Best hotels in Turin
Grand Hotel Sitea
Via Carlo Alberto, 35, Turin, 10123
Relax in the historic 1925 hotel that exudes posh elegance, boasting period-style rooms with whirlpool tubs. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the city centre and is a 14-minute walk from the Mole Antonelliana.
NH Torino Santo Stefano
Via Porta Palatina, 19, Turin, 10122
Situated in the bustling Roman Quarter, this four-star hotel offers city views from its trendy rooftop terrace. The Royal Palace of Turin is just three minutes away, while the Madama Palace Museum can be reached in seven minutes.
Turin Palace Hotel
Via Paolo Sacchi, 8, Turin, 10128
A ten-minute stroll from the Piazza San Carlo, this classy four-star hotel promises a relaxing stay with on-site parking for your Turin car rental. From the balcony you can take in the incredible views of the city – perfect for mapping out the next destination on your itinerary.
Best restaurants in Turin
Arcadia
Galleria Subalpina, 16, Turin, 10123
Dine in the 19th-century Subalpina gallery complete with stone columns and a vaulted ceiling. A pioneer in modern Northern Italian dishes, this restaurant also opened the first sushi-bar in Turin. Choose from its extensive menu of meat and fish, from stuffed zucchini flowers on light pesto, to tempura-fried octopus.
Contesto Alimentare
Via dell'Accademia Albertina, 21 E, Turin, 10123
Right in the central shopping hub, this bright and airy trattoria provides quintessential Piedmontese cuisine with a creative twist. Each dynamic dish bursts with colour and flavour sourced almost exclusively from organic and local products. Try the tajarin pasta and plin ravioli, which are a staple on the menu. The delicious meliga biscuits – a standard shortbread from Piedmont – occasionally makes an appearance too.
Caffè Baratti & Milano
Piazza Castello, 27, Turin, 10123
Sweet-toothed visitors love Turin, home of gianduiotto – an ingot-shaped hazelnut milk chocolate shaped. Visit the historic café and try rich chocolate desserts and coffee, surrounded by opulent décor from the 1800s. Take a bite of patisserie mignon, a unique specialty that was once a tradition in the House of Savoy.
Best things to do in Turin
Egyptian Museum
Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6, Turin, 10123
As one of Italy’s most popular attractions, the Museo Egizio is the world’s oldest museum dedicated to Egyptian culture. It also holds one of the world’s largest exhibitions of Egyptian artifacts, second only to Cairo. An archaeological marvel, the museum contains over 30,000 artifacts comprised of mummified remains and giant marble statues.
Royal Palace of Turin
Piazzetta Reale, 10122, Turin
Visit the Royal Palace of Turin, the epicentre of Turin’s culture and history, near the Piazza Castello. Previously the House of Savoy, the 16th-century palace can now be seen in all its royal glory. Each room is lavishly decorated to feature carved furniture, frescoes and tapestries of the 17th century.
Borgo Medievale (Medieval Village)
Viale Virgilio, 107, Turin, 10126
Witness the faithful imitation of a 15th-century Piedmontese Village right in Valentino Park. The medieval castle fronts the Po River and rises above a collection of small homes and craft shops. Within the beautifully furnished castle you’ll find porticoed homes and lively workshops.
