Old Town
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.
Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Corso Matteotti.
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.
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.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Estensi Gardens
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Things to do
Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket
Premium Pizza-Making Class with a Pizzaiolo
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Old Town Hotel Deals
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Very quiet
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Villa Sassa
Excelente hotel y la vista al lago una belleza!
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
Le personnel est gentil, l’hôtel est près de l’aéroport mais de toute manière il y a un transport gratuit. Tout était propre et le restaurant de l’hôtel est vraiment excellent.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Quick pickup at the Airport and nice meal in the Hotel
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
A destination hotel sitting above Varese with gardens overlooking Lake Varese below. We were warmly greeted at reception and having arrived in the evening after a flight and drive, we chose to eat in the restaurant. Good move - the food was very good but surpassed by our waiter's enthusiasm to make ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Hotel Funicolare
Beautiful views. Free parking.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
While visiting Downtown Varese, you might make a stop by sights like Corso Matteotti and San Vittore Basilica.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 1, Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Biumo Superiore
When in Biumo Superiore, you can plan a visit to Corso Matteotti and Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Aggregazione Rionale 9
Aggregazione Rionale 9 might not have many top sights, but Lake Varese bicycle trail and Corso Matteotti are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Casbeno
Casbeno might not have many top sights, but Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
