Downtown Varese Travel Guide

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Downtown Varese

Popular places to visit

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
Corso Matteotti

Corso Matteotti

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

Corso Matteotti
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
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
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

Things to do

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Rp153.401
per adult
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Rp2.492.774
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

Rp2.013.394
per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Montepulciano and Brunello tour

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch

Rp6.136.059
per adult
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Rp2.972.154
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Passion in Italian cuisine

Passion in Italian cuisine

Rp2.473.599
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 Rp3.269.867 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp3.269.867
Rp3.654.251 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (2,348 reviews)
"Nice & clean hotel with easy access to airport. Room was spacious and clean!!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Villa Principe Leopoldo

Villa Principe Leopoldo

5 out of 5
Via Montalbano 5, Lugano, TI
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Giancarlo and Danna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (330 reviews)
"Excellent service excellent staff, excellent buffet, excellent menu."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Villa Principe Leopoldo
Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.468.874 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.468.874
Rp3.789.072 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (890 reviews)
"The staff were amazing ! Thank you for making a great stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Villa Sassa
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is Rp5.635.302 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp5.635.302
Rp6.390.154 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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)
"Amazing location , stunning property and a very welcoming staff. Enjoyed everything about it!!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Palace Hotel
Starhotels Grand Milan

Starhotels Grand Milan

4 out of 5
Via Varese 23, Saronno, VA
The price is Rp1.965.398 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.965.398
Rp2.238.467 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We have a great time in this hotel very nice espacius and clean close to the transportation ( train) to go to the central station the only concern is the laundry service very expensive no detergent to wash the clothes you have to go to the closer store to bye, and the area around is not too safe"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Starhotels Grand Milan
Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport

Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport

4 out of 5
Via Al Campo 99, Cardano al Campo, VA
The price is Rp1.625.367 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.625.367
Rp1.787.904 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cardano al Campo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable place. Nice and kind staff. Shuttle was very convenient."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Varese

Varese showing street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza

Old Town

Old Town is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti.

Old Town
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 Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection and Villa Mylius.

Biumo Superiore
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Centro, Casbeno

While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa 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 Castiglione Olona and Piazza Monte Grappa.

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

Downtown Varese Travel Guide