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
Room was clean and the staff is friendly
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

First Hotel Malpensa
Very gy
Reviewed on 11 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

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

Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG
Not too far from MXP which is good. Comfortable and large bed. Breakfast was ok.
Reviewed on 19 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 Corso Matteotti and San Vittore Basilica.

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 Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona.

Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona 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 Corso Matteotti and Motta Plaza.


