Family-run hotel in the heart of Turin, near Piazza Sabotino and the Polytechnic, with soundproofed rooms and buffet breakfast included.
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Hotel Universo is a family-run 3-star hotel located in Turin, just steps from Piazza Sabotino and the Turin Polytechnic. The property offers free WiFi in all areas and caters to both business travelers and tourists visiting the city, also thanks to its proximity to the university district.
The rooms, simply and functionally furnished, feature a private bathroom, soundproofed windows, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV; some room types include a balcony and city views. The offer includes economy, double and triple solutions, suitable for couples, families and small groups. Breakfast, served every morning, offers continental, gluten-free and buffet options.
The hotel is easily reachable from the Tangenziale Nord, about 5 km away, and from Porta Susa and Porta Nuova stations, both around 3 km away. A bus stop with direct connections to the city centre and the business district is located right in front of the property, an aspect guests particularly appreciate, as confirmed by the location ratings.
Hotel Universo offers four room types, all sharing simple and functional furnishings, a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofed windows and a flat-screen TV with free WiFi. Options range from the compact 11 sqm Economy Double Room, designed for those looking for an essential solution, to the more spacious 23 sqm Triple Room, able to accommodate up to three people with flexible bed configurations.
The Double Room and Twin Room, both 17 sqm, offer a balcony and city views, ideal for those who want a view of the surrounding urban setting. The bed arrangement varies by room type, allowing you to choose between accommodations for couples, families with children or small groups of friends travelling together to Turin.
The Economy Double Room is the most compact solution at Hotel Universo, with 11 sqm of space and a 120 cm French double bed. Simply furnished, it features air conditioning, an LCD TV and free WiFi, designed for those seeking a practical stay without giving up a private en-suite bathroom.
Larger than the Economy Double Room, the Double Room offers 17 sqm of space with a large double bed and a private balcony with city views. It is simply but functionally furnished, with air conditioning, an LCD TV and a private bathroom, making it the ideal choice for couples looking for an outdoor view.
The Triple Room is the most spacious room type at Hotel Universo, with 23 sqm and a balcony with city views. The bed configuration is flexible: it can feature a large double bed paired with a single bed, or three single beds, making it suitable for both families and groups of friends.
Identical in size to the Double Room but designed for those who prefer separate beds, the Twin Room offers 17 sqm, a balcony and city views. It is the ideal solution for friends or colleagues sharing a room during a business or leisure stay in Turin.
Hotel Universo offers guests a range of services designed for a practical stay in Turin. The common areas feature a lift, air conditioning, heating and free WiFi, as well as a common lounge with TV, snack and drink vending machines and a luggage storage service.
On the dining side, an inside bar is available along with the option to have breakfast delivered to the room, while the concierge service and express check-in make arrivals and departures easier. The property is entirely non-smoking and has dedicated rooms, as well as a smoke alarm and CCTV in the common areas to ensure safety during the stay.
In the room, guests will find a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, free toiletries and a desk.
Hotel Universo is located on Corso Peschiera, in the San Paolo district, a residential area of Turin featuring a good number of neighbourhood bars and restaurants, such as the nearby Taverna Greca and Girarrosto Sanpaolo da Zio Hani, both just steps from the property’s entrance. Small cafés such as Antica Caffetteria Monginevro, just 50 metres away, and Cafè Makarony, handy for a quick breakfast before heading out into the city, are also nearby.
In terms of connections, the hotel is reachable from the Tangenziale Nord in about 5 km and is around 3 km from both Porta Susa and Porta Nuova stations, the city’s two main railway hubs. Racconigi metro station is 1.3 km away, while Torino San Paolo railway station is about 1.3 km away. Turin Airport is about 13 km away, conveniently reachable by car or public transport.
For those wishing to explore the historic centre, the Egyptian Museum is about 2.7 km away, Piazza San Carlo is 2.5 km away, and the Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of the city, is about 3.4 km away. Motoring enthusiasts can reach the Automobile Museum in about 4 km, while the Venaria Royal Palace, one of the most visited Savoy residences in Piedmont, is about 8 km away. In winter, the historic centre offers Christmas markets and indoor cultural life, while in spring and summer Parco Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto, 1.5 km away, is ideal for an outdoor stroll.
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Guests especially praise the staff’s courtesy, rated 9.1, and the cleanliness of the rooms, with a score of 8.7. Comfort and value for money also receive good marks, both at 8.5, while the location particularly wins over couples, who rated it 8.6 for a stay for two.
Yes, Hotel Universo accepts pets on request, up to a maximum of 2 per room, with a supplement of EUR 10 per night.
Check-in at Hotel Universo is possible from 14:30 to 22:30, with prior notice of arrival time, while check-out is until 11:00.
Yes, Hotel Universo offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas of the property.
Hotel Universo offers breakfast with continental, gluten-free and buffet options, served every morning.
Yes, the minimum age required to check in at Hotel Universo is 18 years.
Hotel Universo does not offer private parking among its services; it is recommended to check nearby public parking options.
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