Hotel Rio

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Cathedral of Milan

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Front of property
Double Room
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$444
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

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Via Mazzini 8, Milan, MI, 20123
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Milan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (LIN-Linate)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Milan

Hotel Rio places you in the centre of Milan, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Cathedral of Milan and Piazza del Duomo. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Milan Centre hotel include Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Teatro alla Scala.

What's nearby

  • Via Torino - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Milan - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Teatro alla Scala - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Duomo M1 M3 Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Milan Cadorna Nord Station - 15 min walk
  • Linate Airport (LIN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dome - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spùn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spontini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Princi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Granaio Caffe & Cucina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Cathedral of Milan
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel Rio also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and a front desk safe.

This Milan hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Rio offers 42 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT015146A1C6C3WAJB, 015146-ALB-00306

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Milan
Rio Milan
Rio Hotel Milan
Hotel Rio Hotel
Hotel Rio Milan
Hotel Rio Hotel Milan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Rio?

Hotel Rio offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rio?

As of 4 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rio on 1 Mar 2026 start from NZ$406.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Rio serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors give top marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Rio?

No, Hotel Rio does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Rio?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel Rio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Zohreh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found Bed bugs. They changed my room. Still itching. I need my money back from Expedia because the information was provided by Expedia..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was VERY friendly and helpful and the room was as clean as it could be. That said, this hotel is very very old including the furnishings in the room (probably 25ish years of hotel use and abuse). The location is very central and as a result very loud. The older windows don't do a great job blocking the sound making sleep difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, in excellent location and good value for money. The bathroom was tiny and didn't even have a shelf for toiletries. Also there's a lot of noise at night from trams on the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daqiao

Disliked: Amenities
Room facing street is noisy due to outside cars and trolleys
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Small, but clean rooms. Great breakfast. Duomo right there as well as castle sfuza
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rajini

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location and good hearty breakfast. 5/5 for that. That said the hotel can do with a makeover - it is quite dated with poor lighting in the room, a broken shower head and no toiletries were supplied. The gentleman manning the reception two days consecutively helped me with hailing a cab, making logistics one less thing for me to worry about. My overall rating would be a 4/5.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We has a great stay at Hotel Rio. It is located in a great part of Milan, just steps from the Duomo and very close to La Scala.The are plenty of restaurants nearby and lots of upscale shopping. The breakfast was excellent. The room was comfortable with a large bathroom. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

Liked: Staff & service
The location is fantastic-steps from the Duomo and metro. The breakfast was good but the seating area is quite cramped. Hotel staff are very nice but the rooms were uncomfortably small and the closest doors touched the bed so impossible to move. The water temperature changed constantly in the shower and the shower head kept dropping. I tripped over the step up into the bathroom when first arriving. Overall, we did not enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Moulik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recently stayed at Hotel Rio in Milan, and while the location is excellent—just a few minutes’ walk from the Duomo—the overall experience was disappointing due to major security issues. Guests are required to leave their physical room key at the front desk when leaving, but upon returning, staff handed me the key without verifying my name or ID. This is a serious concern, as it means anyone could potentially request your key. Additionally, the in-room safe didn’t work, and no alternative solution was offered, which added to the lack of security. On the positive side, the room was clean, though very dated. Breakfast was basic and not ideal for vegans, though I appreciated that soy milk was available. Service was generally poor and unfriendly. Overall, the hotel’s unbeatable location is its only real strength—but until the management improves security and updates the rooms, I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room and bed was clean but it’s clearly an old hotel without much being spent in terms of refurbishment. Location is really great though, right in the centre. Breakfast was ok but it really was like eating in a shoe box as you are squeezed like cattle into a tiny room. I found it funny as it was really quiet bizarre. Think of a bedroom with 6 or 7 small tables and chairs! Clearly they have very limited space so they did what the could. Staff were nice enough. The lady on reception was professional but seemed generally grumpy and definitely does not offer a warm welcome which is a shame. I wouldn’t discourage someone from staying, but there are better alternatives and I’d definitely save money on paying for breakfast and eat in one of the many cafes that are in abundance nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Rio is no frills but terrific! The location is perfect, super close to Duomo and other tourist spots, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation. The staff was very kind and helpful. I wasn’t able to sit for breakfast but was offered to take food with me, even before 7:30 am. The hotel was very clean and I always felt safe. The bed and pillow were comfortable. The shower water temperature was perfectly warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ANNA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles M, Fort Smith

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are so small you feel like you're in a cage. I felt claustrophobic and had to change my hotel. They told me to request a refund through expedia since I booked the hotel through expedia. And when I did just that, they refused to refund my money. The expedia agent was on the phone with them for less than a minute. Not only they didn't refund my money, they also wasted my time to go through expedia. They could've said from the beginning that they're not going to refund. Hotels are normally very small in Europe but this one was in another level. I highly recommend staying somewhere else. This hotel is not worth it. Don't fall for the prices and the pictures of the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location but not a hotel vibe.

Excellent location. Clean room but very outdated. No English tv channels. I booked online (my bad) More like a dorm feel than a hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DMITRY

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Price

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and close to Duomo!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

It is what it is. Good location. Nothing fancy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated. Excellent breakfast but room and bathroom would need some upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a dump! Unfriendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get to places we wanted to visit great breakfast accommodating staff would recommend to fellow tourists
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025