I Navigli, Milan: Hours, Address, I Navigli Reviews: 4.5/5
I Navigli
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
This area in Milan offers reasonably-priced restaurants and some of the city's most exciting nightclubs.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Navigli
The Navigli is part of historic Milan. In the ancient days, the entire city was linked with canals, similar to Venice. Today, most of the canals are gone, but the Navigli remains a canal-based neighborhood. There are two major canals: Naviglio Pavese and Naviglio Grande. The Naviglio Grande's bridges greet visitors at dusk with an amazing view. The Navigli district specializes in clubs, cafes, and vintage shops. Lifestyle reigns supreme here. You can start the walk from the Colonne di San Lorenzo, an antique colonnade in front of the Basilica di San Lorenzo. During the daytime, this place acts as a meeting point for artists and students reading books or chatting with friends; the nights turn it into a stepping-stone for club hoppers. Science lovers will also relish the opportunity to visit the Science and Technology National Museum Leonardo Da Vinci, showcasing inventions of the Italian genius.
How to get there
- Porta Genova • 3 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
6,561 within 3 miles

Al Bacio Navigli
157
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Contemporary • Healthy

Pizzium - Via Vigevano
1,287
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean

Blues Canal
562
291 ft$$ - $$$ • Italian • European • Lombard

Belé Ristorante
389
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • European

Gelateria Orso Bianco
399
164 ft$ • Dessert • Vegetarian Friendly

Seoul Ristorante Coreano
299
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Korean • Vegetarian Friendly

Gente di Mare in Darsena
392
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • Healthy

Da Noi In Magna Pars hotel
360
0.3 mi$$$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean

Testone
319
0.2 mi$ • Mediterranean • Barbecue • Street Food

Gelateria Latteneve
424
0.1 mi$ • Dessert • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Attractions
1,605 within 6 miles

Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio
97
453 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Ponte Alda Merini
5
400 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

Palazzo Galloni
3
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Roggia Boniforti
3
462 ftBodies of Water

