4-star hotel in the heart of Navigli, among canals and evening venues, with a seasonal pool, gym, restaurant and air-conditioned rooms just steps from the metro.
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21 House of Stories Navigli is a 4-star hotel in the Navigli area of Milan, just steps from the Darsena and the venues that bring the city’s evenings to life. The property combines urban comfort with neighborhood living, featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, a garden and a terrace where guests can relax away from the traffic.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, range from the Creator with a single bed designed for solo travelers to the Superhero, a 75 sqm suite with a private 100 sqm panoramic terrace and river views. Every room has a private bathroom, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV, with amenities that expand in the higher categories.
Among the standout services are the in-house restaurant, room service, a 24-hour front desk and a bar for an evening drink. The location, rated very highly by couples, allows guests to walk to Porta Genova metro station and reach the museums and squares of the historic center within minutes.
The rooms at 21 House of Stories Navigli come in six types designed for different needs, from the most compact single room to the largest and most panoramic suites. All share air conditioning, soundproofing, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, with a minibar available in most categories. Room sizes increase progressively, from 18 sqm in the Creator with a single bed to 21-30 sqm in the double rooms with a lounge area or a private fitness corner.
At the top of the range is the Superhero, a 75 sqm suite with a private 100 sqm panoramic terrace, city and river views, a bathtub and a pull-out sofa bed, ideal for those seeking more space or staying in a larger group. The mid-range categories, such as the Wizard and the Hero Junior Suite, add tea and coffee sets, a wardrobe and a safe, making the choice adaptable to budget and type of stay.
The most compact of the property’s rooms, designed for solo travelers. Air-conditioned interiors, soundproofed walls and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bidet complete an essential yet functional solution.
Air-conditioned double room with soundproofed walls and a private bathroom with shower and bidet, designed for two people looking for a simple yet comfortable solution in the Navigli.
Same size as the Creator but with more complete amenities: a tea and coffee set, wardrobe and safe join the minibar, for those who want a bit of extra comfort during their stay.
The only double room with a private fitness corner, along with a lounge area and a dual screen. Ideal for those who don’t want to skip their workout even while traveling.
The largest of the standard double rooms, with a separate lounge area, minibar, safe and coffee machine: a junior suite designed for longer stays or families with one child.
The largest suite in the property, with 75 sqm of interior space and a private 100 sqm panoramic terrace with city and river views. The only room with a bathtub in addition to the shower, plus a sofa and pull-out bed.
21 House of Stories Navigli offers guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center and a garden with terrace, useful spaces to relax without leaving the property. The in-house restaurant and bar cover main meals and moments of relaxation, while room service and a 24-hour front desk ensure flexibility throughout the stay.
General services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry service and key card access, along with solutions for guests with disabilities such as accessible rooms and bathrooms with grab rails. Attention is also given to those traveling with pets, welcomed on request and with dedicated bowls and baskets.
Rounding out the offering are meeting and banquet facilities, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property, useful for both business travelers and those visiting Milan on holiday.
The hotel is located in the Navigli district, on Via Ascanio Sforza which runs parallel to the canal, among bars, gelaterias and venues that bring Milan’s evenings to life just steps from the entrance, such as Ps. Cocktail & Beer and Roxanne Cafè, both about 50 meters away. The area retains a lively yet intimate atmosphere, far from the traffic of the city center while remaining conveniently connected.
Porta Genova Metro Station is about 650 meters on foot, while the train station of the same name is 700 meters away: from here the historic center and Piazza del Duomo, 1.7 km away, can be reached in a few minutes. Milan Linate Airport is about 6 km away, convenient for those arriving for the day from other Italian or European cities.
In the immediate surroundings are the Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio, 350 meters away, and Parco Piazza Vetra 300 meters away, ideal for an after-dinner walk. Art lovers can reach MUDEC in just over a kilometer, while Castello Sforzesco and the Prada Foundation Museum are both about 2 km away, reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. In spring and summer the Navigli come alive with markets and outdoor evenings along the canals, while in winter the area’s venues remain a go-to spot for aperitifs and informal dinners.
Guests especially praise the staff, with a score of 9.4, and the cleanliness of the rooms, rated 9.3. The location in the Navigli is also highly appreciated, scoring 9.1, while the value for money, though solid, remains the lowest score at 8.6.
No, 21 House of Stories Navigli does not have parking reserved for guests; those arriving by car should look into public options in the Navigli area.
Yes, 21 House of Stories Navigli accepts pets on request, with an indicative surcharge of 35 euros per stay per pet.
Yes, breakfast is included in the stay at 21 House of Stories Navigli and offers continental and buffet options.
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At 21 House of Stories Navigli, the minimum age required for check-in is 18 years.
21 House of Stories Navigli is located about 1.7 km from Piazza del Duomo, reachable on foot or in a few minutes by metro from the nearby Porta Genova station.
Yes, 21 House of Stories Navigli has a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center and a garden with terrace.
