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.

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.

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 search for that perfect souvenir 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.
Things to do

Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket

The Sentiero Azzurro at Lake Mergozzo in the footsteps of the Picasass

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
Great front desk service
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

First Hotel Malpensa
Good choice
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Very good
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Hotel Villa Malpensa
Very friendly staff, the hotel is your perfect choice for Malpensa airport layover
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Villa Principe Leopoldo
The breakfast served in the dining room is amazing, excellent selection of any kind of food you may eat. The service and staff are exquisite. Only the building needs to be refreshed and the rooms to be equipped with USB plugs or international plugs fur foreign travelers.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Palace Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Old Town

Downtown Varese
While visiting Downtown Varese, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona and San Vittore Basilica.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 1, Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Biumo Superiore
When in Biumo Superiore, you can plan a visit to Castiglione Olona 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, Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
Aggregazione Rionale 9 might not have many top sights, but Castiglione Olona and Lake Varese bicycle trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Casbeno
Casbeno might not have many top sights, but Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


