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Daily median hotel prices for Milan, including the cheapest date, peak date, and tracked hotel count.

Milan Italy

Median nightly price · 37 hotels

$517median / night
$395Min, Aug 23
$517Median
$1,701Max, Oct 6
Visible rangeAug 8 - May 7
Median nightly price: MilanAug 8Sep 16Oct 25Dec 3Jan 10Feb 18Mar 29May 7$186$617$1K$1.5K$1.9K
Median nightly price: Milan
DateMedianRangeHotels
Aug 8$419$181 - $2,04437
Aug 9$398$183 - $2,11137
Aug 10$404$181 - $2,07937
Aug 11$412$181 - $2,15537
Aug 12$420$181 - $1,84136
Aug 13$400$181 - $1,89536
Aug 14$407$181 - $2,06036
Aug 15$405$181 - $1,78737
Aug 16$406$181 - $1,78737
Aug 17$400$181 - $1,82837
Aug 18$423$181 - $1,78737
Aug 19$429$182 - $1,78737
Aug 20$418$181 - $1,82837
Aug 21$428$183 - $1,82837
Aug 22$428$183 - $1,90437
Aug 23$395$181 - $2,00736
Aug 24$432$183 - $2,00737
Aug 25$430$183 - $2,00737
Aug 26$432$181 - $2,14837
Aug 27$429$182 - $2,11737
Aug 28$446$181 - $2,14437
Aug 29$430$181 - $2,00737
Aug 30$431$181 - $2,00736
Aug 31$464$181 - $2,05636
Sep 1$557$195 - $2,18235
Sep 2$587$181 - $2,19036
Sep 3$755$259 - $2,09929
Sep 4$999$302 - $2,18928
Sep 5$1,024$302 - $2,18026
Sep 6$817$204 - $2,09830
Sep 7$581$182 - $2,09935
Sep 8$613$248 - $2,19234
Sep 9$597$181 - $2,18137
Sep 10$584$268 - $2,15233
Sep 11$570$184 - $2,14835
Sep 12$603$290 - $2,18335
Sep 13$611$182 - $2,16436
Sep 14$652$248 - $2,17531
Sep 15$710$252 - $2,17833
Sep 16$717$332 - $2,18335
Sep 17$613$202 - $2,18734
Sep 18$637$333 - $2,19233
Sep 19$611$183 - $2,15436
Sep 20$613$248 - $2,17131
Sep 21$688$223 - $2,17733
Sep 22$778$415 - $1,89921
Sep 23$795$208 - $2,17623
Sep 24$793$456 - $1,56321
Sep 25$673$214 - $2,17627
Sep 26$824$248 - $2,16724
Sep 27$778$204 - $2,14527
Sep 28$867$228 - $2,18527
Sep 29$855$227 - $2,12334
Sep 30$976$268 - $2,07830
Oct 1$829$256 - $2,15633
Oct 2$721$287 - $2,17933
Oct 3$675$194 - $2,17236
Oct 4$719$208 - $2,19232
Oct 5$1,536$224 - $2,18329
Oct 6$1,701$332 - $2,19027
Oct 7$1,440$239 - $2,18732
Oct 8$838$337 - $2,19231
Oct 9$631$190 - $2,19036
Oct 10$600$240 - $2,19235
Oct 11$549$184 - $2,16936
Oct 12$626$228 - $2,15036
Oct 13$639$204 - $2,17636
Oct 14$598$228 - $2,17934
Oct 15$535$193 - $2,16734
Oct 16$509$268 - $2,10932
Oct 17$502$199 - $2,17936
Oct 18$459$208 - $2,15235
Oct 19$507$195 - $2,16936
Oct 20$571$251 - $2,11835
Oct 21$547$181 - $2,18837
Oct 22$521$229 - $2,10933
Oct 23$538$203 - $2,18536
Oct 24$540$212 - $2,14337
