Where to Stay in Turin: Our Hotel Recommendations by Neighborhood

General Tips for Staying in Turin

Before we dive into Turin’s neighborhoods and their hotel recommendations, here are a few things you should know upfront.

How expensive are hotels in Turin?

Turin is seriously affordable compared to most other destinations in Italy.

Especially in the historic center, you’ll find beautiful hotels at really reasonable prices. A double room in a 4-star hotel starts at around 150 euros per night.

A well-rated 3-star hotel will set you back as little as 100 euros per night.

There’s also a solid selection of vacation rentals, which tend to be even cheaper. A well-rated rental on Booking.com for four people can be found from as little as 120 to 130 euros per night.

Where to stay in Turin if you're arriving by car?

If you’re driving to Turin, you’re better off looking for accommodation outside the historic center. The old town is largely car-free, and very few hotels there have underground parking.

Only certain streets in the center allow cars at all — and even then, it often depends on the time of day and day of the week. The regulations can get pretty confusing.

So if you want to avoid the stress (and the hefty fines), look for a place to stay in the Crocetta or Vanchiglia neighborhoods when arriving by car. You’ll find far more parking options there.

The Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Turin — on a Map

Turin has nearly 1 million residents and is divided into 23 districts. For most visitors, though, only the most central ones make sense as a base — and there are really four worth considering:

• The Old Town: This is where most of the attractions are. Perfect if you want to reach everything quickly on foot.
• San Salvario: The nightlife neighborhood. Bars, clubs, and restaurants line the streets, and things stay lively well into the night.
• Crocetta: An upscale residential neighborhood known for beautiful architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.
• Vanchiglia: Turin’s student quarter. Affordable prices, lots of cafés, and a genuinely lively vibe.

All four neighborhoods are fairly close to each other, but each has its own distinct character — and noticeably different price levels for accommodation.

To give you a first overview of where to stay in Turin, we’ve put together a map. It also marks the five most important sights so you can get your bearings.

For First-Timers: Hotels in Turin’s Old Town

Honestly, Turin’s old town is the best neighborhood to stay in for most visitors.

It’s simply where the vast majority of Turin’s highlights are concentrated — the Royal Palace, Turin Cathedral, and the iconic Mole Antonelliana are all here.

The old town is also super convenient for the airport, since it’s home to Turin’s two main train stations: Porta Susa and Porta Nuova. If you have an early morning flight, you’ll have no trouble getting to the airport quickly.

Of course, hotels in the center are on average a bit pricier than elsewhere in the city. But since Turin accommodation is never really expensive by Italian standards, it’s still absolutely worth looking at options here.

In the center, expect to pay between 100 and 200 euros per night depending on the hotel category.

Advantages of staying in Turin’s old town:

• All the major attractions are within easy walking distance
• Great transport connections to the airport
• The widest selection of hotels in the city

Disadvantages of staying in Turin’s old town:

• Accommodation prices are somewhat higher than other neighborhoods
• Restaurants and cafés in the center are mostly geared toward tourists

Our Hotel Recommendations in Turin's Old Town

For Night Owls: Hotels in San Salvario

The multicultural neighborhood of San Salvario borders the old town to the southwest and is Turin’s go-to nightlife district.

In the north of the neighborhood you’ll find Porta Nuova station, with direct connections to the airport, while the Po River flows along the southern edge.

Up until ten to fifteen years ago, San Salvario was pretty run-down and had a reputation as the city’s roughest spot.

Today, the streets are perfectly safe and seriously lively. Especially in the evenings and at night, the countless bars and clubs — and the streets themselves — are buzzing.

Accommodation prices here are a bit lower than in the old town. A nice double room in a good hotel starts at around 70 euros per night.

Advantages of staying in San Salvario:

• Quick airport access via Porta Nuova station
• Turin’s trendiest bars and clubs are right on your doorstep
• More affordable accommodation than the historic center

Disadvantages of staying in San Salvario:

• At night, noise from the clubs can carry into your room
• Early in the morning, the streets are often still littered from the night before

Our Hotel Recommendations in San Salvario

Upscale and Quiet: Hotels in Crocetta

Crocetta is considered one of Turin’s most upscale addresses. Coming from San Salvario, it’s just on the other side of Porta Nuova station and also borders the old town.

The neighborhood is particularly known for its stunning architecture. Many buildings are built entirely in the Liberty style, with tall windows and ornate early-20th-century facades.

The area is mostly home to families and has a wonderfully calm atmosphere.

Crocetta is especially worth considering if you don’t want to be right in the middle of the tourist bustle, but still don’t want to sacrifice comfort and elegance.

Note that Crocetta has relatively few hotels — you’ll mostly find bed & breakfasts and vacation rentals here.

Advantages of staying in Crocetta:

• An upscale neighborhood with genuinely beautiful architecture
• Very centrally located, yet still quiet
• Both of Turin’s main train stations are easy to reach

Disadvantages of staying in Crocetta:

• After business hours, the streets are pretty quiet
• Only a limited selection of places to stay

Our Hotel Recommendations in Crocetta

For Hipsters: Hotels in Vanchiglia

Vanchiglia is located to the northeast of the center and borders the Po River to the south. It’s Turin’s student quarter, home to the university and a growing creative scene.

Vanchiglia is currently Turin’s trendiest neighborhood. Just a few years ago there wasn’t much going on here — but more and more artists and craftspeople have been moving in and opening their studios.

You’ll find plenty of small artisan shops, literary cafés, and restaurants serving regional cuisine.

The nightlife is also picking up fast, with a growing number of bars keeping the neighborhood lively after dark.

Depending on exactly where you stay in Vanchiglia, you might even be able to walk to the old town. Otherwise, just a few tram stops will take you to the Royal Palace right in the heart of the city.

Vanchiglia is mostly vacation rentals rather than traditional hotels. Prices run a bit higher than you might expect for a student neighborhood — around 120 to 200 euros per night.

Advantages of staying in Vanchiglia:

• Turin’s trendiest, most up-and-coming neighborhood
• An authentic atmosphere with a predominantly young crowd
• Affordable prices at cafés and restaurants

Disadvantages of staying in Vanchiglia:

• Accommodation prices are somewhat higher than you’d expect
• Only a small selection of places to stay
• With all the bars around, it can get noisy at night
• Getting to the airport is more of a hassle since the main train station is far away

Our Hotel Recommendations in Vanchiglia