Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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

Activities

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

AU$14
per adult
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Cantonese dimsum

Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling

AU$80
per adult
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

AU$277
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Segeltouren mit Skipper ab Cannero Riviera am LagoMaggiore

Segeltour mit Skipper - Cannero Riviera am LagoMaggiore

AU$356
per adult
Segeltour mit Skipper - Cannero Riviera am LagoMaggiore
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

AU$231
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

AU$188
per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

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$358 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$358
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ferno. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,346 reviews)
"The room was one of the nicest rooms I’ve had in my last 7 hotel stays on this trip."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
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! (330 reviews)
"Excellent service excellent staff, excellent buffet, excellent menu."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

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Villa Principe Leopoldo
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$552 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$552
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel and very central location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Palace Hotel
Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise

4 out of 5
Via Carducci, 3, Montano Lucino, CO
The price is AU$204 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$204
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Location is near Como but you need a car. Breakfast was very good. Rooms were nice and clean, and a/c worked well."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Hotel Cruise
Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$358 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$358
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (899 reviews)
"Villa Sassa has a beautiful setup. Staff was very courteous and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Villa Sassa
First Hotel Malpensa

First Hotel Malpensa

4 out of 5
Via Baracca 34, Somma Lombardo, VA
The price is AU$147 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$147
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great affordable hotel if you need one by the airport. I’ve stayed twice now traveling in and out of Milan and they have a shuttle for a few Euros from and to the airport. Very nice and helpful staff. I realized I had booked the shuttle for the wrong time at 3 am and went down to the desk and the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

First Hotel Malpensa
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Varese showing a square or plaza, night scenes and street scenes

Downtown Varese

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

Downtown Varese
Varese showing a square or plaza, night scenes and street scenes

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

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