In this article (6)
  1. Where the hospital is
  2. How to get there
  3. From Portello to Galeazzi
  4. Why an apartment for a hospital stay
  5. Tourist tax: the exemption for carers
  6. Longer stays

In short

  • IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi–Sant'Ambrogio is at Via Cristina Belgioioso 173, in the MIND district (former Expo site), reached on the M1 to Rho Fieramilano.
  • From Portello it takes about 45 minutes by M5 and M1: an apartment with a kitchen works well for multi-day stays and check-ups.
  • People assisting a relative admitted to hospital in the Province of Milan can be exempt from the tourist tax with a self-declaration.

When a family member needs surgery or check-ups at Galeazzi, what matters most is a quiet place to rest, cook something simple and get to the hospital without stress. Here’s the practical information.

Where the hospital is

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi–Sant’Ambrogio is at Via Cristina Belgioioso 173, 20157 Milan, inside MIND – Milano Innovation District, the former Expo 2015 site. The entrance is at Cargo 8. It’s a 16-storey hospital, opened in August 2022, specialising in orthopaedics, neurosurgery and cardiovascular care among others.

How to get there

  • M1 (red): Rho Fieramilano stop, then about a 10-minute walk.
  • Passante railway to Rho Fiera.
  • Buses: 560 (from Viale Porta Est), 528 (from Piazzale Cimitero Maggiore), 561 (from Rho Fieramilano).
  • Taxi: there’s a taxi rank.
  • Car: paid parking.

Directions and timetables can change: always check the hospital’s official website before your admission.

From Portello to Galeazzi

From Teodorico Apartments Milano (Viale Teodorico 7):

  1. 10-minute walk to Portello (M5);
  2. M5 to Lotto;
  3. M1 towards Rho Fieramilano to the end of the line;
  4. 10-minute walk to the hospital.

About 45 minutes door to door. If you come by car, you can leave it in our private courtyard parking and use the metro.

Why an apartment for a hospital stay

  • Full kitchen: induction hob, oven, fridge and coffee machine, for simple meals — also for whoever is discharged.
  • 24/7 self check-in: arrive whenever you like after 3 pm, no reception hours.
  • Double bedroom facing the inner garden, quiet, plus a sofa bed for a second companion.
  • Invoice on request during online check-in.

If the person leaving hospital has limited mobility, message us before booking: we’ll describe the access to the apartment and tell you honestly whether it’s suitable.

Tourist tax: the exemption for carers

Since 1 January 2026 Milan’s tourist tax for apartments is €9.50 per person per night. However, the city’s regulations exempt relatives or companions assisting a person admitted to a healthcare facility in the Province of Milan, for the length of the admission, with a self-declaration (DPR 445/2000). Patients receiving post-discharge care at local facilities and their companion are also exempt. Full details in our Milan tourist tax 2026 guide.

Longer stays

For rehabilitation or admissions lasting several weeks, message us on WhatsApp at +39 351 807 6874 and we’ll work out the best solution for your dates.

There’s also the “A casa lontani da casa” network (acasalontanidacasa.it), which lists accommodation for patients and families receiving care away from home.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Galeazzi Hospital by public transport?

Take the M1 to Rho Fieramilano and walk about 10 minutes, or use the Passante railway or buses 560, 528 and 561. There's also a taxi rank and paid parking.

Do people accompanying a patient pay the tourist tax?

The City of Milan's regulations exempt relatives and companions assisting someone admitted to a hospital in the Province of Milan, for the length of the admission, with a self-declaration.