Game on! They officially begin Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games and while San Siro sees athletes from all over the world parade during the maxi opening ceremony, the center of Milan is preparing to open the doors of a very special home, designed for each of us.
In Via Senato 14 in Milan, Airbnb, World Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, officially inaugurates Casa Airbnb with an opening party together with Elle Italy. The new address in the city, open to the public upon registration on the official website, will welcome every day from 7 to 22 February Milanese and tourists in the city for the most anticipated sporting event of the year with indoor & outdoor activities, experiences and services with local hosts and Olympic athletes.
Carlotta Orlando’s corner
The VerySeri corner
Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer and Head of Employee Experience Airbnb e Manuela Ravasio, Direttriec di Elle Italia
To get into the mood of the upcoming weeks, a launch party to reveal space after space the rooms of the house and the energy that will inhabit it. Starting from the living room, the main room intended as a relaxation space where you can take a break during the day and the welcoming heart of the party among extra-cozy corners, tastings inspired by the flavors of Italian cuisine, creative pop-ups such as the thematic posters printed on the spot by VerySeri Lab together with the tote bags customized by the Milanese designer Carlotta Orlando. After the welcome of Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer and Head of Employee Experience of Airbnb and Manuela Ravasio, Director of Elle Italia – the Salotto stage welcomed among the highlights the exclusive concert of Heir. The Italian-Moldavian singer-songwriter London-based she performed together with her band in the heart of the evening, bringing the energy and intimacy of her music to the Airbnb home.
Heir’s performance
A mix kept within the walls of every room, where the domestic character coexists with design, creativity, attention to detail and an all-Italian lifestyle. The live painting of the creative Davide Maestrutti, aka, also narrates this combination @davetheliciouswho finalized live in front of the evening’s guests a site-specific furnishing installation created for Casa Airbnb inspired by the silhouettes of nature with the use of bio-building materials.
Davide Maestrutti’s live painting
Among walls decorated with maps of the city populated with advice and suggestions on how to discover Milan from local and local Coffee Hall where you can enjoy an espresso or a spritz, the party continues nell’Experience Roomspace dedicated to Experiences that can be booked on the official website which will liven up the schedule until February 22nd. For the opening evening, maxi-armchairs and sofas welcomed guests to follow the Opening Ceremony live.
And to satisfy the desire to immerse yourself directly in the spirit of the Games, the direction to follow is that of the Garden with two curling tracks chaired by the experts of the Curling Society of Milan ready to dispense tips & tricks on the perfect throw. All to the tune of DJ sets Vicky&Soy e Evissimaxwho heated up the dancing in Lodgea cabin designed to welcome an après-ski moment every afternoon between air hockey and vintage furnishings in the heart of the city.
Vicky & Soy
Evissimax
All the details to visit Casa Airbnb and to book the Program Experiences are on official site. Add to calendar: 7-22 February, Via Senato 14, Milan. See you there.
date: 2026-02-07 09:55:00