A no-frills guest house in the San Donato district of Turin, with air-conditioned rooms, city views and free wifi, just steps from Porta Susa station.
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Balbis Choco Rooms is a family-run guest house in the San Donato district of Turin, about 800 metres from Torino Porta Susa railway station. The entirely non-smoking property offers air-conditioned rooms with city views, designed for those looking for a practical stay well connected to the historic centre.
Room types range from double to quadruple, all featuring a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer, a desk, a safe and a flat-screen TV. Tiled floors and independent heating complete the amenities of rooms designed for both short and extended stays, suitable for couples, small groups and families.
The location in the San Donato area allows guests to reach Parco Dora and several neighbourhood venues on foot, while the centre of Turin, with the Mole Antonelliana and Piazza Castello, is reachable within minutes by public transport. Couples particularly appreciate the area, rating it 9.0 for a trip for two, while the entire property maintains an overall score of 9.3 from a very large number of reviews.
The rooms at Balbis Choco Rooms are designed to offer a functional stay in the heart of San Donato, with sizes that grow progressively depending on the type chosen, from 18 to 25 square metres. All rooms share some basic amenities: air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, flat-screen TV, safe and city view, a detail not to be taken for granted in an urban property of this kind.
The range includes a cosier double room, a triple with a mixed configuration of single and double beds, and a quadruple designed for small groups or families with two single beds and one large double bed. The progression of sizes and guest capacity allows guests to choose the solution best suited to the number of travellers, while maintaining consistent amenity standards throughout the property.
The most compact of the available room types, with 18 square metres designed for two people. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the tiled floors and city view complete an air-conditioned room with attention to detail.
Larger than the Double room, with 22 square metres and a two-bed configuration that makes it suitable for small groups or families with one child. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, flat-screen TV and the same city view as the other rooms.
The most spacious room type, with 25 square metres and three beds split between two singles and one large double, designed for groups of up to four people. Full private bathroom, tiled floor and city view, in line with the standard throughout the property.
Balbis Choco Rooms provides guests with free wifi throughout the property, as well as practical services such as daily housekeeping, snack and drinks vending machines, private check-in and check-out, and an in-room safe. Common areas include marble or tiled floors, heating and the option to request an iron and ironing board.
The property is entirely non-smoking and offers family rooms, designed for those travelling in groups or with children aged 10 and over. Each room is air-conditioned and offers a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a desk and city view, a detail appreciated by those staying in an urban setting.
On the safety side, the property is equipped with fire extinguishers and a smoke alarm, while access is via keys with private check-in, useful for those arriving at flexible times within the indicated window.
Balbis Choco Rooms is located in the San Donato district, a residential area north-west of Turin’s historic centre, appreciated for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to inns, cafés and small neighbourhood restaurants. The entirely non-smoking property occupies a building in the heart of this area, just steps from Parco Dora, a large urban park created from the redevelopment of old industrial areas along the river.
Torino Porta Susa railway station is about 800 metres away, while Principi d’Acaja metro station is just 500 metres away, making it convenient to reach the city centre and Porta Nuova station, 2.8 km away. Turin Airport is reachable within about 11 km. Several venues such as Peterbacco and Lord Nelson are in the immediate vicinity, handy for a meal without straying too far from the accommodation.
For those wishing to visit the historic centre, Piazza Castello and the Royal Palace are about 1.5 km away, while the Mole Antonelliana, the city’s symbol, is 2.1 km away. The Museum of Oriental Art, less than a kilometre away, and Palazzo Madama, a little further on, offer cultural options within walking distance or a short metro ride. For those who enjoy day trips out of town, the Venaria Royal Palace is reachable within about 7 km, while the Automobile Museum is 5 km away, both interesting destinations for a half-day dedicated to the city’s culture and history.
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Guests particularly praise the host’s friendliness (9.8) and the cleanliness of the rooms (9.7), followed by comfort and value for money, both at 9.5. The location, rated 9.1, also convinces those looking for a convenient base to explore Turin on foot or by public transport.
No, Balbis Choco Rooms does not allow pets on the property.
Balbis Choco Rooms is located about 800 metres from Torino Porta Susa railway station, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
The minimum age required to check in at Balbis Choco Rooms is 18 years.
Yes, Balbis Choco Rooms offers free wifi throughout the property.
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Yes, Balbis Choco Rooms offers family rooms for up to 4 people, such as the 25-square-metre Deluxe Quadruple Room.
No, Balbis Choco Rooms does not accept cash payments; a credit card is required at check-in.
