Hotel Bicocca (Milan, Italy)

Hotel Bicocca is set in a modest three-storey villa in the recently redeveloped Bicocca residential district. Peaceful surroundings and easy access to nearby tram and metro stops are the standout features of this unpretentious B&B. The simple guest rooms with unfussy furniture and tile floors provide flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi. Air-conditioning is offered for an additional fee. Children aged two and under stay without charge. Guests can sit out in a garden with table and chairs or relax in a pleasant covered seating area. Other features include parking and laundry facilities, plus there's a 24-hour reception offering tour/ticket assistance. A continental breakfast is served in a laid-back dining room with a flat-screen television. There's also a handy little Japanese restaurant, Moon Sushi, just two minutes' walk away on nearby Via Arbe. The magnificent Duomo di Milano cathedral and revered La Scala opera house are both around three miles from Hotel Bicocca. Istria metro and tram station is a five-minute walk.