Trieste Old Town Travel Guide
Trieste
Visit Trieste Old Town
Popular places to visit
Piazza Unita d'Italia
Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.
Canal Grande di Trieste
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.
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Roman Theatre
Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.
Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
After visiting Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Trieste. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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.
Things to do
Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Treasure Hunt in Trieste La Vedova Giramondo
Sip & Step: A Flavorful Walk Through Koper's History
Top hotels in Trieste Old Town
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Great hotel, huge family room, very clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was also great, friendly staff, good variety. The location of the hotel is perfect, we walked from the train station when we arrived and also walked to restaurants and If there was one thing that disappointed me was the view from ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Città di Parenzo
This 3-star hotel may not have all the lavish amenities of a 5-star but they do they essentials with quality and excellence. We stayed in the business twin room and found it well equipped, with comfortable beds and a spacious bathroom. The space was thoughtfully and efficiently laid out. The decor ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
The hotel is already a bit faded and poorly maintained since its recent renovation. Paint missing in several places and the windows didn’t work properly. There was no one to help us up the front stairs with bags, the water in the shower was not hot, the breakfast was stale, and the cleaning staff ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
NH Trieste
Hotel is short walk from train/bus station along the water front. Great location for visiting Trieste. Staff were very friendly. Hotel very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Hotel Continentale
I left my phone on shuttle to hotel and 2 reception desk ladies helped me contact the company to find my phone which I was able to pickup the next day. Being outside of the US their help was tremendous! Sorry I don’t remember their names but they were working the front desk Monday Oct 13 around 5pm ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
The Modernist Hotel
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Internet was flaky and intermittent. Bedside table was very wobbly and sagged to one side.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Trieste Old Town
Trieste City Centre
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.
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 Piazza Unita d'Italia, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
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.
Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
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.
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.
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.
