Getting around Turin

Public transport

Gruppo Torinese Trasporti (GTT) (tel: 800 019 152, in Italy only; www.gtt.to.it) runs an efficient bus, tram and metro network across Turin city centre and the suburbs. Services run from 0500 to 2400.

Tickets are available from tobacconists, newsagents and bars, and are valid for 90 minutes. You must punch tickets using on-board validation machines. Day and multi-day passes are also available.

Taxis

Turin's taxis are white and can be hired from taxi ranks or booked by telephone. Reputable firms include Pronto Taxi (tel: +39 011 5737) and Radio Taxi (tel: +39 011 5730).

Driving

The historic centre of Turin, around Via Garibaldi, is pedestrianised. Traffic is also limited in some areas of the city at certain times. This includes the ZTL Centrale area from 0730-1030, Monday to Friday. Pay and display car parking is available in the Blue Zone (Zona Blu). Tickets are available from tobacconists and ticket machines.

Car hire

Major car hire companies in Turin include Avis (tel: +39 011 440 9231; www.avisautonoleggio.it), Europcar (tel: +39 011 650 3603; www.europcar.it) and Maggiore (tel: +39 011 650 3013; www.maggiore.it).

In order to hire a car, drivers must be at least 23 years old, depending on company policy. Drivers without an EU licence must carry an International Driving Permit.

Bicycle hire

Turin has a bikeshare scheme, TO Bike (www.tobike.it), which is available 24 hours a day and has more than 100 stations throughout the city. The bicycles are a distinctive yellow colour. Subscriptions are available online and the first 30 minutes of every journey is free.

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Featured Hotels

Townhouse 70

In the heart of the historic centre, just behind the Piazza Castello, this boutique hotel occupies a renovated historic building and has 48 comfortable rooms. It also has tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms (a rarity in Italy) alongside free Wi-Fi and upmarket toiletries.

Gianduja B&B

This friendly bed and breakfast has clean bright rooms and is furnished with contemporary fabrics and modern bathrooms - some with spa baths. Book a room with a balcony to enjoy views of Turin's street life and the mountains beyond. There is a bus and tram stop just outside the hotel for onward travel across the city.

Pensione Orizzonte

Situated alongside the antique booksellers and record dealers of Via Po, staying at this classic pensione (guest house) is like stepping back in time. Rooms are simple, but clean, with elegant parquet floors. Wi-Fi and breakfast are included in the hotel's very reasonable room rates.

Victoria Hotel

Nab yourself a top floor room of this elegant, centrally positioned hotel as most come with stylish roof terraces that afford distant views of the Alps. This welcoming 4-star stay comes with the added bonus of a peaceful spa complete with swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Breakfast is an exquisite spread and afternoon tea is also worth your time.

NH Torino Lingotto Tech

This 4-star hotel in the enormous former Fiat factory is situated next to the conference centre and 8Gallery, Turin's main shopping mall. All rooms have vast windows and high ceilings and are furnished with sleek modern furniture.

Grand Hotel Sitea

This 4-star hotel in the centre of the city has been around since 1925. It has plush, soundproofed rooms and regularly plays host to visiting film and sporting stars. The Carignano Restaurant serves a Piedmont tasting menu, so guests can familiarise themselves with the local specialities.

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