Your stay — I Due Leoni
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The Property — I Due Leoni
I Due Leoni is a functional three-star near the Porta Nuova station, aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, reliable base for exploring Turin. The lobby is basic but tidy, with a helpful front desk and a small breakfast area that does the job without ceremony. It suits visitors who plan to spend their days out and just need a quiet room and a decent coffee in the morning. The USP is location: you can walk to the station in under five minutes and the historic centre in about ten.
Chronicles of Turin
Turin was founded as a Roman military colony in the first century BC, named Augusta Taurinorum. Its grid-like city centre still follows that Roman plan, and the Mole Antonelliana – now the National Cinema Museum – dominates the skyline from the 19th century. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the House of Savoy turned Turin into a grand Baroque capital, with long arcaded streets and the Royal Palace at the core. Today, Turin is known for its automotive industry (Fiat's birthplace), the Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral, and a slow, cultured pace that avoids the crowds of Rome or Florence. Culturally, it’s a city of cafes, chocolate (gianduja), and contemporary art museums, with a pride in its industrial past.
Best Time to Visit
Full Turin guide →Best months
May and June for warm, sunny days without peak heat; September for harvest colours and the Turin Film Festival buildup.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist month, driven by summer holidays and the month-long Teatro a Corte festival at the Royal Palace. Hotel prices can rise 20-30% from June. August also busy but many locals leave, so the city feels quieter though hotels stay full.
Budget shoulder season
April and May offer cooler weather (rain likely), thinner crowds, and rates 15-25% lower than July. October is also good: mild, with the Chocolate Festival (Cioccolatò) in November creeping in.
Weather & packing
July in Turin is hot and humid, averaging 30°C with thunderstorms possible. Pack light layers, a rain jacket or umbrella, and a scarf for evenings (some restaurants and churches expect shoulders covered).
Live City Briefing — Turin
- Turin's GTT public transport system is in the middle of a slow metro Line 1 extension towards Piazza Bengasi; check current service disruption notices on the GTT app before travelling.
- The Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano (Palazzo Carignano) has just reopened after a year-long restoration, with a new immersive gallery on Italian unification.
- In July 2026, the city hosts the Torino Jazz Festival (around second week), and the Teatro Romano often has outdoor evening performances – good for a warm evening.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to I Due Leoni, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard. These will be quieter and brighter, away from street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street – you’ll hear traffic and possibly the bar next door. Also skip rooms near the lift if you’re a light sleeper; the lift is small and tends to clatter.
Best views
Courtyard-side rooms on floors 3-4 have a quiet outlook over tiled rooftops. Street-side rooms at the front offer a gritty urban view – not worth the noise.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are quietest, especially courtyard-side.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a moderately trafficked street in Turin’s historic centre. Early morning deliveries to nearby shops and late-night pedestrian chatter can be audible on lower floors. The small lift is noisy when passing floors 1-2.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room 302 or 402 (even numbers are courtyard side). 2. If driving, park in the covered garage 200m away on Via Principe Amedeo – the hotel can give you a discount code.
- 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 — I Due Leoni
Free Wi-Fi throughout, no login or password required; speed tested at 25 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming—no paid upgrade available.
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections as it reaches every guest floor, but the dining room on the mezzanine is step-free via a ramp.
Digital access to PressReader for a selection of Italian and international newspapers via a QR code at reception; no physical papers delivered. The building is a converted 19th-century foundry, with exposed brick and iron beams in the lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after that €30 until 18:00; after 18:00 charged a full additional night.
Free luggage storage during your stay; available after check-out until 20:00 in a locked room behind the front desk.
Step-free access via a side ramp to the main entrance; one designated accessible room on the ground floor (room 102). The lift is wheelchair-accessible (door width 80 cm). No accessible parking on site.
No on-site parking; nearest car park is Parking San Donato at Via San Donato 25, €18 per 24h. No EV charging on site—public charging stations at Piazza Vittoria 10-minute walk. No valet service.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night for adults over 14, payable at check-in (children free). For July 2026, exact cost is €9.00 total for two adults.
Deposit & card hold: Requires a credit card pre-authorisation of €50 for incidentals at check-in; no advance deposit required for standard bookings, but non-refundable rates are charged fully on booking.
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
Avoid exchange bureaux near Porta Nuova or the airport — they have poor rates; use a bank ATM with fee-free international withdrawal. Many currency exchange places in the city centre also charge high commissions.
Contactless card payment (Visa/Mastercard) is almost universally accepted in shops, cafes and restaurants; AMEX less common. Mobile pay like Apple Pay works wherever contactless is accepted.
No mandatory tipping. For good service, leave up to €1–2 per person in a cafe or restaurant (round up the bill). Taxis – round up to the nearest euro. Hotel porters – €1–2 per bag. Not expected at bars for a coffee.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand at a local bar counter for an espresso (caffè) — around €1–1.20. If you sit down at a table, it’ll cost €2–3.
A panino (sandwich) or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or takeaway — around €5–7. Many bars offer a lunch menu (pranzo di lavoro) for €10–12 including drink, pasta and side near the centre.
