Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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
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
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 park

Estensi Gardens

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

Estensi Gardens
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

Activities

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

AU$14
per adult
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

AU$277
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Fox Town shopping center, private shopping assistance, from Lugano

Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan

AU$625
per traveller
Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

AU$186
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Brunello Wine Tour

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch

AU$572
per adult
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
3 Lakes Bike Tour in Valganna

3 Lakes Bike Tour in Valganna

AU$179
per adult
3 Lakes Bike Tour in Valganna
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

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$338 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$338
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (2,290 reviews)
Efficient Hotel With Comfortable Rooms
"Excellent location attached to Terminal 1 at MXP. The hotel is modern and efficient. It has comfortable and clean rooms."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hilton Lake Como
Hilton Lake Como
4 out of 5
Via Borgo Vico 241, Como, CO
The price is AU$679 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$679
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (727 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025

Hilton Lake Como
Hotel Villa Malpensa
Hotel Villa Malpensa
4 out of 5
Via Don Andrea Sacconago 1, Vizzola Ticino, VA
The price is AU$234 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$234
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vizzola Ticino. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
"Great place, great service!"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Hotel Villa Malpensa
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$659 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$659
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
Two nights
"The hotel is nice, the rooms are very small, shower was very small. I had to stand sideways in it, very difficult to move at all in it. Our room was warm/hot. We turned the temp setting to 19.5c which should be 67 and in the morning it was still warm/hot. Location is great, staff was great, breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Palace Hotel
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Hotel Villa Belvedere
3 out of 5
Via Milano 1, Argegno, CO
The price is AU$210 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Argegno. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Hotel Villa Belvedere
Tribe Milano Malpensa
Tribe Milano Malpensa
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio 8, Vizzola Ticino, VA
The price is AU$232 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$232
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
buisinnes
"easy access to Malpensa T1"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025

Tribe Milano Malpensa
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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 Mercato.

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

Old Town Travel Guide

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