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Trieste hotel advice?

We have three days to spend in Trieste. I am looking for recommendations for mid-range hotel or guesthouse near the city center. Also any suggestions what to do, what to see in Trieste and its surroundings? Thank you.

I,ve been to Trieste numerous times to visit relatives and unfortunately, as far as major Italian sitseeing goes, there isn't much to see! Trieste, was governed by the Austrians and didn't come into any prominance until modern times so its buildings are "modern" in euro terms. It is a very honest, down to earth city with a very trans-cultural feel as it has hosted many nationalities th/out the years. (it was a free port in the 50's and 60's. AKA Hong Kong) and is said to be very Americanised. The castles of Saint George (san Giusto) on top of the hill and the castle of Miramare (were the grand duke of Austria lived) are worth a visit. Miramare is the large white castle on the edge of town, on the coast, you can't miss it! And another short sight would be the nearby town of Miggia, for a meal. A tram ride up to Opicina (the large hill) is great for views. The tram is on the main road near the train station. and the countryside is great to visit. There is also a gigantic cave, in the hills (la Grotta Gigante?) that is worth a visit. Trieste is great as a place in which to visit nearby Slovenia. Five minutes away, just a passport needed. very cheap meals etc and great scenery. Fantastic seaside villages and the town and caves of Postumia (spelling?) and cliffside castle in Llubjiana. are breathtaking. In summer, Trieste is great for swimming and sunbaking. and has some great bars. Overall a very pretty city with some interesting history. A spy centre during the cold war (featured in Ian Flemings "the spy who loved me") and was the beginning of the Orient Express. and has been the home of many great international writters. Cant help you with a hotel though, sorry. It has got a couple of websites. just type in TRIESTE. Dave Cant help you with hotels

Lodging Recommendation: Hotel Colombia Type: hotel Location: Via della Geppa, 18 - 34132 Trieste Tel. +39 040 369191 Fax. +39 040 369644 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.hotelcolombia.it Comparative Price: $$$ ACCOMMODATIONS show all Trieste ACCOMMODATIONS Tips Lodging Recommendation: Abbazia Type: hotel Location: Via della Geppa, 20 - 34132 Trieste Tel. +39 040 365314 Fax +39 040 369769 Comparative Price: $$$ ACCOMMODATIONS show all Trieste ACCOMMODATIONS Tips Lodging Recommendation: Continentale Type: hotel Location: Via San Nicolò, 25 - 34124 Trieste Tel. +39 040 631717 Fax +39 040 368816 Comparative Price: $$$ ACCOMMODATIONS show all Trieste ACCOMMODATIONS Tips » Send this Picture as a Postcard sent 0 times Lodging Recommendation: Italia Type: hotel Location: Via della Geppa, 15 - 34132 Trieste Tel. +39 040 369900 Fax +39 040 630540 e-mail:[email protected] http://www.hotel-italia.it Comparative Price: $$$ ACCOMMODATIONS show all Trieste ACCOMMODATIONS Tips Lodging Recommendation: Novo Hotel Impero Type: hotel Location: Via Sant`Anastasio, 1 - 34132 Trieste Tel. +39 040 364242 Fax +39 040 365023 Comparative Price: $$$ ACCOMMODATIONS show all Trieste ACCOMMODATIONS Tips Lodging Recommendation: Roma Type: hotel Location: Via Ghega, 7 - 34132 Trieste Tel. +39 040 369980 Fax +39 040 371607 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.friuliveneziagiulia com/hotelroma Comparative Price: $$$

Austrian-influenced Trieste in the northeast at edge of the Venetian Arc, was once the chief port of the Hapsburg empire into the early 20th century and the most important Hapsburg metropolis after Vienna and Prague. The neoclassic architecture, which Empress Maria Theresa of Austria masterminded in the 18th century, still defines much of the magnificent city. Italy annexed Trieste in 1919, but within 35 years the city would be occupied at various points by the Germans, the Yugoslavs and Anglo-American forces before finally re-joining Italy in 1954. Perhaps Winston Churchill best described the city’s geo-political position in his historic 1946 speech, when he declared that “an Iron Curtain [had] descended across the Continent” from “Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic.” Trieste became the shopwindows of Occidental world. Apart from its complex history, Trieste is distinctive for its beauty. It’s a rough, ragged sort of beauty, like a precious but neglected stone. Though the city lacks the self-confidence of a Florence or Venice, it has its own great rewards. Riding into Trieste on the train from Venice is like breathing a sigh of relief.The coast is breathtaking. One of Trieste's most lovely spots, is the great Miramare Castle with its famous palms’ garden. Located on a point five km north of the city center and overlooking the Bay of Trieste, Miramare Castle was built as a showpiece for Maximilian, the brother of the Austrian Emperor Franz Josef. Built in a grand style with beautiful grounds and mediterranean gardens surrounding it, the Castle is one of Trieste's most beautiful attractions. Trieste is known as one of the coffee capitals of Italy, and thus of Europe. The influence of three separate cultures - Italian, Austrian, and Turkish - each of which take coffee very seriously, has ensured that Trieste remains a "coffee town." As one of the important ports open to trade with the Turks in the east, a lot of coffee was imported to Trieste. The Austrians added their custom of grand cafés (and cakes !!!!)in which sipping coffee became practically a vocation. The Italians - famous for their espresso and cappuccino - have refined coffee drinking to an extreme art form. All of these cultures have been brought together in Trieste where you can drink the best coffee in europe. The Piazza Grande of Trieste, with several monuments,historic buildings and coffee- bars, is the largest european square directly on the sea. To visit the main historical attractions without walking too much there is also a Turistic Bus, which provides a 3 hours sightseeing-tour for 5 euros. The town preserves interesting Roman, Medieval and neo-classic monuments, and is an important center for artistic, historical and scientific collections with great museums. In the downtown you’ll find several elegant shopping avenues,extremely cheap italian fashion clothes and great departement stores.

