Contempora Apartments – Elvezia 8 – E51

Contempora Apartments – Elvezia 8 – E51 Overview

First Impressions

Contempora Apartments – Elvezia 8 – E51 sits on a tree-lined street in the Sempione district, and honestly, the building itself looks more like an elegant residential complex than your typical hotel. The entrance feels understated in the best way — no flashy lobby, just clean modern lines and that particular Italian attention to detail you notice in the marble floors and lighting fixtures.

The Neighborhood Feel

Sempione is one of those Milan neighborhoods that feels authentically local while still being well-connected to everything. You’re actually walking distance from Parco Sempione, which I mean, is perfect for morning runs or just escaping the city buzz for a bit. The Porta Garibaldi area is close enough that you can easily reach the business district, but far enough that you’re not hearing traffic all night. There’s this great little market on Via Elvezia where locals do their shopping — you know what I’m talking about if you’ve stayed in touristy areas before and missed that real neighborhood vibe.

The Living Space

The apartment setup here is what really sets this place apart from standard hotel rooms. You get a proper kitchenette with everything you actually need — not just a mini-fridge and kettle, but a real stovetop and decent cookware. The four-star rating shows in the details: quality linens, thoughtful storage solutions, and windows that actually open (which, trust me, matters more than you think). The living area doesn’t feel cramped either, which is saying something for Milan standards.

Practical Matters

Getting around from here is straightforward — Porta Garibaldi station is about a 10-minute walk, putting you on both metro lines and regional trains. There’s street parking if you’re driving, though like anywhere in Milan, I’d honestly recommend sticking to public transport. The building has good WiFi throughout, and the check-in process is smooth — they actually explain the neighborhood and give you proper recommendations, not just tourist trap suggestions.

Why Guests Love It

What really works about this place is how it lets you live in Milan rather than just visit it. You can grab groceries, cook breakfast, and feel like you have a temporary home base rather than just a room to crash in. The 8.6 rating makes sense when you consider that guests are getting genuine value — space, location, and that residential feeling that’s hard to find in the city center. It’s particularly great if you’re staying for more than just a quick weekend, since you have the flexibility to eat in or explore the local dining scene at your own pace.

Contempora Apartments – Elvezia 8 – E51 Accommodations

Reviews of Contempora Apartments – Elvezia 8 – E51

• The apartment was big and spacious, but I expected it to be better. – Katarzyna from Poland – 12 November 2025 (7/10)

  The location is great. If you only intend to visit the main attractions you don’t even need to use any public transport. But if you do choose to use it there is also a bus stop and tramp stop just 3 minutes away. And a metro station a little bit further. I like that they make you separate the trash so it can be recycled. The bed was big and comfortable. There were 2 big balconies to enjoy and a beautiful park nearby.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was cold and we weren’t able to get the temperature higher. The only working radiator was in the bathroom. The previous visitor left his socks in the radiator in the bathroom and there where still there when we arrived so you can see that don’t put much effort into cleaning and you can see it all around the apartment. Beware of 350 euro deposit for any damages, considering the state of the apartment I don’t think it’s accurate. The couch was stained. There were damages on the walls and furniture. The check out instructions mentioned a dishwasher, but we didn’t manage to find any in the apartment, so we ended up washing the dishes by hand to avoid any penalties just in case. There wasn’t any big light in the bedroom so it was a little impractical.

• Good – Emer from Ireland – 11 October 2025 (7/10)

  The apartment had everything needed for a stay away, clean and comfortable.
  The deposit is excessive for a short stay though.
  
  What could be improved: Deposit

• Very poor – Songen from China – 28 July 2025 (2/10)

  What could be improved: The shower door exploded, while I was taking shower, causing injuries all over my body that required hospital treatment. The host contacted an ambulance, but nothing came of it afterward.
  It was extremely dangerous, and I was relatively fortunate that no glass got into my eyes and I didn't sustain deep wounds. I strongly advise everyone to put safety first.

• Exceptional – Gomez from United States – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  I liked how spacious it was and had air conditioning during this heat. It was very clean and secure!

• Spacious apartment in safe neighborhood perfect for a small group – Sanjana from United States – 22 June 2025 (9/10)

  Very spacious apartment located in a non-touristy area. Very clean and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: I couldn't figure out to open the lockbox for 30 mins and had to wait for help.

• It's and old appartement that has been renovated – Катерина from Bulgaria – 28 April 2025 (8/10)

  The location is quite controversial. It's nice that it's next to the park, but i didn't like that Chinatown was also just there. I got my deposit money returned. The washing machine for the clothes and the hair dryer are nice. The apartment is the perfect size for a couple. The 2 balconies were amazing, although old and a bit dirty.
  
  What could be improved: The problem with the location is that it's on a main road, so there is a lot of noise, which isn't totally blocked by the old doors of the apartment. And the chinatown. The bed wasn't very comfortable. Also, it was actually 2 mattresses, so there was always a hole in between. No dishwashing machine. The lift in the building is scary and small. I didn't like the online check-in, I was worried about it. Also, the money for the deposit is a lot. There weren't any additional blankets!!! The air conditioning was old and not so good woking.

• We enjoyed our stay in the apartment as a family with a 3 year old child 👍 – Aliya from Kazakhstan – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice and clean apartment as well as the building. Plenty space for clothes, good TV with ability to link Netflix account. Bathroom includes everything needed like shampoo, soaps, toilet papers. And also it nice that there was hairdryer and iron in the wardrobe.
  
  What could be improved: It would be nice to have some basic things in the kitchen like sponges, rags, salt.

• Passable – Perez from Spain – 17 February 2025 (5/10)

  The staff is so bad
  
  What could be improved: The staff is so bad

• Nice apartment in a great location – Francesco from United Kingdom – 18 January 2025 (8/10)

  Great position, spacious and clean. The bedroom is very quiet.
  
  What could be improved: Only the essential was provided. It would have been nice to have an additional blanket (it gets cold during the night), a kitchen roll and maybe a coffee machine with some capsules.

• Great appartment – Marsel from United Arab Emirates – 22 May 2023 (9/10)

  Good location and very cozy place
  
  What could be improved: Cold floors

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