14-15-16 October 2025

For your hotel reservation in Milan, MiCo dmc is appointed as Official Housing Bureau of Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum 2025.

A number of hotel rooms at preferential rates in different price categories has been reserved in Milan for MUFPP 2025 delegates. Due to limited room availability in Milan, it is advised that you make your reservation as early as possible in order to have the best choice of available hotels.

For any information and/or group reservation please contact us at:

MiCodmc

P.le Carlo Magno 1 – 20149 Milan – Italy
Tel.: +39 02 4997 6275
e-mail: mufppglobalforum2025.hotels@micodmc.it

MILAN CITY TAX

Since September 2012, Milan City Council has introduced a city tax for tourists staying overnight in Milan. Tourists will have to pay the levy in addition to the hotel bill as follows:

• Euro 7,00 per person per night for guests staying at 4 and 5-star hotels
• Euro 6,30 per person per night for guests staying at 3-star hotels

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS – up to 5 rooms

Below is a selection of suggested hotels for individual participants.
Find the best option and book your hotel here!

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FOR GROUPS

Group reservations for 6 rooms or more will be handled by separate contracts and regulations. In order to submit an enquiry for a group booking, please contact MiCo dmc by e-mail at mufpp2025.hotels@micodmc.it providing the number of rooms needed, hotel category and preferred location if possible.
Please note that telephone reservations will not be accepted.

Here’s what you need to know before traveling to Milan for the 2025 MUFPP Global Forum:

Visa Requirements

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides complete information on whether you require a visa to enter Italy, as well as instructions on how to obtain a visa prior to traveling to Italy, at the following link: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en.

The visa application process, if required, falls under the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants may lodge their visa applications directly to the competent Visa Office of the Italian Consular Representation. The visa application shall be submitted to the visa office of the Italian embassy or consulate competent for the place where that person is resident.

On the Visa for Italy website, you can find the contact details of the office where you shall apply for the visa.

The list of Italian Embassies and Consulates abroad is available at the following link: https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/struttura/laretediplomatica/

Flight to Milan

Milan is served by three airports: Malpensa, Linate, and Bergamo Orio al Serio.

Malpensa (MXP, 45 km from the city center) can be reached from the center of Milan using the Malpensa Express train from the Cadorna, Milano Centrale, and Milano Porta Garibaldi stations.

Linate (LIN, 7 km from the city center) can be reached by the M4 underground line and by the 73 ATM bus from the city center.
The M4 subway is in service Monday through Sunday from 6:00 am to 12:30 am. The NM4 line, in service during nighttime hours, replacing the M4 between the airport and San Babila from 12:30 am to 5:30 am. Monday through Friday and on holidays, with the same timetable in the opposite direction as well.

Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY, 50 km from the city center) can be reached by bus shuttle services run by various companies. More info at https://www.milanbergamoairport.it/en/

Health Insurance

It is strongly recommended, especially for non-EU visitors, to obtain travel/health insurance before departure to be covered for any accidents and illnesses not covered by the National Health Service.

The Italian Ministry of Health sets rules defining who and how prescriptions and medications can be imported into Italy. For more information, please visit the website: https://www.salute.gov.it.

Italy guarantees medical assistance to anyone who needs it and goes to a public hospital or similar facility. In these cases, there is no charge.

In case of an emergency, for immediate medical attention or to call an ambulance dial 112 from any telephone in Italy. This is a free number to dial without any prefix: the operator will put you in touch with the most appropriate authority or service.

Discover Milan

Milan is a city where history, creativity, and innovation meet. With a population of over 3 million in the metropolitan area, it is Italy’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s most dynamic urban centers.

Famous worldwide as a capital of fashion and design, Milan is also a cultural and architectural gem. From its stunning Gothic cathedral – the Duomo – to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, the city blends timeless art with contemporary life. Modern skyscrapers stand alongside Renaissance palaces, and creative districts pulse with galleries, design studios, and buzzing cafés.

In the last decade, Milan has undergone a major transformation. Its skyline has grown with bold architecture like the Vertical Forest, while its streets have become increasingly pedestrian-friendly and rich in green spaces. It’s now one of the top Italian destinations for international travelers – in 2023 alone, the city welcomed over 8.5 million visitors.

