Trieste City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palazzo del Municipio featuring night scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Piazza dell\'Unita featuring heritage architecture, general coastal views and a sunset
Grand Canal featuring a city, a bay or harbour and a river or creek
Grand Canal which includes boating and street scenes
Grand Canal showing a city, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

Piazza dell\'Unita featuring an administrative building, general coastal views and a square or plaza

Piazza Unita d'Italia

4.5/5(2 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 which includes a city, a marina and a bay or harbour

Canal Grande di Trieste

3.5/5(2 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
Roman Theatre showing building ruins

Roman Theatre

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

Roman Theatre
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi featuring 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
Cathedral of San Giusto which includes a church or cathedral

Cathedral of San Giusto

5/5(2 reviews)

This richly decorated church stands above Trieste’s old town and on a hill that was once the heart of the city’s medieval quarter.

Cathedral of San Giusto
Museo Revoltella featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Museo Revoltella

Marvel at the works of regional and national artists and visit the former home of an influential city merchant at this modern art gallery.

Museo Revoltella

Activities

Full-Day Private Venice Tour with Water Taxi from Trieste Port

Full-Day Private Venice Tour with Water Taxi from Trieste Port

AU$688
per adult
Full-Day Private Venice Tour with Water Taxi from Trieste Port
Trieste: Habsburg History Private Walking Tour

Trieste: Habsburg History Private Walking Tour

AU$417
per adult
Trieste: Habsburg History Private Walking Tour
Piran - Tartini Square

Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste

AU$250
per adult
Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste
Venice Highlights from Trieste Port: Debark from Cruise Ship

Venice from Trieste Port for Disembarking Cruise Passengers

AU$2,990
per traveller
Venice from Trieste Port for Disembarking Cruise Passengers
Ljubljana Capital Tour from Trieste

Ljubljana Capital Tour from Trieste

AU$317
per adult
Ljubljana Capital Tour from Trieste
Lipica

Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Shore Excursion from Trieste

AU$384
per adult
Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Shore Excursion from Trieste
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Our pick of the best Trieste City Centre Hotel Deals

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 AU$221 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The convenience and accessibility to everything, safe area as well. And the breakfast abd dining area is elegant and great food ."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Albergo Alla Posta
Albergo Alla Posta
3 out of 5
Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan, 1, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$125 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (700 reviews)
2N couple get-away
"Safe and great location within the center, just about 8mins walk to Central Train and Bus Stations. 24-Hr reception with free Coffee/Tea at Dining Area. Clean and Comportable room size. Free BF with loads to choose however the fresh pastries caught my attention. High customer service from reception ..."

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Albergo Alla Posta
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
4 out of 5
Piazza della Repubblica 1, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$223 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (380 reviews)
"No view, noisy from building equipment, parking is horrible. Staff was amazing, breakfast and room service good was great, location is great!!"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 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 AU$172 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
"Very nice people, they really helped us with everything"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Urban Hotel Design
The Modernist Hotel
The Modernist Hotel
4 out of 5
Corso Italia, 12, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$168 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
"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!"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

The Modernist Hotel
Palazzo Talenti 1907
Palazzo Talenti 1907
Via Saverio Mercadante 1, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$135 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (332 reviews)
"Only negative no toaster in the appartment ans coffee machine"

Reviewed on 21 Oct. 2024

Palazzo Talenti 1907
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Other neighbourhoods around 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

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
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 Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas and Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Trieste Old Town
Trieste showing heritage architecture and château or palace

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 showing 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
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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 Golf Club Trieste or San Giovanni Park.

San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol
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Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio

You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and gardens in Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio. You might want to make time for a stop at Allianz Dome or Nereo Rocco Stadium.

Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio

Trieste City Centre Travel Guide

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