Trieste City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palazzo del Municipio featuring night scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Piazza dell\'Unita featuring heritage architecture, general coastal views and a sunset
Grand Canal featuring a city, a bay or harbour and a river or creek
Grand Canal which includes boating and street scenes
Grand Canal showing a city, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

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

Piazza Unita d'Italia

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

Piazza Unita d'Italia
Grand Canal which includes a city, a marina and a bay or harbour

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.

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

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
Castello di San Giusto showing a castle, general coastal views and views

Castello di San Giusto

Enjoy stunning city views from the ramparts of this 15th-century castle, which is also home to an impressive armory and a civic museum.

Castello di San Giusto

Activities

Bled

Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste

AU$210
per adult
Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste
Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour

AU$101
per adult
Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste

AU$210
per adult
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste
From Koper: 5-Hour Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle

From Koper: 5-Hour Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle

AU$125
per adult
From Koper: 5-Hour Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle
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
From Koper: Piran's Tastes and Tales

From Koper: Piran's Tastes and Tales

AU$71
per adult
From Koper: Piran's Tastes and Tales
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Our pick of the best Trieste City Centre Hotel Deals

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$328 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$328
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste provided an overall excellent experience. The check in was extremelly fast. They stored our luggage for us to have lunch while waiting for our check in time. Staff was extremelly friendly and helpful. They recommended excellent places to visit within walking distance ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
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! (316 reviews)
"Amazing view of the city from the terrace. A nice spacious clean apartment in the heart of Trieste equipped with all the essentials. I will be booking here again on our return to Trieste"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

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Le Terrazze
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$241 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$241
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (373 reviews)
"This was a perfect last minute choice for a quick overnight in Trieste. Sits close to great shopping, restaurants, and is on the walking tour of the major sites in Trieste."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Hotel Città di Parenzo
The Modernist Hotel

The Modernist Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Italia, 12, Trieste, TS
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"Our room was small but very clean. The hotel has a fabulous location. Very near sights, shopping, dining. The onsite restaurant was very good and the staff is excellent and helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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The Modernist Hotel
B&B Hotel Trieste

B&B Hotel Trieste

3 out of 5
Via S. Anastasio 1, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$174 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$174
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (542 reviews)
"Nice clean room. Air conditioner was noisy and not working well."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

B&B Hotel Trieste
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

4 out of 5
Piazza della Repubblica 1, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$305 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$305
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel! Great location walk to restaurants,shopping! Amazing breakfast!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Trieste City Centre

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
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 Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas and Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Trieste Old Town
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
Trieste which includes a city

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola

5/5(1 area review)

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
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San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol

You'll enjoy the parks and golf courses in San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol. You might want to make time for a stop at San Giovanni Park or Fiera Trieste Exhibition Center.

San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol
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Bárcola

Bárcola is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Golfo di Trieste, a top place to visit in the area.

Bárcola

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