Bed and breakfast in the Isola district of Milan, just steps from Bosco Verticale and Porta Garibaldi, with simple rooms, Italian breakfast and a great location for getting around by metro.
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Isola BI is a bed and breakfast in the Isola district of Milan, just steps from Porta Garibaldi station and the famous Bosco Verticale. The property occupies a building on Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi and offers a family atmosphere, ideal for those visiting the city for business or cultural tourism.
The two available rooms, a double/twin room with single beds and a single room with a terrace, feature a sitting area with flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom with hairdryer and bidet. Some units enjoy a garden view or overlook an interior courtyard, a rare detail for the city centre.
In the morning an Italian breakfast is served, while guests can relax in the common room with TV area or join a walking tour of the district. WiFi is free throughout the property. The location, 350 metres from the M5 Isola metro station and less than 3 km from Piazza Duomo and the Pinacoteca di Brera, makes Isola BI a convenient base for getting around Milan on foot or by public transport.
Isola BI offers two room types, both designed for a practical stay in the Isola district. The Double/Twin Room, at 18 sqm, is the largest and overlooks the property’s garden; it features a sitting area with flat-screen TV, a desk and an external private bathroom with hairdryer and bidet. The Single Room with Terrace, more compact at 12 sqm, is designed for solo travellers and includes a small private terrace, plus the same desk, TV and private bathroom facilities.
In both cases the furnishings are simple and functional, without dedicated air conditioning but with a fan available. There are no extra beds or cots, so the rooms are suited to solo or couple stays rather than large families.
The largest room in the property, at 18 sqm with a garden view, features a desk, a sitting area with flat-screen TV and an external private bathroom with hairdryer and bidet. Suited to couples or those wanting a bit more space than the single room.
More compact than the double room, this 12 sqm single room is the only one in the property with a private terrace, along with a desk, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Ideal for solo travellers wanting a small outdoor space.
Isola BI offers guests a common room with TV area, ideal for relaxing after a day out in Milan, and organises walking tours and pub crawls to explore the Isola district. The property is entirely non-smoking, has independent key access and privately managed check-in and check-out, an advantage for those arriving at unusual times.
Free WiFi is available throughout, while the rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and internet connection. A small on-site minimarket allows guests to buy snacks and drinks without leaving the property. Heating is centralised and the marble or tiled floors contribute to a clean and tidy atmosphere. There is no lift, so upper floors are accessible only via stairs.
Isola BI is located in the Isola district, one of the areas of Milan that has undergone the most striking transformation in recent years: a former industrial and railway area, it is now a mix of contemporary architecture and old ringhiera houses, with boutiques, bars and art galleries coexisting with more traditional neighbourhood life. The property is on Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, just steps from the famous Bosco Verticale, the two residential towers covered in vegetation that have become a symbol of contemporary Milanese architecture, only 550 metres away.
In terms of connections, the location is among the most convenient in Milan: the M5 Isola metro stop is 350 metres away, while Porta Garibaldi station, one of the main railway and high-speed rail hubs, is a few minutes’ walk away, at 550 metres. Piazza Gae Aulenti and the Unicredit Tower are about 650 metres away, and a 15-20 minute walk brings you to Piazza del Duomo, 2.8 km away, or the Pinacoteca di Brera, 3.1 km away. Linate Airport is about 6 km away, convenient for day-trip arrivals.
Guests staying at Isola BI have numerous restaurants and bars within a few steps, such as L’Ile Douce and Nisida, just metres from the property. Nearby you can visit Santa Maria alla Fontana, the Garden on Via De Castillia and Piazza Gae Aulenti, the heart of vertical Milan with its skyscrapers and fountains. In about 20 minutes on foot you reach Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempione, ideal for a stroll, while museum lovers can dedicate a day to GAM Milano or the Museo del Novecento, both just over 2 km away.
Guests particularly appreciate the helpfulness of the staff (8.6) and the cleanliness of the rooms (8.3), as well as the central location in the Isola district, rated 8.9. The lowest scores relate to general facilities (7.3), consistent with the simple bed and breakfast format, while the value for money remains positive overall (7.6).
Isola BI is located at Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi 18, in the Isola district of Milan, just steps from Porta Garibaldi station.
Yes, Isola BI is only 550 metres from Bosco Verticale, one of the symbols of contemporary Milanese architecture.
No, Isola BI does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Isola BI offers guests an Italian breakfast.
Check-in at Isola BI is possible from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prior notice of arrival time, while check-out is set at 10:00 AM.
Yes, Isola BI offers free WiFi throughout the property.
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