A budget hotel in Città Studi, close to stations and hospitals, with simple, colourful rooms, morning breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.
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Hotel San Giovanni is a 1-star property in the Città Studi district of Milan, about 700 metres from the Carlo Besta Neurological Institute and convenient for those moving between hospitals, universities and stations.
The rooms are colourful and functional, all with a private bathroom featuring a shower and hairdryer, TV and desk: a solution designed mainly for practical stays rather than for those seeking high comfort. The range goes from the more compact single room up to the quadruple, passing through triple and twin rooms, with sizes ranging from 9 to 18 square metres.
In the morning, a breakfast service is available with baked goods, croissants and hot drinks, also offered in-room on request. The area around the hotel is well connected: Milano Porta Vittoria station is about 1 km away and Piola metro station is about a 20-minute walk, while Linate Airport can be reached in just a few minutes. A useful address for those looking for an essential base in a residential area of the city, without spending a lot of money.
The room offering at Hotel San Giovanni covers different group needs, from the more compact single to the quadruple designed for families or small groups. All room types share the same simple, colourful style, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and hairdryer, television and desk: essential elements for a practical stay in the city, without unnecessary frills.
The main differences concern size and bed layout: they range from the 9 square metres of the Single Room to the 18 square metres of the Triple and Quadruple, with configurations that alternate single and double beds according to group needs. Some room types also have a balcony, while the Economy Double Room is the most basic option, designed for those simply looking for a comfortable bed at a low price, with a more limited level of amenities compared to the other rooms in the property.
The most compact of the rooms at Hotel San Giovanni, designed for solo travellers. It features a balcony, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, TV and desk, in just 9 well-organised square metres.
With 18 square metres and a balcony, the Triple Room offers two bed configurations to choose from, ideal for groups of three or families with one child. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer included.
Designed for larger groups or families with two children, this 18 square metre room combines single and double beds in the same space, without a balcony but with a full private bathroom.
A 14 square metre room with two possible configurations, separate single beds or a double bed: a flexible solution for couples or friends, with a private bathroom with shower.
The most affordable option in the property, with just one large double bed and essential amenities: the right choice for those simply looking for a place to sleep in Milan without spending too much.
Hotel San Giovanni offers a range of services designed to make the stay practical: street parking, free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour reception. There is also luggage storage, useful for those with flexible travel times, along with private check-in and check-out and express check-in for those short on time.
General services also include daily housekeeping, room service, a common area with a TV zone and an on-site minimarket for everyday needs. The property also has non-smoking rooms and family solutions, as well as a ski storage room and the possibility to rent bicycles to get around the city.
For those who prefer to stay in their room, an in-room breakfast service is also available, a convenient option for those who don’t want to go down to the breakfast room in the morning.
Hotel San Giovanni is located in the Città Studi district, a residential area of Milan known for its hospitals, university faculties and quiet streets dotted with local bars and small neighbourhood restaurants. The Carlo Besta Neurological Institute is about 700 metres away, making the property a practical base for those with needs related to medical appointments or treatment stays.
Getting around the city is made easy by the proximity to several stops: Dateo metro station is about 650 metres away, while Milano Porta Vittoria, a railway hub, is about 800 metres away. Piola metro station is just over one and a half kilometres away, convenient for those wanting to reach the city centre without changing transport. Milan Linate Airport is about 2.2 km away, an advantage for those arriving or departing on the same day, while Malpensa and Orio al Serio require about a 40-minute drive.
In the immediate surroundings there are several dining options, such as Ristorante l’Ancora and Da Francesca, both a few dozen metres away, along with local bars such as Michi Bar. For an outdoor break, Parco 8 Marzo is less than a kilometre away. Those wanting to dedicate a day to the more monumental side of Milan can reach Piazza del Duomo, the Museo del Novecento and Palazzo Reale within about 3 km, or visit Castello Sforzesco and the Bosco Verticale with a short metro or taxi ride; the surrounding area also has historic sites such as Palazzina Liberty and the church of Santa Maria della Passione.
Reviews describe a budget property with critical points on services, cleanliness and comfort, rated below average. Location and staff receive slightly more positive ratings, but overall the experience is only suited to those looking for an essential, low-cost solution.
Hotel San Giovanni is located at Via Francesco Reina 18, in the Città Studi district of Milan, about 700 metres from the Carlo Besta Neurological Institute and about 1 km from Milano Porta Vittoria station.
Hotel San Giovanni offers street parking near the property, a useful option for those arriving in Milan by car.
No, Hotel San Giovanni does not allow pets during the stay.
Hotel San Giovanni offers Single Room, Triple Room, Quadruple Room, Double Room/Twin Room and Economy Double Room, with sizes ranging from 9 to 18 square metres.
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Yes, Hotel San Giovanni is about 2.2 km from Milan Linate Airport, reachable in just a few minutes by car or public transport.
No, Hotel San Giovanni does not have cots or extra beds, although children of all ages are still welcome at the property.
