Pool day passes in Milan
Milan has two confirmed hotel pool day passes: Novotel Linate from €18 and the rooftop at Ceresio7. Prices, inclusions, and how to book direct.
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Milan is a landlocked business city, not a resort destination, so the pool day pass market here is small. Two hotels sell clear, bookable access to non-guests: Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto, which turns its 5,000 square meter garden into a summer pool club near the airport, and Ceresio7, the Dsquared2-owned rooftop with two pools suspended above the Milan skyline.
Novotel's SPLASH! passes run from €18 for a weekday half-day up to €90 for a weekend Deluxe package for two. Ceresio7 sits at the other end of the market at €250 for two people, covering a lounger, towels, and food and drink from chef Elio Sironi's kitchen. Both operate seasonally through the warmer months rather than year-round.
Novotel books online in a few clicks. Ceresio7 takes reservations by phone or email only, and loungers are limited, so call ahead if you want a spot on a summer weekend.
- Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto — from €18 weekday half-day, up to €90 Deluxe weekend package for two
- Ceresio7 — €250 for two, rooftop pool with skyline views and F&B included
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How much does a pool day pass in Milan cost?
Milan pool day passes span a wide range, from a budget weekday slot at an airport hotel to a designer rooftop aimed at the fashion crowd. Weekend and holiday rates run higher at both properties than weekday rates.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto | €18–27 per adult (Standard), €50–90 per two adults (Deluxe) | Budget-friendly family pool day |
| Ceresio7 | €250 for two | Design-crowd rooftop with skyline views |
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Milan?
Most Milan hotels reserve their pools for registered guests only. Quark Hotel Milano and nhow Milano's Vertigo rooftop both state on their own sites that pool access is guests-only, despite showing up in some third-party day-pass roundups. Novotel Milano Linate and Ceresio7 are the two exceptions that sell clear, standalone day passes to anyone. If you're set on a specific hotel not listed here, call ahead and ask directly, since policies can change seasonally.
Do I need to book a pool day pass in Milan in advance?
Novotel Milano Linate can be booked online right up to the day, though weekend slots sell out faster in July and August. Ceresio7 only takes bookings by phone or email, and loungers are limited on its rooftop, so reserve at least a few days ahead for a summer weekend. Both properties operate seasonally, roughly May through September, so check dates before planning a visit outside peak summer.
Where to stay in Milan
Basing yourself around the Duomo puts you within walking distance of the cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala, and it's the easiest first-time base in the city. Room Mate Giulia sits steps from the Duomo with Patricia Urquiola's playful interiors at a fairer price than most hotels this central.
If you'd rather be somewhere quieter with more character, Brera's car-free streets and galleries suit a boutique stay well, and Casa Baglioni leans into that with 1960s-inspired Italian design and a Michelin-starred restaurant downstairs.
For evenings by the water, Navigli's canalside bars and aperitivo scene are Milan's most local night out, and Maison Borella is an 18th-century building right on the Naviglio Grande with plenty of character to match.
Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto
Novotel Milano Linate sits on Via Mecenate, about 4 km from Linate Airport and a short tram ride from the city center. Its 5,000 square meter private garden becomes SPLASH!, a seasonal pool club open to non-guests from May through September.
SPLASH Standard costs €18 for a weekday half-day (10:00–14:30 or 14:30–19:00) or €22 for a full weekday, rising to €27 on weekends and holidays. Children aged 4 to 12 pay €12–22 depending on the slot, and kids under 3 go free. The price includes pool and park access, a welcome drink, a lounger and umbrella, WiFi, and lounge music. SPLASH Deluxe adds a private cabana, a bottle of Prosecco, and a fruit skewer, priced at €50 for a weekday half-day per two adults up to €90 on weekends.
Book online through the hotel's Restoo reservation system, or call ahead to check availability, especially for weekend Deluxe cabanas.
Book direct: novoeventi.it/splash-2 — or call +39 02 50 72 61
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Ceresio7 sits on the roof of a former Enel electrical substation in Milan's Chinatown-adjacent Ceresio district, owned by Dsquared2 designers Dan and Dean Caten. Two infinity pools run along the seventh-floor terrace with unobstructed views over the city's rooftops, and the space doubles as a restaurant and lounge.
"Una giornata in piscina" (a day at the pool) costs €250 for two people. That covers a lounger for the day, towels, and food and drink consumptions from chef Elio Sironi's kitchen and the bar menu. The vibe is adults-only and design-crowd, closer to a fashion-week party spot than a family pool day.
There's no online booking. Reservations go through hotel reception by phone or email, and loungers are limited, so call a few days ahead for weekend slots.
Book direct: ceresio7.com/en/milano/pools — or call +39 02 3103 9221
Frequently asked questions
Do the Bulgari Hotel or Armani Hotel Milano offer pool day passes?
Neither publishes a standalone pool day pass on its own site. The Bulgari Hotel's pool sits within its spa and is tied to spa membership or hotel stays, and the Armani Hotel's pool is part of its top-floor wellness area, primarily for guests and spa-treatment clients. Call ahead if you want to check current policy, since luxury hotels sometimes make exceptions for spa bookings that include pool access.
What should I bring to a Milan pool day pass?
Bring a swimsuit, sunglasses, and ID for check-in. Novotel's SPLASH! passes include a towel, lounger, and umbrella, so you don't need to pack your own. Ceresio7 also provides towels and loungers. A change of clothes is useful at both, since neither has extensive locker facilities like a resort spa.
Are Milan pool day passes available year-round?
No. Both Novotel Milano Linate and Ceresio7 run their outdoor pool offerings seasonally, roughly May through September, in line with Milan's warm-weather months. Outside that window, indoor spa pools at hotels like Sina De La Ville or Excelsior Hotel Gallia stay open, but access there is typically limited to hotel guests rather than sold as a day pass.
More pool day passes near Milan
Milan's thin pool day pass scene is typical of Italy's inland cities. Rome has nine hotels selling day passes, from a €25 budget option to Rome Cavalieri's parkland pools. Florence offers four options starting from €10, while Lake Garda brings lakeside resort pools into reach from €40.
For a coastal alternative with a similar rooftop-club energy to Ceresio7, Marseille's nhow hotel runs an indoor pool and hammam day pass from €15.