Ai Savoia

Turin


Occupying an 18th-century townhouse, this little treasure seems like something you'd find in a small village. The classical decor of each of its rooms is kitsch-ornate, but staff are friendly and obliging.

Cheaper rooms are located in an annex, a short walk from the main hotel.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Turin attractions

1. Museo della Sindone

0.07 MILES

Encased in the crypt of Santo Sudario church, this fascinating museum documents one of the most studied objects in human history: the Holy Shroud. Despite…

2. Porta Palatina

0.39 MILES

The low-key and little-visited Porta Palatina is, in fact, one of the best preserved 1st-century BC Roman gateways in the world. Together with the remains…

3. Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista

0.44 MILES

Turin's cathedral was built between 1491 and 1498 on the site of three 14th-century basilicas and, before that, a Roman theatre. Plain interior aside, as…

4. Roman Amphitheatre

0.45 MILES

Razed to the ground by Napoleon's armies, little remains of this 1st-century amphitheatre, but it's still an atmospheric spot to stroll around.

5. Piazza Castello

0.5 MILES

Turin's central square is lined with museums, theatres and cafes. The city's Savoy heart, although laid out from the mid-1300s, was mostly constructed…

6. Palazzo Reale

0.5 MILES

Statues of the mythical twins Castor and Pollux guard the entrance to this eye-catching palace and, according to local hearsay, also watch over the…

7. Giardino Reale

0.51 MILES

These royal gardens, freely accessed via the Palazzo Reale, make a tranquil setting for a bit of down time in the city centre. Flower-lined pathways,…

8. Palazzo Madama

0.54 MILES

A part-medieval, part-baroque castle built in the 13th century on the site of the old Roman gate, this palazzo is named after Madama Reale Maria Cristina,…