Turin travel guide

Best Hotels in Turin: Where to Stay in Italy's Most Underrated City

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Grand building in central Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Turin is a well-organised city with a regular street grid, so location matters less than in Rome or Venice. The key distinction is between the grand arcaded centre (Via Roma / Piazza San Carlo area) and the Quadrilatero Romano neighbourhood (more atmospheric, better restaurants and bars). Both are within walking distance of the main sights.

The grand centre (Via Roma / Piazza Castello area)

The most central and prestigious location — close to the Royal Palace, the Egyptian Museum, and the Mole Antonelliana. Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo have several classic hotels.

Budget (€55–90/night): Limited at this price in the exact centre; look 5–10 minutes out.

Mid-range (€90–160/night): Good boutique hotels and well-maintained business hotels. The area around Via Roma, Piazza Carlo Felice, and Piazza Carignano has the best selection.

Top-end (€180–400/night): NH Piazza Carlina (on the grand piazza), Grand Hotel Sitea (historic property on Via Carlo Alberto, operational since 1925), and Turin Palace Hotel. These are classic grand hotels with extensive public spaces.

The Quadrilatero Romano

The neighbourhood north-west of the centre is Turin’s most atmospheric area — narrow streets, excellent bars and restaurants, morning market at Porta Palazzo. Slightly less convenient for the museums but excellent for eating and exploring.

Mid-range (€80–150/night): Good boutique options in the Quadrilatero. Often in converted historic buildings.

Near the station (Porta Nuova)

Turin Porta Nuova, the main railway station, is on the south end of Via Roma — 10 minutes’ walk from the historic centre.

Budget (€50–80/night): The area around Porta Nuova has the widest range of budget options — chains, B&Bs, and small hotels.

Mid-range (€80–130/night): Business hotels and chains that offer reliable quality.

Turin for business travellers

Turin is Italy’s third industrial city and receives significant business traffic from Fiat/Stellantis and the aerospace sector. Several good business hotels, particularly around Porta Nuova and the Lingotto area (where the old Fiat factory, now a congress centre and hotel, is located). The NH Lingotto Congress is a converted modernist landmark.

Booking tips

  • Turin is significantly cheaper than Rome, Milan, or Venice — mid-range accommodation costs 20–30% less.
  • No major annual event equivalent to Verona’s opera or Venice’s Carnival drives price spikes; book 2–4 weeks ahead for spring and autumn.
  • Salone del Gusto (food festival, odd years in October) and Salone del Libro (May book fair) cause price increases.
  • Parking is available (central areas have paid surface parking and garages) — easier than in most Italian cities.

Named hotel recommendations

Principi di Piemonte (Via Gobetti 15) — Turin’s grand five-star, built in the 1930s with marble lobbies and formal service. Doubles from approximately €200/night as of 2026. Central location near Via Roma shopping. The rooftop restaurant has Alpine views.

NH Collection Piazza Carlina (Piazza Carlo Emanuele II 15) — A four-star in a renovated palazzo on an elegant square. Doubles from approximately €120/night. Modern rooms, good breakfast, and a 10-minute walk to the Egyptian Museum.

Hotel Genova (Via Sacchi 14b) — A reliable three-star near Porta Nuova station. Doubles from approximately €70/night. Clean, functional, and well-positioned for transport and the city centre. The best budget-to-quality ratio in Turin.

Townhouse 70 (Via XX Settembre 70) — A boutique hotel in the Quadrilatero Romano (old city quarter). Doubles from approximately €100/night. Individually designed rooms with a contemporary aesthetic. Good restaurant scene on the doorstep.

Booking and seasonal notes

Turin hotel prices are notably lower than Milan — expect approximately 30-40% savings for comparable quality. The busiest periods are the Salone del Libro (May), the Turin Film Festival (November), and Juventus home matches. Outside these events, booking 1-2 weeks ahead is usually sufficient. Turin Porta Nuova is the main station, a 15-minute walk south of Piazza Castello along the arcaded Via Roma. Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) is connected by the SADEM bus to Porta Nuova (approximately €7, 45 minutes). A pre-booked airport transfer to your Turin hotel from Caselle is the most direct option for arrivals with luggage or late-night flights.


For the full Turin travel guide covering sights, food culture, and getting around. For things to do in the city: the Turin things to do guide covers the Egyptian Museum, Royal Palace, and the chocolate and aperitivo traditions. For day trips to Langhe wine country and the Alps: see day trips from Turin. For Italy-wide budget context, our Italy travel costs guide gives a realistic picture of what Turin costs relative to Rome and Milan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do hotels in Turin cost?
Turin is significantly cheaper than Rome, Milan, or Venice — expect approximately 30% savings for comparable quality. Budget hotels near Porta Nuova station start from approximately €50–80 per night; mid-range boutique hotels approximately €90–160 per night; the grand Principi di Piemonte from approximately €200 per night as of 2026. Hotel Genova (Via Sacchi 14b, near Porta Nuova) offers the best budget-to-quality ratio from approximately €70/night.
Which neighbourhood in Turin is best for staying?
The Quadrilatero Romano is Turin's most atmospheric area — narrow streets, excellent bars and restaurants, the morning market at Porta Palazzo. Mid-range boutique hotels run approximately €80–150/night. The grand centre (Via Roma / Piazza San Carlo) is more prestigious and closer to the Egyptian Museum and Mole Antonelliana. The area around Porta Nuova station has the widest range of budget options from approximately €50/night.
When are the busiest periods for Turin hotels?
The Salone del Libro book fair (May), the Turin Film Festival (November), and Juventus home matches create the main demand spikes. Outside these events, booking 1–2 weeks ahead is usually sufficient. Turin is notably less pressured than Rome or Venice for accommodation availability.
How do I get from Turin Caselle Airport to my hotel?
The SADEM bus connects Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Porta Nuova station for approximately €7, taking approximately 45 minutes as of 2026. A taxi costs approximately €35–45 from the airport to the centre. From Porta Nuova, most hotels in the historic centre are within a 10–20 minute walk along the arcaded Via Roma.
Is Turin a good base for visiting the wine country?
Yes — the Langhe hills (Barolo and Barbaresco wine country) are approximately 60km south. Alba, the Langhe capital, is approximately 1 hour by train (change at Bra). The best approach is a day trip by car or an organised wine tour. Turin also has excellent Piedmontese wines available by the glass at any reputable enoteca or restaurant.

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