Torino Travel Forum

My friend and I will be in Torino around x-mas. We are hoping to see the x-mas lights in the city, and maybe even ski for a day.

Where is a good place to stay? Most youth hostels have kitchens, and since it is x-mas(and maybe everything is closed? Is it?), we were planning to cook. A budget(I'm a student!) place with a communal kitchen would be good.

Thank you.

hi everyone. i will be out there in torino next month for a concert in Palaisozaki arena. i plan to stay in limbotto area. is it a safe area to stay ?

In a few weeks me and my freinds are going to be in turin, can anyone recommend any adventure sports or fun activities to do? I was looking for tabboganing, or even go- karting as i am going to be travelling with a lively bunch of lads. We love culture and want to know great places to eat, shop etc etc but if anyone can recommend an exciting sport to do that would be ace!! Im looking to go horse riding or something so tips would be very appreciated.Its also my partners birthday so any hints on good birthday treats again would be great!chrissy

I have recently read in a book that the Cappella Della Sacra Sindone, or the Chapel of The Holy Shroud is closed for restauration, after the fire in 1997. is that true? is it still closed? or is it open for visits? if it is open, i was wondering if you could tell me the hours between I can visit it. thank you for the information.

heeello.. i am planning a 3-hour walk around Torino and i was wondering if you could tell me which things are not to be missed, provided that i am not planning to spend any money on public transport. thank you.

Hello all,

Hubby and I are looking for a place to just park our bags for the day and to freshen up/take a shower etc. We won't be staying overnight. Can anyone suggest some ultra cheap acommodation in Turin near the railway station?

Thank you.

In the Borgo Dora area of Torino, on Corso Giulio Cesar (I believe) there is a sign that says

I (HEART) BORGO DORA

If you're coming from the city center on #4 or #11 (GTT), the sign is on your left. It's very near the area where they hold the Balon market. It's made from red and white lights that are illuminated at night. Does anyone have a picture of this sign? Or have you seen one online? I DESPERATELY need a picture of this sign in order to make a birthday gift for my friend in Torino. I've looked on the city website and lots of other websites connected to local government, and I've done countless image searches, but I can't find it!

HI, I am looking for a flat to rent in Torino. One bedroom apartament 25/30 square meters, available from 1st of July. I am moving to Torino for a year. Thanks for any hints where to look for it (web sites/ agencies...) Or maybe someone of you knows about a flat for rent. Thanks for any answers.

I am considering a wedding in the Torino are as my boyfriend lives there. Any tips on locations for a small intimate (budget) wedding and reception for about 20 people? It doesn't have to be within the city but a villa outside in the mountains would be nice as well. Thank you.

I will visit Torino 26th to 28th of May, by car. I am lookong for cheap accomodation on the south part of the city (or even out of the city)for three people. It could be two rooms or it could be an appartment. Need info. Thanks on advance.
Benjamin

I think I have found out that the RAI Symphony Orchestra is playing in Turin on Good Friday but I can't get any details on how to book tickets from either the venue website, the Orchestra website or any of the general ticket booking agents. Can anyone suggest anything?

There seems to be a terrible hangover in Turin since the Olympics- none of the websites seem to have been updated since!!

Hi

We'll be in Turin this coming weekend and we're looking for a nice italian restaurant for Saturday evening which is good for children.

Anyone got any recommendations for families in Turin centre? We'd like some good pasta! :)

Thanks!

Hi everybody!

When I was in Torino in May I went to a great restaurant about two blocks behind the Porta Nuova station, but I'm not sure about the name. Urbani?
Does anybody know this place?

Thanks!

I have 2 tickets for the game finland-germany hockey on ice the 21th feb. but I can't go. send me an email to sus_ripo@yahoo.es if you are interested, I can send you the tickets per urgent post.
(cat b, section 306, row 4)

For anyone looking for olympics event tickets, I suggest visiting the cosport office off of via garibaldi (go to cosport.com for the actual address). I had ordered tickets from them and had to go there to pick them up, and the office was basically empty (although this was on feb 11). It's a little bit out of the way and not advertised in the torino guide as a place to get tickets, so I imagine it might not be crowded even now. I know they were still selling tickets on the 11th. Anyways, it might be worth checking out.

I'm hoping someone can help me. I just moved to Germany, and since there is a long weekend coming up, and we are only 7 hours from Torino, I've talked my husband and my cousin and his spouse into going down to the Olympics with me. We are just looking for a place to stay. 4 adults and 2 children ages 2 and 6 months. I was a volunteer at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and hosted people in my home. I was hoping someone may have a place for us this weekend. WE are looking for a place the 17th - 20th. If you have anything or know of anything in or around Torino, please e-mail me at taznjo@hotmail.com. Because we are just moving in we don't get to use the internet often, so sending it to my e-mail would be best. Thank you so much

- Tawny
taznjo@hotmail.com
tawny.campbell@us.army.mil

Does anyone know whether they have been disallowing at hockey games the use of cameras with zoom lenses (not the gigantic professional lenses used by news photographers, just the standard 70-200 or 300mm lenses you might see on a Nikon 35mm camera or on the new digital 5-6 megapixel cameras--even some of the "point-and-shoot" digital cameras now have lens mounts and lenses that look like the classic 35mm zoom lenses)?

