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1. Hotel Roma E Rocca Cavour

Hotel Roma E Rocca Cavour
Historic Centre
$98
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Roma E Rocca Cavour

2. Turin Palace Hotel True Stay

Turin Palace Hotel True Stay
Crocetta
$229
$262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Turin Palace Hotel True Stay

3. Starhotels Majestic

Starhotels Majestic
Historic Centre
$128
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Starhotels Majestic

4. Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol
Historic Centre
$93
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

5. Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts
Historic Centre
$318
$361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts

6. Hotel Lancaster

Hotel Lancaster
Crocetta
$95
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hotel Lancaster

7. Hilton Turin Centre

Hilton Turin Centre
Historic Centre
$199
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hilton Turin Centre

8. NH Torino Centro

NH Torino Centro
Historic Centre
$144
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
NH Torino Centro

9. Le Petit Hotel

Le Petit Hotel
Historic Centre
$104
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Le Petit Hotel

10. Hotel Urbani

Hotel Urbani
San Salvario
$101
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hotel Urbani

11. Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa
Historic Centre
$179
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

12. Hotel La Corte Porta Nuova

Hotel La Corte Porta Nuova
Crocetta
$73
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel La Corte Porta Nuova

13. Hotel Torino Porta Susa

Hotel Torino Porta Susa
Historic Centre
$95
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Torino Porta Susa

14. Hotel Astoria

Hotel Astoria
Historic Centre
$88
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hotel Astoria

15. NH Collection Torino Santo Stefano

NH Collection Torino Santo Stefano
Historic Centre
$161
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
NH Collection Torino Santo Stefano

16. Grand Hotel Sitea

Grand Hotel Sitea
Historic Centre
$201
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Grand Hotel Sitea

17. Concord Hotel

Concord Hotel
Historic Centre
$182
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Concord Hotel

18. NH Torino Lingotto Congress

NH Torino Lingotto Congress
Nizza Millefonti
$143
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
NH Torino Lingotto Congress

19. Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel

Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel
Historic Centre
$201
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel

20. Hotel Bologna

Hotel Bologna
Historic Centre
$90
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hotel Bologna
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Hotel Urbani

Hotel Urbani
San Salvario
$49 off
$219
per night
$497 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Urbani

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol
Historic Centre
$214
per night
$487 total
includes taxes & fees
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Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

Art Hotel Boston

Art Hotel Boston
Crocetta
$32 off
$144
per night
$338 total
includes taxes & fees
Art Hotel Boston

Hotel Romano

Hotel Romano
San Salvario
$50 off
$225
per night
$510 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Romano

Parco Sassi Hotel

Parco Sassi Hotel
Sassi
$37 off
$151
per night
$415 total
includes taxes & fees
Parco Sassi Hotel

CX Turin Marconi

CX Turin Marconi
San Salvario
$254
per night
$575 total
includes taxes & fees
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CX Turin Marconi

Hotel Turin Royal

Hotel Turin Royal
San Donato
$44 off
$125
per night
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Turin Royal

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa
Historic Centre
$128 off
$577
per night
$1,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Hotel Campus Sanpaolo

Hotel Campus Sanpaolo
San Paolo
$15 off
$145
per night
$335 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Campus Sanpaolo

Residence Star

Residence Star
Cit Turin
$242 off
$300
per night
$676 total
includes taxes & fees
Residence Star

DUPARC Hotel & Apartments

DUPARC Hotel & Apartments
San Salvario
$102 off
$458
per night
$1,024 total
includes taxes & fees
DUPARC Hotel & Apartments

J Hotel

J Hotel
Turin
$107 off
$309
per night
$700 total
includes taxes & fees
J Hotel

Hotel Valentino Du Parc

Hotel Valentino Du Parc
San Salvario
$275
per night
$620 total
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Valentino Du Parc

Residence Hotel Torino Uno

Residence Hotel Torino Uno
Mirafiori Sud
$73 off
$119
per night
$280 total
includes taxes & fees
Residence Hotel Torino Uno

Hotel Sharing

Hotel Sharing
Pietra Alta
$91
per night
$216 total
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Sharing

