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 park

Estensi Gardens

Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.

Estensi Gardens
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

Activities

Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

NZ$313
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

NZ$212
per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

NZ$314
per adult
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Fox Town shopping center, private shopping assistance, from Lugano

Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan

NZ$504
per traveller
Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

NZ$262
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Passion in Italian cuisine

Passion in Italian cuisine

NZ$260
per adult
Passion in Italian cuisine
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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 NZ$451 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$451
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (2,495 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
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! (1,183 reviews)
Highly recommended.The apartment was spacious and spotless clean. The hotel has a nice vibe almost feeling like a castle. We enjoyed and definitely will book it again in the future

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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Hotel Villa Malpensa
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is NZ$411 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$411
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect location and lovely hotel. The staff was absolutely professional and kind, they offered us a fee room upgrade. The breakfast was amazing

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Palace Hotel
Hotel Osteria della Pista

Hotel Osteria della Pista

4 out of 5
Via Verbano 1 Casorate Sempione VA
The price is NZ$203 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$203
1 Mar - 2 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! (1,238 reviews)
Friendly staff, convenient airport shuttle, lovely breakfast. We would definitely stay agan

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hotel Osteria della Pista
First Hotel Malpensa

First Hotel Malpensa

4 out of 5
Via Baracca 34 Somma Lombardo VA
The price is NZ$187 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$187
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Close to airport

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

First Hotel Malpensa
Hotel Villa Flori

Hotel Villa Flori

4 out of 5
Via Cernobbio, 12 Como CO
The price is NZ$462 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$462
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews)
Impeccable service, fabulous views, quiet, elegant, delicious food

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Hotel Villa Flori
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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, Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona 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 Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona.

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 Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona.

Biumo Superiore
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Centro, Casbeno

While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace 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 Corso Matteotti.

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 Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace.

Casbeno

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