Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic center and pedestrian area in Varese, an important city in northern Italy. Basilica of San Vittore, among eighteenth-century, nineteenth-century and twentieth-century palaces
Historic center and pedestrian area in Varese, an important city in northern Italy. Basilica of San Vittore, among eighteenth-century, nineteenth-century and twentieth-century palaces
San Vittore Basilica showing art, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Varese showing a square or plaza, night scenes and street scenes
San Vittore Basilica featuring art, a statue or sculpture and interior views

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

Corso Matteotti

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

Corso Matteotti
Lake of Varese, the Mount Rosa on the background

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

Broletto Courtyard

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

Broletto Courtyard

Activities

Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

AU$259
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$175
per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

AU$217
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

AU$265
per adult
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Passion in Italian cuisine

Passion in Italian cuisine

AU$215
per adult
Passion in Italian cuisine
Fox Town shopping center, private shopping assistance, from Lugano

Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan

AU$418
per traveller
Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan
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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$343 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$343
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ferno. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,500 reviews)
Very convenient

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Osteria della Pista

Hotel Osteria della Pista

4 out of 5
Via Verbano 1 Casorate Sempione VA
The price is AU$159 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$159
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Casorate Sempione. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,246 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Osteria della Pista
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is AU$343 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$343
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Friendly reception, rooms are quaint and clean

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Palace Hotel
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera

Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera

4 out of 5
via Ceresio 49 Lomazzo CO
The price is AU$129 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$129
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lomazzo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Armani Factory Store and Golf Club Monticello ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very happy with the staff and room was very nice.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Hilton Lake Como

Hilton Lake Como

4 out of 5
Via Borgo Vico 241 Como CO
The price is AU$441 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$441
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (843 reviews)
Good stuff and hotel.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hilton Lake Como
Hotel Villa Malpensa

Hotel Villa Malpensa

4 out of 5
Via Don Andrea Sacconago 1 Vizzola Ticino VA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vizzola Ticino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,202 reviews)
Close to the Malpensa airport, hotel shuttle can drop you there under 5 mins

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

One of the most visited park in Lombardy. A wide park to explore. Infront stands Estense palace.

Downtown Varese

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

Downtown Varese
One of the most visited park in Lombardy. A wide park to explore. Infront stands Estense palace.

Aggregazione Rionale 1

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

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 Castiglione Olona and Villa Mylius.

Biumo Superiore
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Centro, Casbeno

While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Castiglione Olona and Broletto Courtyard are some notable places to visit nearby.

Centro, Casbeno
wide angle view of the Lake Maggiore and the Alps from Mount Campo dei Fiori

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.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
Estense Palace showing flowers, château or palace and a garden

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 Broletto Courtyard and Corso Matteotti.

Casbeno

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