Old Town Travel Guide

Varese

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Popular places to visit

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
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
Corso Matteotti

Corso Matteotti

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

Corso Matteotti
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
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
COOKING, EATING, LOVING - Lasagna cooking Class for everyone!

COOKING, EATING, LOVING - Lasagna cooking Class for everyone!

฿2,170
per adult
COOKING, EATING, LOVING - Lasagna cooking Class for everyone!
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

฿4,865
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Lake Como: Scenic Views Luxury Helicopter Tour

Lake Como: Scenic Views Luxury Helicopter Tour

฿37,272
per traveller
Lake Como: Scenic Views Luxury Helicopter Tour
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

฿5,791
per adult
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

฿5,800
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
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Top hotels in Old Town

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 ฿6,490 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿6,490
฿7,253 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (2,317 reviews)
"The room was very clean, spacious, quiet and comfortable. The convenience of having a nice hotel inside of an airport is fantastic! Great place to relax before or after a long flight. The staff couldn't have been more kind and professional. Highly recommend this place to anyone thinking about staying. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Villa Sassa
Villa Sassa
4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
The price is ฿8,840 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿8,840
฿9,553 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (843 reviews)
"Beautiful view, nice SPA air conditioner was not working despite calling front desk several times They ran out of breakfast if you go in last hour"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Villa Sassa
Starhotels Grand Milan
Starhotels Grand Milan
4 out of 5
Via Varese 23, Saronno, VA
The price is ฿3,590 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,590
฿4,101 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Saronno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great rooms Clean Staff are great"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Starhotels Grand Milan
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
4 out of 5
Via G. Mazzini, 63, Somma Lombardo, VA
The price is ฿3,477 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿3,477
฿3,900 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice breakfast buffet, & shuttle to airport."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿13,107 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿13,107
฿14,797 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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)
"Beautiful hotel, amazing view of Lake Como. Good a/c. Very clean. Really enjoyed our night here."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Palace Hotel
First Hotel Malpensa
First Hotel Malpensa
4 out of 5
Via Baracca 34, Somma Lombardo, VA
The price is ฿3,884 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,884
฿4,348 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Nice stay very near airport. Staff was super friendly and was very informative."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

First Hotel Malpensa
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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, Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Varese
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 Corso Matteotti.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
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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 Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace.

Biumo Superiore
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Centro, Casbeno

While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti are some notable places to visit nearby.

Centro, Casbeno
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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 Lake Varese bicycle trail and Corso Matteotti.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
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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

Old Town Travel Guide