Among other attractions, here you can also find literary itinerary of famous writers who lived in Trieste (James Joice, Ettore Schmitz, Rainer M.Rilke, Sigmund Freud, Johannes Winckelmann) In the surrounding Karst Plateau there is the world’s largest visitable caves (Guinness)the Giant Cave, scenic cable-tramway from downtown, then the Rosandra Valley (a true incredible Alpine landscape with waterfall,only 30 mn. bus from downtown !!) From May to October wonderful sunbathing and swimming in the cristal clear mediterranean water (Blue Flag of EU) From the harbour a lot of regular boat lines to Muggia (typical venetian town 25 mn. ferryboat, 1.50 euro), to Grado (typical venetian town, a lot of romanic monuments, 1 hour ferryboat for 3 euro ) to Sistiana bay and Duino Castle (seaside,fish restaurants, 50 mn. by ferrryboat ,4 euro ) then to Barcola (seaside and a 5 km. long scenic walkpath , 20 mn. boat, 1 euro) to Miramare castle and Grignano Bay (30 mn. by boat 2.50 euro) .In a single day you can visit more destinations. Finally to (passport required) venetian towns of former Yugoslavia as Pirano, Capodistria,Parenzo ,Rovigno and so on ……each one a real little Venice (but now substituted with slavic inhabitants) in miniature, 1 to 2 hrs. by boat, 10 to 20 euro) Pay attention because the prices in former Yugoslavia are nowadays extremely expensive. For a good italian journey including Trieste: http://www.goaheadvacations.com/dest...TMI_body01.asp I would raccomand hotel Continentale, in the commercial pedestrian area, not expensive

We spent two days in Trieste last month, and found the Best Western San Guisti hotel delightful. It is up on a hill, and on a bus route to the center of town. Lacking courage after being kicked off a bus for the lack of a ticket (must be bought at tabac shop, not the bus) we walked up and down those hills way too many times, but in doing so really got familiar with the place. The Adriatic is incredibly blue, the buzz of the motor scooters loud. Not many people speak English, and not many tourists. Border towm, lots of police keeping Solvenians out. Insurance seems to keep the economy rolling. Overall, interesting. Not sure that I would go back, but glad I went.

hi, sorry I can't help you with hotels in trieste but if you want to explore the Friuli reigon i suggest you make a trip to cividale and udine. My family is from a small village in between these towns and I must say that they are well worth the visit. The Jewllery here is beautiful and considerably cheaper than the rest of mainstream italy. I can suggest a hotel in Udine for you if you are interested. Please e-mail me if u have any queries.

Hotel Continentale Via San Nicolò, 25 Trieste , 34100 Tel: +39 040631717 Together with the Teatro and the Duchi, the two hotels facing the Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, the Continental is the only hotel in the city that is situated in an elegant, pedestrian area. It was recently renovated and is central, with a small meeting room. The interior is clean and sophisticated, with sober, modern furnishings. It is a perfect building for groups and small pets are allowed. It is difficult to park nearby, though it is a beautiful area, ten minutes from the sea. It is better to leave the car in a garage. Hotel Al Teatro Capo di piazza Bartoli, 1 Trieste , 34121 Tel: +39 040366220 Although this is a modest two star hotel, it is located in one of the most beautiful corners of the city, only 20 metres from Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, one of the biggest squares facing the sea in Europe. The rooms are clean but nothing special. The furnishings are very simple and not all rooms are en-suite. However the politeness and the both friendly but professional approach from the staff is very praiseworthy. I know both hotels and i can suggest you to settle down there. I've found these descriptions from: http://www.hoovers.com/travel/0,,12_2847.html