Mentasti Travel Guide
Varese
Popular places to visit
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.
Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.
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.
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
Lugano, Tur Del Parco SwissMiniatur with lunch at the Grotto
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Lugano Museum Tour From the Grotto with Lunch
Top hotels in Mentasti
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
"You was clean. I like the stuff on the breakfast is amazing."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Villa Sassa
"I was incredibly surprised to find such a gem in Lugano. ALLthe staff (front desk, restaurant, gym, spa) were warm and welcoming and most important competent. The rooms are sparse but super clean and functional apartments. I enjoyed the spa services and products as well as the gym classes. The restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
"Nice restaurant filled with locals. Airport shuttle reliable. Breakfast passable."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
"Clean comfortable smaller room. Lots of hot water. Very helpful staff and shuttle driver."
Reviewed on 21 May 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 14 May 2026
Hotel Funicolare
"Great service and breakfast. I upgraded the room to balcony lake view. Excellent option"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mentasti
Belforte
Though Belforte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palazzo e Giardini Estensi and Lake Varese bicycle trail.
Belforte Vecchio
While Belforte Vecchio isn't home to many top sights, Mercato 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 Corso Matteotti.
Bustecche
While Bustecche 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.
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Corso Matteotti and San Vittore Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
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.
