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Accommodation Suggestions
Participants are, of course, free to choose any accommodation they prefer while attending the summer school. However, for your convenience, we have listed a few options near the venue, including one hotel that offers a special deal for guests affiliated with the University of Turin.
Hotel Astor (Special Rate for University Guests)
Address: Piazza Tancredi Galimberti, 12, 10134 Torino TO, Italy
Hotel Astor offers discounted rates for summer school participants from 24 August to 31 August.
Breakfast is included. Please be aware that a city tax of €2.80 per person per night is not included in the prices listed below.
Room rates (per night):
Economy double room (French bed): €60 (single use), €70 (double use)
Standard double/twin room: €80
Triple room: €115
Quadruple room: €140
Booking instructions:
To book at the discounted rate, please get in touch with the hotel directly via email (hotel@hotelastortorino.it). Be sure to mention your affiliation with the University of Turin.
Include the following in your message:
Room type and desired dates
Guest name
Phone number
Credit card details (with expiry date) to guarantee the booking
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before check-in.
Other Nearby Hotels (No special rates)
Hotel Original
Via Arturo Farinelli, 4, 10135 Torino TO
B&B Città Giardino
Google Plus Code: 2J8C+WP, Turin
B&B da Malù
Google Plus Code: 2J9W+MR, Turin
Hotel Cristallo
Corso Traiano, 28/9, 10135 Torino TO
Hotel Gran Torino
Via La Loggia, 6, 10134 Torino TO
Public Transport Guide
📍 Conference Venue
The Summer School will be held at: Corso Unione Sovietica, 218 bis, 10134 Torino TO, Italy
🚆 Arriving in Torino – Main Train Stations
Torino is served by two major railway stations, both well connected:
Torino Porta Susa – One of the central stations for high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Italo) from cities like Milan and Rome.
Torino Porta Nuova – Centrally located with high-speed (Frecciarossa, Italo) and regional train connections.
✈️ From the Airport
Torino Airport (TRN) is connected to both stations via the train and shuttle bus (approx. 30–45 minutes). For details, please visit Homepage | SAGAT
🚋 Getting to the Conference Venue from Downtown Torino
If you are staying in the city center, the most convenient way to reach the venue is by Tram #4, which runs frequently and passes through key central locations such as:
Via Milano
Via Arsenale
Via Sacchi
Porta Nuova Station
The tram continues south along Corso Unione Sovietica and stops at Montevideo, directly in front of the conference venue.
🎫 Tickets & Info
Standard ticket: €1.90, valid for 100 minutes on trams, buses, and the metro
Purchase from Tabacchi (tobacconists), newsstands, or via the GTT TO Move app
No ticket? You can tap your contactless bank card on the ticket validation machine inside the tram or bus. This option costs €2.00 and is also valid for 100 minutes
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