Bárcola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Piazza dell\'Unita featuring an administrative building, general coastal views and a square or plaza

Piazza Unita d'Italia

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.

Piazza Unita d'Italia
Miramare Castle showing general coastal views

Miramare Castle

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Grignano with a stop at Miramare Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Miramare Castle
Grand Canal which includes a city, a marina and a bay or harbour

Canal Grande di Trieste

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Canal Grande di Trieste
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi featuring heritage architecture

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi

Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Roman Theatre showing building ruins

Roman Theatre

Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.

Roman Theatre
Cathedral of San Giusto which includes a church or cathedral

Cathedral of San Giusto

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Cathedral of San Giusto

Activities

slovenian homemade doughnut

Hop and Taste Slovenia Hop on-Hop off / Hop & Taste

AU$69
per adult
Hop and Taste Slovenia Hop on-Hop off / Hop & Taste
Bled

Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste

AU$208
per adult
Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste
From Koper: Slovenian Riviera Bus Tour with Food Tastings

From Koper: Slovenian Riviera Bus Tour with Food Tastings

AU$71
per adult
From Koper: Slovenian Riviera Bus Tour with Food Tastings
Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste

AU$208
per adult
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste
Lipica and Slovenian Coast

Lipica stud farm and Piran Tour from Ljubljana

AU$188
per adult
Lipica stud farm and Piran Tour from Ljubljana
Scavenger Hunt Trieste

Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

AU$14
per adult
Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
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Our pick of the best Bárcola Hotel Deals

Hotel Greif Maria Theresia

Hotel Greif Maria Theresia

5 out of 5
Viale Miramare 109, Trieste, TS
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza Unita d'Italia and Golfo di Trieste ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
"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 27 Sept 2025

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Hotel Greif Maria Theresia
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 AU$276 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$276
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Central location was convenient for sites around town. The room was clean and staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$200 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$200
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (403 reviews)
"The breakfast menu was excellent. I did not use the bar. The staff were personable, friendly and very helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Città di Parenzo
Victoria Hotel Letterario

Victoria Hotel Letterario

4 out of 5
Via Alfredo Oriani 2, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$160 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$160
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (507 reviews)
"great room, view from window was of a wall but the room setup was very pleasant"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Victoria Hotel Letterario
NH Trieste

NH Trieste

4 out of 5
Corso Cavour, 7, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$201 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$201
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Piazza Unita d'Italia and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (799 reviews)
"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 9 Oct 2025

NH Trieste
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 Unita d'Italia and Piazza Vittorio ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Bárcola

Trieste which includes a city

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola

Unique features of Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola include the historical 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
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture 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 Canal Grande di Trieste are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Trieste Old Town
Palazzo del Municipio featuring night scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Trieste City Centre

Discover Trieste City Centre, memorable for its historical 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
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Altipiano Ovest

If you're spending some time in Altipiano Ovest, Lido di Santa Croce and Filtri are top sights worth seeing.

Altipiano Ovest
Cathedral of San Giusto featuring a church or cathedral and general coastal views

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia

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 Museo Revoltella 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 castle and heritage architecture

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo

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

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