Coccola

Located on the top floor of a historic building, this home is tucked behind Chinatown (the oldest in the country) and just a thirteen-minute walk from Parco Sempione, where you can spend some time wandering through the city’s greenery until you arrive at Castello Sforzesco. You’ll be staying in a lively and local area, a quick twelve-minute walk from the nightlife hubs of City Life and Arco della Pace, but for a lowkey night out you’ll be by the neighbourhood’s buzzing restaurants and bars. Inside, you’ll find this small space has been carefully designed – bright skylights overhead, a custom-built kitchenette and an angular breakfast nook are arranged to make the most of the little footprint. Striking red furniture and calming blue walls transform this modest modern home into a bold, personality-packed base. So relax on the sofa, enjoy breakfast at the counter and fall asleep soundly in the bedroom, feeling right at home.

Home truths:
*The lift only goes up to the penultimate floor, so you'll have to take some stairs to reach the flat (as well as a few stairs at the entrance)
*At full occupancy, two guests can be on the sofa bed in the living area (though we think this home is best suited to two guests)
*As the building is historic, the interior of the palazzo can be a bit run down in places, though the apartment itself newly redone
*The shower is less than six feet high, which may be a tight squeeze for taller guests
*The kitchenette is small and best suited to simple meals and snacks