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
Corso Matteotti

Corso Matteotti

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

Corso Matteotti
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
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

Activities

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket

AU$14
per adult
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

AU$228
per adult
Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Lake Como: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

AU$272
per adult
Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

AU$272
per adult
Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour
Fox Town shopping center, private shopping assistance, from Lugano

Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan

AU$615
per traveller
Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan
Montepulciano and Brunello tour

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch

AU$562
per adult
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
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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$370 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$370
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,310 reviews)
"Like the hotel"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Villa Sassa
Villa Sassa
4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
The price is AU$337 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$337
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (837 reviews)
"Second time"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Villa Sassa
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
4 out of 5
Via G. Mazzini, 63, Somma Lombardo, VA
The price is AU$163 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$163
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice restauraunt, clean, free airport shuttle, professional staff"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
Hilton Lake Como
Hilton Lake Como
4 out of 5
Via Borgo Vico 241, Como, CO
The price is AU$932 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$932
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (754 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Hilton Lake Como
First Hotel Malpensa
First Hotel Malpensa
4 out of 5
Via Baracca 34, Somma Lombardo, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$212 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$212
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"It’s an okay airport hotel for short stay. We had dinners at the restaurant which actually was much better than we expected!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

First Hotel Malpensa
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$796 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$796
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"If I could give this hotel 10 stars instead of 5 for excellency I would. I have never been so overwhelmed by seeing such a beautiful imposing building right overlooking the stunning lake. We were blown away by absolutely everything it offers - location, views, room and breakfast. Very sad to have ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

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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, Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace 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 Estensi Gardens and Estense Palace.

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 Corso Matteotti and Estense Palace.

Biumo Superiore
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Centro, Casbeno

While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti 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 Lake Varese bicycle trail and Corso Matteotti.

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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