When you relocate to Turin, your principal housing decision is whether to live in the city or in the hills and surrounding municipalities. Central Turin and Crocetta offer apartment living, direct access to offices and an urban daily routine. Borgo Po and Crimea combine residential surroundings with proximity to the centre. Pino Torinese, Pecetto, Chieri, Revigliasco and parts of Moncalieri provide larger homes, gardens and access to schools outside the city. Neither option is automatically better. The right location depends on your workplace, school requirements, preferred property type and willingness to rely on a car.
How should you choose where to live in Turin?
Begin with the practical points of the relocation:
- the workplace location
- realistic school options
- your preferred daily commute
- whether you want an apartment or house
- whether outdoor space is essential
- how often you expect to drive
- whether the home must be furnished
If you want to walk, use public transport and remain close to restaurants and services, focus on the city. If you want a villa, garden and quieter residential environment, look towards the hills and surrounding towns, but accept that your household will rely more heavily on a car.
Where do relocating professionals and families live in Turin?
Historic centre
Turin’s historic centre suits you if you want to live within walking distance of offices, restaurants, shops and cultural venues. The area around Piazza Castello, Via Roma and Via Lagrange contains elegant buildings and prestigious apartments. It works particularly well for singles and couples who value central living and do not require a house, garden or easy parking. Historic buildings require the same careful checks as in other Italian cities. Confirm the lift, heating, cooling, parking and internal layout rather than judging the property only by its façade or location. Larger apartments exist, but the centre is not the natural starting point for every family.
Crocetta
Crocetta is one of Turin’s strongest all-round residential options. It offers elegant buildings, tree-lined streets and convenient access to central Turin. The district combines a quieter residential setting with the ability to remain within the city and use public transport. Crocetta suits executives, couples and families who want city living without the intensity of the immediate historic centre. Its housing stock includes larger apartments, although building quality and renovation standard differ from property to property. If you do not need to live near a specific school outside Turin, Crocetta deserves a place on the initial shortlist.
San Salvario
San Salvario provides a more active urban environment close to Porta Nuova station, Valentino Park and the city centre. The district suits professionals who value restaurants, bars and immediate access to the city. Street selection matters because evening activity and noise vary within the neighbourhood. It is less likely to suit a family whose priorities are quiet surroundings, straightforward parking and proximity to a school outside the centre.
Cenisia and San Paolo
Cenisia and San Paolo offer practical residential alternatives west of the centre. These former industrial areas now include established residential streets and a mix of older and more modern housing. They can provide more space and easier parking than the historic centre while keeping you within Turin. They suit employees who prioritise a functional home and transport connections over a prestigious central address.
Borgo Po and Crimea
Borgo Po and Crimea sit between the River Po and Turin’s hills. They provide greenery, prestigious residential streets and access to both the city and hillside areas. Larger apartments and some houses are available, making these districts particularly relevant to families. These areas also support school routes towards the eastern side of Turin and the hills. Some streets are better connected than others. Check the exact gradient, public transport connection and driving route from each property.
Cavoretto
Cavoretto offers a greener, lower-density environment on the hillside south-east of central Turin. It can suit families looking for more space without moving as far out as Chieri or Pino Torinese. Housing includes apartments and houses, but availability and transport vary by exact location. A car makes daily life considerably easier. If you expect to rely on public transport, assess the route from the individual property before including it in your shortlist.
Pino Torinese and Pecetto
Pino Torinese and Pecetto offer hillside living, villas, gardens and a quieter residential environment. They are particularly relevant to families using schools east or south-east of Turin. These areas provide the type of family housing that is difficult to find in central neighbourhoods. The trade-off is car dependency. School, office, shopping and activities must be considered as a complete weekly routine. A large hillside house is only a good relocation choice if the household is comfortable with daily driving.
Chieri
Chieri is a distinct town beyond the Turin hills rather than an outer Turin neighbourhood. It provides apartments, houses and established local services. It becomes relevant when the workplace, school and preferred type of home justify living outside Turin. Do not choose Chieri simply because it offers more space. Test the route to the office and school and consider how often you intend to travel into central Turin.
Moncalieri and Revigliasco
Moncalieri lies south of Turin and contains different residential environments, including central urban areas and greener hillside districts. Revigliasco offers villas and a quieter residential setting while retaining access towards southern Turin. These locations suit families seeking more space and outdoor areas, particularly when the workplace or school route operates on the southern side of the city. As with Pino Torinese and Pecetto, a car is a practical necessity for most households.
City living or hillside living?
This is the most important lifestyle decision in a Turin relocation.
