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Done up recently in a dramatic colour scheme, focussed around deep blacks (although with a questionable mint-green bedspread), Centaurus Alpha makes a good base for a single traveller. With relation to the Duomo, it isn’t especially central, but the surrounding area is lively, and Corso Magenta is one of the nicer roads in the city. The flat, along with its sister, Centaurus Beta, is not really more than a studio, but Maria Grazia has made the most of the space available, and as such, it’s very comfortable.
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What to expect
Highlights
The monochromatic splash-back
Black bathroom tiles
The custom furniture
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Home truths
Even though it's on the ground floor, there's a short flight of ten steps to reach the flat
As the router was being replaced, we weren't able to test the speed of the wi-fi
The kitchen's stylish, but has no oven
The flat is comfortable, but quite small
This home is in a lively part of Milan – you may occasionally hear some noise from the streets below
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Washing machine
Dryer
Lift access
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Local phone / sim
Luggage storage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Magenta
Magenta is a laid-back part of town where families and the upper-class live in tranquillity and discretion. This is a very safe part of town, and well positioned to visit other districts like Sempione, Duomo, and Brera. You can step out of the metro station and almost straight into Santa Maria delle Grazie, to see Da Vinci's Last Supper, before wondering through the streets filled with Art Nouveau architecture. One...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Try the latest vintage at Leonardo's
A small vineyard where da Vinci would take breaks from painting the Last Supper, which is now open to visitors. Our tip is the aperitivo on Saturday afternoons.
Design temple at Spazio Rossana Orlandi
The eponymous Orlandi, one of the most influential names in emerging fashion, designed this showroom-cum-shop-cum-events space.
See Leonardo's Last Supper
On the wall of a convent, the Santa Maria delle Grazie, this is arguably the most famous painting in the world.
Iconic inventions at the Science Museum
Showing the evolution in science and technology from the era of da Vinci to today, this museum has 13 interactive workshops for visitors to experience.
A casual meal at Aimo e Nadia Bistro
A laidback offshoot from the two-star restaurant, the bistrot is an excellent spot for a simple meal made from high-quality ingredients.
Heavenly pastries at Pasticceria San Carlo
This historic café is housed in a beautiful building, and serves pastries and ice cream, as well as some savoury treats.
Get around
Airport
Linate
32 min
Milan Malpensa
45 min
Milan Bergamo
55 min
Train station
Milano Cadorna
11 min
Subway station
Lanza
8 min
Bus stop
Cairoli M1
6 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
8 min
Cafe
8 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Pets welcome
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 1, has a lift
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
24
hours
Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.
Host
This home is managed by Rebecca
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Rebecca and her family live abroad now, but they spent many years in Milan, and still stay here when they return to the city. As such, both of their places have the feeling of having actually been lived in, rather than the kind of feeling you find in most holiday rentals.
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