Contemporary hotel in the Città Studi district of Milan, with restaurant, indoor gym and air-conditioned rooms just steps from Piola metro station.
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21 House of Stories Città Studi is a 3-star hotel in Milan’s Città Studi district, just a short walk from Piola metro station. The property features a restaurant, bar and fitness centre, and is designed for guests seeking a practical yet well-kept stay, whether for business trips or city visits.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, range from the single Creator with a coworking corner up to the triple Wizard with free minibar, also suitable for small groups or families. Many units enjoy views of the inner garden or the city, and soundproofed walls ensure a good level of quiet.
A continental buffet breakfast is served every morning, while the indoor gym remains available to guests throughout their stay. The location in Città Studi allows quick access to Corso Buenos Aires, Milano Centrale station and points of interest such as GAM Milano, making the hotel a convenient base both for leisure and for trips related to work or university studies.
The rooms at 21 House of Stories Città Studi share some basic amenities: private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a tea and coffee making set. The range starts with the compact Creator, designed for the solo traveller with coworking needs, and goes up to the Wizard Triple Room, the largest at 23 sqm, equipped with a free minibar and suitable for small groups or families with children.
Room sizes increase progressively from 15 to 23 sqm, and several room types overlook the inner garden or offer city views, an uncommon detail for an urban hotel. The Wizard rooms add the free minibar as a distinctive feature compared to the Creator, while the Triple stands out for its two-bed configuration designed for a third guest. No room has a bathtub, but all offer a hairdryer and wardrobe or closet.
The most compact room in the property, designed for the solo traveller working remotely: it features a free coworking corner, a view of the inner garden and soundproofed walls for maximum concentration.
Compared to the single Creator, this room gains a few extra square metres and a king-size double bed, making it ideal for a couple. It keeps the garden view and the tea and coffee making set as standard.
Larger than the Creator Room, the Wizard adds a free minibar as an exclusive feature and keeps air conditioning and garden view, making it a comfortable choice for longer stays.
The most spacious room type in the hotel, at 23 sqm, with a two-bed configuration designed for families or small groups. Here too the minibar is free and the view opens onto the inner garden.
21 House of Stories Città Studi offers free WiFi throughout the property, a 24-hour reception and a concierge service for guests needing directions or assistance during their stay. The property features a lift, soundproofed rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities, as well as convenient luggage storage for those arriving or departing outside standard check-in hours.
For meals, the hotel offers an on-site restaurant, bar and coffee shop, with the option of breakfast served in the room and menus for special diets on request. Room service is also available for guests who prefer to stay in their private spaces.
General amenities include a garden with sun terrace, picnic area and outdoor furniture, as well as an indoor gym available to guests throughout their stay. Pets are allowed for an extra charge, while security is ensured by CCTV, key card access and round-the-clock surveillance.
21 House of Stories Città Studi is located in the Città Studi district, one of Milan’s historic university areas, characterised by quiet residential streets and proximity to the Politecnico. It is an area mainly frequented by students and young professionals, with informal venues, bars and small neighbourhood restaurants concentrated within a few hundred metres, such as Milord Milano just 50 metres from the property.
Travel is made easy by Piola metro station, on the green line, about 500 metres from the hotel, which quickly connects to the city centre and Milano Centrale station, about 2 km away. Milano Dateo railway station is 1.2 km away, while Milan Linate Airport can be reached in a few minutes by car. For those on foot, Corso Buenos Aires, one of the city’s busiest shopping streets, is about 2 km away.
The district allows guests to alternate university life with cultural visits: GAM Milano is about 1.7 km away, as are the Indro Montanelli Public Gardens and Villa Reale. Moving towards the centre, you’ll find the Bosco Verticale at 2.4 km, Piazza del Duomo at 2.9 km and Castello Sforzesco at 3.3 km, all reachable by metro in a few minutes. In summer, the area’s public gardens offer green spaces for a pleasant walk, while in colder months the many museums in the centre offer a cultural alternative just a short metro ride away.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and cleanliness, with a score of 9.5. Room comfort is also highly appreciated. The value for money remains solid at 8.9, while the location, though still good, is the category with the lowest score.
No, 21 House of Stories Città Studi does not have parking; guests arriving by car should consider alternative solutions nearby, as the Città Studi district has limited street parking availability.
Yes, 21 House of Stories Città Studi accepts pets on request, with a supplement of EUR 20 each per day.
Yes, 21 House of Stories Città Studi includes a continental buffet breakfast served every morning for all guests.
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The minimum age required to check in at 21 House of Stories Città Studi is 18 years.
21 House of Stories Città Studi is located about 500 metres from Piola metro station, on the green line.
Yes, 21 House of Stories Città Studi provides guests with an indoor gym available throughout their stay.