Oct 25$489$186 - $2,18237
Oct 26$495$228 - $2,16636
Oct 27$506$200 - $2,18237
Oct 28$517$221 - $2,19037
Oct 29$516$188 - $2,19137
Oct 30$543$189 - $2,17437
Oct 31$524$185 - $2,09837
Nov 1$425$185 - $2,10336
Nov 2$445$183 - $2,12537
Nov 3$445$228 - $2,14536
Nov 4$458$182 - $2,09837
Nov 5$449$224 - $2,07637
Nov 6$459$184 - $2,09837
Nov 7$451$194 - $2,07637
Nov 8$428$181 - $2,09837
Nov 9$424$195 - $2,07637
Nov 10$461$181 - $2,09837
Nov 11$440$194 - $2,07637
Nov 12$441$183 - $2,09837
Nov 13$441$203 - $2,07637
Nov 14$453$183 - $2,09837
Nov 15$408$184 - $2,07636
Nov 16$455$181 - $2,09837
Nov 17$450$191 - $2,07637
Nov 18$463$192 - $2,09837
Nov 19$485$182 - $2,07637
Nov 20$471$182 - $2,09837
Nov 21$447$186 - $2,15237
Nov 22$438$181 - $2,15637
Nov 23$441$187 - $2,07637
Nov 24$452$181 - $2,09837
Nov 25$443$202 - $2,07637
Nov 26$440$184 - $2,12337
Nov 27$461$201 - $2,18337
Nov 28$462$181 - $2,09837
Nov 29$404$182 - $2,10337
Nov 30$435$181 - $2,09837
Dec 1$430$184 - $2,07637
Dec 2$450$184 - $2,09837
Dec 3$428$184 - $2,07637
Dec 4$452$182 - $2,09837
Dec 5$443$184 - $2,07637
Dec 6$442$181 - $2,09837
Dec 7$428$181 - $2,07637
Dec 8$436$183 - $2,09837
Dec 9$430$184 - $2,07637
Dec 10$431$182 - $2,09837
Dec 11$437$185 - $2,07637
Dec 12$437$181 - $2,10137
Dec 13$401$184 - $2,10337
Dec 14$424$181 - $2,09837
Dec 15$424$187 - $2,07637
Dec 16$436$183 - $2,09837
Dec 17$424$184 - $2,13437
Dec 18$449$182 - $2,09837
Dec 19$438$184 - $2,07637
Dec 20$434$182 - $2,09837
Dec 21$429$184 - $2,07637
Dec 22$441$183 - $2,09837
Dec 23$437$184 - $2,07635
Dec 24$482$182 - $2,09836
Dec 25$469$182 - $2,07635
Dec 26$484$183 - $2,09835
Dec 27$447$181 - $2,07636
Dec 28$484$182 - $2,09836
Dec 29$542$189 - $2,18035
Dec 30$530$205 - $2,17634
Dec 31$568$212 - $2,18033
Jan 1$587$188 - $2,11834
Jan 2$593$182 - $2,07636
Jan 3$564$186 - $2,17036
Jan 4$421$193 - $2,07635
Jan 5$451$193 - $2,09834
Jan 6$440$192 - $2,18834
Jan 7$446$192 - $2,09835
Jan 8$440$194 - $2,07634
Jan 9$448$184 - $2,09835
Jan 10$430$194 - $2,07634
Jan 11$445$181 - $2,09835
Jan 12$437$193 - $2,09935
Jan 13$427$191 - $2,18933
Jan 14$437$193 - $2,19031
Jan 15$428$184 - $2,14630
Jan 16$415$183 - $1,97327
Jan 17$414$181 - $2,14929
Jan 18$415$184 - $2,18128
Jan 19$428$183 - $2,09830
Jan 20$431$182 - $2,07634
Jan 21$456$184 - $2,11936
Jan 22$443$182 - $2,10533
Jan 23$471$184 - $2,09834
Jan 24$435$184 - $2,13634
Jan 25$445$182 - $2,09834
Jan 26$446$184 - $2,10534
Jan 27$446$182 - $2,09835
Jan 28$437$184 - $2,12835
