Best neighborhoods for students
- San Salvario / Lingotto 92/100
- Aurora / Vanchiglia 90/100
- Centro / Crocetta 88/100
- San Paolo / Cit Turin 78/100
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Torino
Italy
Turin, Italy's first capital and historic car city, is today a large elegant and liveable university center (Polytechnic and University, over 100,000 students). Compact and checkerboard-shaped, it is the only city in the north-west with an automatic metro, it has around 18 km of arcades and significantly lower rents than Milan, with a leading cultural and aperitif scene.
Safety 77/100
Affordability 82/100
Student-friendly 85/100
Nightlife 72/100
Transport 80/100
Last reviewed: 2026-07-21. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.
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Neighborhood ranking
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
- San Salvario / Lingotto 92/100
- Aurora / Vanchiglia 90/100
- Centro / Crocetta 88/100
- San Paolo / Cit Turin 78/100
Best neighborhoods for quiet living
- San Donato / Parella 83/100
- Santa Rita / Mirafiori 78/100
- Borgo Vittoria / Vallette 70/100
- San Paolo / Cit Turin 78/100
Best neighborhoods for low rent
- Barriera di Milano 350 EUR
- Borgo Vittoria / Vallette 360 EUR
- San Donato / Parella 395 EUR
- Santa Rita / Mirafiori 400 EUR
Best neighborhoods for safety
- San Donato / Parella 83/100
- Centro / Crocetta 88/100
- Santa Rita / Mirafiori 78/100
- San Paolo / Cit Turin 78/100
Neighborhood cards
Where to live in Torino
San Salvario / Lingotto
NightlifeSan Salvario / Lingotto: From San Salvario - multicultural and nightlife capital next to Porta Nuova and Valentino - up to the former Fiat Lingotto, modern and with a Polytechnic campus
- Room
- 450 EUR
- Studio
- 730 EUR
- Apartment
- 1,100 EUR
Safety 72 Student-friendly 92 Nightlife 90 Commute 92
Pros
- student-friendly: 92/100 in this guide.
- Indicative room rent: 450 EUR.
- Useful for Polytechnic of Turin.
Cons
- Check the exact block and building before signing.
- Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
- Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
Aurora / Vanchiglia
Student hubAurora / Vanchiglia: Bohemian and university Vanchiglia next to the Mole and the Einaudi Campus, and multicultural Aurora along the Dora, among the areas undergoing the most rapid transformation
- Room
- 440 EUR
- Studio
- 700 EUR
- Apartment
- 1,050 EUR
Safety 70 Student-friendly 90 Nightlife 82 Commute 86
Pros
- student-friendly: 90/100 in this guide.
- Indicative room rent: 440 EUR.
- Useful for UniTo — Campus Luigi Einaudi.
Cons
- Check the exact block and building before signing.
- Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
- Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
Centro / Crocetta
PremiumCentro / Crocetta: The courtly heart of Turin and the elegant Crocetta: porticoes, museums, the headquarters of the Polytechnic and the two stations. Maximum services, but also the highest prices
- Room
- 500 EUR
- Studio
- 780 EUR
- Apartment
- 1,250 EUR
Safety 82 Student-friendly 88 Nightlife 80 Commute 95
Pros
- transport: 95/100 in this guide.
- Indicative room rent: 500 EUR.
- Useful for Polytechnic of Turin (Cittadella).
Cons
- Check the exact block and building before signing.
- Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
- Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
San Paolo / Cit Turin
BalancedSan Paolo / Cit Turin: West of the city between the elegant Liberty of Cit Turin and the popular San Paolo in transformation: good quality/price ratio and metro within reach
- Room
- 420 EUR
- Studio
- 680 EUR
- Apartment
- 1,020 EUR
Safety 76 Student-friendly 78 Nightlife 66 Commute 84
Pros
- transport: 84/100 in this guide.
- Indicative room rent: 420 EUR.
- Useful for Polytechnic of Turin (Cittadella).
Cons
- Check the exact block and building before signing.
- Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
- Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
Study
Major universities in Torino
Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo)
General public (over 80,000 students)
JurisprudencePolitical scienceLetters and philosophyEconomyMedicineScienceLanguages
Nearest neighborhoods
Commute from top areas
- Aurora / Vanchiglia5-12 min (Einaudi Campus / Palazzo Nuovo)
- Center / Crocetta5-15 min
- San Salvario / Lingotto10-20 min
Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo)
Technical audience (engineering, architecture and design; ~38,000 students)
EngineeringArchitectureDesignTerritorial planning
Nearest neighborhoods
Commute from top areas
- Center / Crocetta5-15 min (Citadel)
- San Salvario / Lingotto10-20 min (Valentino / Lingotto)
- San Paolo / Cit Turin10-20 min
ESCP Business School — Campus di Torino
Private international (business school, courses in English and French)
Bachelor in ManagementMasters in ManagementMBAExecutive education
Nearest neighborhoods
Commute from top areas
- Santa Rita / Mirafiori5-15 min
- Center / Crocetta15-25 min
- San Paolo / Cit Turin15-25 min
Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti
AFAM public (visual arts)
PaintingSculptureDecorationScenographyNew art technologies
Nearest neighborhoods
Commute from top areas
- Center / Crocetta5-10 min walk
- Aurora / Vanchiglia10-15 min
- San Salvario / Lingotto10-20 min
Conservatorio "Giuseppe Verdi"
AFAM publishes (music)
InstrumentsCompositionI singJazzElectronic music
Nearest neighborhoods
Commute from top areas
- Center / Crocetta5-10 min walk
- San Salvario / Lingotto10-15 min
- Aurora / Vanchiglia10-15 min
Rent analysis
Average rent by neighborhood
Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.
