Elegant hotel in the heart of Milan, 100 metres from the Cenacolo Vinciano, with individually styled rooms, a quiet courtyard and an on-site bar.
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Antica Locanda Leonardo is a 3-star hotel housed in a 19th-century terraced building in the centre of Milan, just 100 metres from the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.
The property is designed for those visiting Milan for tourism or business who are looking for an address that is intimate yet central: the rooms, furnished with period or more modern furniture depending on the category, all feature a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV, while some offer a balcony or a view of the inner garden. The range spans from the most compact single rooms to suites with a sitting area, up to the spacious 55 m² King Room.
In the morning, a buffet breakfast is served in several variants, including gluten-free options. Guests have access to a quiet courtyard, an on-site bar, a 24-hour reception and a laundry service. The location, just steps from the Conciliazione metro station and Cadorna station, makes it easy to reach the Duomo, Sforza Castle and Rho Fiera, and is particularly popular with couples visiting the city.
The rooms at Antica Locanda Leonardo occupy a 19th-century terraced house and retain a personal character, with period or more contemporary furniture depending on the category. All feature a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV, and the choice ranges from the more compact single accommodations, designed for solo travellers, to twin rooms with separable single beds, useful for those who prefer not to share a bed.
Moving up in category, there are solutions designed for longer stays or for families: the Superior Room with garden view, the Junior Suite with a sitting area and the Queen Room, also equipped with a relaxation area and a bidet in the bathroom. The size varies considerably, from 13 m² in the smallest single rooms up to 55 m² in the King Room, the largest and quietest in the property, ideal for those seeking more space without moving away from the historic centre.
A courtyard-facing room, among the most compact in the property at 18 m², configurable as desired with a double bed or two separate single beds to be communicated at the time of booking. Free WiFi and a satellite LCD TV complete a simple and quiet accommodation.
Compared to the Classic, this room stands out for its view of the inner garden, offering a greener and more relaxing outlook while keeping the same flexibility to configure the bed as double or two singles.
The most compact of the single rooms, at 13 m² with an 80 cm-wide French bed: an essential yet functional solution for solo travellers seeking a more affordable rate without giving up air conditioning.
Slightly larger than the Small Single, at 15 m² with a French double bed instead of a single, it offers more room to move around, along with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom.
Superior category with garden view, furnished with a wardrobe, safe and electric kettle. Unlike the Classic rooms, here the two single beds are fixed, and the accommodation is designed as a small suite with an en-suite bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower.
With 29 m² and a separate sitting area, the Junior Suite is the property’s first category designed for more comfortable stays, with enough space for a third person and a bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
As the name suggests, this is the room best suited to small groups or families, with capacity for up to 4 people and the option to choose between a double bed plus a single or three single beds, an option no other room type offers.
A spacious 32 m² room with a sitting area and sofa, distinguished from the other double rooms by its bathroom with bidet and a choice of bathtub or shower, as well as a safe and electric kettle.
Antica Locanda Leonardo offers guests an inner garden and a quiet courtyard, ideal for a moment of rest away from the traffic of the city centre. The on-site bar with snack bar is open for breakfast and light meals, while the 24-hour reception ensures assistance at any time of day, with concierge service and luggage storage available.
Practical services include a laundry service, an in-room safe, personal key access and daily housekeeping. The property also has an elevator and facilities for guests with disabilities, including accessible rooms, a toilet with handrails and an emergency bell in the bathroom.
Pets are welcome on request, as are family rooms for those travelling in a group. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the entire building is non-smoking, with a dedicated outdoor smoking area.
Antica Locanda Leonardo occupies a 19th-century terraced house on Corso Magenta, one of the most elegant streets in Milan’s historic centre, in the area between the Sant’Ambrogio district and Sforza Castle. The street is best known for the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper just 100 metres from the hotel, and for the residential, upscale character of the neighbourhood, dotted with historic buildings such as Casa Agostoni and Casa Donzelli.
Getting around the rest of the city is quick: the Conciliazione metro station is 250 metres away and connects directly to the Duomo, while Cadorna railway station, 550 metres away, offers connections to Malpensa Airport. Sforza Castle is about 950 metres away on foot, Piazza del Duomo is 1.6 km away, and Linate Airport is 6 km away. Small bars and restaurants such as Leonardo Bistrot and Bar le Grazie can also be found just a few steps from the property.
Those staying here can easily dedicate half a day to the Cenacolo Vinciano and the Fondazione Stelline, then continue on to Parco Sempione, just over 1 km away, ideal for a walk after visiting the museums. In the city centre, the Museo del Novecento and Palazzo Reale complete a cultural itinerary within easy reach by metro, while in the evening the area around Corso Magenta offers typical Milanese taverns and bars for dinner without straying too far from the hotel.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the location, at 9.3, confirmed by the proximity to the Cenacolo Vinciano and the metro. Cleanliness and comfort are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, though solid, remains the most modest score among the categories.
Antica Locanda Leonardo is located at Corso Magenta 78, in the centre of Milan, about 100 metres from the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.
Yes, Antica Locanda Leonardo accepts pets on request, with the possibility that a surcharge may apply, to be confirmed directly with the property.
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From Malpensa Airport you can reach Cadorna railway station, about 550 metres from Antica Locanda Leonardo, or the nearby Conciliazione metro station, 250 metres from the hotel.
Yes, Antica Locanda Leonardo offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas of the property.
Antica Locanda Leonardo serves a buffet breakfast every morning with continental, Italian, American and gluten-free options.
Near Antica Locanda Leonardo you’ll find the Cenacolo Vinciano 100 metres away, Sforza Castle about 950 metres away, and Piazza del Duomo 1.6 km away, all easily reachable on foot or via the nearby Conciliazione metro station.
