Trieste Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Trieste
Trieste which includes interior views
Trieste which includes a marina
Canal Grande di Trieste which includes a bay or harbour and a river or creek
Grand Canal showing heritage architecture and water sports

Where to stay in Trieste

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

Trieste City Centre

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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
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
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
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
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

Altipiano Est

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

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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 Piazza Unita ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (93 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 13 Sept 2025

Residence San Giusto
URBANAUTS STUDIOS Ginnastica

URBANAUTS STUDIOS Ginnastica

Via della Ginnastica 33, Trieste, TS
Stay at this aparthotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Piazza Unita d'Italia and Chiesa di Santo Spiridione ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Appartamento comodo e pulito!!!! Posizione eccellente!!!!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

URBANAUTS STUDIOS Ginnastica
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 traveller

Lovely elegant city not so crazy as some Italian cities! Piazza unita D'Italia & the harbour are gorgeous. Good coffees to be had at 100yr old Caffe Torinese, too.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would return with more time for further exploration. Buildings are so lovely ...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A must place to visit

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I was born there It is a surprising city

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