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
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 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 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

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 NZ$365 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$365
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
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! (1,005 reviews)
Location is great. Many good restaurants are nearby. The room was large, comfortable and fairly priced.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Victoria Hotel Letterario

Victoria Hotel Letterario

4 out of 5
Via Alfredo Oriani 2 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$213 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$213
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
Early check in, nice room, kind staff, good location.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Victoria Hotel Letterario
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

4 out of 5
Piazza della Repubblica 1 Trieste TS
The price is NZ$262 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$262
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
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! (497 reviews)
Totally enjoy it

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

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.
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! (378 reviews)
Yes Overall, very good

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Le Terrazze
Residence San Giusto

Residence San Giusto

Via Montecchi 8 Trieste TS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Castello di San Giusto ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (94 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 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! (189 reviews)
The apartment is excellent and is vey well equipped

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

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.

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Reviews of Trieste

4.4
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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