Title: Estense Palace in Downtown Varese - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Estense Palace Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Estense-Palace-Hotels.0-l6076956-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Estense Palace Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Estense-Palace.d6076956.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Varese Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Varese.d553248635976395492.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Estense Palace Tours and Activities ![Estense Palace featuring landscape views, a small town or village and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076956/403f9e3d-b452-4b74-8f70-9769e4c6d9a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Estense Palace featuring landscape views, a small town or village and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076956/403f9e3d-b452-4b74-8f70-9769e4c6d9a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Estense Palace featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076956/6246b77e-790a-4c6d-895d-a74c42826a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Estense Palace showing street scenes and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076956/5ccbe6ce-166d-4d47-855c-f03620e87fae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Estense Palace featuring a park and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076956/9aa61340-c43d-45d2-b285-057493ce1515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Estense Palace Activities --- --- #### One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur. From its eye-catching pink façade to the dramatic staircases of its lavish interior, Estense Palace is an impressive sight inside and out. This 18th-century architectural masterpiece once served as the summer residence and court of Francesco III d’Este, Duke of Modena and Lord of Varese. Today, it is open to the public as well as being the home of Varese’s city council and civic library. The palace’s design was inspired by other grand European buildings of the time. As you approach the building, pause to study the vast exterior and extensive wings. The neoclassical style of the façade has a relatively simple design compared to the Baroque touches of the inner façade. Although some parts of the palace are reserved for city council departments, it is possible to visit a few of the interior rooms. Head inside and explore the Salone Estense, the palace’s vast reception hall. Appreciate the beauty of the multi-colored marble fireplace as well as the stunning central fresco painted by artist Giovan Battista Ronchelli. This magnificent space is now the city council’s meeting room and is also often used for conferences. Visit the Aldo Montoli room on the first floor for its 18th-century frescoes. This room was once a chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Follow the splendid staircase up to the ballroom on the upper floor. On your way up, see several niches holding ornately carved busts from the18th century. Look at the little angels made of stucco holding up the main lamp and view the ceiling medallion by Ronchelli. It features the god Mars surrendering to Peace. Take your time exploring the ballroom, which is home to a number of beautiful 16th- and 17th-century canvases. Estense Palace is located on Via Sacco, a 5-minute walk from Varese’s city center. The palace is open throughout the year and admission is free. After your tour, relax among the flowers and trees of its beautiful gardens. ## Plan a trip to see Estense Palace Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Grand Visconti Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/908300/908234/d782aac8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Grand Visconti Palace Porta Lodovica CA $1,759 per person Apr 10 - Apr 14 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YUL) to Milan (LIN) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Nice ppl, parking is the not the easiest! Maybe they should hire valet Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 ![Nuvole Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103941400/103941364/ec60f941_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Nuvole Garden Hotel CA $2,937 per person Apr 14 - Apr 19 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Milan (MXP) 8.4/10 Very Good! (8 reviews) Wonderful property with spectacular views. Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025 ![Uptown Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4260000/4251500/4251429/1e6f0aee_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Uptown Palace Milan Centre CA $1,788 per person Apr 10 - Apr 14 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YUL) to Milan (LIN) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Great location. Walk to the duomo, shops and restaurants. Clean beautiful a very comfortable place to stay. I will return. Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Estense Palace featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076956/6246b77e-790a-4c6d-895d-a74c42826a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Estensi Gardens One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur. [](https://expedia.ca/Estensi-Gardens-Varese.d6166424.Vacation-Attraction) ![Varese showing a square or plaza, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4884/8b1dfcdf-f8f3-4e73-9072-c52f6d436d2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Corso Matteotti During your trip to Varese, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Corso Matteotti. [](https://expedia.ca/Corso-Matteotti-Varese.d6222438.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Vittore Basilica showing interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076908/1189ff48-81ec-488a-af94-43fd982df18e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Vittore-Basilica-Downtown-Varese.d6076908.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake of Varese, the Mount Rosa on the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532506105/288a91eb-c54b-4b58-bc57-11ddfbcfd669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Varese-Bicycle-Trail-Varese.d553248621532506105.Vacation-Attraction) ![Masnago Castle which includes art, a castle and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166308/1057668b-283f-46c0-931f-90e9cc3a5731.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Masnago-Castle-Varese.d6166308.Vacation-Attraction) #### Broletto Courtyard Find out about the history of Varese when you take a trip to Broletto Courtyard. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Broletto-Courtyard-Varese.d6222444.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Best Lodging Options Near Estense Palace ## Check availability on hotels close to Estense Palace [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6076956&startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26)[Jan 25 - Jan 26](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6076956&startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6076956&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27)[Jan 26 - Jan 27](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6076956&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6076956&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6076956&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ![Palace Grand Hotel Varese](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23432/aa5e8da3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palace Grand Hotel Varese Via Luciano Manara, 11 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Palace-Grand-Hotel-Varese.h23432.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Europa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6990000/6985200/6985191/ce5a4248_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Europa Piazza Beccaria 1 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Hotel-Europa.h6985191.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel di Varese](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4320600/4320520/04c0c656_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel di Varese Via Como 12 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Hotel-Di-Varese.h4320520.Hotel-Information) ![Crystal Hotel Varese](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41340000/41330500/41330488/a2ab50d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystal Hotel Varese Via Speroni 10 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Crystal-Hotel-Varese.h41330488.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Mira](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114790000/114781600/114781563/f52d5e05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Mira Via Giuseppe Vincenzo Walder, 45 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Hotel-Mira.h114781563.Hotel-Information) ![Art Hotel Varese](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2531400/2531384/ad3ff3c9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Art Hotel Varese Via Giuseppe Bertini 3 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Art-Hotel-Varese.h2531384.Hotel-Information) ![UNAHOTELS Varese](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2226900/2226829/8a84338c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### UNAHOTELS Varese Via Albani 73 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-UNAHOTELS-Varese.h2226829.Hotel-Information) ![Quiet tavern for a relaxing break and a chance to explore the lakes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114560000/114559500/114559406/b4ca9fa2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quiet tavern for a relaxing break and a chance to explore the lakes Varese Provincia di Varese [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h114559406.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Ungheria Varese 1946](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21090000/21081100/21081080/22b2026b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ungheria Varese 1946 Viale Luigi Borri 98 Varese VA [](https://expedia.ca/Varese-Hotels-Hotel-Ungheria-Varese-1946.h21081080.Hotel-Information) [See all 1,743 properties in Estense Palace](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6076956) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.