Nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps, the stately city of Turin (Torino) is often compared to an elegant open-air museum, with its wealth of baroque architecture, royal palaces, and cafe-lined piazzas. Yet beyond the historic grandeur, this former capital of the House of Savoy offers another experience coveted by discerning travelers – the chance to live like Italian aristocracy by renting your own private villa or palazzo in the heart of wine country.
Whether you’ve been dreaming of an opulent honeymoon hideaway or an expansive family-friendly villa as your home base for exploring Turin’s countless cultural riches, this regal destination boasts a tempting array of sumptuously-appointed vacation rentals at surprisingly affordable rates. From city-center palazzos to chic country villas surrounded by vineyards, immerse yourself in the sweet Piedmontese lifestyle with these standout villa rentals.
For an utterly romantic Turinese splurge, thou shalt not find a more heavenly honeymoon retreat than Villa Bria. This magnificent 16th-century villa nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Langhe wine region just oozes Old World grandeur, from its frescoed reception rooms and grand stone fireplaces to the regal boudoirs dressed in silks and brocades. The private grounds only add to the romance with gardens, fountains and pergola-shaded terraces for two. Rates for couples start around €550 ($600 USD) per night for the exclusive experience of calling this historic villa your very own palatial home-away-from-home.
Just outside the city in the bucolic village of Carignano, Castello Reale di Govone provides another fairy tale backdrop for honeymooners or multi-generational groups. This fully-restored Renaissance castle lets you play lord and lady of the manor with sumptuous appointments like gilded ceilings, baroque furnishings, and private access to the castle’s chapel. Weekly rates for up to 16 guests start at €5,400.
Craving a taste of rural Piemontese estate living? Immerse yourselves in the world of wine, truffles and gastronomy at one of Turin’s countryside villas surrounded by vineyards. Villa La Rossina is an enchanting 19th-century villa situated among the Barolo wine region’s rolling hillsides, olive groves and medieval villages like La Morra. With traditional Piemontese interior design, a private pool, plus ample room for up to 14 guests across seven exquisite suites, it’s heaven for multi-gen families or groups of friends. Weekly rates from €6,900.
Another luxury country villa pick is Villa Antico Asilo, an aristocratic family’s one-time rural mansion dating to 1770. This Relais & Chateaux estate seamlessly blends its historic pedigree with contemporary amenities like a spa and fine dining restaurant. Spacious suites and apartments can be rented individually, while buyout rates for up to 30 guests start at €8,000 per night.
Seeking more intimate boutique digs with all the villa perks without breaking the bank? Turin’s city center is peppered with chic pied-a-terres and petite palazzos available for rent through platforms like AirBnB and VRBO at impressively affordable rates. From the trendy San Salvario neighborhood to the historic center near Piazza Castello, you can frequently find stylish two to four-bedroom apartments with postcard views of Turin’s Baroque splendor from €150-400 per night.
Discerning travelers can really stretch their budgets by booking one of Turin’s piccolo palazzi like Palazzo Turinese in the hip San Salvario quarter. This renovated 19th-century palazzo houses eight apartments decked out in contemporary Italian designer furnishings and amenities like rainfall showers and cushy robes, with multi-bedroom units ideal for families or small groups from €250 nightly. For under €500, you could book the incredible three-bedroom Palazzo Turinese apartment with its original frescoes, soaring ceilings and full kitchen – and wake up feeling like the Count or Contessa you were born to be!
For a more bucolic villa getaway, consider renting a private home in picture-perfect towns dotting the surrounding hills like Baldissero Torinese. Villa Vento is one showstopper, a beautifully renovated 1700s villa for up to 10 guests near the medieval hamlet of Castelnuovo Don Bosco. With five opulent ensuite bedrooms, an infinity pool, sauna, games room and rolling vineyard views, it’s small-town Italy living at its finest from around €580 nightly.
Families craving more rustic charm and space to spread out may prefer renting their own farmhouse villa or “cascina”. In the Roero hills west of Turin, the lovingly restored Cascina Bellonuovo provides a tranquil country escape with exposed wood beams, stone fireplaces and plenty of room for up to 14 guests across three buildings at weekly rates from €2,200. Wander the vineyards and hazelnut groves, join local winemakers for tastings, or simply soak in the views from your private pool and yard.
Whether you crave the elegance of aristocratic city living or the relaxed rhythms of rural Piedmont’s wine country, Turin delivers la dolce villa for travelers seeking an authentic taste of northern Italian luxury. With the abundance of lovingly-restored palazzos, castles and villas available to rent at such affordable rates, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the grandeur once reserved for the noble classes of Europe. Prepare to live like royalty and experience the finer side of the good life in Italy’s regal northwestern capital.