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
Canal Grande di Trieste is just one of the places to see in Trieste, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Palazzo del Municipio
After visiting Palazzo del Municipio, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
Top hotels in Trieste Old Town
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
"Breakfast was delicious."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Città di Parenzo
"The staff was"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Le Terrazze
"Information about checking in was poor. We arrived around 7pm thinking we would get a key from the desk - but the desk closed at 1 and you needed a code to get in. Fortunately a resident gave us the code and showed us the lockbox where our key was waiting in an envelope. We photographed our passports ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
"There were not laundry facilities in the hotel."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Albergo Alla Posta
"The breakfast was exceptionally great. Staff are very nice and helpful."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Continentale
"Top notch stay and very helpful and friendly staff. Perfect location to walk everywhere. Including to cruise terminal"
Reviewed on 21 May 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 Palazzo del Municipio, 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 Golf Club Trieste or Roseto di San Giovanni.
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.
