Via Edolo 18, Milan, Italy | (888) 962-8097
Close to the Milano Centrale train station and the metro
Large rooms with varied nature-inspired decor
Charming 1920s facade with updated interior
Genuine eco-friendly practices including energy-efficient heating systems
Free breakfast with homemade pastries, served overlooking a courtyard
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Area around the hotel has some rundown spots
No full restaurant or bar on-site
Housed in an early 1920s villa near Milan’s central train station, the mid-range Biocity is a charming, 17-room hotel that was restored in 2012. It has stylish, low-key decor that varies from room to room and pairs well with the hotel's eco-friendly ethos, which includes energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and use of organic cleaning products. A free breakfast with homemade pastries is served in a room overlooking a garden area. The location, within walking distance of the Milano Centrale Railway Station, is an easy ride from the nearby Sondrio metro station to attractions in central Milan. While some guests report that the surrounding neighborhood is not very welcoming, the area is generally safe.
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Scene
Antique facade paired with a modern, earthy interior
The Biocity is a lovely mix of old and new. Outside, the hotel has a rich yellow facade with classic ornamentation and wrought-iron balconies, while inside it has a low-key, modern and slightly crafty style. An orange-walled lobby has a small seating area featuring a brown Chesterfield sofa and comfortably worn green leather armchairs. The breakfast room is set up like a market, the shelves filled with organic pastas and sauces, with banquettes in soft red leather and small wood tables lined with brown runners. The space has a gently sloped wood ceiling and overlooks a small green courtyard.
Location
Within walking distance of the Milano Centrale train station and metro to central Milan
The hotel is located near the Milano Centrale train station in a fairly quiet residential neighborhood with bars, supermarkets, and shops nearby. It’s a 10- to 15-minute walk to the train station and a 10-minute walk to the Sondrio Metro. All together, it takes under 20 minutes to reach central Milan and the Duomo. Malpensa Airport is a 40-minute drive or a little over an hour via public transportation.
Rooms
Rooms with neutral decor and pops of color; some with wrought-iron terraces
Decor varies by room, but in general includes earthy neutrals as the base with colorful accents, including fabric headboards behind walls that have been sponge painted in bright golds or blues. The attic rooms have slightly rustic sloped beamed ceilings painted white. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and electric kettles. Some rooms have lovely wrought-iron terraces overlooking the street. All 17 rooms are spacious, as are the bathrooms, which are decorated with dark marble tiles, stylish vessel sinks, wood vanities, and glass-walled walk-in showers.
Features
Free buffet breakfast with homemade pastries in a room overlooking a courtyard
A buffet breakfast, included in room rates, comes with homemade pastries and organic jams, as well as hard-boiled eggs, cheese, cold cuts, and freshly brewed coffee. It’s served in a rustic room overlooking the hotel’s garden. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Laundry services are available, and there's parking nearby for a fee. As of this writing, plans are also in the works for a meeting room and small spa.
