Trieste Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Incredible sunset in Ponterosso Square in Trieste Italy
Incredible sunset in Ponterosso Square in Trieste Italy
Trieste, Italy
Small church in a public park in Trieste, Italy, 2012
sea view  of Trieste Port, Italy

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 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 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
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 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 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 which includes cruising, general coastal views and a sunset

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 - Cattinara da Riva Alvise Cadamosto

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.

Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio
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$308 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$308
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent room, great view, excellent breakfast.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
NH Trieste

NH Trieste

4 out of 5
Corso Cavour, 7 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$190 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$190
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Teatro Miela and Piazza Vittorio ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
Very clean, friendly and nice hotel

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

NH Trieste
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

4 out of 5
Piazza della Repubblica 1 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$230 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$230
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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! (508 reviews)
Great location, beautiful building

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
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 Wi-Fi, 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 2 Dec 2025

Residence Theresia
Le Terrazze

Le Terrazze

Via Filzi, 21 Trieste TS
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 30 Dec 2025

Le Terrazze
Urbanauts Studios Minelli

Urbanauts Studios Minelli

Via della Madonna del Mare, 4 Trieste TS
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
Great place to stay. Very roomy and comfortable.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Urbanauts Studios Minelli
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.

Popular places to visit

Activities

Reviews of Trieste

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
5
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
3
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

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

Explore a world of travel with Expedia