Also, what about video cameras (like the ones that use standard mini-DV tapes)?
If they are disallowing them, do they check them or are there lockers or are you basically on your own to get rid of them or store them until after the game?
Thanks!

Do you think it will be easy to commute by train from Milan to Torino during the final week of the Olympics without needing a reservation? Also, is travel time of one hour reliable? And are there super late night trains--one of the hockey games I'm seeing won't be over 'till midnight probably (a Friday night) but I"m staying at a hotel in Milan.
Thanks for answering!

if anyone has any info on places to stay near the ski resorts of Piemont, please email me ucl1998@yahoo.co.uk

thank you!

We are 2 females looking for an inexpensive place to stay preferably around Sauze d'oulx ski area. It does not need to be really close by, we are happy to walk or take buses! Does anyone know of any accomodation we could stay at, we just need 2 beds.

Thanks

Hello,

I'm going to the Olympics on Feb. 11 and 12, but am staying in Milan. The event on the 11th is in the evening -- it's a hockey game and the time is listed as 8:30-10:30. The last train to Milan leaves PN at 10:50 and PS at 11.

First of all, does anyone know what the time estimates mean? Will the event definitely be over by 10:30 and possibly earlier, or could it go on longer? Is it easy/difficult/impossible to leave an event early?

Which train station should I go to? Is one easier to reach? PS is small and easier to navigate, right?

Finally, are there other (cheap) options to get to Milan that late? Perhaps a bus?

Many thanks!

I read today that flash photography is prohibited at certain venues, but I was unable to determine exactly which ones. I'm not a professional photographer, but I do have a good 35mm camera with a dedicated flash unit. I have tickets to short-track skating, and am trying to determine if my flash will be permitted into the venue.

Many thanks!

-Marc

Hey everyone, I'm traveling solo to the Olympics next week and I'm looking for a place to stay that's closer than my present reservation in Aosta. I'd prefer my own place (hotel, flat, room, etc) in Torino, but would definitely consider sharing lodging and the associated expenses. Any help would be appreciated (I'm counting on last-minute cancelations!)

-Marc

Mongolian Curling Federation is looking for any accomodation for its delegates of 4-6 people. we wiil be visiting Feb 20-26.

Thank you

Bold-Erdene M
General Secretary

Big hello to everyone,

I am Vladimir from Serbia and I have been accepted to attend Postgraduate course on international Trade Law in Turin, but unfortunatelly I have not got a scholarship. I need a very budget accommodation in Turin for the period of three months 28. march to 28. june. could anyone help me about that. How aproximatelly accomodation can cost for the period of three months in Turin ?

The second question is, How money do I need for months expenses of living (food...)in Turin.

Thank you for anyones good idea.

HI. For all who want find accomodation in Turin during winter games i suggest to see this site www.torinoaround.com. I'm a volunteer and found there a nice room in private apartment. I hope to help you. Turin is full and it's very difficult to find an accomodation. The site is www.torinoaround.com. I posted there my request and many people answered me. Have a nice time in Turin. Neva.

Hello everyone. I'm now getting psyched for my upcoming trip to the Olympics! My travel companion has recently canceled out, so I'm flying solo this trip. Anyone in a similar situation? I'm not particuarily looking for anything romantic, but some company would be nice. I'm 37, 6', 185 lbs, dark hair/eyes, Italian ancestry, not-too-hard-on-the-eyes, educated, witty, fun, love the snow and winter, and love to travel (obviously). I'd definitely prefer meeting up with a female companion, but guys (or couples) are welcome to write (by the way...I'm 100% straight!) I'm staying fairly far from the venues...in Aosta.

Hope to hear from someone!

-Marc

Hello....
I am traveling from US to Torino for the Olympics feb. 8th. I would like to visit Milan on feb. 9th. I have tried purchasing train tickets at http://www.trenitalia.com/ and it keeps telling me that my reservation is cancelled before I even get the reservations made. Does anyone know a better website to purchase train tickets from would be???
Many Thanks!

I am arriving in Torino Feb 4th 2006, and touring around the city. I am then going skiing in Aosta at Pila for three days, then I go to some Olympic venues on Friday through Tuesday. I would appreciate some assistance with some questions.

I am Englsh speaking only, will it present a large problem?
What does half board at a Hotel mean?
What are the must see or must do things in Torino?
Are there any english speaking ski groups in Aosta?

I will be skiing alone and it would be nice to meet up with some other skiers.

Sorry for my inexperience questions, my brother is working at the Olympics and the trip is spur of the moment and I wasn't able to do the research.

Thank you in advance









Some questions on traveling in Italy,

I will be in Pinerolo working for the month of February. I don't have all the info for where I'm staying but I was wondering if I needed anything special for my laptop to work in my apartment. I am not working with (but feeding!)the media so I won't have access from the venue. I have aol but not sure whether i can find a local number there to use (like i do here in the states)
My sister said I should download MSN messenger to be able to talk to friends and family free online but not sure if it will work there. Any help appreciated!!! :)