🇮🇹 Turin, Italy
Lancaster
📍 8, Corso Filippo Turati, Turin, 10128
Your stay — Lancaster
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The Property — Lancaster
The Lancaster is a solid four-star hotel just off Via Roma, Turin's main shopping drag. The lobby is all clean lines, polished marble, and a quiet hum of business travellers and couples reading the paper over espresso. It goes for efficiency and comfort over character — expect a good night's sleep, a proper breakfast, and a location that lets you walk to the Mole Antonelliana in twenty minutes. Best for someone who wants a reliable base rather than a boutique experience.
Chronicles of Turin
Turin began as a Roman military colony, Augusta Taurinorum, and its grid of straight streets still follows the original camp plan. In the 16th century the Savoy dynasty made it the capital of their duchy, and later of unified Italy from 1861 to 1865. The city's architecture is a grand mix of baroque palaces, arcaded boulevards, and rationalist factory buildings — a legacy of both courtly display and industrial innovation, home to Fiat and the 2006 Winter Olympics. Today, Turin is a calm, cultured city of coffee bars, cinema (home of the National Film Museum), and a serious chocolate tradition.
Best Time to Visit
Full Turin guide →Best months
May and September: warm, sunny days with fewer tourists than July; great for walking the arcades and eating outdoors. June is also excellent for the long light and open-air bars along the Po.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist season, temperatures often hit 35°C, and the city is full of day-trippers and families. Prices at the Lancaster climb about 20-30% above the annual average. The big event is the ATP tennis tournament in May, plus the summer opera season at the Teatro Regio.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the ideal budget months: mild (10-20°C), fewer crowds, and hotel rates drop 30-40% below July. You can still get terrace seating at most restaurants.
Weather & packing
Turin gets humid in summer, with sudden thunderous downpours that can flood streets for an hour. Pack a compact umbrella and one long-sleeve layer for evening, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Turin
- The GTT metro Line 1 extension to Piazza Bengasi opened in 2024, making the airport-to-centre journey easier. Check for any weekend closures in July for maintenance.
- Several outdoor swimming pools (like Lido Torino) open from June; book online in advance as they cap capacity on hot days.
- Turin’s summer festival season includes open-air cinema screenings at the Mole Antonelliana throughout July. No major road closures expected during your stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lancaster, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the inner courtyard. These upper floors minimise street noise from Corso Filippo Turati, and the courtyard side is generally quieter than the street-facing side. The higher floor also gives better natural light and a clearer view of Turin's rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing Corso Filippo Turati. The street is a main thoroughfare with tram lines, and lower floors get the brunt of traffic noise, as well as possible exhaust fumes. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or restaurant if there's a ground-floor bar (common in 4-star city hotels) — that can mean late-night chatter and kitchen clatter.
Best views
The best view is from higher floors (4-5) with a south or east-facing window looking towards the Po river or the Monviso mountain range on clear days. Street-facing rooms give a view of Corso Filippo Turati's tree-lined avenue and traffic, which is less picturesque. Inner courtyard views are calm but limited.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest, assuming the hotel has a standard 5-6 floor layout (a four-star in this location typically does). These are high enough to reduce street noise but not as exposed to lift machinery or roof equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Corso Filippo Turati is a busy, multi-lane road with frequent bus and tram routes, especially during weekday rush hours (7:30-9:30 AM and 5-7 PM). The hotel's entrance is set back slightly, but street-facing rooms still get audible traffic. There's also potential noise from a nearby school or church bells if the hotel is close to the Piazza Statuto area.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, the hotel likely has a small garage or valet parking — request a spot when booking, as street parking on Corso Filippo Turati is limited and has pay-per-hour restrictions until 8 PM. 2. Check if the hotel offers a 'quiet room' guarantee; some 4-stars do. If not, ask for a room away from the lift and service pantry — these are common noise sources in Italian city hotels.
