Da Simone sui Navigli

Da Simone sui Navigli Overview

First Impressions

Da Simone sui Navigli sits right on Ripa di Porta Ticinese, and honestly, you can’t ask for a better spot to experience Milan’s famous canal district. The moment you step out, you’re literally on the waterfront — I mean, the Navigli canal is right there, with all those buzzing aperitivo bars and restaurants just a few steps away. It’s one of those places where the location does half the work for you.

The Navigli Experience

You know what’s great about staying here? You’re in the thick of Milan‘s most vibrant neighborhood without dealing with the touristy chaos of the city center. The Navigli district has this authentic local vibe — during the day it’s pretty chill, but come evening, the whole area transforms into this lively scene with locals meeting for drinks along the canals. The tram connections are actually really good from here, so getting to the Duomo or shopping areas takes maybe 15 minutes.

The Room

This four-star property keeps things modern and clean, which I appreciate after wandering around all day. The room I stayed in had that contemporary Italian style — not too fancy, but definitely comfortable with good air conditioning (crucial in summer). The bathroom was well-designed, and honestly, the beds are pretty decent for getting a good night’s sleep. What I liked most was how quiet it stayed despite being in such a lively area.

Dining and Atmosphere

There’s an on-site restaurant that serves solid Italian fare, though with all the incredible options right outside your door, you might find yourself eating out most of the time. The staff here actually knows the neighborhood well — they gave me some great recommendations for places that weren’t just the obvious tourist spots. The whole building has this relaxed, unpretentious feel that fits perfectly with the Navigli vibe.

Why Guests Love It

Look, if you want to experience Milan like someone who actually lives here, this is your spot. You’ll wake up to canal views, grab coffee at a local bar, and spend your evenings doing aperitivo with a mix of locals and travelers. The hotel itself is comfortable and well-run, but it’s really about that location — being able to walk out and immediately be part of one of Milan’s most authentic neighborhoods. Sure, you’re not in the absolute center, but that’s actually what makes it special.

Da Simone sui Navigli Accommodations

Reviews of Da Simone sui Navigli

• amazing Milan accommodation! – Theomera from Greece – 2 May 2025 (10/10)

  Brilliant location, near tram and metro…supermarkets and many restaurants. Lovely setting.. Very quiet… Spacious kitchen.. Well organised made our stay memorable in Milan!!
  
  What could be improved: All perfect

• Cozy place in Navigli – Myrna from Switzerland – 11 April 2025 (9/10)

  Good location
  Clean
  Good communication with the staff

• Exceptional – Murrello from United States – 28 March 2025 (10/10)

  Great location on the canal and great stay

• Clean, functional and close to city centre. – Enis from Canada – 20 July 2024 (9/10)

  This property was very clean and the host coordinated with us for our check in. Towels, shampoo and everything we needed was at the property. Very good experience. The restaurants around the property were great as well. Would stay here again.

• Wonderful location, cute flat – lots of options for food and drink nearby. Plus best photo ops! – Lynmarie from United States – 3 April 2024 (10/10)

  Location was great. Lots of options for food and drink even on a holiday weekend. Very easy – walking distance to anything we wanted to see. Highly recommend! Parking (if needed) isn't too far away (public / train station).
  
  What could be improved: NO COMPLAINTS! Helpful suggestions – Add checkout procedures checklist? Maybe a list of favorite food/drink options and location of nearest grocery? So minor- we had a great time.

• Superb – Nerijus from Lithuania – 7 January 2024 (9/10)

  Location is perfect, apartments also met all our expectations. Comfortable, we found everything we need for our stay. Check-in went also very smooth.

• Very good spot in Navigli! – Sidere from Romania – 18 November 2023 (8/10)

  We liked the area very much and that it was silent despite being placed on the main street. The apartment was nice and cozy.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom was quite small, especially the toilet and the bidet. They were too close it was hard to sit!

• Good – Amy from Ireland – 12 October 2023 (7/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom was tiny. There was no hot water in the shower

• perfect location, clean apartment, everything was great, we recommend this apartment. – Ewa from Slovakia – 11 September 2023 (10/10)

  perfect location, clean apartment, everything was great, we recommend this apartment.

• great location! value for money room – Elisabet from Greece – 6 February 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: WC was a little bit small but very clean and not a problem at all!

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