Downtown Varese Travel Guide
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.
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
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
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
Top hotels in Downtown Varese
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Clean room with all the necessary amenities
Reviewed on 11 May 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 10 May 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 11 May 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Clean room and great shower/bathroom, friendly staff, 24 hour bar. Fabulous.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
Clean room. Very spacious. Amazing breakfast. Staff was very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Funicolare
Beautiful views. Free parking.
Reviewed on 10 May 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 Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection.
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.
