Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Varese showing street scenes and heritage elements
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Popular places to visit

San Vittore Basilica showing interior views, religious aspects and heritage elements

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.

San Vittore Basilica
Masnago Castle which includes a castle, interior views and art

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.

Masnago Castle
Corso Matteotti

Corso Matteotti

During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.

Corso Matteotti
Estense Palace featuring a small town or village, landscape views and a square or plaza

Estense Palace

One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.

Estense Palace
Estense Palace featuring a park

Estensi Gardens

Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.

Estensi Gardens
Lake Varese bicycle trail

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.

Lake Varese bicycle trail

Activities

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

AU$13
Per adult
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket

Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket

AU$24
Per adult
Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket
Torba: Torba Monastery Entry Ticket

Torba: Torba Monastery Entry Ticket

AU$13
Per adult
Torba: Torba Monastery Entry Ticket
Casalzuigno: Villa della Porta Bozzolo

Casalzuigno: Villa della Porta Bozzolo

AU$19
Per adult
Casalzuigno: Villa della Porta Bozzolo
Fox Town shopping center, private shopping assistance, from Lugano

Lugano fashion outlet, private tour from Milan

AU$979
Per adult
Lugano fashion outlet, private tour from Milan
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore

AU$179
Per adult
Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

Tribe Milano Malpensa
Tribe Milano Malpensa
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio 8, Vizzola Ticino
The price is AU$171 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vizzola Ticino. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (406 reviews)
"We arrived early and they wanted €50 to get the room ahead of time, what a scam, everywhere we ever been in the world nobody has ever asked for a fee to enter our room early. Also the shuttle bus to the airport had a charge ( which we knew in advance) . The journey was less than 5 minutes, so that ..."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Tribe Milano Malpensa
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
4 out of 5
S.S. 336, Ferno, VA
The price is AU$284 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$284
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ferno. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,149 reviews)
"The easy access to the airport eliminated a lot of stress. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Our dinner was excellent!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$302 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"location is perfect wich makes it a 5 stars"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Palace Hotel
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
The price is AU$244 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$244
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
Weekend in Como
"The hotel is excellent. The staff were amazing. They truly took care of us. The food was out of this world. The view looking at the lake was magical. Fantastic hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Cruise
Hotel Cruise
4 out of 5
Via Carducci, 3, Montano Lucino, CO
The price is AU$131 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Montano Lucino. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel Cruise
"Very clean and well decorated hotel with a great restaurant. The only downside is that the air conditioning would not turn down any lower than 19 degrees which was too warm for the night"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Hotel Cruise
Hilton Lake Como
Hilton Lake Como
4 out of 5
Via Borgo Vico 241, Como
The price is AU$320 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$320
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (660 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful property"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

Hilton Lake Como
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Varese showing street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza

Downtown Varese

If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Castiglione Olona and San Vittore Basilica are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Varese
Varese showing street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza

Aggregazione Rionale 1

While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona and Estensi Gardens.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
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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.

Biumo Superiore
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Centro, Casbeno

While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Castiglione Olona and Estensi Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Centro, Casbeno
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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 Piazza Monte Grappa.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
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Casbeno

While visiting Casbeno, you might make a stop by sights like Estensi Gardens and Villa Recalcati.

Casbeno

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