🇮🇹 Torino, Italy
Ostello Torino
📍 87/34, Corso Eusebio Giambone, Torino, 10134
Photo: official website
Your stay — Ostello Torino
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The Property — Ostello Torino
Ostello Torino is a budget hostel, not a hotel, in a 19th-century building near Porta Nuova station. The lobby feels more like a busy student common room than a hotel reception: bright, functional, and loud with backpackers sorting maps. It suits solo travellers and groups who want a clean bed near the historic centre without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Torino
Founded as a Roman military colony, Augusta Taurinorum, around 28 BC, Torino became the first capital of a unified Italy in 1861. Its grid of baroque palaces and grand arcades was laid out by architects like Guarini and Juvarra in the 17th–18th century. After the capital moved to Florence and Rome, Torino reinvented itself as Italy's industrial powerhouse — home to Fiat, slow food, and the 2006 Winter Olympics. Today it’s a quiet, cultured city of museums, cafés, and Europe's best preserved Roman city gate.
Best Time to Visit
Full Torino guide →Best months
May and September: sunny highs around 22–24°C, low humidity, and far fewer tourists than in high summer. June is also good but can hit 30°C.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: hot (often 30°C+) and crowded with European tourists. The Settembre Musica festival in early September also spikes demand. Prices for private rooms can double from a May baseline; dorms stay cheap but book weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April, late September, and October: highs of 18–22°C, autumn colours in the parks, and hostel rates 20–30% lower than summer. Still plenty of sun, but rain showers are more likely.
Weather & packing
Torino sits in the Po Valley, so summer afternoons often bring sudden thunderstorms despite a sunny morning. Always pack a lightweight rain jacket, even in late June.
Live City Briefing — Torino
- The Porta Nuova station renovation is ongoing; follow signs for temporary entrances on Via Sacchi.
- New cycling lanes along the Po River are open, making bike rental (€15/day) a smart way to reach the Museo Nazionale del Cinema without traffic.
- From late June 2026, the Cappella della Sindone (Chapel of the Holy Shroud closes June 25–July 10 for maintenance; plan around it.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ostello Torino, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from Corso Eusebio Giambone). These upper floors reduce street noise and the courtyard side is quieter. If available, an adapted room in the newer wing offers better wheelchair access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing the street: Corso Eusebio Giambone carries city traffic and tram noise. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the single lift can be audible.
Best views
High-floor rooms facing the courtyard offer a view of inner greenery and less traffic. Street-facing rooms (Corso Eusebio Giambone) see a busy arterial road, not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest due to height from street-level noise and minimal foot traffic above.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Corso Eusebio Giambone traffic (especially during weekday rush hours), tram rumble from nearby lines, and the lift mechanism. The hotel has no bar or restaurant, so no late-night guest noise.
Insider tips
1. Park at Parcheggio Giambone (Via Val della Torre 15, €12/night) and confirm availability in advance – it’s a 5-minute walk. 2. The free WiFi is decent (20 Mbps) but may slow in peak evenings; request a room near the access point on your floor for stronger signal.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ostello Torino
free throughout, speed around 20 Mbps; no login required
one lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
digital newsstand (PressReader) available via QR codes in common areas; no physical papers; building is a converted 1960s office block
check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 11:00; late check-out (until 12:00) costs €15, subject to availability
free for same-day check-in/out; otherwise €5 per day
step-free entrance, lift, and adapted rooms available; narrow corridors in older wing may restrict wheelchair turning
no on-site parking; nearest public garage is Parcheggio Giambone at Via Val della Torre 15, €12 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (for up to 4 nights, children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: full amount charged at booking; €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Madonna delle Rose (936 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: San Giovanni Bosco (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Patrocinio San Giuseppe (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Parrocchia Assunzione di Maria Vergine (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Millecity Center — 832 m · ~10 min walk
Parco Valentino Mazzola — 377 m · ~5 min walk
Museo delle marionette e dei burattini — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Auditorium Gianni Agnelli — 889 m · ~11 min walk
Area Giochi Lorenzo Greco — 460 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 215 m · ~3 min walk
Comunale 28 - Afc — 416 m · ~5 min walk
Tabacc Anco — 331 m · ~4 min walk
Torino Lingotto — 602 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs inside the city for mid-market rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Porta Nuova station and the airport, which charge high fees and poor rates. Withdraw larger amounts less often to minimise fixed ATM fees.
