Bed and breakfast in the Bicocca area of Milan, with garden, Italian restaurant and air-conditioned rooms just steps from Precotto metro station and Pirelli HangarBicocca.
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La Fornasetta is a bed and breakfast in the Bicocca-Zara district of Milan, just a few metres from Precotto metro station and about 250 metres from Milano Greco Pirelli railway station.
The property has a garden and an in-house restaurant serving Italian dishes, with vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options available on request; breakfast can also be enjoyed in the room, and room service is available. The two room types on offer both have a private bathroom, while the larger one, at 20 m², adds air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a coffee machine, with views of the inner courtyard.
The location is convenient for those wanting to explore Bicocca, with Pirelli HangarBicocca 700 metres away, and for those who still want to reach Milan’s historic centre easily, with Piazza del Duomo and Sforza Castle about 5 km away. Pets are welcome at no extra charge.
The rooms at La Fornasetta share a private bathroom and a basic but functional setup, designed for both short and longer stays in a residential area well connected to the centre of Milan. The main room, at 20 m², is the best equipped: air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar, coffee machine, independent entrance and views of the inner courtyard, accommodating up to two people in a large double bed.
The second room type, designed for larger groups or families of up to three people, offers a more flexible layout with one single bed and one large double bed, with a private bathroom shared as a common feature of both room types. No size is indicated for this room, which stands out mainly for its greater capacity compared to the Double/Twin Room with Bathroom.
The best-equipped room in the property, at 20 m², with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet, bathrobes and hairdryer. It is air-conditioned and offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar, coffee machine and independent entrance, with views of the inner courtyard.
The most suitable option for small groups or families, accommodating up to three people thanks to the layout with two separate beds. It has a private bathroom and is the room with the most flexible occupancy among those available at the property.
La Fornasetta offers a garden, ideal for relaxing moments, and an in-house restaurant serving Italian dishes with special diet menus available on request, along with a coffee bar, fruit and wine/champagne. Children’s meals and breakfast served directly in the room can also be requested.
General services include daily housekeeping, room service, luggage storage, grocery delivery and themed dinner evenings organised periodically by the property. Check-in and check-out can be arranged privately, while room access is via keys.
The property is entirely non-smoking, heated and connected to free WiFi throughout all areas. Pets are welcome at no extra charge, a detail that makes La Fornasetta a practical choice for those travelling with their dog or cat.
La Fornasetta is located in the Bicocca-Zara area, a district north of Milan that grew up around the former Pirelli industrial site, now transformed into a university and cultural hub. The character of the area is residential and quiet, yet just steps from the large industrial archaeology complex that houses Pirelli HangarBicocca, a free contemporary art museum about 700 metres from the property.
Connections are convenient: Precotto metro station is 550 metres away, Villa San Giovanni station is 750 metres away, while Milano Greco Pirelli railway station is just 250 metres away, useful for those arriving by train from out of town. Milan Linate Airport is about 6 km away, while Milan’s historic centre, with Piazza del Duomo and Sforza Castle, is about 5 km away and easily accessible by public transport.
Those staying here can spend time at the temporary exhibitions of Pirelli HangarBicocca or stroll through the area’s urban parks, such as Parco Pubblico della Torre/Sarca at 950 metres and the larger Parco Nord Milano at about 2.2 km, ideal for a run or an outdoor break in any season. For those wanting to venture slightly further from the district, Bosco Verticale, one of the most photographed residential buildings in the world, is about 3.8 km away, while in the city centre you can visit museums such as the GAM or the Museo del Novecento, both less than 6 km from the property.
Guests particularly appreciate the staff, rated 9.2, and cleanliness, at 9. Comfort and facilities also score well, while the location, although rated favourably by couples, receives the lowest score among the categories, at 8.2.
Yes, La Fornasetta accepts pets and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
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No, La Fornasetta does not have its own on-site parking.
Yes, La Fornasetta offers free WiFi throughout the property.
La Fornasetta is about 550 metres from Precotto metro station, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, La Fornasetta has a restaurant serving Italian dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options available on request.
No, La Fornasetta does not require any security deposit during your stay.
