Popular places to visit
Piazza Unita d'Italia
Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.
Miramare Castle
Learn about the local history of Grignano when you spend time at Miramare Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Canal Grande di Trieste
There is no more memorable way to see Trieste’s beautiful squares, buildings and bridges than by traversing the waterway that cuts through the heart of the city.
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Roman Theatre
Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.
Cathedral of San Giusto
This richly decorated church stands above Trieste’s old town and on a hill that was once the heart of the city’s medieval quarter.
Things to do
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste
Treasure Hunt in Trieste La Vedova Giramondo
Bárcola Hotel Deals
Hotel Greif Maria Theresia
Rooms are well appointed. Good location with the sea across the street and lots of dining options. Downstairs had a nice sauna, steam room and pool. The bar on the mainfloor had amazing drinks and super friendly staff. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Great hotel, huge family room, very clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was also great, friendly staff, good variety. The location of the hotel is perfect, we walked from the train station when we arrived and also walked to restaurants and If there was one thing that disappointed me was the view from ...
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Victoria Hotel Letterario
All really good Maybe a mix of pillows? A feather/down option would be nice
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
NH Trieste
Hotel is short walk from train/bus station along the water front. Great location for visiting Trieste. Staff were very friendly. Hotel very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Hotel Città di Parenzo
15 -20 min Walking distance to main train station. Minutes to all shopping centers and restaurants. Quiet, nice clean updated room. I stayed only one night to catch a train.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
Great hotel in the center of Trieste. Except for the 8:15 PM fire alarm that woke us (had been up for 24 hours traveling) it was perfect.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Bárcola
Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
Unique features of Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola include the historic sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Golfo di Trieste or Miramare Castle while you're exploring the area.
Trieste Old Town
Historic sites, seaside views, and bars are just a few things travelers like about Trieste Old Town. Sights like Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi and Canal Grande di Trieste are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Trieste City Centre
Discover Trieste City Centre, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Trieste City Centre include Piazza Unita d'Italia and Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Altipiano Ovest
If you're spending some time in Altipiano Ovest, Lido di Santa Croce and Filtri are top sights worth seeing.
Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
Discover Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia include Museo Revoltella and Piazza Unita d'Italia, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo and you might want to plan a stop by Castello di San Giusto and Cathedral of San Giusto while you're in the area.