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4-star hotel on the Sacro Monte di Varese, with garden, panoramic terrace, restaurant and rooms with lake or hill views.

Guest house in the historic heart of Varese, set in a nineteenth-century courtyard, with individually decorated rooms, breakfast served in the room and free private parking just steps from the station.
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Repubblica Di Oz Rooms is a guest house in the historic centre of Varese, set in a nineteenth-century courtyard just steps from the Basilica of San Vittore and the Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista. The property occupies the first and second floors of an old building in a pedestrian area, and offers rooms and a junior suite with individually decorated interiors, combining antique pieces with contemporary design details.
The five available room types range from the Superior Double Room to the larger Junior Suite with Terrace, along with options featuring a private balcony overlooking the square or the inner courtyard. All rooms are non-smoking, equipped with a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen TV and a welcome set with tea and coffee. Italian-style breakfast can be served directly in the room.
The neighbourhood is lively with cafés and restaurants just steps from the entrance, while Varese railway station can be reached on foot in five minutes, convenient for those arriving from Milan. Free private parking is available on-site, with limited spaces subject to reservation.

The rooms at Repubblica Di Oz Rooms occupy a historic building in the centre of Varese and share a style built on individually decorated interiors, antique objects and touches of contemporary design. Each room has a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV and a complimentary tea and coffee set, while the entire property remains non-smoking on all floors.
The range includes two 30 sqm Superior Double Rooms, a Double Room with Balcony on the second floor, a Deluxe room with a double balcony overlooking the square and a bathtub, and the 50 sqm Junior Suite with Terrace, the most spacious option, with a kitchenette and separate lounge area. The selection suits both short stays and longer visits, thanks to the variety of room sizes and in-room amenities.
On the first floor, this 30 sqm Superior Double Room combines antique objects with a large double bed and a kettle with complimentary tea and coffee. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and hairdryer, and the room offers views of the city’s landmarks.
This second Superior Double Room is a cosy, studio-like space with a private bathroom, shower and hairdryer, antique furnishings and a flat-screen TV, without a direct view over the square.
The largest of the accommodations, with 50 sqm divided between the sleeping area and a lounge with sofa, flat-screen TV and kitchenette. A private terrace and a bathroom with shower complete this junior suite, ideal for a longer stay.
Located on the second floor, this 25 sqm room stands out for its private balcony overlooking the nineteenth-century inner courtyard. A desk, a large double bed and a flat-screen TV complete the room.
The only room with a bathtub, overlooking two balconies that look directly onto the square. The classic style, the private bathroom with separate shower and the minibar make it the most exclusive choice in the property.
Repubblica Di Oz Rooms offers free private parking within the courtyard, convenient for those arriving by car in the historic centre of Varese, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms, all non-smoking, are serviced by daily housekeeping and private check-in and check-out, designed to ensure guests’ privacy.
The common areas include a safe, spaces for small meetings and parquet or wood flooring that echoes the charm of the nineteenth-century building. Italian-style breakfast can be requested and served directly in the room. All bathrooms are private and equipped with a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, for a practical and comfortable stay in the heart of the city.
Repubblica Di Oz Rooms is located in Piazza Giovine Italia, in the pedestrian heart of Varese’s historic centre, just steps from the Basilica of San Vittore and its famous Bernascone Bell Tower, both about 50 metres away. The nineteenth-century courtyard housing the property is in a lively area, surrounded by cafés such as C Lounge and Buongiorno Varese and restaurants such as Cyclery and Bella Napoli, all reachable within a few steps on foot.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity to the railway stations: Varese Nord is about 450 metres away, while Varese station is 550 metres away, with direct connections to Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport can be reached in about 19 km, while Lake Maggiore is about a 30-minute drive away.
Nearby are several sites of historical interest, such as the Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista and Villa Mirabello, home to the Civic Museums, about 400 metres away. Nature lovers can reach Villa Mylius Park within a few minutes or, with a short trip out of town, the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, about 8 km away, ideal for walks and hikes through the woods of the Varese area. For those seeking a glimpse into medieval history, Masnago Castle is about 2.2 km from the property.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.8, and the staff’s helpfulness, with a score of 9.7. The value for money (9.2) and the WiFi connection (9.2) are also highly appreciated, while cleanliness and services remain solid, around 8.8-8.9.
No, Repubblica Di Oz Rooms does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Repubblica Di Oz Rooms offers free private parking in the inner courtyard, with limited spaces subject to availability and reservation.
No, the property does not allow children to stay and does not offer cribs or extra beds.
Varese Nord station is about 450 metres from Repubblica Di Oz Rooms, while Varese station is 550 metres away, with direct connections to Milan.
Yes, Repubblica Di Oz Rooms offers Italian-style breakfast served directly in the room.
No, the property occupies the first and second floors of a historic building without a lift, located in a pedestrian area of Varese’s centre.
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