Picolo recommends · Hotel in Milan, Lombardy
Hotel Spadari al Duomo
A short street off the cathedral square, a deli full of cheese and hams next door, and a lobby where contemporary art hangs on every wall.
Via Spadari is a small street a couple of minutes west of the cathedral, and the shop windows of Peck, Milan's famous food hall, are right beside the hotel door. Locals come here for parmesan and prosciutto, not for the sights.
The hotel is small and run by a family, and it shows. Art and furniture made specially for the house fill the rooms and corridors, and the people at reception tend to remember your name and your questions.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Spadari al Duomo
We recommend Spadari for a first trip to Milan when you want to be central without paying grand hotel rates. The Duomo is moments away, Brera an easy walk, and the welcome is personal.
Rooms are modern and tidy but on the small side, and there is no restaurant in the hotel. If you want a pool, a spa or space to spread out, look at the larger hotels nearby.
What you get
- Contemporary art and bespoke furniture
- Small, family-run front desk
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Peck food hall next door
- Modern, well-kept rooms
A day at Hotel Spadari al Duomo
- Morning
- Breakfast, then into the Duomo as the doors open.
- Midday
- Picnic supplies from Peck, a few steps from the door.
- Afternoon
- A walk north to the galleries and side streets of Brera.
- Evening
- An aperitivo in one of the bars behind the cathedral.
Location
Duomo, Milan, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Spadari al Duomo
Does Hotel Spadari al Duomo have a restaurant?
No, there is no restaurant. Breakfast is served, and Peck, one of Milan's best-known delis, is next door for anything else.
How big are the rooms at Hotel Spadari al Duomo?
They are modern and well maintained but compact, as is common in central Milan. Light packers will find them comfortable.
Is Hotel Spadari al Duomo good for a first trip to Milan?
Yes. It is central, reasonably priced for the area, and the cathedral, the Galleria and Brera are all within walking distance.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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