🇮🇹 Varese, Italy
Medioevo
📍 6, Piazza Venti Settembre, Varese, 21100
Your stay — Medioevo
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The Property — Medioevo
Medioevo is a pared-back three-star in Varese's city centre, its lobby all polished terrazzo and exposed stonework that nods to the medieval name without trying too hard. The vibe is practical and no-nonsense — think clean lines, decent breakfast, and staff who answer questions fast. It suits travellers who want a solid base within walking distance of the train station and the old town, not a resort stay.
Chronicles of Varese
Varese grew from a Roman settlement into a medieval market town, then boomed in the 19th century when wealthy Milanese built villas around the lakes. Its architectural signature is the Sacro Monte Unesco site — a devotional path of chapels up a forested hill — and the Art Nouveau Palazzo Estense. Today it’s a business and commuter hub, but retains a slow, lake-town feel with a strong café culture and a weekend market in Piazza del Podestà.
Best Time to Visit
Full Varese guide →Best months
June and September: warm enough for lake swims and mountain walks, but without the July-August tourist crush. September also brings the Settembre Varesino food festival.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak — Italian ferragosto holidays fill the lake resorts, and Varese’s own Palio (historic parade) in early month draws crowds. Hotel prices jump 20-30%; book Medioevo well ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and early October: mild weather (16-22°C), lower rates, quiet streets. October has the Castagna festival in nearby villages for chestnut lovers.
Weather & packing
July in Varese often has sudden afternoon thunderstorms after hot mornings. Always pack a light rain jacket or a compact umbrella, even if the forecast says clear.
Live City Briefing — Varese
- The Varese-Saronno railway line is undergoing weekend maintenance through July, with replacement buses — check Trenord for 5 July disruptions.
- A new pedestrianised zone around Piazza Monte Grappa starts 1 July, making the square car-free after 10am.
- The annual Varese Estate festival runs nightly concerts and open-air cinema in the Giardini Estensi from late June through August.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Medioevo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. These rooms are furthest from street-level noise and get good natural light without being directly on Piazza Venti Settembre.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those facing Piazza Venti Settembre directly. Street noise from the square (pedestrians, traffic, possible evening gatherings) is audible, and first-floor rooms may also pick up lobby and lift sounds.
Best views
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) of the third or fourth floor offer a quiet outlook over Varese's rooftops and possibly distant hills. Front-facing rooms overlook the piazza, which is lively but less restful.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors. This is a modest 3-star building, likely no higher than 4-5 floors; upper floors are quieter as they buffer street noise and lift activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Piazza Venti Settembre is a central square with foot traffic, occasional vehicles, and nearby bars/restaurants. Street noise peaks in the evening and early morning. The lift is close to reception and may be audible on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If driving, ask reception about free on-street parking on side streets after 8pm — the piazza itself is paid and limited. 2. Request a room with a balcony when booking; some upper-floor rooms on the courtyard side have small balconies worth asking for.
- 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 — Medioevo
free for all guests; single password provided at check-in; typical speed 30 Mbps download; no login portal
one small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
no digital newsstand; complimentary paper copy of Corriere della Sera at breakfast bar
standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at €25 until 15:00, then full night rate
free for day of arrival/departure; luggage room secured with key at reception
step-free access via side ramp at rear entrance; one ground-floor accessible room with wider doorways; lift fits standard wheelchair; no grab bars in standard bathrooms
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Matteotti, 200m away, €15 per 24 hours; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: no advance deposit required; pre-authorisation of €50 on credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giuseppe (419 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio (428 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Imerio (471 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Battistero di San Giovanni Battista (510 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale Le Corti — 348 m · ~4 min walk
Villa Augusta — 596 m · ~7 min walk
Civici Musei di Villa Mirabello, Archeologico e Risorgimentale — 861 m · ~11 min walk
Teatro di Varese — 431 m · ~5 min walk
Mini Karting — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Medi-Market — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Mini Mix — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Varese — 168 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at banks (Banca Popolare di Varese, UniCredit) or currency exchange offices (Sampò, Unicambio) in the city centre. Be cautious of poor exchange rates at airports or tourist Information offices.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) and contactless payments are widely accepted. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted in most places.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants and bars. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is sufficient, and for hotel staff, a small amount (€1-2) is enough.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè espresso typically costs €1-1.50 at a bar or café.
A panino (sandwich) or a bowl of pasta costs around €5-7 at a trattoria or osteria.
A main course at a trattoria or osteria costs around €10-15.
Try the local street food at the Mercato di Varese market on Saturdays.
You can find affordable supermarkets like Lidl, Carrefour, and Conad in the area.
Visit the Mercato di Varese market for affordable clothing and souvenirs.
A daily public transport ticket (Varese Mobilità) costs €3.50. The cheapest way to get to the city from the airport is by bus (€2.50) or taxi (around €30).
Buy a Varese Mobilità daily ticket for unlimited public transport, use cashback credit cards, and eat at local trattorias for affordable meals.
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 Medioevo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk — pharmacy · Medi-Market — 338 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 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 Medioevo?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. These rooms are furthest from street-level noise and get good natural light without being directly on Piazza Venti Settembre.
Which rooms should I avoid at Medioevo?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those facing Piazza Venti Settembre directly. Street noise from the square (pedestrians, traffic, possible evening gatherings) is audible, and first-floor rooms may also pick up lobby and lift sounds.
Is Medioevo noisy?
Piazza Venti Settembre is a central square with foot traffic, occasional vehicles, and nearby bars/restaurants. Street noise peaks in the evening and early morning. The lift is close to reception and may be audible on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Medioevo?
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) of the third or fourth floor offer a quiet outlook over Varese's rooftops and possibly distant hills. Front-facing rooms overlook the piazza, which is lively but less restful.
What are insider tips for staying at Medioevo?
1. If driving, ask reception about free on-street parking on side streets after 8pm — the piazza itself is paid and limited. 2. Request a room with a balcony when booking; some upper-floor rooms on the courtyard side have small balconies worth asking for.
What time is check-in at Medioevo?
Check-in at Medioevo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Medioevo have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests; single password provided at check-in; typical speed 30 Mbps download; no login portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Medioevo?
€2.00 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Medioevo?
A panino (sandwich) or a bowl of pasta costs around €5-7 at a trattoria or osteria.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Medioevo?
A daily public transport ticket (Varese Mobilità) costs €3.50. The cheapest way to get to the city from the airport is by bus (€2.50) or taxi (around €30).
When is the best time to visit Varese?
June and September: warm enough for lake swims and mountain walks, but without the July-August tourist crush. September also brings the Settembre Varesino food festival.
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.