QC Termetorino, the spa in central Turin

What QC Termetorino is

QC Termetorino is the Turin branch of QC Terme, a well-known Italian spa group. It occupies a historic palazzo on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, halfway between Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations, with an inner garden where the outdoor pools sit among tall trees and flower beds. Step inside and the noise of the avenue disappears: low lighting, relaxation rooms and a wellness circuit you follow at your own pace.

One useful clarification: this is not a thermal spa. The name evokes hot springs, but there is no thermal water in Turin; the pools are heated and treated as in any spa. If you want genuine thermal treatments, look elsewhere in Piedmont. If you want a few hours of warmth, quiet and steam after walking through museums and arcades, this is exactly that, without leaving the city.

The wellness circuit

The circuit runs through the palazzo’s indoor spaces and out into the garden. It usually includes:

• indoor and outdoor whirlpool pools, kept hot even in the colder months;
• saunas at different temperatures, including a gentler bio-sauna, and steam rooms;
• a salt room, waterfalls and sensory showers;
• relaxation rooms with loungers and herbal teas, plus the garden with sunbeds in fine weather.

There is no set route: you move from one area to the next as you like, alternating hot and cold. Silence is expected in many areas. In the evening the spa usually lays on an aperitivo-style buffet you eat in your bathrobe; check when you book whether your time slot includes it. Massages and treatments cost extra and are booked separately.

The Tiqets voucher: what it includes and how to use it

On Tiqets you will find a voucher for a day’s entry to QC Termetorino from €66, with bathrobe, towel and a pair of slippers included. It is handy if you want to pay in advance or give it as a present, but there are three rules to know:

• entry is by reservation only: after buying you need to contact the spa to choose your day and time;
• the voucher is non-refundable and cannot be moved to another date through the platform;
• the spa’s own prices vary between weekdays, weekends and time slots, so for a shorter or midweek visit it may be worth comparing with QC’s website.

On arrival, show the voucher at reception with an ID: you will be given your kit and a wristband for the locker.

Hours, minimum age and rules

The spa is open every day from 9am to 11pm, staying open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Hours may change on public holidays, so always check the official website before you go.

• Age: entry from 14; under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
• Pregnancy: pregnant women are not admitted.
• What to bring: a swimsuit; the rest of the kit is included.
• When to go: Saturdays, Sundays and weekend evenings are the busiest times; on weekdays, in the morning or early afternoon, it is much calmer.
• Accessibility: as a historic building on several levels with outdoor pools, visitors with mobility needs should ask the spa before booking.

Getting there

The address is Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 77, in the Crocetta district on the edge of the centre. The nearest stop is Vinzaglio on metro line 1, a few steps from the entrance; from Porta Nuova it is about a 10-minute walk along the avenue, from Porta Susa about 15 minutes. Several GTT tram and bus lines also run along the corso.

By car, the area is central and street parking is scarce: use a paid car park near the stations or take public transport. If you arrive in Turin by train and leave in the evening, the spa is also a good way to spend your last hours close to the platforms. You’ll find more practical tips in our guide to getting around Turin.

Where it fits in your trip

QC Termetorino works best as the end of a busy day. From the Egyptian Museum it is about a 15-minute walk; after the Royal Museums or a trip up the Mole Antonelliana the journey is short too. It is also a perfect plan B for a rainy afternoon or a winter Sunday, when the city empties early.

If you are visiting lots of museums on the same trip, consider the Torino+Piemonte Card (from €29.90): it does not include the spa, but it can save you money on the day’s museum tickets. For more ideas on filling your days, see things to do in Turin.