A weekend break in Milan is what every girl needs to really indulge in some fine dinner, sophisticated nightlife, posh hotels and of course, shopping shopping shopping. Milan is an ideal weekend destination to do so as the flight time is around 2 hours from the UK and the city is just the right size to hit all the hot spots in a short stay. Here is your complete guide to making the most of your cosmopolitan break and finding the best Milan hotel to stay in:

-Finding a fabulous place to stay will always make your trip so much more enjoyable and luckily Milan is full of such hotels. Milan is divided into 9 districts, and picking the right area to stay in will make all the difference to your trip. If you are on a tighter budget and would prefer to splash you cash on a new Italian leather bag there are also many cheap hotels in Milan in nice areas.

Milan hotels that are found in the Navigli District are set in a beautiful area. Sandwiched between peaceful canals and quirky little streets are lavish restaurants that stay open late and bars that are open until the small hours of the morning. This is a great area for young people wanting to party at night and spend the day weaving in and out of shops.

If you are a real fashion fanatic a great time to visit would be in February during fashion week, it may be possible to get tickets to some of the shows and see some of the finest couture for the year. Zona Tortona will be the place to look for a Milan hotel at this time of year as this trendy area is buzzing with fashionistas from all over the globe.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a shopping centre with a difference right in the city centre. Its outstanding architectural structure of a tunnel with a glass roof is an ideal place to merge shopping and culture in the city. Located next to the Piazza del Duomo Milan, this location would be a great area to look for hotels in Milan if you want to be right at the heart of the city.

One more thing to double check before going to Milan is if it is Italian holiday times. Many things close at certain times of the year so it is best to investigate this beforehand.