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Il Girasole

Property in Milan with a bar

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Superior Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Via Doberdo 19, Milan, MI, 20126
  • Place, Teatro degli Arcimboldi
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Raffaele Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Corso Buenos Aires
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (LIN-Linate)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds

Superior Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Milan

Located in Villa San Giovanni, Il Girasole is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as University of Milano-Bicocca and Teatro degli Arcimboldi. This 15-room property welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and express check-in.
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What's nearby

  • Teatro degli Arcimboldi - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Milano-Bicocca - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Raffaele Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Corso Buenos Aires - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Villa San Giovanni Station - 5 min walk
  • Milan Greco Pirelli Station - 18 min walk
  • Linate Airport (LIN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great American Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Toast To Coast - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gran Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr Moussa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Birds Milano - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Il Girasole

Property in Milan with a bar
Guests of Il Girasole enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.
All 15 rooms provide free bottled water, safes, and desks. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Wardrobes or closets are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Il Girasole B&B Milan
Il Girasole Milan
Il Girasole Hotel Milan
Il Girasole Inn Milan
Il Girasole Inn
Il Girasole Inn
Il Girasole Milan
Il Girasole Inn Milan

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Il Girasole?

Il Girasole provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Il Girasole?

This property is situated in Villa San Giovanni, close to Cathedral of Milan, Piazza del Duomo, and San Siro Stadium. You'll also find Corso Buenos Aires and Via Montenapoleone Fashion District within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Il Girasole?

No, there isn't parking available at the property.

Does Il Girasole include a casino?

No, Il Girasole doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Il Girasole?

No, there is no indoor pool at this property.

Is Il Girasole good for couples?

Couples staying at this property will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a garden.

Does Il Girasole have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Il Girasole doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Il Girasole allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Il Girasole though service animals are welcome.

How far is the airport from Il Girasole?

The closest major airport to Il Girasole is Linate Airport (LIN), which is 7.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY), which is located 27.8 mi away (47-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Il Girasole?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Il Girasole.

Reviews

Il Girasole Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Very nice and comfortable, breakfast was great, host was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for Milan

The hotel/guesthouse is easily reached from the centre of Milan by metro followed by a short walk (past a nice bakery). Il Girasole looks unconventional, being a converted factory building. A nice courtyard is hidden behind a metal entrance door. Matteo and his brother are extremely nice hosts, who can provide enthusiastic advice on sightseeing in Milan. Our room was one of the two behind the courtyard which, unfortunately, the WiFi signal from the main building didn't reach - but was fine if you sat outside near reception/breakfast room. Room was clean and comfortable and spacious enough for chairs and a table. Bed was too firm for me (not my wife) so just luck of the draw. No tea/coffee making facilities per the property description, but also no glass for a drink of water (complimentary bottle of water for the first night). Nice breakfast: tea or coffee, a glass of fruit juice, a croissant and a salami and/or cheese roll.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Sedona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matteo our host was super friendly and welcoming and helpful.Inside garden and rooms a delight as it is in an previous industrial area.It was very hot out that was the only thing I didn’t like.Metroto Centre of Milan in 15 minutes was great and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice place, run by two brothers who are charming, kind and filled with good energy. The place is not easy to find if you are using public transport: look for the image of a sunflower on the building, it does make it easier to spot. Also you may wish to ask for rooms facing the inner courtyard and not the street; not because of noise (the streets are quiet), but because the building across the street keeps its light on at night, and that can be disturbing for sleep. The area is very nice and they were kind enough to direct me to the nearby canal, ideal for jogging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff Great location for catching the metro into the centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Interesting location and building

I stayed at this hotel more than a year ago, so my memories are not too clear. I do recall that the bathroom was clean and very nice. There were three of us, and we had enough room to move around and set out our bags, etc. The dining room/reception area is loaded with materials about the city. The hosts were very helpful and answered all our questions. The location was a little bit "out of the way", but as it is only about 7 minutes from the Metro station, not a big problem.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly staff.

Very nice little hotel. Staff were very friendly, and rooms were nice. 20 minutes by metro into the centre of Milan.