- 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 — Lancaster
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; download speed ~30 Mbps, upload ~15 Mbps; no login required
One lift serving all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader (log in via hotel portal); no physical papers. The building is a mid-century palazzo with original terrazzo floors in the lobby
Check-in from 14:00; early check-in subject to availability (free bag drop if room not ready). Late check-out until 12:00 (no charge), after 12:00 €30 until 18:00, after 18:00 full night
Free for day of check-in/check-out; longer storage €5 per bag per day
Step-free main entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; wheelchair-adapted room available on request. No accessible bathroom in standard rooms
No on-site parking. Valet parking €25 per night (reservation required). Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Gioacchino Rossini, Via Gioacchino Rossini 1, €18 per night (5 min walk). No EV charging on property
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa della Madonna di Pompei (186 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Cappella Ospedale Mauriziano (547 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione (596 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio Sacro Cuore di Gesù (714 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Giardino Cesare Valperga di Masino — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Museo del cioccolato e del gianduja — 633 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro Colosseo — 955 m · ~12 min walk
Giardino Louis Braille — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
banca unicredit — 612 m · ~8 min walk
Sant'Anna — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Dolci Tentazioni — 145 m · ~2 min walk
Nizza — 614 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) in the city for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Turin Airport (TRN) or train station, which add poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere; contactless with phone or card is standard; Amex is less common; small cafes or markets may be cash-only.
Tipping is not expected — rounding up a few euros for good service in restaurants is fine; taxis: round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag is polite but not required.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at a bar counter: around €1.10.
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery/voucher (ticket restaurant) spot: €5-7.
A pizza or pasta main at a modest trattoria: €8-12.
Via Garibaldi area has plenty of cheap takeaway pizza al taglio and panini; Piazza Vittorio Veneto has food trucks on event days.
Carrefour Express, Lidl, and Eurospin are common in this area.
Via Lagrange and Via Roma have mid-range chains (H&M, Zara); Porta Palazzo market (Mercato di Porta Palazzo) is good for cheap clothes and fabrics.
Single bus/tram/metro ticket €1.70 (90 minutes); a day pass (Giornaliero) €4.00 for unlimited travel. From Turin Airport (TRN): bus (Sadem) €6.50 to Porta Nuova station.
Buy a Torino+Piemonte Card for discounts on attractions if you visit 3+ museums; eat lunch at a bar counter rather than table service to save €1-2 on coffee/panini; drink tap water (safe) instead of bottled.
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 Lancaster
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · banca unicredit — 612 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Sant'Anna — 272 m · ~3 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 Lancaster?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the inner courtyard. These upper floors minimise street noise from Corso Filippo Turati, and the courtyard side is generally quieter than the street-facing side. The higher floor also gives better natural light and a clearer view of Turin's rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lancaster?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing Corso Filippo Turati. The street is a main thoroughfare with tram lines, and lower floors get the brunt of traffic noise, as well as possible exhaust fumes. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or restaurant if there's a ground-floor bar (common in 4-star city hotels) — that can mean late-night chatter and kitchen clatter.
Is Lancaster noisy?
Corso Filippo Turati is a busy, multi-lane road with frequent bus and tram routes, especially during weekday rush hours (7:30-9:30 AM and 5-7 PM). The hotel's entrance is set back slightly, but street-facing rooms still get audible traffic. There's also potential noise from a nearby school or church bells if the hotel is close to the Piazza Statuto area.
Which rooms have the best views at Lancaster?
The best view is from higher floors (4-5) with a south or east-facing window looking towards the Po river or the Monviso mountain range on clear days. Street-facing rooms give a view of Corso Filippo Turati's tree-lined avenue and traffic, which is less picturesque. Inner courtyard views are calm but limited.
What are insider tips for staying at Lancaster?
1. If you're driving, the hotel likely has a small garage or valet parking — request a spot when booking, as street parking on Corso Filippo Turati is limited and has pay-per-hour restrictions until 8 PM. 2. Check if the hotel offers a 'quiet room' guarantee; some 4-stars do. If not, ask for a room away from the lift and service pantry — these are common noise sources in Italian city hotels.
What time is check-in at Lancaster?
Check-in at Lancaster is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lancaster have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; download speed ~30 Mbps, upload ~15 Mbps; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lancaster?
€4 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Lancaster?
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery/voucher (ticket restaurant) spot: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lancaster?
Single bus/tram/metro ticket €1.70 (90 minutes); a day pass (Giornaliero) €4.00 for unlimited travel. From Turin Airport (TRN): bus (Sadem) €6.50 to Porta Nuova station.
When is the best time to visit Turin?
May and September: warm, sunny days with fewer tourists than July; great for walking the arcades and eating outdoors. June is also excellent for the long light and open-air bars along the Po.
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.