48 hours in Milan (for art lovers)
Last update: February 7th, 2026
Whether you call Milan your home or you are planning to visit it, we know the most exclusive gems in the city in the Italian capital of fashion and design.
If you like beautiful places and are an art addict, you are going to love this. Our stops of the weekend will be the perfect mix between exclusive art museums and unique foodie experiences. Milan is a very lively, exciting and multi-faced city that offers so many hidden spots and places to discover. Don’t be a stranger - let us know if we missed your favorite gem!
Day 1
Start-off your Milan itinerary with a visit to the Fondazione Prada, one of the pillars for modern and contemporary art in the Italian landscape. Have a cappuccino and a brioche at their Bar Luce. Designed by the American film director Wes Anderson in 2015, Bar Luce recreates the atmosphere of a typical Milanese cafè. The café is located at the entrance building of Fondazione Prada. The range of colors, the formica furniture, the seats, the floor, and the wood wall panels are reminiscent of Italian popular culture and aesthetics from the 1950s and 1960s.
After your visit, take a Uber to the city center and have a light lunch at LùBar, an institution in Milan. Enjoy the relaxed and lush environment for a Sicilian-inspired lunch in this tranquil setting. Enjoy this sophisticated gem with a an Italian lunch or a brunch classics. After LùBar, have a walk in the area around and wonder between upscale shops, art galleries and fashion boutiques of Brera. Do not forget to pay a visit to 10 Corso Como, the iconic shop and cafe funded by gallerist and fashion publisher Carla Sozzani.
In Milan aperitivo hour is the best hour of the day - for a classy yet traditional aperitivo our fav gem is Bar Martini in the Dolce&Gabbana shop. As for a table in their indoor patio to have the best spot in the house!
For dinner time we choose for you our favourite spot in Milan. Yapa isn’t just dinner, it’s a passport. In a quiet Milanese street, the menu reads like a love letter to Japan, Latin America, and Italy—three worlds colliding in dishes that are daring, delicate, and utterly addictive. Think sashimi that flirts with ceviche, robata skewers that carry a Milanese elegance, and cocktails that taste like they’ve circled the globe. Yapa is where Milan’s design crowd gathers when they want their night to feel just a little more cosmopolitan, a little more secret. Order the duck stir-fry and thank us later!
Our fav choice to sleep for art and design lovers is definitely Straf Hotel. You will love its minimal elegance and its incredibly central location overlooking the Duomo. For a more elegant and fancy stay our choice is the Armani Hotel. You cannot go wrong with any of those!
Day 2
Start your second day with a stroll in Parco Sempione, which is Milan's Central Park. Admire the medieval castle that overlooks the park and arrive to your lunch spot! A Milan classic for an easy bite our or lunch on a Sunday is def Temakinho. There are many in the city, we advise you to choose Temakinho Magenta as it is in the perfect location for our itinerary. However, if you would like to wander around the city you can find others in different areas such as Brera and Navigli. Order some of their Brazilian-inspired rolls and in a tropical setting.
Your next stop is Mudec, a restored factory that is now a sleek museum of art and culture with rotating innovative exhibitions. A part from offering a very wide programme of events and visits, it is one of the most instagrammable spots in the city.
Your dinner spot is one of the most romantic, cozy spots, Al Fresco. It is an airy restaurant in an old factory with country garden tables, serving Modern Italian cuisine. It also has an outdoor garden and patio that is open with good and warm weather allowing to have a delicious meal while surrounded by a beautiful garden. It is one of the most unique spots in the city and def one of our favourites!