Jan 29$450$184 - $2,12935
Jan 30$451$182 - $2,07635
Jan 31$474$186 - $2,10435
Feb 1$480$201 - $2,13634
Feb 2$506$193 - $2,16833
Feb 3$501$193 - $2,18333
Feb 4$481$207 - $2,16533
Feb 5$513$228 - $2,14234
Feb 6$504$210 - $2,06334
Feb 7$497$191 - $2,13934
Feb 8$510$208 - $2,14234
Feb 9$494$224 - $2,06332
Feb 10$496$234 - $2,15834
Feb 11$467$224 - $2,12532
Feb 12$485$202 - $2,06332
Feb 13$493$199 - $2,18834
Feb 14$449$193 - $2,15133
Feb 15$490$209 - $2,16932
Feb 16$485$235 - $2,17934
Feb 17$495$236 - $2,09832
Feb 18$493$200 - $2,09731
Feb 19$524$215 - $2,18933
Feb 20$527$205 - $2,14732
Feb 21$562$198 - $2,17134
Feb 22$566$204 - $2,05323
Feb 23$534$228 - $2,10219
Feb 24$541$249 - $1,99319
Feb 25$525$224 - $2,07120
Feb 26$524$247 - $2,10221
Feb 27$516$226 - $2,12522
Feb 28$480$200 - $2,10421
Mar 1$455$228 - $2,17929
Mar 2$473$225 - $2,19033
Mar 3$476$211 - $2,18634
Mar 4$489$200 - $2,18134
Mar 5$503$186 - $2,19034
Mar 6$494$181 - $2,18634
Mar 7$478$190 - $2,18134
Mar 8$484$209 - $2,19034
Mar 9$483$215 - $2,18633
Mar 10$467$214 - $2,17931
Mar 11$449$189 - $2,19031
Mar 12$467$198 - $2,18632
Mar 13$478$193 - $2,18134
Mar 14$487$189 - $2,19034
Mar 15$487$181 - $2,18632
Mar 16$496$218 - $2,18133
Mar 17$496$209 - $2,19033
Mar 18$492$218 - $2,18633
Mar 19$493$208 - $2,18133
Mar 20$498$192 - $2,19033
Mar 21$492$181 - $2,18634
Mar 22$491$218 - $2,18133
Mar 23$483$224 - $2,19033
Mar 24$492$220 - $2,18633
Mar 25$493$205 - $2,18233
Mar 26$499$189 - $2,16432
Mar 27$520$185 - $2,16233
Mar 28$491$188 - $2,19132
Mar 29$493$188 - $2,12232
Mar 30$493$217 - $2,18633
Mar 31$498$228 - $2,19132
Apr 1$600$224 - $2,19032
Apr 2$547$219 - $2,18632
Apr 3$527$216 - $2,19133
Apr 4$497$187 - $2,18732
Apr 5$625$235 - $2,18332
Apr 6$612$217 - $2,19132
Apr 7$543$229 - $2,18730
Apr 8$556$235 - $2,18331
Apr 9$536$257 - $2,19131
Apr 10$504$226 - $2,17926
Apr 11$582$204 - $2,17523
Apr 12$996$228 - $2,11513
Apr 13$1,175$221 - $1,86511
Apr 14$1,135$204 - $2,05212
Apr 15$1,068$206 - $1,95214
Apr 16$885$326 - $2,01315
Apr 17$717$326 - $2,13515
Apr 18$664$208 - $2,19117
Apr 19$528$207 - $2,18728
Apr 20$554$248 - $2,18930
Apr 21$566$253 - $2,19133
Apr 22$553$234 - $2,18631
Apr 23$541$226 - $2,14731
Apr 24$527$198 - $2,18331
Apr 25$521$219 - $2,18932
Apr 26$578$224 - $2,18231
Apr 27$615$267 - $2,19131
Apr 28$609$248 - $2,17931
Apr 29$554$243 - $2,18331
Apr 30$560$252 - $2,18131
May 1$536$230 - $2,18631
May 2$573$229 - $2,18333
May 3$616$275 - $2,19131
May 4$607$324 - $2,18731
