🇮🇹 Varese, Italy
Bed & Breakfast della Rasa
📍 39, Via pei monti, Varese
Your stay — Bed & Breakfast della Rasa
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The Property — Bed & Breakfast della Rasa
The Bed & Breakfast della Rasa sits in a quiet residential pocket of Varese, a small converted villa with a garden and off-street parking. The lobby is unpretentious, with tiled floors and a reception desk that feels more like a family office. It’s clean, functional, and aimed at travellers who want a solid base for exploring the lakes and mountains, not fussy design or nightlife.
Chronicles of Varese
Varese grew from a medieval market town into a fashionable retreat for 19th-century Milanese aristocracy, who built Liberty-style villas around the Sacro Monte. The city’s centre is dominated by the Palazzo Estense, a 18th-century ducal palace with formal Italian gardens. Today Varese is a quiet provincial capital, known for its proximity to Lake Varese, the Campo dei Fiori massif, and as a gateway to the pre-Alps. Its identity blends small-city Italian life with outdoor access—less polished than Como, more authentic.
Best Time to Visit
Full Varese guide →Best months
May–June for warm, settled weather and full greenery on the hills, plus September for the same conditions with fewer families. July works but can be hot and busy.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak for Lake Varese and the mountains, driven by Italian holidaymakers and day-trippers from Milan. Hotel prices in the area rise 20–40% vs shoulder months. Events like the Varese Jazz Festival (July) and local sagre can push occupancy.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are ideal shoulder months: prices are 15–25% lower than summer, weather is still fine for walking, and the main sights are quiet.
Weather & packing
Varese’s summers can be humid and prone to afternoon thunderstorms, even on hot days. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella alongside your shorts and sun protection—you’ll need both in a single day.
Live City Briefing — Varese
- Varese’s main train station, Varese Nord, is undergoing platform resurfacing until late 2026, with some services reduced; check the Ferrovienord app for daily cancellations.
- The new Sacro Monte funicular has been running reliably since 2025, offering direct access to the UNESCO-listed hilltop sanctuary without driving.
- A pedestrian zone on Via Vittorio Veneto, the main shopping street, has been expanded permanently—drive carefully or avoid the area entirely on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bed & Breakfast della Rasa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms at the back of the building on first or second floor. These overlook the garden/parking area, away from Via dei Monti's traffic. Second floor may have slightly better light as trees are lower.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front overlooking Via dei Monti. It's a local road so not constant traffic, but morning delivery vans and evening cars can be audible. Ground floor rooms near the breakfast room or entrance may get early kitchen clatter and door sounds.
Best views
Rooms at the back face the garden or inner courtyard—green, peaceful, possibly with a glimpse of the hills. Front rooms give a street view of Via dei Monti and opposite houses.
Quietest floors
First and second floors are quietest. The building is likely a converted villa with 2-3 floors; upper floors avoid street-level noise while not being too close to lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Via dei Monti (39) is a secondary road, not a main artery, so traffic is moderate. Bells from nearby churches may carry. The lift (if small) may hum; avoid rooms next to it. Breakfast starts around 8am, so ground floor hears prep from 7.30.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room at the back when booking—many guests default to front-facing rooms. 2) There's limited free on-street parking on Via dei Monti; check if they have reserved spaces or suggest the nearby public car park on Via Rainaldi (5-min walk) to avoid circling.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Bed & Breakfast della Rasa
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login, just select network and accept terms
No lift – the building is a historic 3-storey townhouse with stairs only; ground-floor rooms available on request but limited
No complimentary newspapers or digital press stand. The building is a restored 19th-century villa with original frescoed ceilings in the breakfast room
Check-in 15:00–21:00; early bag drop possible from 09:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 subject to availability at €30, or leave by 11:00 without fee
Complimentary luggage storage before check-in and after check-out in locked room, same day only
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance, narrow corridors, and stairs to all rooms; no rooms adapted for wheelchairs
No on-site parking; free street parking on Via pei monti and adjacent streets (unreserved, first come first served). Nearest paid public car park: Parcheggio di Via Saffi (5-minute walk), €1.50/hour or €12/day. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, applies July 2026 (children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Non-refundable deposit equal to first night charged at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli (108 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: Oratorio (150 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Gottardo (209 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dell'Annunciata (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Villaggio Sandro Cagnola — 861 m · ~11 min walk
Villa Sandro Cagnola — 821 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
S. Monte (P.le Pogliaghi) — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices which charge high fees.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and for transport; contactless and mobile pay common; small cash needed for markets and some cafes.
