Trieste Old Town Travel Guide
Trieste
Visit Trieste Old Town
Popular places to visit
Piazza Unita d'Italia
You can learn about the history of Trieste with a trip to Piazza Unita d'Italia. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Canal Grande di Trieste
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Canal Grande di Trieste during your travels in Trieste. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, a popular theatre in Trieste. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Roman Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Roman Theatre, a popular theatre 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.
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.
Top hotels in Trieste Old Town
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Amazing
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
La struttura è architettonicamente stupenda Servizio nella media bassa (room service alle 15 ...) Dettagli migliorabili dalla temperatura nelle stanze (piene di spifferi dall'impatto significativo), alla qualità dozzinale della toilette paper
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Albergo Alla Posta
Very pleasent stay. Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Le Terrazze
We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Trieste. The location of Le Terazze was perfect to walk to/from the train station and all of sights throughout the centre of the city
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
NH Trieste
Hotel Città di Parenzo
Returned for a night on my way back through. The parking was great!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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 di Cavana 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
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.
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.
