Milan
The fashion capital of the world, Milan is the second largest city in Italy and is the capital of the Lombardy region. While Rome is often considered as the political heart of the country, Milan is at the centre of Italy’s economy and home to the main Italian banking groups. Other industries that are prominent in the city include media and advertising, telecommunication, manufacturing and of course, fashion.
The location
Located in the northwestern area of the Po Valley, Milan has a great location between the river Po to the south and the Alps and the great lakes to the north.
The city itself is divided into nine separate zones and organised in a sunburst pattern encircling Zone 1, clockwise from the north-east of the city.
Neighbouring areas - price comparisons, per person per month
Looking for an office in Milan
Business confidence is returning to Milan after the economic contraction of recent times with prime locations and modern buildings proving to be the most sought-after requirements.
Rental prices are currently stable and incentives from suppliers are still very common in the city, meaning now is great time to move or set up your business in Milan.
Costs
The prices for serviced office space can range from between €350 - €900 per workstation in Milan, depending on location and requirements.
However, when looking at serviced offices it is always worth keeping in mind that these costs usually cover a whole variety of amenities, which may include Internet meeting rooms, reception services etc., and as such can me more cost-effective than traditional leases.
Office sizes
We currently have over 30 different business centres offering a variety of different office spaces in terms of style, size and cost in Milan.
As such, we are confident that if you are looking for office space in Milan, we will be able to help you with your enquiry.
Instant Offices are able to accommodate most enquiries, from one person through to 100 or more depending on the specifics.
Five things you probably didn't know about Milan:
- Milan sits half way between the River Po and The Alps, hence the name Milan, meaning ‘midpoint’ or ‘in the middle place’
- Milan is popular for aperitivo; the tradition of pre-dinner drinks with appetizers.
- Home to the Teatro alla Scala, one of the largest and leading opera and ballet theatres in the world; it was the first building to be rebuilt after being destroyed in World War II
- Order a caffè in Milan and you'll get a simple espresso; if you want any other type of coffee you need to distinguish
- Milan’s Duomo is the fifth largest cathedral in the world and you can walk on its roof and (on a clear day) see The Alps
Why choose Milan?
With Versace, Prada, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Missoni, to name just a few all headquartered in Milan, combined with the biannual Milan fashion week, it isn’t hard to see why the city is regarded as one of the major fashion capitals of the world, and an absolute ideal location for any company that works with, or in the industry.
However, Milan offers so much more than just fashion.Home of Italy’s stock exchange, a European industrial powerhouse and host of the 2015 World Exposition, Milan has something for every business to benefit from.
A closer look at Milan
The following districts are the most popular areas in which to rent office space:
Centro Direzionale di Milano
- Located north-west of the city centre and makes up part of Zone 9
- Several of Milan’s skyscrapers located here including the Pirelli Tower and the Glafa Tower, along with many modern office buildings
- Ideal location for access to both Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi railway stations
- The historic and geographical centre of the city
- Includes the main tourist sites including the Duomo di Milano, the Teatro alla Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the Basilica of Saint Ambrose
- As well as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Centro Storico houses all the high-end fashion stores you would expect to find in Milan
- The main business district of Milan (Zone 9) that has recently undergone a process of massive renewal and designed to merge with the Centro Direzionale di Milano
- Divided into three parts; Porta Nuova Garibaldi, Portan Nuova Varesine and Porta Nuova Isola
- Major companies in the area including the headquarters of Italian global banking and financial company, UniCredit
Want to find out more?
If you’re looking to move into the area, or simply require more information, contact Instant Offices' specialist local consultants.
Email our team or call us and we'll be delighted to help you.