8/10 Good

Cristina, Malta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet hotel in Milan

A small and beautiful hotel close to the metro in a quiet neighborhood. Hotel staff are very welcoming and helpful. We were given a good explanation of Milan and were best to eat and shop along places to visit within our stay. Large rooms. Good wifi and parking is available inside the hotel at a cost which is highly recommended since the parking spaces in the vicinity are all blue parking spaces (need to pay for the time parked). Breakfast selection is moderate but everything especially the bread, pastries and cakes are all freshly baked in the morning... what a nice smell to wake up to.

8/10 Good

Saul, Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient to all Sites in Milan

We had a wonderful stay at Il Girasole. Nicola was wonderful. We had a very limited stay in the city, but he took the time to orient us, provide some handy tips, and made us feel right at home. The rooms were spacious and comfortable enough. The breakfast provided in the morning was delicious and got us going in the morning.

8/10 Good

Monica , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great attention. Clean.Convenient location close t

Convenient location close to Metro but 10 metro stations away from city centre. However who likes a quiet suburb highly recommended. Good breakfast n attention n information provided excellent. Safety good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very good staying experience. The host was very friendly, and the hotel itself was very comfortable.

8/10 Good

Barbara, Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One day in Milan

Wonderful owners, nice stay in a pristine clean comfortable room in a residential area of town. The owners couldn't have been more helpful.

10/10 Excellent

cathy, sf ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly helpful owners !

Friendly helpful owners, lovely k,clean rooms. would recommend it to anyone who's got some time to be in Milan.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay there again, if I come back to Milan.

Stuff was really nice and helpfull. Very nice experience.

8/10 Good

Kirt, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Incredibly helpful owners and nice room

My husband and I stayed at Il Girasole for one night. We were able to find the hotel pretty easily but it took some effort to get in to check in. I didn't realize that we were supposed to call ahead and tell the owners when we would be checking in. When we did actually check in, Niccoli was very helpful. He went through where we should go, how we should get there, explained the metro to us, showed us where the shopping was and even explained where the locals go to eat. He also told us about apperitivo, which we took part in and loved. My only compliant is that there was no AC (was turned off on October 15) and we could hear everything in the rooms next door. The owners' hospitality more than made up for these complaints, but we didn't sleep all that much. Also, I should mention that Niccoli and Mateo went out of their way to help my husband (who I gave grief to after he did nothing for my birthday 6 days prior) to get a cake. They even threw in a bottle of Prosecco! I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying Milan.

10/10 Excellent

Stan, Fort Worth TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel Near Metro Red Line

Our primary purpose was to find a hotel in Milano with easy access to the Metro so we could get to Malpensa Airport quickly the next morning. Il Girosole fit the bill perfectly since we did not have to change metro lines to get to Cadorna train station for the Malpensa Express. There are plenty of good restaurants near the red line within a few stops of Il Girasole, and the hosts provided directions to some recommendations. The hosts also let us check in early, although all we wanted to do was check our bags. That was a pleasant surprise. The room has everything you could need including a small but very functional kitchen. Be aware that the exterior view shown on the web site is the view from the atrium, NOT the street view. The color of the building is correct, but you will need to look for the street number on the exterior. We did not sample the breakfast since we needed to get to the airport early.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Leone, Ayer, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful place to stay

Il Girasole is a hidden gem. The hotel itself is charming with wonderful touches, the service is top notch and Matteo and Nicola are very welcoming and helpful. The hotel is footsteps from a Metro stop which can get you to the Milan Malpensa airport, Milan Centrale train station and many other parts of Milan. If II'm ever back in Milan, I will be staying there again.

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Grafton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic service

The service was excellent. The hotel is well presented and it is easy to access public transport to the city.

2/10 Terrible

Gwen, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice hotel if you like IKEA decor

First of all it was a pleasant enough hotel located in a questionable neighborhood. The room were small with uncomfortable furnishings. The proprietors were very friendly, almost to the point of hoping you would look over the fact that the room was unsatisfactory.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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