Milan, Italy
Venue
Quark Hotel Milano
Via Lampedusa 11/a - Milano (MI)
In the economic heart of Milan, just 4 km from the Duomo in the Bocconi University area, stands the new Quark Hotel Milano, a 4-star full-service hotel with one of the largest conference centre’s and meeting spaces in Milan.
ISSLS Delegates receive a special conference rate for accommodation. Visit the Accommodation page for more information.
AIR
Milan Malpensa Airport (IATA: MXP, ICAO: LIMC) is the largest international airport in northern Italy, serving Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria. The airport is 49 kilometres (30 mi) northwest of Milan.
On arriving at Milan airport you can either take a taxi which will cost you about €100 or the public transport train, the Malpensa Express for €11. There are shuttle buses for about €16 and if you arrive at the Linate Airport take the Air Bus Linate to the central station for €9. From the Orio al Serio Airport take the Orio Shuttle for €5.
Train
Milano Centrale is the main train station for Milan. ItaliaRail is the exclusive online provider of Italian train tickets and rail passes outside Italy, and are experts in European train travel. For information about ItaliaRail and planning your journey visit: Taking the train in Italy FAQ | ItaliaRail
Getting to Milan
Getting around Milan
Public Transport
The Milan public transport system is run by ATM, and includes the bus, tram and metro systems which use the same tickets. One single ride ticket can be used for up to 90 minutes after being stamped. A single ride ticket costs €1.5; a one day pass €4.5; 2 day pass €8.25 and a 10 ride ticket costs €13.8. An evening ticket is valid for unlimited travel from 8pm until end of service for €3. If you are traveling with luggage, you need to pay €1.5 extra for each bag. Under 10s travel for free with a paying adult. Tickets need to be verified (stamped) at the beginning of each journey. The systems run from 6am to midnight in most cases. There are limited night bus services which run from 2am to 5:30am. Suburbs are serviced by the underground lines with a blue sign and green S. Check out the discounts for students, senior s and those traveling frequently to Milan on the ATM website. From 8pm to 2am you can use Radiobus, which needs to be booked in advance. They will pick you up from designated points and take you to your destination for €3.
In addition, the Quark hotel offers a shuttle bus service to and from Piazza Abbiategrasso (subway green line stop M2 Abbiategrasso) every 20 minutes during service times for €2 each way.
Taxis
Milan taxis can be ordered by phone (in which case you're charged from the moment they answer the phone) or flagged down in the street. They run on a meter system as well as several additional fees for extra luggage, waiting time, night rides etc. Driving your own car is not recommended, the city center is compact enough not to require driving for long distances, traffic can be heavy and parking is a problem. You will also have to pay a congestion charge for traveling within the 2nd ring road, the fee is according to the amount of pollution your vehicle emits.
Italy Entry Requirements
All EU / EEA nationals will only need to present an identification document to enter Italy due to the common travel area of the Schengen Zone, part of which Italy is.
In the meantime, if you are a non-EU/EEA traveller wishing to visit Italy, San Marino or the Vatican, you will need to present the following at the Italian port of entry in order to be permitted to enter:
A valid passport or travel document. Valid for at least three more months beyond their planned date of Exit from Schengen and issued within the last ten years.
A visa – if they are subject to the Italian visa regime.
For updated information on entry requirements please visit: Italy Visa & Entry Requirements - How to Apply for a Visa to Italy (schengenvisainfo.com)