Bed and breakfast in the heart of Varese, a short walk from the railway station, with soundproofed rooms and private bathroom, designed for short stays as a couple or alone.
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Il Rifugio degli Artisti is a bed and breakfast in Varese, Lombardy, located on Viale San Pedrino about 400 metres from the railway station and 1.7 km from Villa Panza.
The property offers three room types – triple, double and single – all with a private bathroom featuring a shower, courtesy set and hairdryer, plus a coffee machine and soundproofed walls that ensure a good level of privacy. Each room also has an independent entrance and a sitting area with a desk, suitable both for business travellers and those travelling light for a city weekend.
Guests can rely on free WiFi throughout the property and, on request, pets are welcome at no extra charge. The central location makes it possible to reach the historic centre, the Basilica di San Vittore and several bars and restaurants on foot, while Milan Malpensa Airport is less than 30 km away. A practical option for those looking for a simple, well-connected base in Varese.
Il Rifugio degli Artisti offers three room types designed for different needs: the Triple Room with Private Bathroom, the Double Room and the Single Room, all sharing a private bathroom with shower, courtesy set and hairdryer, as well as soundproofed walls and an independent entrance that offer a good level of privacy compared to the other rooms in the property.
The Triple, the largest at 25 m² and accommodating up to three people, combines a single bed and a large double bed and is the most suitable choice for small groups or families. The Double, at 22 m², is designed for two guests with a single large double bed, while the Single, more compact at 15 m², is designed for solo travellers looking for an essential yet functional option, with a desk and a tea and coffee set in the room.
The largest room in the property, with 25 m² of space and capacity for up to three people. The single bed alongside the large double bed makes it suitable for small groups or families with a child. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus a desk and sitting area with independent entrance and soundproofed walls.
Designed for two guests, this 22 m² room is the ideal solution for a couple thanks to its single large double bed. The private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer completes the amenities, along with a small sitting area with desk and the independent entrance common to all rooms.
The most compact of the three room types, with 15 m² designed for a single guest. It offers a private bathroom with walk-in shower and hairdryer, a desk with sitting area and a tea and coffee set right in the room, plus the independent entrance and soundproofed walls common to the whole property.
Il Rifugio degli Artisti provides free WiFi throughout the property and welcomes pets on request at no extra charge. The rooms, all with independent entrance and soundproofed walls, are also designed for families needing more space.
Each room has a private bathroom with shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and bed linen, plus an in-room coffee machine and an electrical socket near the bed. There is also a sitting area with a desk, useful both for working and for planning the day around the city.
On the safety front, the property is equipped with fire extinguishers, a security alarm, key access and 24-hour surveillance, and is entirely non-smoking. An ironing service is also available on request for longer stays.
Il Rifugio degli Artisti is located on Viale San Pedrino, in a residential area a short distance from the historic centre of Varese, a Lombard city at the foot of the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park. The neighbourhood is quiet but well served, with bars and bakeries a few hundred metres away, and the urban fabric becomes livelier as you head down towards the heart of the city.
Varese railway station is just 400 metres away, while Varese Nord station is about 650 metres away: two convenient connections for those arriving by train from Milan or from Canton Ticino. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 19 km away, while Lugano Agno Airport is about 21 km away, useful for those arriving from Switzerland. A short walk from the property there are also several restaurants, including Burger & Chicken at 200 metres and La Vecchia Varese at 250 metres.
On foot, in about ten minutes you can reach some of the city’s main monuments, such as the Basilica di San Vittore with its Baptistery and the Bernascone Bell Tower, as well as Villa Mirabello with the park surrounding it. For nature lovers, the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park is about 9 km away and offers hiking trails through woods and panoramic points over Lake Varese, while in winter the area is suited to quieter walks through the city’s urban parks, such as Villa Mylius and Parco di Villa Biumi Redaelli.
Reviews particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9) and the cleanliness of the premises (8.6), appreciated almost as much as the central location (8.6). Services and value for money stand at 8.1, indicating an overall positive assessment with some room for improvement in these areas.
Yes, Il Rifugio degli Artisti accepts pets on request and at no extra charge.
The minimum age required to check in at Il Rifugio degli Artisti is 18.
No, Il Rifugio degli Artisti does not include breakfast among the services offered to guests.
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Yes, Il Rifugio degli Artisti is located about 400 metres from Varese railway station, convenient for those arriving by train.
Parking is not listed among the services offered by Il Rifugio degli Artisti.
Il Rifugio degli Artisti offers a 25 m² Triple Room, a 22 m² Double Room and a 15 m² Single Room, all with private bathroom and independent entrance.
