Downtown Varese Travel Guide
Varese
Visit Downtown Varese
Popular places to visit
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.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
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.
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
Tour in Varese of Traditional Italian Costume Jewelry
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan
Top hotels in Downtown Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
"We stayed for one night before an early flight and found it incredibly convenient. Being connected directly to the airport made returning our rental car and catching our flight the next morning completely stress-free. Our room was very quiet and comfortable, and we slept well despite being at a busy ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hotel Funicolare
"Staff were helpful and rooms were always clean"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Villa Sassa
"Excellent place to stay, comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. Great location only a short bus ride to the railway station and into the centre. Ticino ticket is available for free travel in the whole area! Brilliant hotel! Thanks, Jimmy and Gwyneth"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Starhotels Grand Milan
"20 mins away from Milan centre by train, good breakfast and dinner good stop over hotel. could do with having more plugs in room"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
"Perfect stay for overnight near airport. Shuttle convenient. Breakfast good."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Idea Hotel Milano Malpensa Airport
"Convenient, clean, nice front desk staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Varese
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 San Vittore Basilica and Estense Palace.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like San Vittore Basilica and Estense Palace.
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 San Vittore Basilica and Castiglione Olona.
Sant'Ambrogio
When in Sant'Ambrogio, you can plan a visit to Sacro Monte di Varese and Masnago Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Aggregazione Rionale 4
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 4, Sacro Monte di Varese and Sacro Monte Funicular are top sights worth seeing.