Milan also knows how to host: it will be the stage for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and it regularly hosts world-renowned events in art, fashion, science, and innovation. Whether you’re here for a trade fair, a cultural festival, or simply to explore, Milan offers a unique experience at the crossroads of tradition and modernity.

Must-see landmarks include:

• Il Duomo – A breathtaking Gothic cathedral with rooftop views over the city.
• Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper – One of the most iconic works of Renaissance art.
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – An elegant 19th-century arcade filled with shops and cafés.
• Castello Sforzesco – A historic fortress home to museums and exhibitions.
• Teatro alla Scala – One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world.
• Pinacoteca di Brera – A major art gallery showcasing masterpieces of Italian painting.
• Navigli District – Lively canalside area known for its nightlife, art spaces, and aperitivo culture.

For more information on how to plan your trip to Milan, visit the official tourism website https://www.yesmilano.it/en

Getting around Milan

Milan has an extensive and efficient public transportation system managed by ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi), making it easy to navigate the city and surrounding areas.

Subway, Trams & Buses

The Milan Metro network includes five lines:

• M1 (Red)
• M2 (Green)
• M3 (Yellow)
• M4 (Blue)
• M5 (Purple)

These connect the city center with key districts, neighborhoods, and suburbs. Download the metro map here

In addition to the metro, the Passante Ferroviario (urban railway) and regional trains link Milan with nearby towns and other cities across Lombardy and northern Italy.

You can purchase tickets at:

• Authorized vendors: bars, newsstands, and tobacconists – often located inside or near metro stations
• Automatic machines in all metro stations
• The ATM Milano Official App, which allows you to buy and validate tickets directly from your smartphone
• Via SMS (details on the ATM website)
• You can tap your contactless credit or debit card directly on the card readers on all buses, trams, and at metro turnstiles – no ticket needed. It’s quick, safe, and doesn’t require registration.

Tickets are valid across all modes of public transport.

ATM POINTS – Customer service counters are located at:

• Duomo (M1/M3): Mon–Sat 7:45 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 10:15 AM–1:15 PM and 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
• Centrale (M3): Same hours as Duomo
• Cadorna (M1/M2): Mon–Sat 7:45 AM–8:00 PM (card payments only)

For assistance, call the ATM Info Line: +39 02 48607607 (Mon–Sat, 7:30 AM–7:30 PM)

For more information, visit atm.it

Taxis

Licensed taxicabs in Milano are white and do not usually pick up passengers on the street. They can be requested by phone and online, or by going to the designated taxi ranks. The fare is calculated on the meter, or with fixed rates for pre-established routes.

Bookings can be made with the Municipality’s Milano In Taxi app available for iOS and Android or by calling the toll-free number 027777 or through the www.taxi.comune.milano.it website.

Tourist Information – Infopoint

The official Milano Info Point operators are happy to assist you by giving you competent advice for your stay in the city.

Address and opening hours:

INFOMILANO – Piazza Duomo 14, Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 18:00, infotourist@comune.milano.it

Accessible Drinking Water: Milan’s Public Fountains

As you enjoy going around the city, you can quench your thirst at the many public fountains, a small gesture maybe but one that also makes your visit more sustainable.

The Vedovelle, aka the Green Dragons, are one of the symbols of Milano. These cast-iron fountains, with their curved taps that evoke the shape of a dragon’s head, can be found in all the city’s districts. Milano’s water is safe, drinkable and tastes good. Here’s a list of the city’s monumental fountains.

Can I smoke outdoors?

In Milano, smoking is prohibited in all public areas or areas of public use in the open air, including streets and roads, except for secluded areas where a distance of 10 metres from other people can be respected.
The smoking ban only concerns tobacco products, while the use of electronic cigarettes is permitted.

Money exchange

The currency used in Italy is the euro (€). It is possible to exchange money:

• at post offices, exchange offices at airports and in some hotels. At banks, the exchange is suject to a registration procedure according the current rules and regulations.
• in the city centre, showing a passport or an identity card it is possible to exchange money at Banca Ponti, in Piazza Duomo 19, generally open from Monday to Friday from 08.30 a.m. to 01.30 p.m. and from 03.30 p.m. to 04.30 p.m.
• there are also private exchange offices located in the most touristic areas of the city. Before exchanging money, though, please verify what commission charges they are adopting.

For more useful tourist information, please visit: https://www.yesmilano.it/en/articles/useful-information-your-visit