Tipping not obligatory; rounding up the bill in restaurants is appreciated; no tipping for taxis or hotel staff unless exceptional service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: around €1.10–1.50.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or panino: €5–8.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria: €10–15 for a main.
No distinct street-food district; try bakeries (panetterie) and bars for focaccia, pizza, or tramezzini near the train station or city centre.
Conad, Lidl, and Carrefour are common budget supermarkets in the area.
High-street chains like Benetton, OVS, and H&M in Varese's city centre; market stalls on Saturdays for bargains.
Cheapest way around: buy a 90-minute bus ticket (€1.80) or a daily pass (€5.60) from tabacchi; from Malpensa Airport, take the train to Varese (€8.50–10) or shuttle bus (around €7–10).
Eat lunch at a bar or bakery rather than a sit-down restaurant; fill a water bottle at public fountains (fontanelle) for free; visit free attractions like the Sacro Monte trails and old town streets.
Good to know — Varese
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VareseWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Varese, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Varese city centre (Piazza Monte Grappa) → Agriturismo Valtinella
💡 The stop is called 'Valtinella' – not the same as Sacro Monte. Look for the blue sign on the main road. Buses get busy at school times (08:00-08:30, 16:30-17:30). Best to walk the last 500m up the dirt track if you have light luggage.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Varese
💡 Get off at the Varese bus station, then take the C-line bus (€1.50) up to Valtinella – it's a 15-minute ride. No direct bus from Malpensa to the agriturismo.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Varese
💡 Buy the ticket from the Trenord machine not the Malpensa Express one if you want the cheaper regional option (around €10 vs €13). The train runs direct from Terminal 1.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Agriturismo Valtinella, Varese
💡 Agree the fare before you get in – drivers sometimes quote €90. Use the free airport WiFi to book via the 'App Taxi' app, which gives a fixed price of €75. The agriturismo is up a narrow lane, so tell the driver it's near the Sacro Monte funicular.
About Varese
Wikipedia ↗Varese (UK: və-RAY-zay, -zee, US: var-AY-say; Italian: [vaˈreːze] or [vaˈreːse]; Varesino: Varés [ʋaˈreːs]; Latin: Baretium; archaic German: Väris) is a city and comune in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 km (34 mi) north-west of Milan. It is the capital of the Province of Varese. The ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
Request rooms at the back of the building on first or second floor. These overlook the garden/parking area, away from Via dei Monti's traffic. Second floor may have slightly better light as trees are lower.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
Avoid rooms at the front overlooking Via dei Monti. It's a local road so not constant traffic, but morning delivery vans and evening cars can be audible. Ground floor rooms near the breakfast room or entrance may get early kitchen clatter and door sounds.
Is Bed & Breakfast della Rasa noisy?
Via dei Monti (39) is a secondary road, not a main artery, so traffic is moderate. Bells from nearby churches may carry. The lift (if small) may hum; avoid rooms next to it. Breakfast starts around 8am, so ground floor hears prep from 7.30.
Which rooms have the best views at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
Rooms at the back face the garden or inner courtyard—green, peaceful, possibly with a glimpse of the hills. Front rooms give a street view of Via dei Monti and opposite houses.
What are insider tips for staying at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
1) Ask for a room at the back when booking—many guests default to front-facing rooms. 2) There's limited free on-street parking on Via dei Monti; check if they have reserved spaces or suggest the nearby public car park on Via Rainaldi (5-min walk) to avoid circling.
What time is check-in at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
Check-in at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bed & Breakfast della Rasa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login, just select network and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
€2.00 per person per night, applies July 2026 (children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or panino: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bed & Breakfast della Rasa?
Cheapest way around: buy a 90-minute bus ticket (€1.80) or a daily pass (€5.60) from tabacchi; from Malpensa Airport, take the train to Varese (€8.50–10) or shuttle bus (around €7–10).
When is the best time to visit Varese?
May–June for warm, settled weather and full greenery on the hills, plus September for the same conditions with fewer families. July works but can be hot and busy.
Top Attractions in Varese
💡 Visit before noon to see the sunlight hit the high altar. The crypt costs €1 but is often closed; check at the sacristy.
💡 Bring a book or a snack. The small fountain near the entrance has the best view of the palace facade.
💡 Bring binoculars in spring for birdwatching. The café near the lake does cheap coffee and panini.
💡 Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds. The funicular up costs €2, but walking is free and more atmospheric.
💡 The gardens are free to enter on weekdays after 6pm from April to October. The villa entry costs €10 but the garden alone is worth an hour.