Le Petit Hotel

Le Petit Hotel
Historic Centre
$13 off
$119
per night
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Le Petit Hotel

Opera 35 Boutique Hotel

Opera 35 Boutique Hotel
Historic Centre
$20 off
$180
per night
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Opera 35 Boutique Hotel

Grand Hotel Sitea

Grand Hotel Sitea
Historic Centre
$27 off
$241
per night
$276 total
includes taxes & fees
Grand Hotel Sitea

Hotel Urbani

Hotel Urbani
San Salvario
$17 off
$154
per night
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Urbani

Loger Confort Residence & Apartments

Loger Confort Residence & Apartments
Historic Centre
$13 off
$115
per night
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Loger Confort Residence & Apartments

Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano

Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano
Historic Centre
$10 off
$93
per night
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano

Turin Palace Hotel True Stay

Turin Palace Hotel True Stay
Crocetta
$31 off
$275
per night
$312 total
includes taxes & fees
Turin Palace Hotel True Stay

Residenza dell'Opera

Residenza dell'Opera
Historic Centre
$53 off
$181
per night
$206 total
includes taxes & fees
Residenza dell'Opera

Piazza Castello Suite

Piazza Castello Suite
Historic Centre
$14 off
$128
per night
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Piazza Castello Suite

Hotel Liberty

Hotel Liberty
Crocetta
$10 off
$87
per night
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Liberty

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol
Historic Centre
$157
per night
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
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Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa
Historic Centre
$27 off
$241
per night
$276 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel

Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel
Historic Centre
$45 off
$401
per night
$453 total
includes taxes & fees
Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel

Hotel Italia

Hotel Italia
Crocetta
$10 off
$86
per night
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Italia

Hotel Romano

Hotel Romano
San Salvario
$11 off
$96
per night
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Romano

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Turin

Concord Hotel

Concord Hotel
Historic Centre
$182
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Concord Hotel

Starhotels Majestic

Starhotels Majestic
Historic Centre
$128
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Starhotels Majestic

Turin Palace Hotel True Stay

Turin Palace Hotel True Stay
Crocetta
$229
$262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Turin Palace Hotel True Stay

NH Collection Torino Santo Stefano

NH Collection Torino Santo Stefano
Historic Centre
$161
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
NH Collection Torino Santo Stefano

NH Torino Centro

NH Torino Centro
Historic Centre
$144
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
NH Torino Centro

Hilton Turin Centre

Hilton Turin Centre
Historic Centre
$199
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hilton Turin Centre

Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts
Historic Centre
$318
$361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Hotel Indigo Turin by IHG

Hotel Indigo Turin by IHG
Historic Centre
$167
$216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Indigo Turin by IHG

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa
Historic Centre
$179
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol
Historic Centre
$93
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol
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Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts
Historic Centre
$318
$361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Principi di Piemonte | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Hilton Turin Centre

Hilton Turin Centre
Historic Centre
$199
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hilton Turin Centre

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa
Historic Centre
$179
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Victoria & Iside Spa

Best Western Plus Hotel Genova

Best Western Plus Hotel Genova
Crocetta
$135
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Plus Hotel Genova

Best Western Hotel Genio

Best Western Hotel Genio
San Salvario
$109
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Hotel Genio

Hotel Liberty

Hotel Liberty
Crocetta
$78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Liberty

DUPARC Hotel & Apartments

DUPARC Hotel & Apartments
San Salvario
$134
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
DUPARC Hotel & Apartments

Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel

Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel
Historic Centre
$201
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Royal Palace Luxury Suites & Hotel

Palazzo Bellezia Luxury Suites & Spa

Palazzo Bellezia Luxury Suites & Spa
Historic Centre
$183
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Palazzo Bellezia Luxury Suites & Spa

Palazzo Solaro Boutique & Luxury Suites

Palazzo Solaro Boutique & Luxury Suites
Historic Centre
$187
$214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Palazzo Solaro Boutique & Luxury Suites
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Top neighborhoods in Turin

Historic Centre

Turin's Historic Centre dazzles with exceptional Baroque architecture and ancient Roman ruins. The magnificent Royal Palace, soaring Mole Antonelliana with its Cinema Museum, and the world-class Egyptian Museum collection invite exploration. Wander through Piazza Castello's grand arcades or shop under Via Roma's elegant porticoes before discovering twin baroque churches in Piazza San Carlo. Getting around couldn't be easier with metro connections at Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations plus frequent trams. Traditional trattorias serve delicious Piedmontese specialties while historic cafés offer the famous bicerin coffee drink. Elegant boutique hotels in converted palazzos provide the perfect base for exploring this walkable cultural treasure.

