Trieste

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Province of Trieste showing a city
Trieste showing interior views
Trieste which includes a marina
Canal Grande di Trieste which includes a river or creek and a bay or harbor
Grand Canal which includes watersports and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Trieste

Palazzo del Municipio showing a square or plaza, night scenes and heritage architecture

Trieste City Centre

4.5/5(89 area reviews)

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.

Trieste City Centre
Grand Canal featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a ferry

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 Old Town
Cathedral of San Giusto which includes a church or cathedral and general coastal views

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia

4/5(7 area reviews)

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 Marina San Giusto and Piazza Unita d'Italia, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
Trieste showing a city

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
Trieste which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo

Altipiano Est

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the monuments and seaside views in Altipiano Est. You might want to make time for a stop at Campo del Villaggio del Fanciullo or La Foiba di Basovizza.

Altipiano Est
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
Riva Del Mandracchio 4 Trieste TS
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$184 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
The room was spotless and came with a beautiful view. The hotel was spotless, and the staff were very attentive.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Victoria Hotel Letterario

Victoria Hotel Letterario

4 out of 5
Via Alfredo Oriani 2 Trieste TS
$91 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$108 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
We stayed here on our recent trip to Slovenia. Hotel is less than 30ft from the city canal and is in a beautiful area. Our room had a view of the castle and was perfect.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Victoria Hotel Letterario
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8 Trieste TS
$86 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$102 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
All personnel is excellent and available.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Hotel Città di Parenzo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Le Terrazze

Le Terrazze

Via Filzi, 21 Trieste TS
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Canal Grande di ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (377 reviews)
Room was spotless. Great location, 10 minute walk from the station, seafront and local bars and restaurants. Check in was clearly communicated and straightforward. Massive room for the price paid.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Le Terrazze
Residence San Giusto

Residence San Giusto

Via Montecchi 8 Trieste TS
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Castello di ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (94 reviews)
This property was a spotless gem in a stunning, peaceful location, perfectly clean, with a large, breezy balcony offering breathtaking views. It felt incredibly safe and welcoming, like a true home away from home, thanks to thoughtful details that made everything effortless. No downsides at all; ...

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Residence San Giusto
Locanda alle Beccherie

Locanda alle Beccherie

Via delle Beccherie n. 5 Trieste TS
Stay at this residence in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Borsa Vecchia and Piazza della Borsa are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
The apartment was great, perfect location to everything. The check-in process was very easy and they have an elevator which helped with our heavy luggage. Very clean apartment, comfortable beds. There is a small coffee shop down the alley which sells local coffee and pastries. Perfect stay if you ...

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Locanda alle Beccherie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Trieste

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go to Siora Rosa or Osteria da Marino for a true taste of local dishes.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Interesting old city to explore.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Well laid out city with very good bus network. Friendly people and great seafood!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

a really cool old town with a ton of history and a pretty waterfront

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Trieste is s a lovely place and nicely laid out. The harbor is beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I used the Hop on Hop off bus to go to Miramar Castle which I recommend.

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