In Milan, one metro stop can change the atmosphere, services and price. These guides are not absolute rankings: they help you ask better questions and inspect the micro-area you will actually use.
University east
Città Studi, Lambrate and Loreto combine campuses, M2, rail stations and very different streets.
South and Navigli
Compare Navigli, Porta Romana and Corvetto for evening life, M2 or M3 and budget.
North
Bicocca and NoLo provide different routes towards campuses, the centre and stations.
Choose the micro-area, not only the name.
Visit the street, test the journey, check evening services and ask for the complete monthly cost. An online description cannot replace direct inspection.