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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
The Sentiero Azzurro at Lake Mergozzo in the footsteps of the Picasass
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Top hotels in Old Town
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Room was fine but had several significant flaws which we pointed out to the staff on checkout
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Good
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Beautiful place to spend a night before our early flight. The grounds are so pretty and it’s a 3 min drive to airport which they have airport shuttle. It does cost $3.50 per way to from airport. I with the bar had more food options but they had a restaurant which had great food.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
First Hotel Malpensa
Some controls for heating and toilet flush were a bit broken, but overall great value, and personnel was awesome and very efficient... great transfer to airport!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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 11 Dec 2025
MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport
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Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Castiglione Olona and San Vittore Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona 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 Castiglione Olona and Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection.
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
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 Castiglione Olona and Lake Varese bicycle trail.
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 Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti.