| Neighborhood cards | Room | Studio | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro / Crocetta | 500 EUR | 780 EUR | 1,250 EUR |
| San Salvario / Lingotto | 450 EUR | 730 EUR | 1,100 EUR |
| Aurora / Vanchiglia | 440 EUR | 700 EUR | 1,050 EUR |
| San Paolo / Cit Turin | 420 EUR | 680 EUR | 1,020 EUR |
| Santa Rita / Mirafiori | 400 EUR | 640 EUR | 980 EUR |
| San Donato / Parella | 395 EUR | 650 EUR | 970 EUR |
| Barriera di Milano | 350 EUR | 560 EUR | 850 EUR |
| Borgo Vittoria / Vallette | 360 EUR | 600 EUR | 900 EUR |
Cheapest: Barriera di Milano, Borgo Vittoria / Vallette, San Donato / Parella
Mid-range: San Donato / Parella, Santa Rita / Mirafiori, San Paolo / Cit Turin
Premium: Centro / Crocetta, San Salvario / Lingotto, Aurora / Vanchiglia
Safety
Safety notes
Safer neighborhoods
Center / Crocetta, San Donato / Parella, Santa Rita / Mirafiori
Areas to be careful with
surroundings of Porta Nuova and Porta Palazzo in the evening, some streets of Barriera di Milano and Aurora to evaluate, isolated peripheral areas to the north (Vallette, Falchera)
- As in any large city, the most common risk is opportunistic petty crime around crowded stations, markets and nodes (Porta Nuova, Porta Palazzo).
- Perception changes a lot from street to street and between day and night: it evaluates the building, street and evening commute, not just the name of the neighborhood.
- For late returns, prefer houses close to metro stops or frequent, well-lit tram lines.
Student perspective: Students: San Salvario and Vanchiglia are the liveliest and closest to the Polytechnic and University; Centro/Crocetta is very convenient for Poli but more expensive; to save you look at San Paolo, Aurora and Barriera di Milano.
Nightlife
Where to go out
San Salvario
nightlife, cocktail bar, international cuisine
The heart of Turin's nightlife around via Baretti and piazza Madama Cristina: young, multicultural and always crowded.
Quadrilatero Romano
aperitifs, bistros, historic venues
Cobbled streets in the center between Piazza della Repubblica and Via Garibaldi, home of the Turin aperitif.
Vanchiglia
pubs, ateliers, student clubs
Bohemian area near the Einaudi Campus and the Mole, very popular with students.
Murazzi del Po
clubs, live music, riverside
The historic arches over the Po, redeveloped, have returned to being a point of reference for the Turin nightlife.
Docks Dora / Aurora
clubs, electronics, industrial spaces
Former industrial area to the north with clubs and evenings: the most alternative scene in the city.
Transport
Getting around Torino
Turin is the only large city in the north-west with an automatic metro (Line 1): compact and checkerboard-shaped, it is served by a dense GTT network of trams and buses and by two large AV stations, Porta Nuova and Porta Susa. The extension of Line 1 towards Rivoli opens at the beginning of 2026 and Line 2 is in the start-up phase.
Metro Automatic metro Line 1 (VAL): ~15 km and 23 stations from Fermi (Collegno) to Benghazi, via Porta Susa, Porta Nuova and LingottoExtension to Cascine Vica (Rivoli) opening at the beginning of 2026: 18.4 km and 27 stationsLine 2 (Rebaudengo–Porta Nuova): construction sites from 2026, operation expected around 2032, with interchange on Line 1 at Porta Nuova
Tram / busCapillary GTT network of trams (historic lines 4, 9, 15, 16) and urban and suburban buses; Metro Line 1 acts as a north-south backbone, integrated with Porta Nuova and Porta Susa.
TrainPorta Nuova and Porta Susa are high-speed hubs (Frecce, Italo) towards Milan (~1 hour), Rome and France; the Metropolitan Railway Service (SFM) connects the metropolitan area with urban stops such as Torino Lingotto, Dora and Rebaudengo.
