Where to go shopping in Turin

When you think of shopping anywhere, let alone Northern Italy, you think of Milan. But you shouldn’t sleep on its neighbor Turin. Not only is the capital of Italy's Piedmont region a world-class travel destination for history and access to the Alps, but it’s also worth checking out for its world-class shopping and fashion. 

The city has been an industrial powerhouse for Italy for literally centuries, and this extends to the finer things in life. Some of the best chocolate is produced here, and there are more than a few designer brands headquartered in the city. Hotspots like the Piazza San Carlo are solid places to start, but many of the best retail districts are situated slightly outside the more obvious spots. 

Like anywhere, you’ll want to make a game plan for shopping through Turin. Store your things with Bounce in Turin to make shopping a breeze. With your belongings safely looked after, you can focus on enjoying the city's retail opportunities. Here’s everything you need to know:

All you need to know when shopping in Turin

Turin isn’t exactly unique when it comes to European cities. In fact, it’s said that the city center resembles Paris in more ways than one. Expect boutiques to be set on a historic Piazza or cobbled Street. Italian shopping centers resemble traditional arcades more than modern counterparts, but these facilities have received updates to cater to the modern shopper.

In many ways, you'll be able to seamlessly fit shopping into a day exploring the city. Via Roma and the Porta Palazzo market on the Piazza della Republica are two of the more obvious destinations that are worth visiting for more than just retail. 

Expect a similar shopping experience to other European cities. Stores tend to have uniform opening hours lasting into the early evening, and most are open seven days a week with the exception of smaller businesses that close on Sundays. 

Outside of the ubiquitous brands (Armani, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and others), keep an eye out for local labels like Verdellilla, Kristina Ti, and Bagni Paloma. Some non-clothing favorites include Olfattorio Bar a Parfum for your new favorite scent, herbalist emporium Antica Erbirista, and any number of chocolatiers (Guido Gobino and Confetteria Stratta).

Unique shops to visit in Turin

Turin’s greatest hits include traditional shopping streets lined with luxury boutiques along with some truly curious retailers. Regardless, you can expect the highest-quality goods possible. 

Via Roma

There are two stretches of storefronts stemming from the Piazza San Carlo, and both are lined with the (basically definitive) selection of top luxury brands. You’ll find offerings from Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, H&M, and Bershka at flagship-quality stores along with boutique jewelers and a few upscale eateries. If you’re looking for the best of the best, and have some of your travel budget allotted for major purchases, this should be your first stop.  

• Pro tip: The nearby Garibaldi tram stop connects Via Roma with the rest of the city and major transit hubs like Torino Porta Nuova Station, so it’s easy to get shopping right when you arrive in Turin. Use the mobile app and book luggage storage with Bounce to get your trip started on the right foot. 

Gran Balon

This historic flea market provides a nice break from the onslaught of luxury options. There are hundreds of vendors selling all manner of knick-knacks and handcrafted items. In typical Italian fashion, there's a surprising array of religious antiques and relics (of fairly reliable authenticity) on offer. 

• Pro tip: Instead of dragging your roller bag through the crowded aisles of Gran Balon, drop it off at a nearby Bounce storage spot. You’ll be able to book on the go using the mobile app. 
• Address: Via Goffredo Mameli

Olfattorio Bar à Parfum

This artisanal “perfume bar” packs over 300 unique scents in its stylish boutique off the Piazza Giambattista Bodoni. There are other perfume bars across Italy along with placements at top retailers, so you don’t have to head to the Torino flagship to check out these alluring products. The experience of sampling these scents through the ornate Champagne flute-like containers is absolutely worth it.

• Address: Piazza Bodoni Giambattista 4F

Shopping in Turin beyond clothing 

Well, your expectations for an Italian shopping experience doubtless include visits to upscale boutiques with chic designer brands, it would be a mistake not to seek out some of the city’s artisanal foodstuffs or ephemera. 