May 5$615$342 - $2,18333
May 6$619$287 - $2,19231
May 7$605$305 - $2,18732
May 8$590$275 - $2,18333
May 9$583$238 - $2,19131
May 10$639$248 - $2,18731
May 11$630$243 - $2,18332
May 12$644$240 - $2,19131
May 13$630$268 - $2,18731
May 14$579$293 - $2,18332
May 15$578$256 - $2,19131
May 16$615$209 - $2,17031
May 17$619$224 - $2,17733
May 18$625$302 - $2,19132
May 19$643$306 - $2,18731
May 20$642$292 - $2,17831
May 21$615$347 - $2,19132
May 22$609$290 - $2,18731
May 23$621$204 - $2,17732
May 24$638$278 - $2,19030
May 25$622$323 - $2,17532
May 26$619$326 - $2,15330
May 27$626$307 - $2,19132
May 28$589$270 - $2,19132
May 29$594$297 - $2,18030
May 30$620$268 - $2,19130
May 31$632$248 - $2,18732
Jun 1$592$242 - $2,18330
Jun 2$603$261 - $2,19129
Jun 3$563$262 - $2,18731
Jun 4$550$285 - $2,18328
Jun 5$531$291 - $2,19129
Jun 6$567$248 - $2,18332
Jun 7$638$243 - $2,18331
Jun 8$544$324 - $2,19126
Jun 9$589$284 - $2,18630
Jun 10$600$286 - $2,18328
Jun 11$555$283 - $2,19128
Jun 12$591$252 - $2,17530
Jun 13$598$193 - $2,18329
Jun 14$598$248 - $2,18928
Jun 15$584$309 - $2,19229
Jun 16$595$336 - $2,18330
Jun 17$577$317 - $2,07224
Jun 18$565$281 - $2,10324
Jun 19$567$286 - $1,93222
Jun 20$579$193 - $1,95525
Jun 21$553$249 - $1,99424
Jun 22$562$322 - $2,18324
Jun 23$562$332 - $2,19227
Jun 24$549$284 - $2,19230
Jun 25$555$270 - $2,18927
Jun 26$541$280 - $2,18327
Jun 27$538$189 - $2,18430
Jun 28$555$273 - $2,19128
Jun 29$543$311 - $2,04625
Jun 30$572$293 - $2,19230
Jul 1$545$292 - $2,18023
Jul 2$564$244 - $2,18925
Jul 3$565$247 - $2,17227
Jul 4$521$191 - $2,18024
Jul 5$544$277 - $2,19226
Jul 6$545$294 - $2,18925
Jul 7$568$282 - $2,18823
Jul 8$582$268 - $2,18322
Jul 9$577$256 - $2,19127
Jul 10$567$249 - $2,18826
Jul 11$523$193 - $2,18325
Jul 12$528$206 - $2,18726
Jul 13$538$206 - $2,18825
Jul 14$525$207 - $2,18624
Jul 15$528$206 - $2,16726
Jul 16$590$202 - $2,18824
Jul 17$564$241 - $2,18324
Jul 18$501$188 - $2,16723
Jul 19$519$236 - $2,19024
Jul 20$523$268 - $2,15621
Jul 21$522$231 - $2,17923
Jul 22$538$234 - $2,18822
Jul 23$537$237 - $2,18220
Jul 24$524$206 - $2,18822
Jul 25$451$202 - $2,19117
Jul 26$521$244 - $2,03816
Jul 27$493$231 - $2,19218
Jul 28$514$236 - $2,18817
Jul 29$523$232 - $2,17016
Jul 30$501$187 - $2,17819
Jul 31$475$200 - $2,18818
Aug 1$465$189 - $2,07916
Aug 2$461$197 - $1,98115
Aug 3$453$202 - $2,18816
Aug 4$448$210 - $1,77615
Aug 5$444$190 - $1,91715
Aug 6$451$187 - $2,18816
77%cheaper booking the low window instead of the peak.

