Trieste Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with boats and buildings along the water.
A large, ornate building with classical architecture, a waterfront, and people walking along the promenade.
A canal with boats, a gondola, and historic buildings.
A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a statue in the center.
A historic stone wall with a green grassy mound, modern buildings, and a busy street with cars and pedestrians.

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A large, ornate building with classical architecture, a waterfront, and people walking along the promenade.

Piazza Unita d'Italia

9.4/10 (880 reviews)
Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.
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Activities

Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide

NZ$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Bled

Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste

NZ$232
per adult
Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste
From Trieste: Ljubljana and Lake Bled

From Trieste: Ljubljana and Lake Bled

NZ$187
per adult
From Trieste: Ljubljana and Lake Bled
Scavenger Hunt Trieste

Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

NZ$16
per adult
Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour

NZ$122
per adult
Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Lipica and Slovenian Coast

Lipica stud farm and Piran Tour from Ljubljana

NZ$207
per adult
Lipica stud farm and Piran Tour from Ljubljana
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Our pick of the best Trieste Old Town 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 NZ$484 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$484
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel with central location"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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 NZ$364 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$364
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (582 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
The Modernist Hotel

The Modernist Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Italia, 12 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$277 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$277
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
"Super gute Lage, Auto wird gegen Gebühr parkiert. Einrichtung praktisch und mit Witz. Hat mir sehr gefallen."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

The Modernist Hotel
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$224 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$224
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Città di Parenzo
Le Terrazze

Le Terrazze

Via Filzi, 21 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$200 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$200
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Unita d'Italia and Trieste Harbour ...
8.4/10 Very good! (473 reviews)
"The building is in central Trieste and easy to get to/from the train station. There is an Aldi three blocks away. The apartment was spacious and clean. Furnishings and supplies are minimal but perfectly fine. I couldn't get the wifi to work very well. It was always slow and sometimes intermittent. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Le Terrazze
Urban Hotel Design

Urban Hotel Design

4 out of 5
Via Punta del Forno, 3 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$292 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$292
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (671 reviews)
"The hotel is rated 4 stars, however I would say it’s a 3 star hotel at most. The location is great if you’re going to the port and the people working there are very attentive. But the hotel, the rooms, bathroom are very basic. We stayed at a quadruple room with a king size bed and a bunk bed which ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Urban Hotel Design
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Our guide on where to stay in Trieste Old Town

Find the best Trieste Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Trieste Old Town
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A grand building with a clock tower and a statue in front.

Trieste City Centre

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.

A coastal town with a prominent church featuring a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the sea.

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 Piazza di Cavana and Palazzo del Municipio, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

A grand castle with a well-manicured garden, a clear sky, and a view of the sea.

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.

A cityscape with a rainbow over a body of water, historic buildings, and boats.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with a marina and industrial buildings, including a prominent 'SEA METAL' sign.
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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.

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