Downtown Varese
Varese
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Popular places to visit
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.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Estensi Gardens
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
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.
Things to do
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan
Top hotels in Downtown Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
"Tres belle hotel, pratique et confirtable. Chambre spatieuse et nourriture excellente au restaurant. J’ai payer un montant additionnel pour avoir acces à l’espace detente à la piscine. Sauna fonctionnel et propre , bain vapeur avec une odeur de moisi et j’etais incapable d’y rester par l’odeur. Mais ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Villa Sassa
"Clean room is very nice We found the great help from the staff The Breakfast amazing"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
"Excellent choice for your last night if you have an early morning flight. If you rented a car, there is a gas station behind the hotel, perfect for filling up the tank before returning the rental."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"Great location and great service"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Funicolare
"Great service and breakfast. I upgraded the room to balcony lake view. Excellent option"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG
"Staff would not help clear a double booking. While told one booking was done with expedia.com, Expedia did not show any bookings on the account. The hotel was ok but the honesty and willingness to assist could have been better. Had they helped clearing the misunderstanding, they would have gained ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 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 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 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 Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection and Villa Mylius.
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.
