Trieste

Travel Guide

Small church in a public park in Trieste, Italy, 2012
Small church in a public park in Trieste, Italy, 2012
sea view  of Trieste Port, Italy
Beautiful architecture, and buildings of Trieste, Italy
Trieste is a harbour and commerce centre but it has a lot to offer to tourists

One of "must see" places is the canal in downtown and all places around it

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 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 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 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

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 Piazza di Cavana and Marina San Giusto, 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 a sunset, cruising and general coastal views

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
Banne, Trieste

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
The price is ₩272,559 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
₩272,559
₩311,190 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & 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! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent room, great view, excellent breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 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 ₩160,476 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩160,476
₩187,945 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
Great location, beautiful building

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8 Trieste TS
The price is ₩127,436 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩127,436
₩150,564 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & 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! (436 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.
Residence Theresia

Residence Theresia

Via Trento 12 Trieste TS
Stay at this residence in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Teatro ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 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 Dec 2, 2025

Residence Theresia
Seven Historical Suites

Seven Historical Suites

4 out of 5
Via Fabio Filzi, 4 Trieste TS
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Canal Grande di ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Manuel and Kata have a fabulous property here, each suite slightly different from the last. We had a wonderful stay for 4 nights. Highly recommended location in the middle of everything and in a Hapsburg palace no less.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Seven Historical Suites
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! (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 Dec 30, 2025

Le Terrazze
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

4.6
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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