Trieste Old Town Travel Guide
Trieste
Visit Trieste Old Town
Popular places to visit
Piazza Unita d'Italia
Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.
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.
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Roman Theatre
Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.
Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
After visiting Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Trieste. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Santa Maria Maggiore
You can learn about the history of Trieste with a trip to Santa Maria Maggiore. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Top hotels in Trieste Old Town
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
We had dinner in the bar and it was delicious. The bar server was wonderful! Your hotel is fantastic.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
NH Trieste
Hotel is short walk from train/bus station along the water front. Great location for visiting Trieste. Staff were very friendly. Hotel very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Hotel Città di Parenzo
15 -20 min Walking distance to main train station. Minutes to all shopping centers and restaurants. Quiet, nice clean updated room. I stayed only one night to catch a train.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
Great hotel in the center of Trieste. Except for the 8:15 PM fire alarm that woke us (had been up for 24 hours traveling) it was perfect.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Continentale
I left my phone on shuttle to hotel and 2 reception desk ladies helped me contact the company to find my phone which I was able to pickup the next day. Being outside of the US their help was tremendous! Sorry I don’t remember their names but they were working the front desk Monday Oct 13 around 5pm ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Le Terrazze
WONDERFUL....BOOK...BOOK....BOOK!!!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Trieste Old Town
Trieste City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
