This is Part 1 of our location guide for CPHI Worldwide 2026 exhibitors and event planners.

When planning accommodation for CPHI Milan, most companies quickly realize that hotels and logistics are harder than expected—especially in a city as large and spread out as Milan.

Unlike Messe Frankfurt, which is located within the city, Fiera Milano sits outside the city center. This single factor changes almost every accommodation decision exhibitors need to make.

Hotels Near Fiera Milano (Pero)

These are the closest business hotels to the exhibition grounds and usually the first to sell out.

Two hotels stand out:

• NH Fiera Milano

• UNAHOTELS Expo Fiera Milano

Both are within walking distance of the venue, although in practice only NH Fiera Milano is truly convenient on foot. UNAHOTELS is closer to a 30-minute walk, which many teams underestimate after a full exhibition day.

For CPHI Worldwide 2026, both hotels are already sold out unless you’re an exhibitor with a pre-secured allocation — something we rarely see outside major pharma players.

Hotels Within 5 km of Fiera Milano

This zone is often the best compromise for exhibitors who want to stay close to the fairgrounds without paying premium “venue-adjacent” rates.

Hotels such as:

• Raffaello

• DoubleTree by Hilton

• Radisson Blu Milan

• Voco Milan

are located between the exhibition grounds and the city center. These properties work well for teams who are focused on exhibiting but still want flexibility for dinners or short evening outings.

To the west of Pero, the municipality of Rho offers several smaller 3-star hotels. These are frequently used by companies with tighter budgets or larger groups.

Milan Central Station Area

The Central Station area is located approximately 30–40 minutes from Fiera Milano by train or metro, depending on connections.

It remains one of the most requested zones for group bookings simply because of the large hotel inventory and strong transport links across the city.

This area works well for companies planning:

• Internal meetings

• Client dinners

• Flexible movement across Milan

Duomo & the Historic Centre

Staying near the Duomo is the most attractive option from a lifestyle perspective.

The commute to Fiera Milano takes around 40 minutes via a direct metro line, which is manageable if planned correctly.

Most hotels in this area are luxury 4- and 5-star properties, but there are still a few reasonably priced options.
Hotels such as Sina De La Ville and Mathilde Boutique Hotel offer good value and are both within a 5-minute walk of Duomo metro station.

This location is ideal for teams that want to combine business with leisure, but availability here disappears quickly.

Sesto San Giovanni & Other Suburban Areas

For cost-controlled trips, Sesto San Giovanni is one of the most reliable suburban options.

It’s a quiet district with direct metro access to Fiera Milano and allows teams to stay focused on exhibiting without the distractions — or prices — of the city center.

Another area worth mentioning is Lorenteggio, where 4-star hotels can still be found at competitive rates, typically starting from €250–300 per room per night during CPHI.

Transfers to the fairgrounds from these areas are usually handled via shuttle, car, or taxi.

Monza & Como

Both Monza and Como are located less than a 30-minute drive from Fiera Milano.

Como is a premium destination year-round, but Go Expo works with selected hotels that offer reasonable group rates for exhibitors looking to combine business with leisure.

Monza, on the other hand, is often the most budget-friendly alternative, with solid hotel options and straightforward access to the exhibition.

Plan Your Accommodation Early

Large-scale events like CPHI Worldwide attract tens of thousands of visitors, and hotel availability decreases rapidly.

For reference, sales for CPHI 2025 in Frankfurt started in late March–early April 2024, and many of the best options were already gone by June.

For CPHI Worldwide 2026 in Milan, early booking is even more critical.

Go Expo still holds availability in selected hotels near Fiera Milano, but the best locations and rates are filling up fast.