When are Milan hotels cheapest?

Milan's hotel rates follow a highly seasonal trajectory, with prices peaking dramatically during the spring and autumn fashion and design showcases before softening during the winter. To secure the most favorable rates, aim for the deep low-season months of November, December, and February, when the city's median hotel price drops to its lowest levels. Conversely, April and May represent the most expensive periods of the year, with monthly medians climbing significantly above the annual baseline. Standout price surges appear around major events, such as the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix and Milano Fashion Week in September, alongside a massive, unexplained inventory-driven spike in early October. While weekdays and weekends generally maintain price parity throughout the year, a notable weekend premium emerges during the peak spring months, making Sunday check-ins a clever strategy for budget-conscious travelers.

Best time to book hotels in Milan by month

August 2026

August is a highly affordable low-season month in Milan, with median rates sitting about 20% below the yearly average. For those planning a stay, the best rates so far appeared about 16 weeks before check-in, yielding savings of about 43% compared to current rates. Watch out for minor price increases toward the end of the month, particularly around August 28 and 31. With August already here, you should book your room immediately if your travel dates are locked in.

September 2026

September is Milan's peak season, with median rates soaring 32% above the yearly average. The best rates so far were observed about 23-24 weeks before check-in, offering massive savings of about 71% compared to current rates. Prices spike dramatically by over 63% around September 3 to 6 during the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, and rise again from September 22 to 30 coinciding with Milano Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027. Since your stay is just a month away, you should secure a cancellable room now to avoid further peak-season price hikes.

October 2026

October is a high-season month in Milan, with median prices sitting about 7.5% above the annual average. Historically, the best rates appeared about 28 weeks before check-in, saving travelers about 42% compared to current rates. Be prepared for an extraordinary price surge of over 213% during the first ten days of the month, from October 1 to 10. We are currently in the ideal booking window for October, making this the perfect time to lock in your plans.

November 2026

November brings welcome low-season relief, with median hotel prices dropping to about 12.5% below the yearly average. Booking about 29 weeks before check-in has historically secured rates about 40% lower than current rates. The month is highly stable, with only minor price bumps around November 6 coinciding with the EICMA trade show. This is the sweet spot to book your November stay before the remaining inventory disappears.

December 2026

December is a budget-friendly low-season month, with median rates sitting nearly 15% below the yearly average. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush your booking. However, expect significant price spikes of up to 36% from December 27 to 31, coinciding with Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. With several months to go, there is no need to rush; simply monitor rates for now.

January 2027

January is a low-season month in Milan, offering median rates about 11% below the yearly average. Since hotels have only recently started listing rates for this period, early prices are preliminary and you can afford to wait. Keep in mind that the very beginning of the month, from January 1 to 3, carries a price premium of nearly 32% as New Year's Eve celebrations wind down. There is no immediate rush to book your January stay, so we recommend monitoring prices for the time being.

February 2027

February is a mid-season month with median rates hovering just 1.4% below the yearly average. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, these early prices are preliminary and you do not need to rush. Rates remain fairly stable, though minor price increases of up to 13% appear around February 21 and 22. You have plenty of time before this trip, so feel free to monitor rates without any pressure.

March 2027

March is a comfortable mid-season month in Milan, with median hotel prices sitting about 3.6% below the annual average. Since hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. The month is exceptionally stable, with only negligible price fluctuations under 5% throughout. There is no rush to book for March; keep an eye on rates as your travel dates approach.