Vicolo dei Lavandai
929
0.2 miHistoric Sites

Market Italiano 7-24h
5
0.1 miOther Food & Drink

The Walrus Pub Milano
8
0.1 miBreweries

Quadrell
1
0.1 miBreweries

Casa delle Arti – Spazio Alda Merini
10
0.2 miSpeciality Museums

Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro
17
0.2 miCivic Centres • Educational sites
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
6,234 reviews
Excellent
3,045
Very good
2,282
Average
621
Poor
202
Terrible
85
Alf N
Malaga, Spain57 contributions
compared to European level rather costly area, but well worth visiting. Milano is expensive, so is this area, but the combination of restaurants next to a little canal is very cute. Food is good, service is acceptable, location is all. Just enjoy a nice evening strolling along.
Written August 1, 2022
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ElsieF499
London, UK16 contributions
I went here on a Thursday evening and was initially disappointed. The guides refer to this place as trendy, I expected to see it full of cool Italians. Instead I found drunk tourists and it had a bit of a hen/stag night vibe in places. There were lots of bars offering all you can eat buffet deals in conjunction with drinks offers. That wasn’t the vibe I was expecting or was after. I found a pizzeria and had an average pizza and beer.
I then carried on walking along the canal and eventually the noisy bars turned into quiet restaurants that looked very pleasant places to have a meal. I wish I’d carried on walking and got to this bit before.
I then carried on walking along the canal and eventually the noisy bars turned into quiet restaurants that looked very pleasant places to have a meal. I wish I’d carried on walking and got to this bit before.
Written July 15, 2022
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karwan k
11 contributions
Couples
Best place to be crowded. Lovely atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Nice to walk especially on sundet time. Nice food around . Good bars
Written July 3, 2022
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Insulting Reveiws
6 contributions
Its lack of cars along the river make for a peaceful meal experience. Would go in the evening due the lights. 4/5.
Italians has a lack of understanding for cold drinks, especially iced coffee. They also cant drive, park or use a restroom without ruining it for the next person. Milan is a noisy and busy city full of people wanting something from you. Would go to the countryside next time.
Italians has a lack of understanding for cold drinks, especially iced coffee. They also cant drive, park or use a restroom without ruining it for the next person. Milan is a noisy and busy city full of people wanting something from you. Would go to the countryside next time.
Written May 30, 2022
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Jeremy W
4 contributions
The Canal District is beautiful and don't let this review take anything away from visiting - just don't do the canal boat trip.......Well the staff and crew were lovely and very accommodating and professional. That is about where the experience ended for me. The Canal is a single one return trip up the same stretch of water. The first 5 minutes is truly beautiful with cafes and bars spilling onto the banks of the canal. Then you enter the suburbs with an interesting view of Graffiti and run down industrial units - the "Sex Here" shop was an interesting break in the post apocalyptic industrial architecture and then when we ran through the broken down security fencing on empty industrial units the canal boat did a swift and (very professional) about turn and headed back through the Thunderdome to the beautiful first 400 Meters of canal. My advice - walk through the canal lovely district until you reach the edge of civilisation, then turn around and head back to beautiful Milano! Save the cost of the Canal trip.
Written May 23, 2022
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Federico F
Vicenza, Italy78 contributions
Friends
I liked this place but I haven't found nothing special there. It's fine to eat something in the cafés there and go for a walk but it's a bit distant from the central square (easy to reach by metro).
Written May 19, 2022
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria18,886 contributions
It is said that the canals of Milan are very lively in the evening. During the day, however, they are boring and there is nothing to do here. There are mostly restaurants
Written April 27, 2022
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WestofIre2013
County Galway, Ireland76 contributions
Friends
Visited this neighbourhood one evening and ate in a lovely restaurant near the canal. There are many ti choose from in this area. The following morning we returned & spent time rambling around, admiring the waterways and traversing the various bridges. There was a lot of activity that day as there was an artists exhibition/market taking place outdoors along the canal which made our visit even more enjoyable.
Written April 17, 2022
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mirunavrn
Bucharest, Romania199 contributions
This area is perfect for a walk along the river. It is a lively area, with lots shops and restaurants. There is also a flea market and I am glad that we could experience it.
Written December 25, 2021
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AnastasiaGian
41 contributions
Couples
It is a cozy pedestrian street with many restaurants/ fast bites/ café-bars. It is definitely a great area to visit in Milan
Written November 19, 2021
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My wife and I are planning on being in Navigli for New Year's Eve. Would it be sensible to book a table at a restaurant or can we just show up and grab a table?
Gimmo
Island of Capri, Italy1 contribution
Una trattoria x risotto co ossobuco e cotoletta grazie
Francesca S
Rome, Italy25 contributions
Non saprei mi spiace
Var ska man hoppa av från linje 2 i navigli
Patrik
Upplands-Väsby, Sweden256 contributions
Vet tyvärr inte då vi aldrig åkte kommunalt. Vi gick otroligt mycket.
Alex P
Lille, France83 contributions
Bonjour, des rues à conseiller / éviter dans le quartier de Navigli ? Cherche un logement de préférence avec vue sur les canaux mais sans trop de bruit venant d'un bar juste en dessous ou en face...
Philippe J
Roanne City, France284 contributions
Bonjour,
je ne peux que confirmer c qui a déjà été dit : ça n'est pas le meilleur quartier pour résider... Très touristique donc bruyant !
Nous étions un peu exentré du côté de la gare de Milan. C'est plus calme et facilement accessible à pied ou en transports.
Bonnes vacances !
Philippe.
stem
Modena, Italy257 contributions
Com'è come zona? È tranquilla la sera? Devo decidere se prenotare per 2notti ad ottobre in questa zona o spostarmi in zona isola. Grazie mille
Relax Just Relax Fiuggi
Fiuggi, Italy42 contributions
Ciao, tranquillo nel senzo di delinquenza pare proprio di si.....ma bisogna fare sempre attenzione come tutte le grandi città . Come casino la sera c'e molta movida .
How do you go to Navigli from Milan central station?
wjm101012016
El Paso, TX84 contributions
Opps sorry my directions were from the Duomo.
Ana T
Villa Ballester, Argentina1 contribution
Como llegó a el barrio navigli desde la estación de tren de Milan
Hobbyfamilie.de
Luneburg, Germany33 contributions
Es fährt eine U-Bahn direkt vom Mailänder Dom zum Navigli. Bei beiden Stationen hat man nur wenige Meter zu Fuß zu gehen.
Elaine B
York, UK35 contributions
Is the Navigli Antiques Market still on on the last Sunday in December with it being between Christmas and New Year.
jordanellie41
Bolton, UK840 contributions
Sorry I don't know either
When it's raining, is it still a good option to visit at night? Any specific plane in Navigli to go even if it rains?
demetriokjorge
Joinville, SC398 contributions
Angeli, esqueci de mencionar que muitas ruas não tem calçamento e com chuça ficam com muito barro.
Portanto, mantenho minha opinião de que só deve ir neste bairro em dias
ou noites secas.
caterinabettazzi
Prato, Italy87 contributions
Vale la pena una passeggiata sui navigli di mattina o pomeriggio o è meglio la sera?
ALLE778807
Modena, Italy305 contributions
Ciao dipende, è chiaro la sera è più romantico. Di giorno se uno ama antiquariato si fa una bella passeggiata lo stesso.
Frequently Asked Questions about I Navigli
- I Navigli is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking I Navigli tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 13 I Navigli tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience I Navigli:
- Drinks & Bites in Milan Private Tour (From $145.33)
- Discovering the Navigli District (From $200.49)
- Discover Navigli and its Secret Places (From $116.69)
- Evening Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Milan (From $83.80)
- Treasures of Milan: Fashion & Design Private Tour (From $93.35)
- Hotels near I Navigli:
- (0.01 mi) P&D Apartments Navigli Ripa Ticinese
- (0.03 mi) Italianway - Paoli 2B
- (0.03 mi) Italianway - Ripa Ticinese 53 B
- (0.11 mi) Art Hotel Navigli
- (0.07 mi) Zebra Naviglio Foresteria Lombarda
- Restaurants near I Navigli:
- (0.00 mi) Canaletto Bistrot
- (0.01 mi) Naviglio 48
- (0.01 mi) Vetusta Insigna
- (0.01 mi) Pizza al Volo
- (0.01 mi) Uragano
- Attractions near I Navigli:
- (0.04 mi) Village cafe
- (0.09 mi) BackDoor43
- (0.07 mi) Ways Tours
- (0.08 mi) Mag Cafe
- (0.09 mi) Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio