Budget hotel in the Borgo Dora neighborhood of Turin, near the famous Balon market, with free parking and air-conditioned rooms featuring a private bathroom.
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Hotel Dora is a 1-star property located in the distinctive Borgo Dora neighborhood of Turin, about 1.8 km from the Mole Antonelliana and 2 km from Porta Susa railway station. A simple, no-frills address, designed for those looking for a practical and affordable base to explore the city’s historic center.
The rooms, all air-conditioned, feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, desk and courtesy set; some room types also offer a view of the inner courtyard. The hotel has a common room with a TV area, daily housekeeping service and the option of breakfast in the room on request, as well as an in-house bar where guests can relax between outings.
The location in Borgo Dora, a historic neighborhood linked to the Balon market, allows guests to reach trattorias, bars and local venues on foot, while Porta Susa and Porta Nuova metro stations are conveniently connected to the center. A suitable option for budget-conscious travelers, couples and small groups visiting Turin, with pets allowed free of charge on request and free parking available on site.
Hotel Dora offers three room types, all equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi connection, designed for practical stays in the heart of Borgo Dora. Room sizes range from 12 sqm in the Single Room to 24 sqm in the Triple Room, offering solutions suitable both for solo travelers and for small groups or families with a child.
The Single Room, the most compact, is designed for one guest and overlooks the inner courtyard. The Triple Room, the largest in the range, can accommodate up to three people and features flexible bed configurations to be specified at the time of booking. The Double Room/Twin Room, on the other hand, offers the choice between a double bed or two single beds, making it the most versatile choice for couples or friends sharing the room. All rooms feature a desk and a courtesy set.
The most compact of the rooms at Hotel Dora, designed for a single guest, with a view of the inner courtyard that ensures a quiet environment. It features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, in a streamlined format ideal for solo travelers looking for just the essentials.
The largest room in the property, with 24 sqm available, twice the size of the Single Room. Suitable for small groups or families with a child, it offers flexible bed configurations to be indicated at the time of booking, along with the standard comforts of air conditioning and a private bathroom.
An intermediate solution in size between the other two room types, designed for couples or friends sharing the room. The distinctive feature is the option to choose between a double bed or two separate single beds, to be communicated at the time of booking.
Hotel Dora offers guests an in-house bar and the option of requesting breakfast directly in the room, as well as a common room with a TV area for relaxing. Daily housekeeping and room service help make the stay practical even for those staying only a few nights.
All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with marble or tiled flooring, and a private bathroom complete with shower or bathtub, towels, bidet and complimentary toiletries. There is also a desk, useful for business travelers, along with a power outlet near the bed and a wardrobe or closet.
For those traveling by car, street parking is available, while pets are allowed free of charge on request. The property also offers transport tickets and a wake-up call service on request, useful for organizing sightseeing around the city from this base in Borgo Dora.
Hotel Dora is located in the Borgo Dora neighborhood of Turin, a historic area that grew up around the Dora Riparia river and is best known for the Balon market, one of the largest flea and antiques markets in Europe. The setting is that of a lively, working-class neighborhood, with inns, trattorias and bars frequented more by locals than by tourists, just steps from the property.
Just 40-50 meters away are a few restaurants such as Valenza Trattoria Antica and Yumi Sushi, while the Mauritian Basilica is about 600 meters away. Porta Susa railway station is about 1.5 km away, the XXVIII Dicembre metro station about 1.5 km, and Porta Nuova just over 3 km; Turin Caselle Airport is about 11-14 km away. Piazza Castello and Palazzo Madama can be reached on foot in about 15-20 minutes, as can the Mole Antonelliana, 1.4-1.8 km away.
Guests staying here can spend a day exploring Turin’s historic center, visiting the Royal Palace, the Museum of the Risorgimento and Piazza San Carlo, or discover the somewhat bohemian charm of Borgo Dora on market days, on Saturdays. For car enthusiasts, the Automobile Museum is about 5.5 km away, while the Venaria Royal Palace, a classic destination for a day trip, is about 8 km away, ideal in both spring and autumn for a stroll through the royal gardens.
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Reviews highlight well-regarded staff (7.6) and a good location (7.5), while cleanliness and comfort remain more modest, in line with the property’s budget category. The value for money (6.8) is generally considered fair for a 1-star hotel.
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Yes, Hotel Dora accepts pets on request and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
Yes, Hotel Dora has free parking, as well as the option to park on the street nearby.
Hotel Dora is about 1.8 km from the Mole Antonelliana and about 1.1 km from Piazza Castello, in the Borgo Dora neighborhood.
Yes, all rooms at Hotel Dora are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and desk.
The reception at Hotel Dora is unstaffed from 1:30 AM to 6:00 AM and the property remains closed during this time, so check-in or check-out is not possible overnight.
No, Hotel Dora does not include breakfast in the price, but offers the option of requesting breakfast directly in the room.
