Old Town Travel Guide
Varese





Popular places to visit

San Vittore Basilica
You can find out about the history of Varese with a visit to San Vittore Basilica. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Masnago Castle
Find out about the history of Varese with a stop at Masnago Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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.

Estensi Gardens
Estensi Gardens is just one of the places to see in Varese, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Estense Palace
Estense Palace is just one of the places to see in Varese, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in Old Town

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Location at the airport is excellent, very convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

First Hotel Malpensa
I really like this hotel, the crew are great, the rooms are very modern and large and clean. They treated me very well near the airport so taxi ride not expensive and prompt.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Starhotels Grand Milan
Good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Villa Principe Leopoldo
Awesome hotel with friendly staff, a beautiful and spacious room, an incredible location and great common rooms overlooking Lake Lugano. Would highly recommend to others.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Welcoming staff and helpful with any request. Room and breakfast were good.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Just Hotel Saronno
Very clean
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Castiglione Olona and San Vittore Basilica are top sights worth seeing.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona 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 Castiglione Olona and Corso Matteotti.

Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Castiglione Olona 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 Lake Varese bicycle trail.

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 Piazza Monte Grappa.
Old Town Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Old Town by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Varese neighborhoods
- Search Old Town Hotel Brands
- Corso Matteotti
- San Vittore Basilica
- Broletto Courtyard
- Baptistery of Saint John
- Lake Lugano
- Como-Brunate Funicular
- Como Cathedral
- Isola Bella
- Lake Varese
- Villa Olmo
- Mottarone
- Villa Taranto Botanical Garden
- Piazza Vittoria
- New Hospital of Legnano
- Safaripark
- Villa Giulia
- Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
- Sacro Monte di Varese
