Downtown Varese Travel Guide
Varese
Visit Downtown Varese
Popular places to visit
Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.
Estensi Gardens
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
The Sentiero Azzurro at Lake Mergozzo in the footsteps of the Picasass
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan
Top hotels in Downtown Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Clean and spacious room; nice amenities; punctual wake-up call; pleasant hotel staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
First Hotel Malpensa
The staff were very pleasant and accommodating. The driver for the airport shuttle was very friendly. He was from Pakistan and such a nice guy.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Starhotels Grand Milan
Good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Nice hotel clean and quiet although my friend got 2 mosquito bites on his face which made me laugh
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Villa Principe Leopoldo
Awesome hotel with friendly staff, a beautiful and spacious room, an incredible location and great common rooms overlooking Lake Lugano. Would highly recommend to others.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Just Hotel Saronno
Yes all perfect.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Varese
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.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona.
Biumo Superiore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Biumo Superiore and surrounding area, you can visit Castiglione Olona and Corso Matteotti.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Lake Varese bicycle trail.
Casbeno
While Casbeno may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa.
