This is the primary Olympic hospital designated for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, chosen for its comprehensive emergency and specialist care capabilities. It has expanded its emergency department capacity for Games traffic and is the central coordination hub for complex medical cases across the Olympic health network.
ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, commonly known as Ospedale Niguarda, is one of the largest and most important public hospitals in Milan and a key reference center for the Lombardy region. It is located at Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milano, Italy. The hospital provides a complete range of clinical and surgical specialties for both adults and children, with particular expertise in highly complex pathologies, organ transplants, cardiology and heart surgery, major trauma, emergency care, multidisciplinary oncology, and time-dependent diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction. It has over 1,100 beds and operates 24 hours a day for emergencies and essential services.
Getting to the hospital by public transport is strongly recommended due to limited parking and traffic in the area. The most convenient option is Metro Line M5 (lilla) to the Ca’ Granda stop, which is directly connected to the hospital grounds. Several bus lines also serve the area, including line 41 (stop: Niguarda Pronto Soccorso), line 42 (stop: Niguarda Ospedale), line 51 (stops: Niguarda Ospedale or Via Benefattori dell’Ospedale), and line 83 (stops: Ospedale Maggiore/Via Ausonio Zubiani or Via Benefattori dell’Ospedale). Tram lines 4 and 5 stop at Niguarda Ospedale. For real-time schedules and route planning, check the ATM Milano website or apps such as Moovit or Google Maps.
If arriving by car, access the hospital area for parking by taking a ticket at the entrance on Via Ausonio Zubiani (open from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM). The main visitor parking is Parcheggio Sud (South Parking), which offers more than 750 spaces at discounted rates: up to 4 hours costs €3.20, and from 4 to 24 hours costs €4.00. For parking inquiries, contact +39 02 6611 7469 (limited weekday hours). Direct access to the Emergency Department (Pronto Soccorso) is from Via Ettore Majorana. Disabled parking spaces are available with the appropriate permit, and some internal areas may have additional restrictions.
Visiting hours and rules depend on the specific department, ward, or patient condition. Intensive care, infectious disease units, and certain pediatric or surgical areas often have stricter limitations. In general, Italian hospitals allow visits in the afternoon or early evening, but it is essential to confirm the exact times and any requirements (such as number of visitors or protective measures) directly with the ward in advance. For outpatient appointments or specialist consultations, arrive at least 30 minutes early as indicated on your booking. The hospital offers support for international patients, including assistance with appointments, billing, insurance coordination, and general information.
For the most current details on maps, services, booking procedures, visiting policies, or specific departments, visit the official website. Always verify information directly before your visit, particularly for emergencies, planned procedures, or changes in visiting rules.
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