Travelling to Milan With a Pet: Do This First

Travelling to Milan with your pet is easier than you might think. The hard part is finding a place where “pet friendly” is more than a box ticked on a listing. Here’s what to clarify before booking, and what to know once you’re in the city.

“Pet friendly” doesn’t mean the same thing everywhere

Two listings with the same label can have very different rules. Before booking, ask:

1. Which animals: dogs only? Cats too? What size?
2. How many: one or more?
3. What it costs: a flat fee, per night, or a deposit?
4. Can your pet stay alone while you’re out?
5. Are there building rules about courtyards, lifts or shared areas?

A host used to pets answers precisely. Vague answers often mean surprises at check-in.

The fee: clear beats cheap

A pet fee is normal: cleaning takes longer and needs more care with fabrics and hair. What matters is that it’s stated upfront, not discovered after booking.

Leaving your pet alone

This is the tricky one. Many hosts don’t allow it, to avoid complaints from neighbours or stress damage. If you’re planning dinners or museums, talk to the host first and bring things that make your pet feel at home: their blanket, a toy, the carrier if they’re used to it.

Milan with a pet: useful rules

Metro, trams and buses

On ATM public transport, dogs travel on a lead and with a muzzle; small pets in a carrier. At rush hour trains are packed, so avoid 8-9 am and 6-7 pm if you can. Rules can change: check the ATM website.

Taxis

Many taxis accept pets, but not all. Mention it when you call or book through an app.

Parks and dog areas

Milan has plenty of fenced dog areas in its parks. Elsewhere in parks dogs must be on a lead, and you always pick up after them.

Cafés and restaurants

Many places welcome dogs, especially at outdoor tables. Asking before you walk in is always appreciated.

What to pack

• lead, muzzle and a tag with your phone number;
• vaccination booklet or EU pet passport if you’re coming from abroad;
• bowls, food for the first days and poo bags;
• a blanket they know, for the sofa or their bed.

Teodorico Apartments Milano with your pet

At Viale Teodorico 7 cats and dogs are welcome for €30 per stay. For large dogs or more than one pet, message us before booking.

• Easy-to-clean floors and a ground-floor apartment, no stairs.
• CityLife park and Parco del Portello a short walk away for daily outings.
• Private parking in the courtyard (€15 per day), handy if you drive with a carrier and bags.
• 24h self check-in: arrive without waiting for anyone, even after a long drive.

Tell us about your pet when you book on our website or add it from your guest area: we’ll arrange a deep clean after your stay.