COMBO TORINO, Turin

Combo Torino is just outside the historic centre, within a short walk of major landmarks like Mole Antonelliana and Porta Palazzo, Europe's largest open-air market. Porta Susa train station is about 20 minutes on foot, and Porta Nuova station is a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride (tram 4 stops nearby). Torino Airport is 15 km away; take the ARRIVA bus to Porta Nuova and tram 4 to Porta Palazzo. The area has many bars, restaurants, and cafés within a few hundred metres. Street parking is limited but a multi-storey car park (APCOA Porta Palazzo) is adjacent, costing around €12-14 per 24 hours.

Accommodation includes private family rooms and suites with air conditioning, soundproofing, a work desk, and private bathrooms; some have a minibar and views over the market. Dormitories (from 3 to 16 beds) are spacious, with sturdy bunk beds offering privacy screens, individual lights, and USB sockets. Many rooms have two private bathrooms for shared occupancy. Lockers are provided in all rooms (bring your own padlock or buy one for €3). While rooms are clean and modern, rooms facing the street can pick up noise from the tram and the market, and those on the ground floor near the restaurant/bar may hear loud music until late on event nights. Air conditioning is available but has been described as weak at times and turned off overnight in some cases. Some rooms have futons on low tatami platforms, which some travellers find uncomfortable.

The modern restaurant Combo offers Italian, Mediterranean, and international dishes, with gluten-free options, and is open for breakfast, brunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktail hour. Breakfast (€10) is a continental buffet with Italian, vegan, gluten-free, and buffet selections, including sweet pies and cakes; it is replenished but can run out if a large group passes through. The bar serves drinks and light meals until around 23:00-23:30. There is a shared kitchen available for self-catering. Nearby dining is plentiful: the Porta Palazzo market and several restaurants and pizzerias are within a 3-minute walk.

The fitness centre is free to use. The hostel hosts regular free movie nights and live music/performances in the bar and restaurant area. Bicycle rental is available for an additional charge, and there is secure bicycle parking in a private, CCTV-monitored backyard. Board games and puzzles are available for entertainment.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out and can help with taxis or local recommendations. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out for €5 (a padlock for the locker costs €3). Laundry facilities (washer and dryer) are available for an additional charge. The shared kitchen is well-equipped and has a large common area with outdoor seating. Daily housekeeping is provided, and towels are supplied free of charge. The property has a lift, is fully air-conditioned, and is non-smoking. Pets are not allowed. Payment can be made with American Express, Visa, CartaSi, and MasterCard.