Old Town
Varese
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Corso Matteotti.
Estensi Gardens
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Things to do
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
The Sentiero Azzurro at Lake Mergozzo in the footsteps of the Picasass
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Lugano Museum Tour From the Grotto with Lunch
Top hotels in Old Town
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
The hotel is an a premiun location, very clean
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Good
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Staff was super nice and informative, and we really appreciated the restaurant taking us in close to closing time with no reservation! The room was stunning, we really hope we can come back sometime in a little warmer weather to truly soak in a beautiful sunrise on that unbelievable patio/balcony ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Good choice
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Villa Principe Leopoldo
The breakfast served in the dining room is amazing, excellent selection of any kind of food you may eat. The service and staff are exquisite. Only the building needs to be refreshed and the rooms to be equipped with USB plugs or international plugs fur foreign travelers.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport
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Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
While visiting Downtown Varese, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona and San Vittore Basilica.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 1, Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Biumo Superiore
When in Biumo Superiore, you can plan a visit to Castiglione Olona 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, Castiglione Olona and Estense Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Aggregazione Rionale 9
Aggregazione Rionale 9 might not have many top sights, but Castiglione Olona and Lake Varese bicycle trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Casbeno
Casbeno might not have many top sights, but Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
