, it is! And that goes especially for busy, well-touristed or nightlife areas of the city. But like in any big city, you should keep your belongings close to you and stay aware of your surroundings — pickpockets do exist. It beats walk-in and queueing, and will make your night run smoother, especially at the more popular Milanese restaurants.
Getting around Milan at night is a breeze. For a start, the metro runs between 6AM and AM, meaning that everybody except for the late night owls and partygoers will be able to get home using this form of public transport. Some buses and trams run all night, though just not as regularly as they do in the day.
Fares are more expensive at night, but this mode of transport just enables you to get from A to B quicker and without having to wait around. Most of the time, however, you can pretty much get around on foot. Aperitivo, or apericena as they call it in Milan, is arguably the best and most local way to start an evening in this northern Italian city. Taking place usually from around 7PM onwards, this is when bars charge a fixed price for both a drink and a selection of snacks to go alongside it.
