Downtown Varese Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Varese
Popular places to visit
Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
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
Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.
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.
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.
Activities
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Our pick of the best Downtown Varese Hotel Deals
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Great place to stay after or long flight or before a flight
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
Parfait à tous les niveaux!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Lovely room and great staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Como
Amazing
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Palace Hotel
No pool and AC doesn’t work unless summer but staff gave me a Fan that helped a lot
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Outlets didnt work and a roach crawled on my foot whilst I walked in the bathroom. Had a single uncomfortable pillow. For the money I paid it’s ridiculous. 0/10 don’t stay here. The shuttle was nice thou. Adds the 1 out 10.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 Corso Matteotti and San Vittore Basilica.
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 Corso Matteotti and Mercato.
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.
