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.
Top hotels in Old Town
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Breakfast was good, and the room is comfortable, clean with AC
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
No breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Motel level accommodations & services. Clean and friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Palace Hotel
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Easy to walk to sites
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
The staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 25 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
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Corso Matteotti and Broletto Courtyard 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 Corso Matteotti and Broletto Courtyard.
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 Lake Varese bicycle trail 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 Estense Palace and Broletto Courtyard.
