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.
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.
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
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan
Top hotels in Old Town
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
The room was beautiful, the bed was comfortable, the shower was excellent. The staff were courteous. Nice location for sightseeing and catching an early flight.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hotel Osteria della Pista
The room was spotless, bed amazing room spacious huge, linen luxury and the restaurant 5 star. The staff is fantastic truly bilingual- check in staff English was excellent!! The rest of staff outstanding always goes out of there way. Must stay if your in Mian
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Palace Hotel
Friendly reception, rooms are quaint and clean
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Very happy with the staff and room was very nice.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel itself is vintage in appearance and beautiful, with very courteous staff
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Crowne Plaza Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG
Room was clean. It was a bit difficult to figure out how to regulate the water for the shower, but I figured it out.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
While visiting Downtown Varese, you might make a stop by sights like Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 1, Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona are top sights worth seeing.
Biumo Superiore
When in Biumo Superiore, you can plan a visit to Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona are some notable places to visit nearby.
Aggregazione Rionale 9
Aggregazione Rionale 9 might not have many top sights, but Castiglione Olona 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.
