Centro
Varese
Popular places to visit

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.

Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Corso Matteotti.

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.

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.
Sacro Monte di Varese
Learn about the local history of Santa Maria del Monte when you spend time at Sacro Monte di Varese. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do

Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

Lugano Shopping Outlet Mall, tour from Milan
Top hotels in Centro

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Very convenient
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hotel Osteria della Pista
Great staff
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Palace Hotel
Friendly reception, rooms are quaint and clean
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera
Very happy with the staff and room was very nice.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Hilton Lake Como
Good stuff and hotel.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Crowne Plaza Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG
Room was clean. It was a bit difficult to figure out how to regulate the water for the shower, but I figured it out.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro

Casbeno
Casbeno might not have many top sights, but Broletto Courtyard and Corso Matteotti are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 1, Castiglione Olona and Broletto Courtyard are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town
Travelers to Old Town praise its panoramic lake views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Corso Matteotti and Broletto Courtyard.

Downtown Varese
While visiting Downtown Varese, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona and Corso Matteotti.

Biumo Superiore
When in Biumo Superiore, you can plan a visit to Corso Matteotti and Castiglione Olona, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
Aggregazione Rionale 9 might not have many top sights, but Castiglione Olona and Lake Varese bicycle trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