Contactless cards (Visa/Mastercard) accepted almost everywhere except some small markets and kiosks; mobile tap-to-pay works in supermarkets, cafés, and most restaurants. Keep some cash for street markets and small bars.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill (e.g., €0.50-1 for coffee, €1-2 per meal) is appreciated. For taxis, round up to the nearest euro; for hotel cleaners, leave €1-2 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar in a local cafè: typically €1-1.20. Standing at the counter costs less than sitting down.
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or rosticceria: €5-7, often with a drink. Many places do fixed-price lunch menus (pranzo di lavoro) for €10-13.
A pizza margherita in a standard trattoria: €7-10. A pasta dish: €9-13. Avoid restaurants in the main piazzas for lower prices.
Via Garibaldi and the Quadrilatero Romano area have many small bakeries, pizza al taglio (by the slice) shops, and kebab vendors; also try the daily markets at Porta Palazzo for cheap eats.
Lidl, Penny Market, and Carrefour Express are common budget supermarkets in the area; also smaller discount chains like MD and Eurospin.
Main high-street chains (Zara, H&M, OVS) along Via Roma and Via Lagrange; for cheaper options, try the market at Porta Palazzo on Saturdays.
A single bus/tram ticket (€1.70) valid 90 minutes; a day pass (€4) pays for itself after 3 rides. From Turin Airport (TRN), take the SADEM/FlixBus direct coach to Porta Nuova (€6.50 one way, 45 min) or the train from Dora station (€3.40, but requires a shuttle first). Avoid taxis (€35+ fixed fare).
1) Buy a daily transport pass if you plan three or more journeys. 2) Eat lunch at a 'pranzo di lavoro' menu rather than dinner. 3) Get tap water (acqua di rubinetto) for free – it's safe and good; avoid bottled water. 4) Check if your hotel offers a Torino+Piemonte Card for free museum entry.
Good to know — Torino
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Torino, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ostello Torino
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 215 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Comunale 28 - Afc — 416 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Porta Nuova station (10-min walk from Hotel Romano) → Lingotto / Fermi – covers most of the city centre
💡 Buy a 24-hour pass for €5.50 if you plan more than three rides. The metro is the only way to beat Turin’s traffic — especially during the Salone del Mobile in June.
Caselle Aeroporto station (connected via covered walkway from arrivals) → Porta Susa station (then metro to Porta Nuova or 15-min walk)
💡 Cheapest option by far — but only runs until 9pm. The walk from Porta Susa to Hotel Romano is about 15 mins along Via Roma. Avoid this if you have heavy luggage.
Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) → Hotel Romano, Via Lagrange 35
💡 Flat rate to any hotel within the city ring road is €40. Pre-book via app to skip the queue. Drivers often speak only Italian — have your hotel address written down.
Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) → Hotel Romano (arrives at Porta Nuova station, then 10-min walk)
💡 Buy ticket from the machine near the bus stop at arrivals — cash only, no cards. If your flight is late, the 90-minute walk to Porta Susa is fine with a small suitcase.
Porta Nuova Station → Via Roma (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 This is a tourist tram, not regular transit. For daily use, tram 4 stops at Piazza Vittorio or Via Lagrange, both a 4-min walk. Validate your ticket in the machine on board.
Porta Nuova Station → Porta Susa Station (closest metro to hotel, then walk)
💡 Buy a 24-hour pass (€4) if you plan multiple trips – valid on buses, trams and metro. Hotel Torinese is a 10-min walk from Porta Susa metro exit on Corso Inghilterra.
Porta Nuova (Piazza Carlo Felice stop) → Starhotel Majestic (Corso Vittorio Emanuele II stop)
💡 Use this for local transit from the station to the hotel—ticket from any tabacchi or machine. One stop: hop off at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, hotel entrance is opposite the tram shelter.
Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN) → Porta Nuova station (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 This is the cheapest option from the airport. Buy a ticket from the machine before boarding (validate it at the platform). Porta Nuova exit on Via Nizza—hotel is a straight walk up Via Lagrange, then one left.
Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN) → Hotel Torinese, Via Santa Giulia 23
💡 Pre-book via app or call +39 011 5730 for a fixed rate to city centre. Avoid unlicensed drivers at rank.
Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN) → Starhotel Majestic (C.so Vittorio Emanuele II, 54)
💡 Book through the airport's official taxi stand to avoid surge pricing. Tell the driver to drop you at the Corso Vittorio Emanuele entrance—closer to reception than the Piazza Carlo Felice side.
Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN) → Porta Susa Station (15-min walk to Hotel Torinese)
💡 Buy ticket from machine at airport arrivals or from the driver (exact change). Bus stops at Porta Susa, then it's a straightforward walk via Corso Bolzano to Via Bianchi.
Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN) → Porta Susa train station (10-min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy tickets from the SADEM counter in arrivals or the ticket machine—cash only. The bus drops at Porta Susa; walk east on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II for 8 minutes, hotel is on the left.
About Torino
Wikipedia ↗
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ostello Torino?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from Corso Eusebio Giambone). These upper floors reduce street noise and the courtyard side is quieter. If available, an adapted room in the newer wing offers better wheelchair access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ostello Torino?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing the street: Corso Eusebio Giambone carries city traffic and tram noise. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the single lift can be audible.
Is Ostello Torino noisy?
Main noise sources: Corso Eusebio Giambone traffic (especially during weekday rush hours), tram rumble from nearby lines, and the lift mechanism. The hotel has no bar or restaurant, so no late-night guest noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Ostello Torino?
High-floor rooms facing the courtyard offer a view of inner greenery and less traffic. Street-facing rooms (Corso Eusebio Giambone) see a busy arterial road, not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Ostello Torino?
1. Park at Parcheggio Giambone (Via Val della Torre 15, €12/night) and confirm availability in advance – it’s a 5-minute walk. 2. The free WiFi is decent (20 Mbps) but may slow in peak evenings; request a room near the access point on your floor for stronger signal.
What time is check-in at Ostello Torino?
Check-in at Ostello Torino is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ostello Torino have Wi-Fi?
free throughout, speed around 20 Mbps; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ostello Torino?
€2.50 per person per night (for up to 4 nights, children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ostello Torino?
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or rosticceria: €5-7, often with a drink. Many places do fixed-price lunch menus (pranzo di lavoro) for €10-13.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ostello Torino?
A single bus/tram ticket (€1.70) valid 90 minutes; a day pass (€4) pays for itself after 3 rides. From Turin Airport (TRN), take the SADEM/FlixBus direct coach to Porta Nuova (€6.50 one way, 45 min) or the train from Dora station (€3.40, but requires a shuttle first). Avoid taxis (€35+ fixed fare).
When is the best time to visit Torino?
May and September: sunny highs around 22–24°C, low humidity, and far fewer tourists than in high summer. June is also good but can hit 30°C.
Top Attractions in Torino
💡 Go between 9am and noon for the best selection. Try a sandwich from the street vendors near the fountain. Bring cash and a bag.
💡 The chapel is free to enter inside the palace's courtyard. For the full palace ticket (museum and royal apartments), it's about €15. The chapel alone takes 15 minutes.
💡 Grab a takeaway espresso from nearby Caffè San Carlo (a few euros) and sit on the steps; avoid overpriced seated options in the square itself.
💡 Entry is free, but dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). The real gem is the small museum (Museo della Sindone) nearby — small fee, excellent context.
💡 Go Saturday morning for the food market; grab a panino con lampredotto from a food truck. Cash only.
💡 Visit the Balon flea market on Saturday for vintage finds. Go early to see it at its liveliest.
💡 Go between 9am and 1pm on Saturdays for the full buzz — especially the Balon flea market section. Cash is king here.
💡 Walk through the Borgo Medievale for free, but skip the paid museum inside. Bring a packed lunch and sit by the riverbank.