Downtown Varese
Varese
Visit Downtown Varese
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
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.
Things to do
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Top hotels in Downtown Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Good value, convenient to airport.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
Room was spacious and clean! Staff were so nice! Breakfast was super yummy! Restaurant that they had on-site had amazing food!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
J’ai beaucoup aimé mon séjour! L’hôtel est vraiment magnifique et les chambres sont très confortables. Le transfert vers l’aéroport s’est déroulé parfaitement, ce qui est un vrai plus. Seul petit bémol : certains espaces, comme le bar et le restaurant, sont un peu plus démodés. Cela dit, l’endroit ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Palace Hotel
Yes, both were fine.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
The staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Como
The room was lovely. Rooftop area was excellent. And I had a good experience at the spa
Reviewed on 28 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 Corso Matteotti 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 Corso Matteotti and Broletto Courtyard.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Corso Matteotti 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 Lake Varese bicycle trail and Corso Matteotti.
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.
