Via Mario Borsa 36, Milan

Scores

Safety by day 7.5/10, at night 7/10.

About Quartiere Gallaratese

A peripheral residential district of large postwar housing complexes, broad streets, open spaces, and everyday local services. Gallaratese is about 7 km northwest of central Milan, with a calmer evening rhythm than the central districts and ongoing public-space improvements.

Good for

• families
• long stays
• budget travelers
• public transport users
• quiet seekers

Less suited to

• first-time visitors
• nightlife seekers
• culture lovers
• foodies
• luxury travelers

Watch out for

• Expect fewer restaurants, bars, and attractions within a short walk than in central Milan.
• Use normal awareness around metro entrances and quiet paths after dark.
• Check current access and construction conditions near the neighborhood improvement works.
• Choose accommodation close to an operating metro or bus stop for easier evening returns.

Sources

• Gallaratese neighborhood project
• Quartiere Gallaratese 2
• Gallaratese

Getting around

• San Leonardo Metro, 160 m
• Via Appennini - Via Visconti Bus, 280 m
• Via Appennini, 149 Bus, 300 m
• Via Gallarate - Via Capo Rizzuto Bus, 360 m
• Via Appennini, 179 Bus, 390 m

8.1 km to the city center (Milano).