In an elegant penthouse on the eighth floor, far from the city noise. A 10-minute walk from Piazza Castello, near the Porta Palazzo market where cultures meet. PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY: PRIVATE room with a French (small double) bed, window with an Alps view, desk, and a SHARED BATHROOM with a shower. Cooking is NOT permitted, but you can use the fridge, microwave, and cutlery.

I've traveled a lot and even been around the world, but for the past few years, I've been more settled. So I happily welcome travelers ;-). I enjoy art, literature, music, and cinema. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house and on the terrace. The washing machine is available, but there's an extra charge. For any information, just ask ;-)

Right in the heart of Balön, Turin's characteristic Flea Market, which has been held every Saturday for 250 years, and also on the second Sunday of each month. The Holden School's Arsenale is right nearby and can be seen from the balcony, as can the Cortile del Maglio and Sermig. It's ideal for anyone attending a course at Alessandro Baricco's school. Porta Palazzo market, Europe's largest open-air market, is just about a hundred meters away. There, you'll also find IL MERCATO CENTRALE, with 20 restaurants all in one space. The area is full of restaurants, shops, and bars. If you love ice cream, you'll find the excellent Gelateria Popolare, ranked among Italy's top 50 ice cream shops. You can reach the Quadrilatero Romano in 5 minutes, and you're just a precisely-timed 10-minute walk from Piazza Castello ;-). The area is convenient for public transport and also for cars; you can park for free on Via Andreis and Lungodora, but not directly below the building as it's a pedestrian area.