Choose the city when you want:
- access to offices and public transport
- a walkable daily routine
- restaurants and services nearby
- less dependence on a car
- an apartment rather than a house
Choose the hills when you want:
- a villa or larger family home
- a garden
- quieter surroundings
- easier access to a school outside the centre
- more separation between home and urban life
Do not assume the hills are automatically the better family option. They give you space, but they also inmply more driving. The correct choice depends on how the entire household will move during the week.
How should schools influence your housing search?
If you are considering an international school, identify realistic options and admissions availability before committing to the housing area. Schools in central or eastern Turin create different residential strategies from schools outside the city. Borgo Po and Crimea can provide a useful link between Turin and the hills, while Pino Torinese, Pecetto, Chieri and Moncalieri become more relevant when the school sits outside central Turin. For education systems, applications and documentation, see our Schooling in Italy FAQ.
What type of home can you expect in Turin?
Apartments dominate the city
If you want to live in central Turin, Crocetta, San Salvario, Cenisia or San Paolo, expect an apartment. The historic centre and Crocetta contain period buildings, while other districts include a broader mix of post-war and modern housing.
Houses are concentrated in the hills
Borgo Po, Crimea and Cavoretto begin the transition towards lower-density housing. Pino Torinese, Pecetto, Chieri, Revigliasco and parts of Moncalieri provide more villas and houses with gardens. If a garden is essential for you, focus on these locations rather than forcing a house search into central Turin.
Larger furnished homes remain limited
Smaller furnished apartments are easier to find than larger furnished family homes. If you require several bedrooms, keeping unfurnished and partially furnished options open will widen the available market. Confirm the exact furniture and appliances included before signing the lease.
Parking depends on the location
Parking requires a careful check in the historic centre and older urban districts. Crocetta varies by building. Newer properties, hillside homes and surrounding towns provide a better chance of garages or private parking, but these facilities should still be confirmed property by property.
Outdoor space changes the type of search
Balconies and terraces exist across the apartment market, but a significant garden usually means moving towards a house in the hills or surrounding municipalities. Decide whether you need private outdoor space or simply want access to parks and green surroundings. The answer can keep you in the city or move the search outside it.
What should you check during a Turin home search?
At each property, check:
- the journey to the workplace and school
- car dependency
- winter road access for hillside locations
- public transport from the exact address
- parking or garage arrangements
- heating and air conditioning
- garden and external maintenance responsibilities
- service charges
- lift access in apartment buildings
- furnishings included
- property security and access
A hillside property should be assessed as part of a transport plan, not only as a home.Housing in Italy FAQ.
Immigration and relocation planning
If the employee is moving from outside the EU, confirm the correct immigration route before fixing the employment start date, travel or long-term housing. Use our Work Visa Italy Guide and Immigration Documents FAQ for the detailed process.
Professional relocation and immigration support in Turin
For more than 30 years, Professional Relo has been supporting companies, HR and Global Mobility teams, employees and families relocating to Turin and the whole of Italy.
Our services include:
- corporate immigration support
- work permit, visa and residence permit assistance
- home search and viewing coordination
- school search support
- lease assistance
- local registrations
- settling-in and destination services
We help employees decide whether city or hillside living fits their assignment, family and daily routine before beginning the home search.
Planning a relocation to Turin?
If your company is hiring, transferring or assigning an employee to Turin, Professional Relo can coordinate the immigration and destination support required for the move.
Contact Professional Relo to discuss your employee’s relocation to Turin.
FAQs about relocation to Turin
Which Turin areas are popular with relocating families?
Crocetta, Borgo Po and Crimea are strong options within or close to the city. Pino Torinese, Pecetto, Chieri, Revigliasco and Moncalieri become relevant when a house, garden or school outside central Turin drives the search.
Can you live in the Turin hills without a car?
A car is strongly advisable in hillside areas and surrounding towns. Public transport varies by location and generally does not provide the same flexibility as central Turin.
What are the advantages of living in Crocetta?
Crocetta combines elegant residential streets, larger apartments and access to central Turin. It suits households that want a quieter city environment without becoming dependent on a car.
Where can you find a villa near Turin?
Pino Torinese, Pecetto, Chieri, Revigliasco and parts of Moncalieri provide a better selection of villas and houses than central Turin. Borgo Po, Crimea and Cavoretto also contain some lower-density housing closer to the city.
Is hillside living right for every family?
No. The hills provide space, gardens and a quieter environment, but they also increase car dependency. Families who prioritise walkability, public transport and a short city commute should compare hillside properties with Crocetta, Borgo Po and Crimea.
