The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics run from 6 to 22 February 2026 across six main venues spread between Lombardy, the Veneto and the Aosta Valley. Finding accommodation at Olympic venues is a major challenge: most properties were fully booked months in advance. This guide covers the current situation and the best strategies for finding availability.
The Six Olympic Venues: Overview
The 2026 Games are distributed across an unusually wide geographical area: two urban hubs (Milan and Verona) and four mountain venues (Cortina, Bormio, Livigno, Anterselva). Each venue hosts specific disciplines.
| Venue | Disciplines | Distance from Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Milan (San Siro/Forum) | Opening ceremony, figure skating, ice hockey, short track | 0 km |
| Cortina d’Ampezzo | Alpine skiing, bob, skeleton, luge, curling | 350 km |
| Bormio | Downhill, Super-G (men) | 200 km |
| Livigno | Freestyle skiing, snowboard | 220 km |
| Anterselva | Biathlon | 340 km |
| Val di Fiemme | Cross-country, ski jumping, Nordic combined | 290 km |
Milan: Urban Olympics
Milan is the most accessible venue for international visitors with its two major airports (Malpensa and Linate). Accommodation ranges from budget hostels to luxury design hotels.
Current availability: significant capacity remains, especially in outer districts. The metro system makes all venues easily accessible.
Where to stay in Milan during the Games:
- City centre (Duomo, Brera): expect 250-500 euros per night, fully booked at major event times
- Near the Forum (Assago, Rozzano): 150-300 euros, easier availability
- Airport hotels (Malpensa): 100-200 euros, good for transit guests
Cortina d’Ampezzo: Fully Booked
Cortina was the first venue to sell out completely. If you have not booked, options are extremely limited:
- Check for last-minute cancellations on booking platforms
- Consider staying in Belluno (1 hour by shuttle) or Pieve di Cadore (45 minutes)
- Nearby villages like Pocol and Zuel sometimes have late availability
Bormio: Limited Options Remain
Bormio is smaller than Cortina and has fewer hotels. Some availability exists in Valdisotto and Santa Caterina Valfurva (15-20 minutes away). Prices are 80-120% above normal high-season rates.
Livigno: Check for Apartments
Livigno has a large stock of self-catering apartments and some availability exists. The resort has been less heavily covered by mainstream media and has attracted slightly less accommodation pressure than Cortina.
Anterselva: Local Gem
Anterselva (Antholz in German) is a small South Tyrolean valley that rarely attracts mainstream tourists. Biathlon fans have booked it out but it remains more accessible than the alpine skiing venues.
Emergency Strategies
If you have not yet booked and want to attend the Games:
- Day trips: fly to Milan or Venice, take the Olympic shuttle to events, return in the evening
- Shared accommodation: check Facebook groups for people renting spare rooms
- Nearby towns: Belluno, Aosta, Bolzano, Trento all have availability with 1-2 hour transfers to venues
- Glamping and unusual stays: several mountain farms and agritourism properties in the Dolomites offer rooms unavailable on mainstream platforms
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