Pass info City ticket 100 min 1.90 EUR (Tap&Go/app; 2.00 EUR on paper)Daily daily 3.00 EURMonthly urban Formula U 38.00 EURAnnual 310.00 EURUnder 26 residents with ISEE: annual 158-208 EUR or monthly 25.00 EUR
WalkabilityExcellent: compact checkerboard center with around 18 km of arcades (among the largest in Europe, mostly walkable in all weathers) along Via Roma, Via Po and Piazza Vittorio.
Bike-friendlinessFlat, bike-friendly city, with a growing cycle network (over 200 km) and public bike sharing [To]Bike; Pay attention to traffic on major thoroughfares.
Transport sources GTT — Biglietti, abbonamenti e rete urbana di TorinoInfra.To — Metropolitana automatica di Torino (Linea 1 e Linea 2)Città di Torino — Portici e mobilità ciclabile
Cost of living
Monthly budget estimate
Reference monthly budget 650-1,050 EUR/month
single room + utilities + groceries + subscription · excluding university fees
Spending items
Food around 220-320 EUR/month (personal spending) cheap meal ~15 EUR
Transport 38 EUR per month (Formula U urban pass) 25 EUR per month for Under 26 with ISEE
Utilities approximately EUR 190 for 85 m² sharing 55-90 EUR per person
Coffee / bars cappuccino approximately EUR 1.60 cheap meal around 15 EUR
- Turin is among the most accessible large Italian cities for a room: rents are significantly lower than Milan and remain below the average of Bologna, although increasing in the most popular areas (San Salvario, Vanchiglia, Centro).
- Rents for an entire apartment vary greatly: ~820-1,000 EUR in the suburbs and ~1,150-1,300 EUR in the central areas, following the Numbeo range for Turin.
- Food, utilities and coffee costs are estimates for one person based on average Numbeo prices for Turin.
- September is the most competitive period for rentals between Polytechnics and Universities: it is best to search well in advance.
Budget sources Numbeo — Costo della vita a TorinoGTT — Biglietti e abbonamenti rete urbana di Torino
Decision guide
Pros and cons of living in Torino
5 strengths
- Turin is the only large city in the north-west with an automatic metro (Line 1): compact and checkerboard-shaped, it is served by a dense GTT network of trams and buses and by two large AV stations, Porta Nuova and Porta Susa. The extension of Line 1 towards Rivoli opens at the beginning of 2026 and Line 2 is in the start-up phase.
- Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo), Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo), ESCP Business School — Campus di Torino: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
- Students: San Salvario and Vanchiglia are the liveliest and closest to the Polytechnic and University; Centro/Crocetta is very convenient for Poli but more expensive; to save you look at San Paolo, Aurora and Barriera di Milano.
- Turin is among the most accessible large Italian cities for a room: rents are significantly lower than Milan and remain below the average of Bologna, although increasing in the most popular areas (San Salvario, Vanchiglia, Centro).
- Centro / Crocetta, San Salvario / Lingotto, Aurora / Vanchiglia sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.
5 drawbacks
- As in any large city, the most common risk is opportunistic petty crime around crowded stations, markets and nodes (Porta Nuova, Porta Palazzo).
- Rents for an entire apartment vary greatly: ~820-1,000 EUR in the suburbs and ~1,150-1,300 EUR in the central areas, following the Numbeo range for Turin.
- Rents among the highest in Turin
- Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.
FAQ
Questions about moving to Torino
Is Turin a good city for students?
Yes: with the Polytechnic and University it has over 100,000 students and is among the most livable and accessible university cities in Italy. Rents are lower than Milan and Bologna, the city is compact and has a metro. The point to keep an eye on is that the most popular areas (San Salvario, Vanchiglia, Centro) are becoming more expensive.
Is Turin a good city for workers?
Yes: historic capital of cars (Stellantis, ex-Fiat) and aerospace, today also strong in ICT, design, cinema (Film Commission, OGR) and advanced manufacturing. The location on the high-speed train connects it to Milan in about an hour.
Which neighborhoods are worth looking at?
For students: San Salvario and Lingotto (Polytechnic), Vanchiglia and Aurora (University and Campus Einaudi), Centro/Crocetta. For those who work and seek tranquility: Santa Rita, San Donato/Parella and Cit Turin.
Which neighborhoods are cheapest?
Barriera di Milano, Borgo Vittoria/Vallette, Aurora and Mirafiori have the lowest rents; Sao Paulo offers a good compromise between price and location.
Is public transport convenient?
Yes: Turin has an automatic metro (Line 1) integrated with a widespread network of trams and GTT buses and two high-speed stations. The extension of Line 1 towards Rivoli opens at the beginning of 2026 and Line 2 is in the start-up phase.
How much budget is needed?
For a student approximately EUR 650-1,050 per month including room, utilities, expenses and subscription; university fees are extra. Those who work most often place themselves between 1,100 and 1,800 EUR.
Are rents really lower than in Milan?
Yes, clearly: a single room in Turin costs on average much less than in Milan and remains below Bologna, despite being on the rise. It is one of the main reasons why the city attracts students and young workers.