🇮🇹 Torino, Italy
Romano
📍 Via Nizza, 17 bis, 10125 Torino TO, Italy
Your stay — Romano
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The Property — Romano
The Romano is a practical three-star in central Turin. The lobby is compact, with a front desk that gets you sorted fast, and the public areas keep a sober, mid-century feel—clean tiles, functional furniture. It is a no-fuss base for travellers who spend their days out exploring and just need a clean, quiet room and a decent breakfast. Best suited to budget-conscious couples or solo visitors who value location over frills.
Chronicles of Torino
Turin was founded as a Roman military colony in the 1st century BC, and its grid-like street plan still follows the Roman castrum. It became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy in 1563 and later the first capital of unified Italy in 1861. The city is known for its grand Baroque architecture, wide arcaded boulevards, and elegant piazzas, including Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo. Today it has a quieter, more intellectual identity than Rome or Milan, with a strong café culture, world-class museums like the Museo Egizio, and a reputation as Italy's capital of chocolate and cinema (home to the National Cinema Museum in the Mole Antonelliana).
Best Time to Visit
Full Torino guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm but not oppressive, sunny days, and fewer tourists than August. June has long evenings, ideal for aperitivo in Piazza Vittorio.
Peak / festival surge
July–August plus November for the International Turin Book Fair (early May is also busy). July and August can hit 32°C and many locals leave; hotel prices spike 30-50%. November's book fair draws serious crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: significantly lower rates, milder weather (10–20°C), and you still get good light. October has fewer queues for the Egyptian Museum.
Weather & packing
Summers in Turin can be humid and sudden thunderstorms roll in from the Alps. Pack a light waterproof jacket or a compact umbrella, and leave jeans behind—linen trousers and breathable tops are better for the June heat.
Live City Briefing — Torino
- The city's tram and metro expansion on Line 1 has reached the western suburbs, but central stops near Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations are unaffected—check for weekend line closures on GTT's site.
- The 'Musei Reali' (Royal Museums) recently extended their evening opening until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays through to September, giving more time to see the Savoy palaces.
- Turin's 2026 summer calendar includes the 'Luci d'Artista' street-light installation starting early October, but in late June the 'Corteo Storico' historic parade and 'Festa di San Giovanni' (June 24) closes Piazza Castello for three days.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Romano, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Via Nizza, but still within easy reach of the small lift. They tend to be quieter and brighter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid basement-level rooms (if any) due to poor WiFi and potential damp. Also avoid rooms directly above the entrance or facing the lift shaft on the ground floor, as foot traffic and lift noise can be intrusive.
Best views
Rooms on upper front floors (third or fourth) facing Via Nizza may have a view of the street and Porta Nuova station area, but it's an urban scene rather than a scenic one. Side or rear rooms look onto internal courtyards, which are quieter but offer limited outlook.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors offer the best balance of quiet and accessibility via the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via Nizza is the main source, especially during morning and evening rush hours. The lift is a secondary noise source if your room is adjacent to it.
Insider tips
1) Use Parcheggio Porta Nuova (Via Nizza 24) for parking—it's a 2-minute walk and costs €22 per night. If you have an EV, book a Type 2 space in advance and expect €6 per charge session. 2) Check-in early to request a high floor room (3rd or 4th) for better WiFi and less noise.
- 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 — Romano
free for all guests; claimed speed 25 Mbps but can drop in basement rooms; no login required
small lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
no physical newspapers; free digital access to PressReader via hotel tablets in lobby
check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; bag drop from 09:00; late check-out until 12:00 for 30 euro if available
free for guests; open 08:00-22:00
step-free entrance at side door; lift large enough for a wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms
no on-site parking; nearest public garage Parcheggio Porta Nuova at Via Nizza 24 costs 22 euro per night (24h rate); EV charging 2 spaces in same garage (Type 2, 6 euro per session)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3 euro per person per night (children 12 and under exempt)
Deposit & card hold: first night charged at booking; 50 euro incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Secondo Martire (135 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria delle Grazie (148 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Moschea Omar Ibn-Al Khattab (433 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Santi Pietro e Paolo (636 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Aiuola Balbo — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Museo del cioccolato e del gianduja — 575 m · ~7 min walk
Cine Teatro Baretti — 619 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 165 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia San Secondo — 76 m · ~1 min walk
Ethnic foods — 80 m · ~1 min walk
Torino Porta Nuova — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots, which charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay work in most shops and restaurants. Cash is still needed for small bars, markets, and taxis.
Not expected or required; rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 EUR for good service is appreciated. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotels: 1-2 EUR per bag for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about 1.00-1.20 EUR. Standing is cheaper than sitting.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: 5-7 EUR including a drink.
Pasta or pizza in a casual trattoria: main around 10-14 EUR. Avoid tourist strips for better prices.
Porta Palazzo market area and the streets around Via Garibaldi have many take-away slices, focaccia, and arancini spots.
Coop, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are common local chains; Via Nizza has a small Carrefour Express.
Via Roma and Via Lagrange have high street brands; for cheaper basics, go to the Porta Palazzo market on Saturdays.
Single bus/tram ticket 1.70 EUR (100 min); day pass 4.00 EUR; from airport: bus (6.50 EUR) or train (3.00 EUR) to Porta Nuova.
Buy bus/tram tickets at tabacchi (€1.70) cheaper than on board (€2.60). Eat at student-friendly spots near Politecnico. Get the Torino+Piemonte card for free museum entry if you plan sightseeing.
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 Romano
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 165 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia San Secondo — 76 m · ~1 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Romano?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Via Nizza, but still within easy reach of the small lift. They tend to be quieter and brighter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Romano?
Avoid basement-level rooms (if any) due to poor WiFi and potential damp. Also avoid rooms directly above the entrance or facing the lift shaft on the ground floor, as foot traffic and lift noise can be intrusive.
Is Romano noisy?
Street noise from Via Nizza is the main source, especially during morning and evening rush hours. The lift is a secondary noise source if your room is adjacent to it.
Which rooms have the best views at Romano?
Rooms on upper front floors (third or fourth) facing Via Nizza may have a view of the street and Porta Nuova station area, but it's an urban scene rather than a scenic one. Side or rear rooms look onto internal courtyards, which are quieter but offer limited outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Romano?
1) Use Parcheggio Porta Nuova (Via Nizza 24) for parking—it's a 2-minute walk and costs €22 per night. If you have an EV, book a Type 2 space in advance and expect €6 per charge session. 2) Check-in early to request a high floor room (3rd or 4th) for better WiFi and less noise.
What time is check-in at Romano?
Check-in at Romano is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Romano have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests; claimed speed 25 Mbps but can drop in basement rooms; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Romano?
3 euro per person per night (children 12 and under exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Romano?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: 5-7 EUR including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Romano?
Single bus/tram ticket 1.70 EUR (100 min); day pass 4.00 EUR; from airport: bus (6.50 EUR) or train (3.00 EUR) to Porta Nuova.
When is the best time to visit Torino?
May, June, September: warm but not oppressive, sunny days, and fewer tourists than August. June has long evenings, ideal for aperitivo in Piazza Vittorio.
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.