🇮🇹 Torino, Italy
San Giors
📍 3, Via Borgo Dora, Torino, 10152
Your stay — San Giors
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The Property — San Giors
San Giors is a compact three-star just east of the city centre, a short walk from the Porta Susa station and the Quadrilatero Romano. The lobby is modest but brisk: tiled floor, a small front desk, street-facing windows that let in a lot of Turin’s muted grey light. It suits a pragmatic traveller who wants clean rooms, reliable wi-fi, and a base close to the Porta Palazzo market and the trendy Aurora district without paying for the hotel's own restaurant or lounge.
Chronicles of Torino
Turin was founded as a Roman military colony, Augusta Taurinorum, around 28 BC, retaining its grid street plan in the historic centre. It became the first capital of unified Italy in 1861, and the city's grand arcaded boulevards and Baroque palaces—such as the Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Madama—were built during Savoy rule. After a mid-20th-century industrial boom, epitomised by the Fiat factory at Lingotto, Turin redefined itself as a cultural capital, hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and now home to the Museo Egizio, one of the world’s greatest Egyptology collections. Contemporary Turin is a city of café culture, aperitivo, and a quiet, bookish confidence that contrasts with Milan’s more restless energy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Torino guide →Best months
May, June and September offer warm days in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius, low rainfall, and city streets that are lively but not mobbed. The Salone del Libro in May brings bookish crowds, but the rest of the month settles into a pleasant rhythm.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the official peak, driven by European summer holidays and the many local festivals including the patronal feast of San Giovanni Battista (24 June) and the Settembre Musica classical festival. Hotel prices in July can rise 30–40% above shoulder-season rates. The main driver is general holiday travel, not a single event, so weekends in particular can be booked solid.
Budget shoulder season
October and early November offer cooler 12–16C weather, fallen leaves in the Parco del Valentino, and significantly lower hotel prices—often 20–30% less than July. The crowds thin, and museum queues shorten.
Weather & packing
Turin sits in a Po valley basin, so it can be muggy even on sunny days; summer heat feels stickier than the temperature suggests. Pack light, breathable layers plus a compact rain jacket, as afternoon thunderstorms are common from late spring through early autumn.
Live City Briefing — Torino
- The GTT tram line 4 is partially suspended this summer due to track renewal on Via Cibrario; check the alternative bus replacement service for cross-town routes.
- The Murazzi del Po riverside walkway has reopened after a two-year renovation, linking Piazza Vittorio directly to the Parco del Valentino with a new cycle path.
- Turin’s new food-hall concept, Mercato Centrale, opens a second floor in July 2026 at Porta Palazzo, adding a pasta lab and a vermouth bar to the existing market stalls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to San Giors, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd floor or higher, facing away from Via Borgo Dora. The upper floors are quieter, and the rear rooms overlook the internal courtyard, reducing street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and those facing Via Borgo Dora. Street-level rooms get traffic rumble and footfall noise from the Porta Palazzo market area, especially mornings and evenings.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on upper floors give a view over Via Borgo Dora and the rooftops toward the historic city centre. Rear-facing rooms overlook the internal courtyard, which is quieter but offers less vista.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above are consistently quieter, especially rooms at the back of the building.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Borgo Dora is a busy street adjacent to the large Porta Palazzo market (open Mon–Sat). Expect market stall loading noise from 5am, and street traffic until late evening. The hotel's single lift can be clunky and noisy in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, park in the Parcheggio Porta Palazzo (a 3-minute walk) — cheaper than street parking and avoids Torino's limited traffic zone (ZTL). 2. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 at check-in, and ask for one away from the lift shaft to avoid mechanical hum.
- 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 — San Giors
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 30 Mbps download; no login or password needed (open network)
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access; no physical newspapers; building is a 19th-century townhouse with no notable heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00 (earlier bag drop allowed); check-out by 10:30; late check-out until 13:00 costs €30, subject to availability
Free for day of check-in/out; longer storage by request only, no cost
Step-free entrance from street level; lift to all floors; no specially adapted rooms; bathrooms have low thresholds
No on-site parking; nearest public garage is Parcheggio Vanchiglia at Via Vanchiglia 32, 24h cost €18; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.80 per person per night, applies to first 7 nights; children under 12 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in a €100 security hold on credit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Moschea "As-Salam" (156 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Gioacchino (260 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Basilica Mauriziana (557 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Santuario della Consolata (575 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Officine S — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Giardino Cardinale Michele Pellegrino — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Museo di Antichità — 675 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro Grande Valdocco — 881 m · ~11 min walk
Giardino Gilardi — 755 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 843 m · ~11 min walk
Farmacia Porta Palazzo — 87 m · ~1 min walk
Le montagne di Giulia — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Autostazione Fiochetto — 643 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Porta Nuova or the airport — they take a hefty cut.
Contactless card and mobile payments widely accepted in shops, bars and restaurants; some smaller cash-only spots for small purchases.
Not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving a few euros is appreciated; no obligation in taxis or for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand at the bar for an espresso or cappuccino — around €1.00-1.20.
Panino from a local deli or a slice of pizza al taglio, roughly €5-7.
A main course at a modest trattoria or an aperitivo buffet with a drink — about €8-12.
Via Garibaldi and Piazza Vittorio Veneto have clusters of affordable takeaway spots and aperitivo bars during happy hour.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common budget chains in the area.
Via Roma and the arcades near Piazza Castello have mid-range chain stores; street market stalls for bargains.
Single bus/tram ticket €1.70; a day pass €5. From the airport, bus to Porta Nuova station is €6.50 (faster than train combo).
Buy tram tickets at tabacchi not on board to avoid surcharge; eat aperitivo with your drink for a cheap dinner; skip sit-down tourist menus near Piazza Castello.
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 San Giors
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 843 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Porta Palazzo — 87 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 San Giors?
Request a room on the 3rd floor or higher, facing away from Via Borgo Dora. The upper floors are quieter, and the rear rooms overlook the internal courtyard, reducing street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at San Giors?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and those facing Via Borgo Dora. Street-level rooms get traffic rumble and footfall noise from the Porta Palazzo market area, especially mornings and evenings.
Is San Giors noisy?
Via Borgo Dora is a busy street adjacent to the large Porta Palazzo market (open Mon–Sat). Expect market stall loading noise from 5am, and street traffic until late evening. The hotel's single lift can be clunky and noisy in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at San Giors?
Front-facing rooms on upper floors give a view over Via Borgo Dora and the rooftops toward the historic city centre. Rear-facing rooms overlook the internal courtyard, which is quieter but offers less vista.
What are insider tips for staying at San Giors?
1. If arriving by car, park in the Parcheggio Porta Palazzo (a 3-minute walk) — cheaper than street parking and avoids Torino's limited traffic zone (ZTL). 2. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 at check-in, and ask for one away from the lift shaft to avoid mechanical hum.
What time is check-in at San Giors?
Check-in at San Giors is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does San Giors have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 30 Mbps download; no login or password needed (open network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at San Giors?
€2.80 per person per night, applies to first 7 nights; children under 12 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near San Giors?
Panino from a local deli or a slice of pizza al taglio, roughly €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from San Giors?
Single bus/tram ticket €1.70; a day pass €5. From the airport, bus to Porta Nuova station is €6.50 (faster than train combo).
When is the best time to visit Torino?
May, June and September offer warm days in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius, low rainfall, and city streets that are lively but not mobbed. The Salone del Libro in May brings bookish crowds, but the rest of the month settles into a pleasant rhythm.
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.