Trieste Old Town Travel Guide

Trieste

Grand Canal which includes a ferry, a city and a marina
Piazza dell\'Unita which includes an administrative building, heritage architecture and general coastal views
Grand Canal featuring a river or creek, kayaking or canoeing and a city
Piazza dell\'Unita which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and general coastal views
Trieste Old Town

Popular places to visit

Piazza dell\'Unita featuring an administrative building, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Piazza Unita d'Italia

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.

Piazza Unita d'Italia
Grand Canal showing a city, a bay or harbour and boating

Canal Grande di Trieste

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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.

Canal Grande di Trieste
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi showing heritage architecture

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi

Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Roman Theatre which includes building ruins

Roman Theatre

4/5(10 reviews)

Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.

Roman Theatre
Trieste showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas

You can find out about the history of Trieste with a visit to Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
Trieste showing night scenes, heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

Santa Maria Maggiore

Things to do

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste

Rp2.263.822
per adult
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste

Rp2.263.822
per adult
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste
Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Trieste

Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Trieste

Rp2.328.634
per adult
Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Trieste
Trieste: Private guided tour of Trieste

Trieste: Private guided tour of Trieste

Rp3.259.781
per traveller
Trieste: Private guided tour of Trieste
Visit Trieste as a Local

Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Rp134.226
per adult
Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Piran

Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Trieste

Rp3.642.518
per adult
Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Trieste
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Top hotels in Trieste Old Town

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
Riva Del Mandracchio 4, Trieste, TS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.159.687 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp3.159.687
Rp3.558.359 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste provided an overall excellent experience. The check in was extremelly fast. They stored our luggage for us to have lunch while waiting for our check in time. Staff was extremelly friendly and helpful. They recommended excellent places to visit within walking distance ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
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 Unita d'Italia and Piazza Vittorio ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (316 reviews)
"Amazing view of the city from the terrace. A nice spacious clean apartment in the heart of Trieste equipped with all the essentials. I will be booking here again on our return to Trieste"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

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Le Terrazze
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8, Trieste, TS
The price is Rp1.844.594 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.844.594
Rp2.104.204 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
"It's a hotel in the middle of a town so don't expect a view. It is convenient for shops rail etc and is walkable to the train station or cruise port unless you have lots of baggage."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Città di Parenzo
The Modernist Hotel

The Modernist Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Italia, 12, Trieste, TS
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"Our room was small but very clean. The hotel has a fabulous location. Very near sights, shopping, dining. The onsite restaurant was very good and the staff is excellent and helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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The Modernist Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

4 out of 5
Piazza della Repubblica 1, Trieste, TS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.830.939 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.830.939
Rp3.196.698 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
"The shower in both of our rooms was not in order, it was impossible to adjust the water temperature"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
Urban Hotel Design

Urban Hotel Design

4 out of 5
Via Punta del Forno, 3, Trieste, TS
The price is Rp3.569.631 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp3.569.631
Rp4.009.259 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
"The property is well located in the center of the city, near restaurants, gelaterias, pharmacys, shops, etc."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Urban Hotel Design
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Other neighbourhoods around Trieste Old Town

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 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
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 Museo Revoltella and Piazza Unita d'Italia, 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 heritage architecture and château or palace

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
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
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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.

San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol
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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.

Bárcola

Trieste Old Town Travel Guide