Centro Travel Guide

Varese

Popular places to visit

Masnago Castle which includes art, a castle and interior views

Masnago Castle

Set on a hillside overlooking Lake Varese is a historic castle that showcases frescos and paintings from the 15th century to the present day.

Masnago Castle
Lake Varese bicycle trail

Lake Varese bicycle trail

You can take time to visit Lake Varese bicycle trail during your travels to Varese. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Lake Varese bicycle trail
Estense Palace which includes a small town or village, landscape views and a square or plaza

Estense Palace

One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.

Estense Palace
Corso Matteotti

Corso Matteotti

During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.

Corso Matteotti
San Vittore Basilica showing religious aspects, interior views and heritage elements

San Vittore Basilica

Beautiful frescos, Baroque architecture and a huge bell tower are some of the charms of this church dedicated to Varese's patron saint.

San Vittore Basilica
Estense Palace showing a park

Estensi Gardens

One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.

Estensi Gardens

Things to do

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

฿299
per adult
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

฿4,861
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

฿5,846
per adult
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

฿3,926
per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

฿5,796
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Lake Como: Scenic Views Luxury Helicopter Tour

Lake Como: Scenic Views Luxury Helicopter Tour

฿37,245
per traveller
Lake Como: Scenic Views Luxury Helicopter Tour
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Top hotels in Centro

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center

4 out of 5
S.S. 336, Ferno, VA
The price is ฿6,990 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿6,990
฿7,803 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ferno. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,366 reviews)
"Travelocity is making me type in this box, reducing the likelihood that I will submit ratings in the future."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Villa Principe Leopoldo

Villa Principe Leopoldo

5 out of 5
Via Montalbano 5, Lugano, TI
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Gabriele and Anna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (330 reviews)
"Excellent service excellent staff, excellent buffet, excellent menu."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Villa Principe Leopoldo
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is ฿12,697 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿12,697
฿14,345 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Exceptionally located, convenient, incredible service and attention to guests ( Alessia was beyond expecations and gave us attention), food and staff always ready and pleasant, everything was close by, just a delight to stay at this hotel. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Palace Hotel
Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,885 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,885
฿7,520 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (903 reviews)
"Villa Sassa has a beautiful setup. Staff was very courteous and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Villa Sassa
Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise

4 out of 5
Via Carducci, 3, Montano Lucino, CO
The price is ฿4,127 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,127
฿4,540 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Montano Lucino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"There was no kettle. Would suggest hotel keeps hot water kettle for tea and coffee"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hotel Cruise
Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Via de Pinedo Ang., Via Oldrini Case Nuove, Somma Lombardo, VA
The price is ฿2,889 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿2,889
฿3,235 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent property. Great customer service. Not a lot of food choices in the area. The local town restaurant requires reservation."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro

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Casbeno

4/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Casbeno, you might make a stop by sights like Villa Recalcati and Estensi Gardens.

Casbeno
Varese showing street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza

Aggregazione Rionale 1

While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
Varese showing street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza

Downtown Varese

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Varese
Varese showing street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza

Old Town

Old Town is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti.

Old Town
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Biumo Superiore

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Biumo Superiore and surrounding area, you can visit Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection and Villa Mylius.

Biumo Superiore
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Aggregazione Rionale 9

While Aggregazione Rionale 9 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Castiglione Olona and Piazza Monte Grappa.

Aggregazione Rionale 9

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