Downtown Varese Travel Guide

Varese

A formal garden with a fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a gate.
A highly ornate ceiling with intricate gold patterns and religious frescoes.
A historic square with a prominent clock tower, illuminated buildings, and a bustling crowd.
A detailed ceiling with ornate sculptures and frescoes.
A building with green shutters and a sign reading "Biblioteca civica".

Stay near popular Downtown Varese attractions

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, storefronts, and a pedestrian walkway.

Corso Matteotti

8.4/10 (13 reviews)
During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.
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Things to do

Tour in Varese of Traditional Italian Costume Jewelry

Tour in Varese of Traditional Italian Costume Jewelry

฿382
per adult
Tour in Varese of Traditional Italian Costume Jewelry
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

฿5,924
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Fox Town shopping center, private shopping assistance, from Lugano

Lugano, Shopping Outlet from Milan by private car.

฿8,791
per traveller
Lugano, Shopping Outlet from Milan by private car.
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

฿4,969
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

฿4,204
per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Passion in Italian cuisine

Passion in Italian cuisine

฿4,931
per adult
Passion in Italian cuisine
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Top hotels in Downtown Varese

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 ฿7,754 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿7,754
฿8,758 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ferno. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
Stay at this hotel in Alta Valle Intelvi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Museo delle Dogane Svizzere ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
"The view is stunning"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

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Hotel Funicolare
Idea Hotel Milano Malpensa Airport

Idea Hotel Milano Malpensa Airport

4 out of 5
Via Della Chiesa, 27 Somma Lombardo VA
The price is ฿3,642 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿3,642
฿4,158 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Idea Hotel Milano Malpensa Airport
Hotel Osteria della Pista

Hotel Osteria della Pista

4 out of 5
Via Verbano 1 Casorate Sempione VA
The price is ฿3,863 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,863
฿4,249 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Casorate Sempione. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,334 reviews)
"We just stayed one night here before leaving to the airport. We have absolutely no complaints. The staff was so helpful and welcoming. Scheduled our free airport shuttle, confirmed our times, picked us up from the train station, reserved us dinner tables, everything they could do they did. When we ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Osteria della Pista
MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport

MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport

3 out of 5
Milan Malpensa Airport, Terminal 2 Somma Lombardo VA
The price is ฿4,638 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,638
฿5,216 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport
First Hotel Malpensa

First Hotel Malpensa

4 out of 5
Via Baracca 34 Somma Lombardo VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,632 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,632
฿4,148 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,121 reviews)
"Excellent shuttle service making Malpensa transfer easy. Clean and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

First Hotel Malpensa
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Where to stay in Downtown Varese

Find the best Downtown Varese areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large pink building with green shutters and a central entrance.

Aggregazione Rionale 1

While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona.

A historic building with a red-tiled roof and white shutters, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

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 Estense Palace.

A mountainous landscape with a lake, snow-capped peaks, and a distant castle.

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.

A classical building with a dome, statues, and a staircase leading up to it.

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.

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.

Downtown Varese Travel Guide