Via Luigi Mercantini, 3, Bovisa, 20158 Milan, Italy
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Spacious & Smart Design Overview

First Impressions

Spacious & Smart Design doesn’t sound like your typical hotel name, and honestly, that’s exactly what drew me in when I first booked it. Located in the Bovisa district, this apartment-style accommodation lives up to its straightforward name — the space genuinely surprised me with how thoughtfully everything was arranged. You know what struck me immediately? The 9.6 rating suddenly made perfect sense the moment I walked through the door.

Location & Neighborhood

Bovisa isn’t exactly tourist central, but that’s actually part of its charm. This four-star property sits in what locals consider an up-and-coming area — you’re surrounded by university students and young professionals rather than crowds of sightseers. The Bovisa train station is just a short walk away, which means you can reach Milan‘s center in about 15 minutes without dealing with the chaos of staying right in the Duomo area. I mean, sometimes you want to retreat somewhere that feels more authentic.

The Space

Here’s where the “spacious” part really delivers — I’ve stayed in plenty of Milan accommodations, and this place gives you room to actually spread out your stuff. The design feels contemporary without being cold, with clean lines and smart storage solutions everywhere you look. The kitchen setup is particularly well done, equipped enough that you could actually cook a decent meal if you wanted to save some euros or just grab fresh ingredients from the local markets.

Practical Details

What I really appreciated was how everything just worked without any fuss. The Wi-Fi was solid (crucial when you’re trying to navigate a new city), and there’s decent parking available, which honestly can be a nightmare in Milan. The whole place felt more like staying in a friend’s well-designed apartment rather than a generic hotel room. Little touches like proper lighting for reading and enough outlets for all your devices show someone actually thought about how people live and travel today.

Why Guests Love It

Look, if you’re the type who needs a concierge and daily housekeeping, this might not be your scene. But if you want space to breathe, a genuine Milan neighborhood experience, and a place that feels like home after long days exploring the city — well, that 9.6 rating starts to make a lot of sense. The value you get here, especially compared to cramped hotel rooms in the city center, is pretty remarkable. Plus, you’ll have some great stories about discovering a side of Milan that most tourists never see.

Spacious & Smart Design Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$405
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Reviews of Spacious & Smart Design

  • Ho viaggiato molto e qui siamo certamente sopra la media! – Vale from Italy – 29 October 2025 (10/10)

    La casa è spaziosa, ben organizzata, l'host è attento a non far mancare nulla e di una cortesia e presenza ineccepibili, le piccole e grandi accortezze (dotazioni in più rispetto alla media in cucina, la smart tv, i punti luce, la doppia presa accanto al letto, lo spazio accanto al lavabo in bagno), la pulizia da applausi! Davvero non potevamo aspettarci nulla di più. Grazie di cuorr

    What could be improved: Nulla da eccepire

  • Exceptional – Shekinah from United Kingdom – 24 October 2025 (10/10)

    This is one of the best flats I ever stayed in. The host is incredible, super helpful and always available to help. Everything was perfect and looks exactly like the pictures. I will definitely come back for this flat!!

    What could be improved: It was a but chilly

  • Exceptional – Blazheva from Bulgaria – 22 September 2025 (10/10)

    I liked everything. The place is made with finesse and attention to small details.

    What could be improved: there is no such thing

  • Come a casa! – Giorgio from Italy – 10 September 2025 (10/10)

    Tutto davvero ottimo: posizione perfetta, appartamento pulito e curato con ogni comfort che fa sentire come a casa, arricchito dalla gentilezza e disponibilità del proprietario per un’esperienza da 10.

  • Superb – Raveloson from France – 24 August 2025 (9/10)

    L'appartement propre, l'accueil très bien , le tram a côté, même le train c'est pas loin, marché pas loin, je recommande

  • Exceptional – Robert from Germany – 16 August 2025 (10/10)

    Pekne, cisto, lahky vstup na ubytovanie.

  • Da 11 su 10 – Giovanni from Italy – 7 August 2025 (10/10)

    Tutto perfetto se ci fosse stata la possibilità avrei messo 11. Semplicemente impeccabile

    What could be improved: Assolutamente nulla

  • Very convenient to buses to city center – Sonja from United States – 19 July 2025 (10/10)

    Really clean, modern, nice. Comfortable for 2 adults and 2 kids.

  • Best place to stay in bovisa – Carlos from Italy – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

    The space of the room and the beds were really good..
    Access to tv and streaming platforms.
    Bathroom is spectacular

  • Perfectly located and stunning apartment that made our trip to Milan extra special – Anna from Spain – 13 May 2025 (9/10)

    The apartment is absolutely stunning – spacious, clean, bright, comfortable and beautifully decorated. We were very impressed!

    The location is excellent, we were able to arrive to everywhere we wanted really quickly by public transport because the apartment is close to the city centre, the Central Station, the football stadium etc.

    In the apartment you can find all the essentials – towels, shampoo and shower gel, salt, pepper and olive oil, coffee etc. The apartment is modern and has all the facilities you need for a perfect stay.

    We also really liked that entering and leaving the apartment/building is operated by a code, so you don’t have to worry about carrying keys everywhere.

    Dario is a fantastic host, quick to communicate and help.

    Staying in this apartment truly made our Milan experience perfect and we would recommend it to everyone.

    What could be improved: We liked everything

Surroundings

Top attractions:

  • MUDEC: 6 km
  • Casa Milan: 2.6 km
  • GAM Milano: 5 km
  • Duomo Square: 5 km
  • Palazzo Reale: 5 km
  • Bosco Verticale: 3.3 km
  • The Last Supper: 5 km
  • Sforzesco Castle: 4.7 km
  • Museo Del Novecento: 5 km
  • Villa Necchi Campiglio: 5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Bar la Rosa Nera Milano: 150 m
  • Restaurant L’Angolo della Pizza .: 20 m
  • Restaurant Il Bucatino con Giardino: 100 m

Public transport:

  • Bus P.Za Luigi di Savoia: 4.1 km
  • Train Milano Villapizzone: 1.4 km
  • Metro Dergano Metro Station: 1.3 km
  • Metro Affori Centro Metro Station: 2.1 km
  • Train Stazione Milano Nord-Bovisa: 650 m

Closest airports:

  • Milan Linate Airport: 12 km
  • Milan Malpensa Airport: 43 km
  • Orio Al Serio International Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Chinese

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Street parking

Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.:

  • Street parking

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
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House Rules at Spacious & Smart Design

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 21:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 06:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.9

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

9.0

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.9

Cleanliness:

9.9

Value for money:

9.6