Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Estensi Gardens
Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Activities
The Sentiero Azzurro at Lake Mergozzo in the footsteps of the Picasass
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Very clean and comfortable beds
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
First Hotel Malpensa
Excellent
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Starhotels Grand Milan
Good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Nice hotel clean and quiet although my friend got 2 mosquito bites on his face which made me laugh
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Villa Principe Leopoldo
Awesome hotel with friendly staff, a beautiful and spacious room, an incredible location and great common rooms overlooking Lake Lugano. Would highly recommend to others.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Just Hotel Saronno
Yes all perfect.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Castiglione Olona and San Vittore Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace.
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 Corso Matteotti.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace 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 Castiglione Olona and Lake Varese bicycle trail.
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 Piazza Monte Grappa.
