Downtown Varese
Varese
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Popular places to visit
Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Mercato
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mercato during your trip to Varese. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Broletto Courtyard
Find out about the history of Varese when you take a trip to Broletto Courtyard. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket
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
Clean room with all the necessary amenities
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
The staff were very helpful and the shuttle was just excellent. The room was very clean, but minimal.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Shuttle driver drove angry, and not like in the good way that gets you to you gate on time but more like the type that results in a broken luggage wheel. Room had like zero ventilation. Oh, and for future guests, the water in the mini-fridge is free, but they don’t tell you this anywhere. You are ...
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Clean room and great shower/bathroom, friendly staff, 24 hour bar. Fabulous.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
Clean room. Very spacious. Amazing breakfast. Staff was very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Hotel Funicolare
Beautiful views. Free parking.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Varese
Old Town
Travelers to Old Town praise its panoramic lake views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Corso Matteotti and San Vittore Basilica.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 1, Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Biumo Superiore
When in Biumo Superiore, you can plan a visit to Corso Matteotti and Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
Aggregazione Rionale 9 might not have many top sights, but Lake Varese bicycle trail and Corso Matteotti are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Casbeno
Casbeno might not have many top sights, but Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
