Old Town Travel Guide
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.
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.
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
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 Old Town
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
This hotel certainly comes in handy for travelers with early flights out of MXP. I stayed here the night before an early flight in April 2026. The hotel has direct access to Terminal 1 which is where a majority of international flights depart from. The pool and fitness center are great. I had a delicious ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Airport shuttle was great, as we needed to drop off a rental car the night before our flight. They picked up my husband after dropping off and then dropped us off the following morning for our flight. The restaurant downstairs, was nice addition. Food was good ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Great place near the airport. Easy shuttle service for early morning flight. The rooms were clean and comfy. The restaurant was convenient . Over all it was a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Como
Great hotel, friendly staff, location is 15 minute’s walk front he city centre and station. The restaurant has a fantastic view but the food is average at best for the high prices.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Palace Hotel
Fantastic stay here for 3 nights. Great location in como, amazing breakfast with prosecco even included. Staff very helpful. Free room upgrade too which was a nice bonus. Highly recommend a stay at the Palace hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Perfect spot close to the airport. My wife had previously fell and dislocated and fractured her shoulder so we stayed for 3 days awaiting our flight back to the states. The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating Shout out to Joseph who couldn’t have been nicer. Thanks
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace are top sights worth seeing.
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 Corso Matteotti and Mercato.
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.
