A cozy bed and breakfast in Porta Vittoria, Milan, just steps from the Dateo metro station, with air-conditioned rooms, breakfast tailored to your needs and an on-site restaurant for guests.
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L’Ottava GuestHouse is a bed and breakfast in Milan, in the Porta Vittoria district, just a few dozen metres from the Milano Dateo metro station and about 1.6 km from Piazza del Duomo and the Museo del Novecento.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls, range from the 12 sq m Single Room to the 35 sq m Superior Quadruple Room, along with double room options and a triple room designed for families or small groups. Every room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, coffee machine and electric kettle, making the stay practical even for those travelling on business.
The property offers Italian, vegan or gluten-free breakfast and an on-site restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes. Nearby you’ll find bars, cafés and restaurants just steps away, while Milan Linate Airport is a few kilometres away. The location, particularly popular with couples, allows guests to reach the main attractions of Milan’s historic centre on foot or by metro.
The six room types at L’Ottava GuestHouse all share a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a small drinks corner with minibar, coffee machine and electric kettle.
Sizes vary considerably, from the 12 sq m Single Room to the 35 sq m Superior Quadruple Room, passing through the two versions of the Double Room, 16 and 18 sq m respectively, and the Standard Double Room, also 18 sq m but overlooking the inner courtyard. The Superior Triple Room, at 25 sq m, and the Superior Quadruple Room instead overlook a quiet street and are designed for families or small groups looking for more space without giving up the comforts found in all the property’s accommodations.
The largest of the multi-bed rooms, with 25 sq m spread over a triple room overlooking a quiet street. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, minibar, coffee machine and soundproofed walls complete a room designed for groups or families needing extra space.
An 18 sq m double room overlooking the inner courtyard, better sheltered from street noise than the other double rooms. The extra-large double bed, the minibar and the tea and coffee set make it suitable for a quiet couple’s stay.
The largest room in the property, 35 sq m with three beds split between two singles and one large double, ideal for large families or small groups. It overlooks a quiet street and features a full private bathroom, minibar and air conditioning.
The most compact room in the guest house, 12 sq m designed for solo travellers. A courtyard view, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower complete a functional room for short stays.
A 16 sq m double room with a double bed and a courtyard view, the coziest of the property’s double rooms. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, minibar and tea and coffee set complete the amenities.
The second double room type in the property, 18 sq m with an extra-large bed and a view over a quiet street, unlike the Standard which overlooks the inner courtyard. TV with satellite channels, minibar and soundproofed walls complete the room.
L’Ottava GuestHouse offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, an on-site restaurant and the option to have breakfast delivered to the room, as well as an on-site coffee service and menus for special diets on request.
General services include daily housekeeping, private and express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, a safe and magnetic key access, with 24-hour security. The property is entirely non-smoking, has a lift with accessible upper floors and offers hypoallergenic options for more sensitive guests.
Leisure time is also catered for, with organised walking tours, temporary art exhibitions and film evenings offered periodically to guests of the guest house.
L’Ottava GuestHouse is located in the Porta Vittoria district, on Via Macedonio Melloni, a residential yet lively area east of Milan’s historic centre, characterised by early 20th-century buildings, small venues and several neighbourhood bars and restaurants such as Gek’o and Un Mare di Sfizi, both just steps from the entrance.
Connections are convenient: the Milano Dateo metro station is about 600 metres away, while the Milano Dateo railway station is only 500 metres away and Porta Venezia station is about 1 km away. Milan Linate Airport is about 3.5 km away, convenient for those arriving or leaving for a short business trip. The historic centre, with Piazza del Duomo and Palazzo Reale, is about 1.6-1.7 km away, a distance that can be covered on foot in about twenty minutes or in just a few minutes by metro.
The surrounding area also offers plenty of cultural interest: Villa Necchi Campiglio, 750 metres away, is one of the city’s most fascinating house museums, while the Museo del Novecento and GAM Milano allow visitors to alternate between modern art and historic collections. Those who love contemporary architecture can venture as far as the Bosco Verticale, about 2.6 km away, or to the Castello Sforzesco and the nearby Parco Sempione, ideal for a walk on milder days. The area is also well suited to those wanting to discover Milan away from the main tourist flows, while still remaining just a few minutes from the city’s best-known landmarks.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.2, and the cleanliness of the rooms, at 9.0. Comfort and location also score well, especially appreciated by couples. Value for money, although solid at 8.5, remains the most modest score among the categories reviewed.
Yes, L’Ottava GuestHouse is located in the Porta Vittoria district, about 1.6-1.7 km from Piazza del Duomo and the Museo del Novecento, easily reachable on foot or by metro.
No, L’Ottava GuestHouse does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, a security deposit of 30 euros is required upon arrival, payable by credit card and refunded after checking the condition of the room at check-out.
L’Ottava GuestHouse offers Italian, vegan or gluten-free breakfast, catering to guests with different dietary needs.
Milan Linate Airport is about 3.5 km from L’Ottava GuestHouse, reachable in a few minutes by taxi or public transport.
Yes, L’Ottava GuestHouse has a restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes, as well as the option to have breakfast in the room.
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