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The Modernist Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Piazza Unita d'Italia

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Panoramic Quadruple Room (Modernist King Panoramic) | Room amenity
Junior Triple Room (Modernist L) | Room amenity
Breakfast area
Front of property
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Junior Triple Room (Modernist L)

Junior Triple Room (Modernist L)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Quadruple Room (Modernist XL)

Family Quadruple Room (Modernist XL)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Triple Room (Modernist M)

Superior Triple Room (Modernist M)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Quadruple Room (Modernist King Panoramic) | View from room

Panoramic Quadruple Room (Modernist King Panoramic)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Design Double or Twin Room (Modernist M)

Design Double or Twin Room (Modernist M)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Double Room (Modernist S)

City Double Room (Modernist S)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, The Modernist Hotel is in Trieste City Centre, a neighbourhood in Trieste. Castle of Saint Giusto and Castello di San Giusto are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Santa Maria Maggiore and Cathedral of San Giusto. Civico Museo Teatrale Carlo Schmidl and Campo del Villaggio del Fanciullo are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Corso Italia, 12, Trieste, TS, 34121

What's nearby

  • Canal Grande di Trieste - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza Unita d'Italia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Port of Trieste - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trieste Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Trieste–Opicina Tramway - 8 min walk
  • Trieste (TXB-Trieste Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Trieste (TRS-Friuli Venezia Giulia) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antico Caffè Torinese - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Walter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eppinger caffè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viezzoli Immobiliare SRL - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Al Bocconcino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Modernist Hotel

Upscale hotel near Piazza Unita d'Italia
A coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Modernist Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Bike hire, valet parking (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and bidets
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Moldovan, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 27 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.20 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 27 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

The Modernist Hotel Hotel
The Modernist Hotel Trieste
The Modernist Hotel Hotel Trieste

Frequently asked questions

Is The Modernist Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Modernist Hotel?

Valet parking is available for EUR 27 per night.

What time is check-in at The Modernist Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Modernist Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Modernist Hotel located?

Located in Trieste City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Roman Theatre and Piazza Unita d'Italia. Old Stock Exchange Building and Chiesa di Santo Spiridione are just steps away. Trieste–Opicina Tramway is 8 minutes by foot and Trieste (TXB-Trieste Train Station) is 13 minutes.

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The Modernist Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 184 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Modernist Hotel. Easy access to many areas! Room was large and comfortable. We felt bad because bathroom floor does flood a bit when taking a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

As advertised, excellent buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Hotel in the best street, walk to everything and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Triesta!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very convenient and close to the port. The staff were super friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, brekfast wqas good.,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, fantastic showers, and lovely service. Room WiFi had some reliability issues, timing out from time to time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R.

Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Merve

Everything was
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, atmosphere appealing, bathroom will flood after showering
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Modernist Hotel is perfectly situated in the center of Trieste. Everything of interest can be reached without car or official transportation. We liked the interior of the hotel as well as the super friendly personnel at the reception and in the bar and breakfast corner.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really glad we stayed there great location and close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, comfortable beds with extra comforters 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great city - Trieste.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was too small
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We have the top floor family room and it was perfect for our family of 4 plus big windows with views and nice light!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Clean and the staff is exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonidas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, nice design, relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convienient location. Would consider a repeat stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamaljit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great central location and a great hotel. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024