April 2027

April marks the start of Milan's peak season, with median rates rising nearly 14% above the yearly average. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no immediate need to rush. However, be aware of a massive 100% price surge from April 12 to 18, which coincides with the Salone del Mobile Milano trade show. While there is no general rush to book, you should monitor rates closely if you plan to visit during the major design week.

May 2027

May is one of Milan's most expensive peak-season months, with median rates climbing 21% above the yearly average. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, these early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. Prices are relatively consistent throughout the month, with only minor spikes of around 7% near mid-month. Since your stay is many months away, you can comfortably wait and monitor hotel rates.

June 2027

June keeps Milan in high season, with median rates sitting about 10% above the yearly average. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and you can take your time. Minor price increases of about 10% appear around June 2 and June 7. There is no rush to book this far in advance; simply monitor rates for now.

July 2027

July is a mid-season month in Milan, with median rates hovering almost exactly at the yearly average. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, these early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. Minor price increases of up to 10% are scattered across the first ten days of the month. With your trip nearly a year away, there is absolutely no rush to book.

For Milan's high-demand peak months like April, May, September, and October, the smartest strategy is to book highly flexible, cancellable rates several months in advance to protect yourself against massive event-driven price spikes. During the lower-demand winter months, you can afford to take your time and monitor rates without any rush. To find the absolute best value for your specific travel dates, select your check-in and check-out dates in the hotel search below to see which properties are currently priced well below their typical seasonal medians.

Based on 37 tracked hotels · updated 2026-08-03

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Events affecting hotel rates

  • - Formula 1 Italian Grand PrixAutodromo Nazionale MonzaMedian during event$999
  • - MICAM MilanoFiera Milano RhoMedian during event$652
  • - Milano Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027MilanMedian during event$793
  • - EICMAFiera Milano RhoMedian during event$450
  • - Artigiano in FieraFieramilano RhoMedian during event$436
  • ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$469
  • New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$568
  • - MIDO Eyewear ShowFiera Milano RhoMedian during event$504
  • - Salone del Mobile MilanoFiera Milano RhoMedian during event$977

Hotels in this price sample

Showing 37 of 37 tracked hotels

These hotels were observed in the same tracked sample that feeds the daily median price trend. Availability can vary by date.
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Casa Baglioni Milan - the Leading Hotels of the World5Median$1,086
Château Monfort - Relais & Châteaux5Median$446
Magna Pars- l'Hotel à Parfum Small Luxury Hotels of the World5Median$354
Starhotels Echo4Median$228
Grand Hotel et de Milan - the Leading Hotels of the World5Median$922
Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale4Median$272
Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze4Median$290
Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá – The Leading Hotels of the World5Median$1,370
Straf, Milan, a Member of Design Hotels4Median$266
Rocco Forte House Via Manzoni MilanMedian$2,312
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione4Median$423
The Carlton, Milan5Median$1,994
Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan5Median$1,055
The Westin Palace, Milan5Median$461
Sina The Gray4Median$511
Bvlgari Hotel Milano5Median$2,074
Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan5Median$448
Sina de La Ville4Median$388
NEMI Hotel5Median$595
The Plein Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World5Median$973
Duo Milan Porta Nuova, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel4Median$229
Four Seasons Hotel Milano5Median$2,014
Park Hyatt Milan5Median$1,792
Hotel Indigo MILAN - CORSO MONFORTE by IHG4Median$396
Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa - Lhw5Median$1,568
Mandarin Oriental, Milan5Median$1,711
Vico MilanoMedian$528
Galleria Vik Milano5Median$495
Casa Cipriani Milano5Median$1,545
Hotel Viu Milan5Median$324
Portrait Milano - Lungarno Collection5Median$1,814
Aethos Milan4Median$371
ME Milan Il Duca5Median$446
Hotel Principe Di Savoia5Median$634
The Street Milano Duomo | a Design Boutique Hotel4Median$383
Speronari Suites4Median$441
Armani Hotel Milano5Median$1,364