What are the best things to do in Turin?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Turin, Italy. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Turin
Travel guide for Turin, Italy — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Turin is a stop in Italy, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 100–220 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Turin trip cost
Budget
USD 45–75
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 100–220
per person / day
Luxury
USD 255–420+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Turin, Italy. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Turin
Estimated total (USD)
$2,880
≈ $1,440 per person · $411 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $160/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Turin mid-range ground costs (budget 45–75 · mid 100–220 · luxury 255–420+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Grom
Renowned ice cream chain. Their other outlets are on Via Accademia delle Scienze, Via Garibaldi, Corso Romania and Via Nizza.
Piola Cianci
Popular place for fast inexpensive antipasti and main meals.
Focacceria Lagrange
Nice place to eat light and crispy focaccia. Fast service. Mostly takeaway but they have a few tables inside and out.
Gofreria Piemontèisa
Gofri are waffles Piedmont style, thin with sweet or savoury fillings.
La Stuzzicheria
Good local good pizza and excellent farinata.
Bicyclette
Impressive variety of sweet and savory crepes; high quality dough and ingredients.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Hotel Nizza
Basic but decent-value hotel next to the station. All rooms en suite with air-con. Pets are welcome.
- $
Hotel Bologna
Central location, good value and friendly staff. No breakfast facilities.
- $
Hotel Due Mondi
A bit shabby, but good location and fair value for money.
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Holiday Inn Turin - Corso Francia
Boxy, modern well-furnished hotel. Underground parking.
- $
Hotel Artua'&Solferino
Creaky but central pensione by Re Umberto parking lot.
Shopping
- Porta Palazzo
Nightlife
- Caffe al Bicerin
- Birrificio Torino
- Caffe Rossini
- Lab Vittorio
Museums & culture
- Risorgimento Museum
In pictures
Turin gallery
Photos: Zairon, Hpnx9420, Angelomalvasia, Berenike27, Trappy — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Turin travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Turin?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Turin?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Turin, depending on how many day trips you want in Italy.
Where should I stay in Turin?
Popular stays in Turin include Hotel Nizza, Hotel Bologna, Hotel Due Mondi. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Turin cost?
On the ground in Turin (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 45–75 per person per day, mid-range about 100–220, and luxury about 255–420+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Turin, Italy. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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