Downtown Varese Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Varese
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Estensi Gardens
Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.
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.
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.
Activities
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Our pick of the best Downtown Varese Hotel Deals
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Very convenient if visiting Milan and near by fo short stay.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Airport shuttle was great, as we needed to drop off a rental car the night before our flight. They picked up my husband after dropping off and then dropped us off the following morning for our flight. The restaurant downstairs, was nice addition. Food was good ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Convenient for airport.
Reviewed on 16 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
Palace Hotel
Fantastic stay here for 3 nights. Great location in como, amazing breakfast with prosecco even included. Staff very helpful. Free room upgrade too which was a nice bonus. Highly recommend a stay at the Palace hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Perfect spot close to the airport. My wife had previously fell and dislocated and fractured her shoulder so we stayed for 3 days awaiting our flight back to the states. The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating Shout out to Joseph who couldn’t have been nicer. Thanks
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Varese
Old Town
Old Town is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Corso Matteotti and San Vittore Basilica.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti.
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 Mercato.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti 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 Mercato.
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 Corso Matteotti.