A main course in a trattoria or pizzeria – around €10–15. Pizzas are often €7–10. Avoid the pricier restaurants along Via Roma.
Look for 'mercatino' or daily markets like Piazza della Repubblica for cheap sandwiches and food stalls. Also, bakeries near Porta Palazzo sell excellent focaccia and arancini for under €4.
Supermarkets: Carrefour Express, Coop, Pam – you’ll find them on Via Garibaldi and near Porta Susa. Cheap options for basics.
For affordable high-street brands, head to Via Carlo Alberto or the area around Piazza Castello. For cheap market stalls, try the Balôn flea market (Saturday mornings) near Porta Palazzo.
A single bus/tram ticket costs €1.70 (valid 90 minutes). A day pass (GTT 24h) is €5.00 – best value if you make more than 3 trips. From Turin Airport (TRN), take the Sadem bus to Porta Susa (€7.50 single) – avoid taxis (€40–50).
1. Always buy water at a supermarket – it’s cheaper than at kiosks. 2. Stay outside the Quadrilatero Romano – cheaper but still central. 3. Use the Torino+Piemonte Card if visiting 2+ museums – includes free transport within the city.
Good to know — Turin
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Emergency Contacts
TurinFor general emergencies in Italy, dial 112 (Single European Emergency Number). In Turin, 112 connects to police, ambulance, and fire. For non-urgent police matters, call 113. For roadside assistance, dial 116.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Turin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at I Due Leoni
🕒 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 → Porta Susa station
💡 Use this single stop to skip walking with luggage. The hotel is a few minutes east of Porta Susa metro exit. Validate your ticket before entering the platform — fines are steep.
Porta Nuova station → Via Lagrange stop (near Hotel Turin City Centre)
💡 A scenic route through central Turin if you're not rushed. Get off at 'Lagrange' and walk 5 minutes north. Single tickets work on all GTT transport, and a day pass (€4) pays for 3+ rides.
Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN) → Hotel Turin City Centre
💡 Book through the official airport taxi stand or a licensed app like 'Taxi Torino' to avoid overcharging. Flat rates to centre are standard, but confirm price before departure.
Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN) → Porta Nuova or Porta Susa stations
💡 Disembark at Porta Susa for quicker access to Hotel Turin City Centre — it's a 10-minute walk. Buy tickets at the airport kiosk or online; validation is required before boarding.
About Turin
Wikipedia ↗
Turin is a city and a business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The city is mainly on the western bank of the River Po, below its Susa Valle...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at I Due Leoni?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard. These will be quieter and brighter, away from street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at I Due Leoni?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street – you’ll hear traffic and possibly the bar next door. Also skip rooms near the lift if you’re a light sleeper; the lift is small and tends to clatter.
Is I Due Leoni noisy?
The hotel sits on a moderately trafficked street in Turin’s historic centre. Early morning deliveries to nearby shops and late-night pedestrian chatter can be audible on lower floors. The small lift is noisy when passing floors 1-2.
Which rooms have the best views at I Due Leoni?
Courtyard-side rooms on floors 3-4 have a quiet outlook over tiled rooftops. Street-side rooms at the front offer a gritty urban view – not worth the noise.
What are insider tips for staying at I Due Leoni?
1. Ask for a room 302 or 402 (even numbers are courtyard side). 2. If driving, park in the covered garage 200m away on Via Principe Amedeo – the hotel can give you a discount code.
What time is check-in at I Due Leoni?
Check-in at I Due Leoni is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does I Due Leoni have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, no login or password required; speed tested at 25 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming—no paid upgrade available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at I Due Leoni?
€4.50 per person per night for adults over 14, payable at check-in (children free). For July 2026, exact cost is €9.00 total for two adults.
Where can I eat cheaply near I Due Leoni?
A panino (sandwich) or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or takeaway — around €5–7. Many bars offer a lunch menu (pranzo di lavoro) for €10–12 including drink, pasta and side near the centre.
What is the cheapest way to get around from I Due Leoni?
A single bus/tram ticket costs €1.70 (valid 90 minutes). A day pass (GTT 24h) is €5.00 – best value if you make more than 3 trips. From Turin Airport (TRN), take the Sadem bus to Porta Susa (€7.50 single) – avoid taxis (€40–50).
When is the best time to visit Turin?
May and June for warm, sunny days without peak heat; September for harvest colours and the Turin Film Festival buildup.
Top Attractions in Turin
💡 Go on a Saturday morning for the biggest selection and best energy. Bring cash; most stallholders don't take cards. Try a focaccia with mortadella from the bread vendors.
💡 Go up to the Borgo Medievale at the south end; it’s a free open-air museum of medieval architecture. Also a good spot for watching the sunset over the river.
💡 Walk up from the Sassi district via the scenic pathway (30–40 mins) rather than taking the rack railway for a cheaper – and more atmospheric – route. The church interior is free; the crypt costs a small fee.
💡 Entry is free for under-18s and reduced for 18-25 year-olds with ID. On the first Sunday of each month, entry is free for all from 10am–2pm, but arrive early to avoid long queues.
💡 Visit on a clear day for the best Alps views; morning light is less harsh for photos. The lift costs €10 but the ground floor foyer and building exterior are free to see.