San Salvario

San Salvario buzzes with energy as Turin's hippest neighborhood, where historic buildings house trendy bars and cafes. Once working-class, this area now pulses with vibrant nightlife along Via Baretti and Via Saluzzo. Cultural explorers will love the unique interfaith triangle of historic synagogue, Protestant Waldensian church, and Catholic church all within walking distance. Getting around couldn't be easier with 3 metro stations serving the neighborhood. Travelers can fuel up at local coffeehouses before exploring or dive into the legendary aperitivo scene where bars spill onto cobblestone streets. Accommodations range from boutique B&Bs to apartments in converted townhouses, perfect for experiencing this walkable slice of Turin.

Vanchiglia

Vanchiglia combines Turin's authentic charm with trendy artistic energy along the scenic Po River. The iconic Mole Antonelliana towers over cobblestone streets lined with independent galleries, boutiques, and buzzing cafés where young creatives gather. Neighborhood piazzas and traditional trattorias maintain the district's Italian character while cultural gems like the National Cinema Museum draw curious visitors. Getting around is easy with frequent bus and tram service throughout the area. Evening aperitivo culture thrives at local wine bars, while riverside paths offer peaceful strolls away from the bustle. Accommodation options range from boutique B&Bs in historic buildings to modern apartments, all perfect for experiencing this bohemian neighborhood's relaxed rhythm.

Crocetta

Crocetta delivers Turin's most elegant side with tree-lined boulevards and gorgeous Art Nouveau buildings at every turn. This prestigious neighborhood invites you to stroll past historic palaces and peek into upscale boutiques. When you need a culture fix, GAM (Gallery of Modern Art) awaits with impressive collections. The Polytechnic University campus adds youthful energy to these sophisticated streets. Refined trattorias serve exceptional Piemontese cuisine and Barolo wines throughout the area. Elegant boutique hotels in converted historic buildings offer stylish accommodations with designer touches. Getting around is simple with two metro stations (Re Umberto and Vinzaglio) connecting you to Turin's highlights.

Lingotto

Visitors love Turin's Lingotto neighborhood, known for its museums.

Top landmarks in Turin

An empty stadium with a roof structure and seating sections.
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Allianz Stadium

9.2/10 (590 reviews)
You can catch an event at Allianz Stadium, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from central Turin. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you think Allianz Stadium is cool, you also might like Torino Olympic Arena and Pala Alpitour, both located nearby.
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A stadium with a large roof structure and multiple levels of seating.

Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

8.4/10 (229 reviews)
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, a stadium in Santa Rita. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you think Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino is cool, you also might like Pala Alpitour and Torino Olympic Arena, both located nearby.
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The entrance to the Accademia delle Scienze with large banners and a statue.

Egyptian Museum

9.4/10 (1,172 reviews)
Egyptian Museum is just one of the attractions in Historic Centre, Turin so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Turin has to offer, head to Piazza San Carlo, Via Roma, and Turin Palazzo Madama.
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A cityscape with a prominent dome and a tower, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

Mole Antonelliana

9.0/10 (1,214 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Mole Antonelliana— just one of the monuments in Historic Centre. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the cathedral, art galleries, and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
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A statue of a man on horseback in a square with historic buildings in the background.

Piazza San Carlo

9.2/10 (1,578 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Piazza San Carlo— just one of the monuments in Historic Centre. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the cathedral, art galleries, and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
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A crowded square with fountains, historic buildings, and a clock tower.

Piazza Castello

9.2/10 (1,155 reviews)
Piazza Castello is worth passing through for a few pics when in Historic Centre. You can also discover the museums and cathedral in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
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A historic building with a dome and arched windows.

