Downtown Varese
Varese
Visit Downtown Varese
Popular places to visit
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.
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
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Castiglione Olona
You can find out about the history of Varese with a visit to Castiglione Olona. Wander through the lakeside and picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Piazza Monte Grappa
You can find out about the history of Varese with a trip to Piazza Monte Grappa. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
The Sentiero Azzurro at Lake Mergozzo in the footsteps of the Picasass
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Top hotels in Downtown Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Comfortable room, well equipped and locality to the airport perfect
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
First Hotel Malpensa
Clean room, but there were less restaurants near hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Villa Principe Leopoldo
Hotel was gorgeous. Only comment was the pool is unheated.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport
Great convenient hotel
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Palace Hotel
What a lovely grand hotel. You immediately felt like you were in a palace from another era. Elegant and very special. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport
This is what I would call a very minimalistic hotel that we used because we had an early flight out of Milan. But it was relatively new and clean and fine for spending one night there. Btw- we did a room upgrade to a King bed but the room had only a queen and the from desk said that King beds were ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
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 San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa.
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.
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.
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.
Casbeno
While visiting Casbeno, you might make a stop by sights like Villa Recalcati and Estensi Gardens.
