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

£101
per adult
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste
Ljubljana Capital Tour from Trieste

Ljubljana Capital Tour from Trieste

£163
per adult
Ljubljana Capital Tour from Trieste
Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide

£15
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Venice Highlights from Trieste Port: Debark from Cruise Ship

From Trieste: Venice for Disembarking Cruise Passengers

£1,537
per traveller
From Trieste: Venice for Disembarking Cruise Passengers
Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour

£49
per adult
Trieste: Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Lipica

Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Shore Excursion from Trieste

£198
per adult
Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Shore Excursion from Trieste
See all activities in Trieste

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
The price is £197 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£197
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel is great, however the temperature control in the room is terrible. We could not change it from the room, we had to ask reception. How can it be freezing cold at 23deg and too hot at 24 deg. I asked for the shower not to be over the bath, we got a shower over the bath with no apology or ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

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 £143 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£143
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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! (388 reviews)
"Great location, clean modern rooms. Great Breakfast. Nice Staff. We used the valet parking as the parking lot was a ways away."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 £178 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£178
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
"The room was rather warm. They had not started the air conditioning system a yet. We opened the window but the street noice was loud"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Urban Hotel Design
Le Terrazze
Le Terrazze
Via Filzi, 21, Trieste, TS
The price is £88 per night from 8 May to 9 May
£88
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Chiesa Evangelica ...
"The apartment was clean. Only stayed one night but very nice for a family with kitchen and dishes etc. I would stay here again. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Le Terrazze
Albergo Alla Posta
Albergo Alla Posta
3 out of 5
Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan, 1, Trieste, TS
The price is £86 per night from 11 May to 12 May
£86
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (705 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
Hotel Città di Parenzo
Hotel Città di Parenzo
3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8, Trieste, TS
The price is £95 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£95
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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 ...
"The hotel is conveniently situated and all the main areas of the city centre are only a short walk away. All of the hotel staff we met were helpful, friendly and professional and they made our stay a very pleasant one. There is a good choice of food on the breakfast buffet. Our room was comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Hotel Città di Parenzo
See all 1,657 properties in Trieste Old Town
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.

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 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
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 Museo Revoltella, 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 Marinella while you're exploring the area.

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
Default Image

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
Default Image
Photo by renato agostini (CC BY-SA)

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

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: