Old Town
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.
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.
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
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan
Top hotels in Old Town
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
What can I say ! Sheraton Malpensa never disappoints. It is our third time staying here + it is like a cozy sweater that you look forward to wearing when you want to relax. This is a perfect stopover hotel when having an early flight or a desire to tackle jet lag the first day of holidays. The staff ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
The Hotel was beautiful and in a great location near the airport but far enough away in a very cute village environment. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, the room clean and comfortable, the breakfast delicious and the hotel shuttle a wonderful bonus with a very friendly and helpful ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Palace Hotel
The room seemed a bit dated but some renovations had happened to the bathroom. The room was clean and bed was nice. The breakfast was worth getting with a decent selection and views of the lake available. The gym was fairly decent however some of the machines needed some maintenance due to issues ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Terrible hotel. My mattress was old, and I ended up sleeping while sliding into a concave dip in the middle of it. The towels were awful. I requested the “to go” breakfast for 5 AM (as suggested by a sign at the reception), since I would be leaving before the hotel’s breakfast service started, but ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026
Hilton Lake Como
Everything was awesome
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
It was one night close to the airport. Everything was good.
Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona are top sights worth seeing.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona.
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 Castiglione Olona.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona 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.
