Downtown Varese Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Downtown Varese

Popular places to visit

Estense Palace featuring a small town or village, landscape views and a square or plaza

Estense Palace

One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.

Estense Palace
Corso Matteotti

Corso Matteotti

During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.

Corso Matteotti
San Vittore Basilica showing interior views, religious aspects and heritage elements

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.

San Vittore Basilica
Estense Palace featuring a park

Estensi Gardens

Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.

Estensi Gardens
Masnago Castle which includes a castle, interior views and art

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.

Masnago Castle
Lake Varese bicycle trail

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.

Lake Varese bicycle trail

Activities

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

AU$14
per adult
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

AU$276
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

AU$187
per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

AU$232
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Passion in Italian cuisine

Passion in Italian cuisine

AU$230
per adult
Passion in Italian cuisine
Montepulciano and Brunello tour

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch

AU$565
per adult
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
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Our pick of the best Downtown Varese Hotel Deals

Crystal Hotel Varese

Crystal Hotel Varese

4 out of 5
Via Speroni 10, Varese, VA
The price is AU$160 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$160
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Varese. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Corso Matteotti and San Vittore Basilica are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
"Staff . Especially Melanie.Amazing stay.Tasty Breakfast.Easy check in and check out.Strongly Recommend it .Thanks Crystal .Thanks Melanie.Well Done!!!!!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Crystal Hotel Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center

4 out of 5
S.S. 336, Ferno, VA
The price is AU$338 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$338
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ferno. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,448 reviews)
"The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. Many choices for the breakfast foods from fruits homemade cakes and pastries, omelets and variety of cereals and more. However, we did find some bugs in the room which were addressed and compensated for."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Tribe Milano Malpensa

Tribe Milano Malpensa

4 out of 5
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio 8, Vizzola Ticino, VA
The price is AU$267 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$267
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Vizzola Ticino. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (786 reviews)
"Rooms were interesting and restaurant was good. Staff pleasant and efficient, close to airport and good for early am flights"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Tribe Milano Malpensa
Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise

4 out of 5
Via Carducci, 3, Montano Lucino, CO
Fully refundable
The price is AU$147 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$147
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Montano Lucino. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean room"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Cruise
MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport

MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport

3 out of 5
Milan Malpensa Airport, Terminal 2, Somma Lombardo, VA
The price is AU$193 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$193
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport
Villa Principe Leopoldo

Villa Principe Leopoldo

5 out of 5
Via Montalbano 5, Lugano, TI
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Gabriele and Anna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
"The staff is magnificent. The room and view is spectacular. The food was excellent. There were many things to do locally and Milan was very close as well. We stayed here for our anniversary and it was excellent. Would recommend anyone."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Varese

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Old Town

Old Town is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti.

Old Town
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Aggregazione Rionale 1

While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
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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.

Biumo Superiore
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Centro, Casbeno

While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Centro, Casbeno
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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 Piazza Monte Grappa.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
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Casbeno

While visiting Casbeno, you might make a stop by sights like Villa Recalcati and Estensi Gardens.

Casbeno

Downtown Varese Travel Guide

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