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.
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.
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.
Estensi Gardens
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Estense Palace
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
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
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Top hotels in Old Town
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Amazing service and amazing food
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
First Hotel Malpensa
Very gy
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Villa Principe Leopoldo
Hotel was gorgeous. Only comment was the pool is unheated.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Nice hotel clean and quiet although my friend got 2 mosquito bites on his face which made me laugh
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG
Clean, modern, nice breakfast, friendly staff. We took the free airport shuttle (rather than the paid hotel shuttle), just a couple of mins walk from the bus stop. Perfect for airport connections to either terminal 1 or 2.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport
Very good location, clean room, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti are top sights worth seeing.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace.
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.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace 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 Castiglione Olona and Corso Matteotti.
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 Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace.