Hit a bookstore 

Being an industrious city, Turin is home to a few publishing houses and bookmakers along with an impressive array of specialty bookstores. The Corraini Editions publishing house operates a bookshop and art gallery in the city center and is a destination for the literati. They also operate the popular Camera – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia which showcases the best in Italian (and local) literature, art, and graphic design. Another top spot is the Libreria Bodoni Spazio B.

• Camera Address: Via delle Rosine, 18
• Libreria Bodoni Spazio B Address: Via Carlo Alberto 41

Porta Palazzo Market

One of Italy’s most famous food markets, Porta Palazzo is the best place to stop in for a snack or stock up on provisions for a picnic. Having first opened in 1835, Porta Palazzo is one of the oldest markets in Europe and is situated just outside the Piazza della Repubblica in central Turin. There's a covered portion where you'll find some of the more artificial food stuff along with an open air section where you'll find fresh produce and street food. 

• Address: Piazza della Repubblica

Studio Delta Pottery

You won't have a hard time finding high-quality ceramics in Turin. But the city’s most notable producer of these fine items is revered artisan Anna Basile, whose gallery showcases some of the finest tableware and other home goods available in Italy. Everything is organic and handmade along with being baked with high-temperature glazes, giving each item its signature look. The studio and storefront are only open on weekdays between 10 am and 6 pm, but the truly unique goods on offer are worth checking out. 

• Pro tip: Ceramics are beautiful, but famously fragile, which is why you'll want to trust your items with a reliable Bounce luggage storage location staffed by helpful attendants.  
• Address: Via Rocciamelone 16/a

Traditional shopping options in Turin

Turin’s city center is home to some of the most famous shopping streets and shopping malls in Italy, and while you’ll want to peek through the shop windows of antique shops or explore an ancient fish market, sometimes you just need to make practical purchases. 

Turin’s flagship department stores are worth stopping in

Sure, tiny boutiques are lovely and all. But sometimes, you just need a dependable one-stop shop where you can find anything and everything. In Turin, you’ll have your pick of all the top international brands at places like San Carlo dal 1973. This luxury retailer, situated right off of Via Roma, offers goods from international brands along with goods from a few local designers. It's sleek but historic and is easy to reach for when you need to quickly buy a raincoat or a pair of shoes  

• San Carlo dal 1973 Address: Piazza S. Carlo 201, Turin, Italy, +30 011 511 4111

Via Garibaldi

This pedestrianized shopping street is lined with coffee shops and upscale restaurants along with an impeccable array of retailers. The stretch between Piazza Castello and Piazza Statuto has been closed to car traffic to provide a safer shopping experience for the many tourists and locals venturing into the city. It’s a lovely spot to window shop and enjoy the scenery, as many of the buildings date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. 

• Pro tip: Via Garibaldi is between Piazza Castello and Piazza Statuto in the heart of Turin, so it would make sense to drop your bags off at a nearby Bounce location so you can shop and sightsee. 

Torino Outlet Village

If you need international brands at discounted prices, an Italian city seems like the worst place to shop. But, like anywhere, there are locals who need to make practical purchases at an affordable price. Enter the open-air Turin Outlet Village situated 20 minutes outside of central Turin. You'll find a Nike Store along with outlets for Armani, Guess, Gucci, Pinko, and countless other designer clothing brands. This may be the best spot for emergency buys as the prices are phenomenal

• Address: Via Torino, 160, 10036 Settimo Torinese
• Pro tip: If you’re planning on taking the free weekend shuttle running to the outlets from Piazza Castello, you may want to leave your other shopping bags or luggage with a Bounce location in the city center. 

If you're planning a trip to Turin, don't sleep on the retail prospect. It may not be the fashion capital of the world like its neighbor Milan, but this Italian city has more than its fair share of boutiques and great shops that offer unique shopping experiences. Plus, it's easy to stop at an ice cream shop or restaurant to break up the retail day. Just don't let your bags slow you down, stop by a Bounce luggage storage location to free yourself up for an epic shopping spree!