Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.
Activities

Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Our pick of the best Centro Hotel Deals

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
"Everything was perfect for a traveler to transit."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Hotel Funicolare
"The room was clean and spacious. The view was like something out of a movie, amazing! Slightly disappointed to find out the restaurant was pizzas only but the pizza was nice. Breakfast was also a slight let down, not much hot food to offer there than hotdog sausages and eggs. There were no pastries ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026

Starhotels Grand Milan
"20 mins away from Milan centre by train, good breakfast and dinner good stop over hotel. could do with having more plugs in room"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026

First Hotel Malpensa
"Nice staff comfortable room"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Idea Hotel Milano Malpensa Airport
"Staff was multi-lingual and very helpful"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & SPA
"We had an amazing experience with spa , incredible views and good breakfast. We received a bottle of local red wine as a VIP Expedia gift but free upgrades to room with a view on the lake was not available to us . The waiting staff were very friendly and the piano music in the evening felt very special ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Centro

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

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.

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

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.
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 Corso Matteotti.










