Trieste

Travel Guide

Incredible sunset in Ponterosso Square in Trieste Italy
Incredible sunset in Ponterosso Square in Trieste Italy
Trieste, Italy
Small church in a public park in Trieste, Italy, 2012
sea view  of Trieste Port, Italy

Where to stay in Trieste

Palazzo del Municipio which includes a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Trieste City Centre

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

Discover Trieste City Centre, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Trieste City Centre include Piazza di Cavana and Piazza Unita d'Italia, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Trieste City Centre
Grand Canal featuring a ferry, boating and a marina

Trieste Old Town

Historical sites, seaside views and bars are just a few things travellers like about Trieste Old Town. Sights like Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi and Teatro Miela 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

5/5(1 area review)

Discover Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia include Piazza di Cavana and Museo Revoltella, 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(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Golfo di Trieste or Marinella while you're exploring the area.

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
Trieste showing general coastal views, cruising and a sunset

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo

4/5(4 area reviews)

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Castello di San Giusto and Cathedral of San Giusto if you have time to explore the area.

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
Trieste - Cattinara da Riva Alvise Cadamosto

Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio

You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and gardens in Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio. You might want to make time for a stop at Allianz Dome or Nereo Rocco Stadium.

Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
Riva Del Mandracchio 4 Trieste TS
The price is HK$1,137 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
HK$1,137
HK$1,312 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was fantastic

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

4 out of 5
Piazza della Repubblica 1 Trieste TS
The price is HK$853 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$853
HK$1,000 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
Great location, beautiful building

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
Albergo Alla Posta

Albergo Alla Posta

3 out of 5
Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan, 1 Trieste TS
The price is HK$512 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$512
HK$619 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (796 reviews)
The location is perfect, the price is reasonable, the staff are friendly, and the breakfast is wonderful. The shower room had a minor drainage issue — it could probably be improved by cleaning the pipes. We had no other problems. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay in Trieste. If you’re planning ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Albergo Alla Posta
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 Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Canal Grande di ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)
We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Trieste. The location of Le Terazze was perfect to walk to/from the train station and all of sights throughout the centre of the city

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Le Terrazze
Residence Theresia

Residence Theresia

Via Trento 12 Trieste TS
Stay at this residence in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Teatro ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
Beautiful apartment in wonderful area. Very convenient to walk around trieste and was walkable from both the train station and cruise port. The only negative was trying to get the heat on. Would have loved some extra blankets if the heat can’t be adjusted. Overall would absolutely stay here again!! ...

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Residence Theresia
Urbanauts Studios Minelli

Urbanauts Studios Minelli

Via della Madonna del Mare, 4 Trieste TS
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
Great place to stay. Very roomy and comfortable.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Urbanauts Studios Minelli
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

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Vibrant, small Italian city with good eating and shopping opportunities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

As always, it’s worth getting out of the centre. Take a 20 minute bus ride (#2 or 4) to Opicina and eat at Trattoria Max, or walk down Corsi Italia for a drink in piazza Garibaldi which was very lively when I was there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful and relaxed atmosphere!! Close to centre and public transport!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Trieste summer rock festival was awesome, amazing venue excellent organisation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a beautiful city! Was beautiful, enough to do for 2 days and the local cuisine and history was great. I’d love to come again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fabulous architecture, friendly people, lots to do and see, plenty of shops, cafes and eateries.