Trieste Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Small church in a public park in Trieste, Italy, 2012
Small church in a public park in Trieste, Italy, 2012
sea view  of Trieste Port, Italy
Beautiful architecture, and buildings of Trieste, Italy
Trieste is a harbour and commerce centre but it has a lot to offer to tourists

One of "must see" places is the canal in downtown and all places around it

Where to stay in Trieste

Palazzo del Municipio featuring a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Trieste City Centre

4.5/5(45 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, a city 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 which includes a church or cathedral and general coastal views

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia

5/5(1 area review)

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 showing a city

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 featuring general coastal views, cruising and a sunset

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo

4/5(4 area reviews)

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
Banne, Trieste

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 ₹14,371 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
₹14,371
₹16,504 total
18 Feb - 19 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! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent room, great view, excellent breakfast.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 ₹9,773 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹9,773
₹11,445 total
1 Feb - 2 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! (504 reviews)
Great location, beautiful building

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8 Trieste TS
The price is ₹7,715 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹7,715
₹9,121 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
All personnel is excellent and available.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Hotel Città di Parenzo
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! (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
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! (146 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
Seven Historical Suites

Seven Historical Suites

4 out of 5
Via Fabio Filzi, 4 Trieste TS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Canal Grande di Trieste ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Manuel and Kata have a fabulous property here, each suite slightly different from the last. We had a wonderful stay for 4 nights. Highly recommended location in the middle of everything and in a Hapsburg palace no less.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Seven Historical Suites
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

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Vibrant, small Italian city with good eating and shopping opportunities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

As always, it’s worth getting out of the centre. Take a 20 minute bus ride (#2 or 4) to Opicina and eat at Trattoria Max, or walk down Corsi Italia for a drink in piazza Garibaldi which was very lively when I was there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful and relaxed atmosphere!! Close to centre and public transport!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Trieste summer rock festival was awesome, amazing venue excellent organisation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a beautiful city! Was beautiful, enough to do for 2 days and the local cuisine and history was great. I’d love to come again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fabulous architecture, friendly people, lots to do and see, plenty of shops, cafes and eateries.

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