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.
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.
Estensi Gardens
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
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.
Things to do
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Lugano Fox Town Shopping Outlet, private tour from Milan
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Top hotels in Downtown Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Great place to stay after or long flight or before a flight
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
Nice place-mattress to hard-great staff-nice little town
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Unexpected
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Como
BEAUTIFUL property!! Rooms and bathrooms are spacious and very clean. Modern lobby, friendly & courteous staff. The view on the rooftop is absolutely stunning!! Would definitely recommend this place and would love to visit it again!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Palace Hotel
One of the best showers I’ve had in all of Italy. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Nice hotel if you are staying near the airport. Very far from the city. Good airport hotel
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
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 Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti.
Biumo Superiore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Biumo Superiore and surrounding area, you can visit Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection and Corso Matteotti.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti 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 Lake Varese bicycle trail and Mercato.
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 Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti.