Turin Cathedral

9.0/10 (1,053 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Turin Cathedral— just one of the monuments in Historic Centre. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the cathedral, museums, and art galleries in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
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Pala Alpitour

8.8/10 (166 reviews)
You could catch an event at Pala Alpitour, a stadium in Santa Rita. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you think Pala Alpitour is cool, you also might like Torino Olympic Arena and Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, both located nearby.
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Turin and related destinations

Beneath the Alps' watchful gaze, Turin's elegant porticoed streets lead to discoveries at every turn. Marvel at Egyptian treasures in the world-class Museo Egizio or ascend the towering Mole Antonelliana for panoramic views before visiting its quirky Cinema Museum inside. Football fans shouldn't miss Allianz Stadium, while history buffs can explore the Cathedral housing the mysterious Shroud of Turin. The city's historic cafés serve bicerin – a decadent layered coffee concoction that fuels afternoons in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Italy's largest square. For a uniquely Turinese experience, visit Lingotto Fiere, Fiat's former factory where cars once tested on the rooftop track. The Planetario offers a stellar escape when you've had your fill of earthly pleasures.

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A public square with historic buildings, fountains, and people.

Check out reviews of Turin hotels guests love

Hotel Roma E Rocca Cavour

Hotel Roma E Rocca Cavour

8/10 Good
"Great hotel and location !! Need to put real glasses in room not plastic cheap cups"
Niel 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hotel Roma E Rocca Cavour
Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano

Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful staff at the reception, great location and good price"
antonio 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano
NH Torino Centro

NH Torino Centro

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was excellent. Very Helpful."
Guillermo 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
NH Torino Centro
Starhotels Majestic

Starhotels Majestic

8/10 Good
"it is a nice hotel that is well located but it could be improved to a real luxury one , the breakfast was expensive and not very good, no parking but overall a nice place"
Mario 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Starhotels Majestic
Hotel Astoria

Hotel Astoria

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location close to train station and main attractions in the city."
Tomas 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Astoria
Concord Hotel

Concord Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Exceeded our expectations. The staff were amazing."
Nader 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Concord Hotel
Hotel Lancaster

Hotel Lancaster

8/10 Good
"Clean room and helpful staff. Toilet seat not attached correctly or broken. Toilet leaked and hot water barely had water pressure to bathe. Morning breakfast same each day with no varied hot variety. Eggs, beans and sausages"
Nicole 6-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Hotel Lancaster
Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol

10/10 Excellent
"I had a single room and although it was small, everything was perfectly situated making for optimal movement around the space. I loved that there was a full length mirror in the room and a vanity makeup mirror in the bathroom. The breakfast had a little bit of everything, eggs, cold cuts, fruit, yogurt, breads, pastries. The staff were welcoming and informative with plenty of suggestions for nearby good restaurants. The location was outstanding. Across the street from the train station and begining of old town centre. Plenty of shops and restaurants right around the corner and a Pam Express supermarket across the street, a few steps away. Turin was unexpectedly more beautiful than I expected and this hotel was inexpensive and good value. I would stay here again."
Mary 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Best Quality Hotel Gran Mogol
Novotel Torino Corso Giulio Cesare

Novotel Torino Corso Giulio Cesare

8/10 Good
"Nous avons passé une nuit dans cet hôtel et nous avons été très satisfaits. L’hôtel est très bien, propre et agréable, et nous avons passé un bon séjour. Petit bémol : nous sommes venus fin septembre et la piscine n’était pas disponible. La salle de fitness était également fermée car elle était en réparation. Nous aurions aimé être informés de ces fermetures au moment de la réservation. Dans l’ensemble, c’est toutefois un très bon hôtel et nous avons apprécié notre séjour."
Valdet 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Novotel Torino Corso Giulio Cesare

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Turin?
Where can I find free parking at my hotel in Turin?
These hotels offer the perk of free parking: DoubleTree by Hilton Turin Lingotto, Camplus Regio Parco and Hotel Astor. You can see all 21 choices on our site.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Turin?
If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Turin, most hotels provide refundable* bookable rates. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
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If you want a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 51 vacation homes. In addition, there are 1569 apartments and 8 condos.
What will the weather in Turin be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Turin are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 39°F. The rainiest months are November and May.
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