The capital city of Italy’s Piedmont region, Turin is one the country’s most important business and cultural centres. Renowned for its elegant architecture and sumptuous cuisine, Turin also enjoys a dramatic setting, with the Alps rising to the northwest of the city. Meanwhile stately baroque buildings and quaint old cafes line the city’s boulevards and grand squares.
When it comes to accommodation, visitors have a wide range of options to choose from. If you’re looking for cheap hotels in Turin, there are several guest houses, bed and breakfasts, or youth hostels, depending on the level of simplicity you’re prepared to tolerate. If you’d happy to spend a touch more, than there are also many affordable 3 and 4 star hotels in the city. Here’s our pick of 7 of the best accommodation options in Turin that won’t break the bank.
Hotel Urbani
FROM €96/ NIGHT
Situated next door to Porta Nuova Train Station in the heart of the city, this affordable hotel is conveniently located for those arriving by train. Comfortable guest rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries, and there’s also an LED TV with satellite channels and a minibar. Elsewhere in the hotel, guests can relax and unwind in a bar, while a 24-hour reception offers free daily newspapers. Buffet breakfasts are served each morning and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The airport bus terminal is also moments away and guests will find a wide number of shops and restaurants nearby.
Attic Hostel
FROM €55/ NIGHT
If you’re looking for a sociable place to stay where you can cook and eat with other guests, this basic hostel could well fit the bill. Also just a couple of minutes’ walk from Torino Porta Nuova Train Station, it is close to many of Turin’s most popular sites and attractions, including The Egyptian Museum and the Mole Antonelliana. Guest rooms are air-conditioned to stave off those stifling summer months and some have a private bathroom while others have shared facilities. A shared kitchen and lounge helps create a friendly, convivial atmosphere. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property.
Camplus Guest Lingotto
FROM €82/ NIGHT
Located within a former industrial building designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, this hotel is particularly popular with business travellers thanks to its proximity to Lingotto Exhibition Centre, which is just seconds away. There’s a small communal gym and continental buffet breakfasts are served each morning, while other services include self-service laundry and internet points. All guest rooms come with a private bathroom, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Turin’s Porta Nuova Train Station is just under two miles from the hotel and Turin Caselle Airport is 15.5 miles away.
Hotel Tourist
FROM €68/ NIGHT
Situated on a peaceful residential street outside the centre of Turin, this affordable 3-star hotel features basic but comfortable guest rooms that come with free WiFi. Hotel amenities include a cosy TV room with satellite channels and a free internet point in the hall area. While a little outside the heart of the city, excellent transport links make it easy to explore. Porta Susa Station is just 2 Metro stops away and there are also bus and tram stations within easy walking distance. Or if you’re arriving by car, there’s also a hotel car park. A number of shops, bars and cafes are all close by.
Madama Cristina Bed & Breakfast
FROM €100/ NIGHT
This quaint and cosy B&B is ideally located for enjoying all that Turin has to offer, with the Egyptian Museum , Mole Antonelliana and Politecnico di Torino all within walking distance. Guest rooms come with a desk, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Elsewhere in the hotel there’s shared lounge and traditional Italian breakfasts are served daily. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms. Turin Airport is just over 9 miles away.
Hotel Sharing
FROM €57/ NIGHT
Another popular choice with business travellers thanks to its proximity to Turin’s business district, this hotel is housed within a modern building with a distinctive pop art-theme. Air-conditioned guest rooms are decorated with tiled floors and dark colour furnishings, and there’s also a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer. Hotel services and amenities include an on-site restaurant and bar, complimentary bike rental and free WiFi. An authentic Italian buffet breakfast is served daily. For football fans, the Stadio Olimpico stadium – home to FC Juventus – is a 35-minute tram ride away.
Hotel Galimberti
FROM €52/ NIGHT
Situated a short drive from the city centre, Hotel Galimberti is another popular affordable option. Guest rooms are all soundproofed and feature a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with a crystal-glass shower and hairdryer, plus free WiFi. A breakfast buffet is served each morning, including freshly made pastries. The Stadio Olimpico, the Lingotto Congress Centre and the Oval Lingotto Aren are all easily reachable from the hotel, and for those arriving by train Turin Lingotto Railway Station is also conveniently close by.