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In short
- Salone del Mobile 2027: 13 to 18 April at Rho Fiera. Fuorisalone runs across the city from 12 to 18 April.
- It's the most expensive week of the year to stay in Milan: book months ahead.
- The ideal base is on the M1, direct to Rho Fiera, with the Fuorisalone districts a few metro stops away in the evening.
Milan Design Week is the week the city is at its fullest: the Salone del Mobile at Rho Fiera by day, the Fuorisalone in the neighbourhoods by night. It’s also the most expensive week of the year to stay. Here’s how to plan.
The 2027 dates
- Salone del Mobile.Milano: Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 April 2027, at Fiera Milano Rho. It’s the 65th edition.
- Fuorisalone: events across the city from 12 to 18 April 2027.
When to book
During Design Week, accommodation prices in Milan multiply compared with a normal week, and the best options are gone months ahead. If you already know you’re coming, book in autumn or by January at the latest.
Which area to stay in
The challenge is combining two worlds: the fair at Rho by day and the districts in the city at night (Brera, Tortona, Isola, 5VIE, Porta Venezia).
| Area | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Rho and surroundings | Steps from the fair | Far from everything in the evening |
| Historic centre | Fuorisalone on your doorstep | Very high prices, far from the fair |
| Neighbourhoods on the M1 (Lotto, Portello, Pagano) | Direct metro to the fair, districts a few stops away | You need the metro for everything |
If you’re doing both, the M1 is the line that matters: it runs straight to Rho Fiera and through Cadorna and the centre.
Getting around during the week
- To the fair: M1 to Rho Fiera, on a standard city ticket. Morning trains are packed: leave early.
- To Tortona: M2 to Porta Genova.
- To Brera: M2 to Lanza or M1 to Cairoli.
- Pick 1–2 districts a day and register in advance for events that need booking.
Teodorico Apartments Milano during Design Week
Our one-bedroom apartment is at Viale Teodorico 7, in Portello: Rho Fiera about 35 minutes door to door (M5 to Lotto, then the M1 direct), the centre about 30.
- Sleeps up to 4 people: for a team or a group of colleagues it splits the cost of the week.
- Full kitchen and a table for four: handy when restaurants are full.
- Dedicated fibre Wi-Fi, for working in the evening.
- Private parking, rare in the city during design week.
For the year’s other fairs, see the Rho Fiera trade fair calendar for 2027, or check available dates.
Price data: How much it costs to stay in Milan during trade fairs and major events: the data compared
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Teodorico Apartments Milano to Rho Fiera?
About 35 minutes door to door: M5 from Portello to Lotto, then the M1 direct to Rho Fiera, on a standard city ticket.
Should I stay in Rho, near the fair?
Only if you spend all your time at the fair. If you also want to enjoy the Fuorisalone in the evening, staying in the city saves you hours of travel.
