Trieste is a port city on the Adriatic Sea in northeastern Italy. It is a 2hr train ride east of Venice, Italy.

There are many great places to stay in Trieste. For the best experience, we recommend staying near the Piazza Unita d’ Italia (the castle marker on the map below). Northeast of the castle marker is a great area with historic churches, cafes, the canal, and many restaurants.  Southwest of the castle marker is a beautiful area with older churches and buildings, small shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Here’s an interactive map with hotel and apartment options that can be filtered to meet your needs. Select your travel dates to get specific availability and prices.

Book your stay now!

The best month to visit Trieste depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want the best weather, fewer crowds, or the best value? Following are our suggestions for each.

The best weather is a personal preference. We find the best weather for exploring a city is around 55° F and sunny. However, this is not ideal weather for the beach or boating activities. The weather in Trieste can be warm during the summer, but it’s not scorching.

Below is a chart showing each month’s average high and low temperatures so you can decide what is best for you.

The time of the year with good weather and fewer crowds is often called the shoulder season. The shoulder season in Trieste is March, April, October, and November. For many, this is the best time of the year to visit.

Trieste is less popular with tourists than Venice, Florence, or Rome. So, you will find fewer crowds in the shoulder season than in the summer, but the summer is not that bad either.

We spent a month in Trieste in November. The weather was cold and windy on some days but lovely and sunny on others. It is somewhat hit-and-miss. In general, it is a relatively windy destination. This explains the many sailboats in the marina.

January and February are good months to visit Trieste for the best value and no crowds. You should expect cold, windy weather and pack accordingly.

Trieste Airport (code: TRS) – there are no direct flights from the United States to TRS, so you will need to transfer in a European city.

Venice Marco Polo Airport (code: VCE) – there are direct flights from Philadephia, JFK, Newark, and Atlanta to VCE. From there, a shuttle bus to Venice Mestre Train Station followed by a 2hr train ride to Trieste Centrale railway station will get you to the heart of Trieste.

Trieste Centrale (code: TXB) – Piazza della Liberta, 11, 34132 Trieste, Italy

Trieste Ferry Port – Via dello Scalo Legnami, 34146 Trieste, Italy

Central European Standard Time (GMT +1)

Euro €

Italian – Trieste is a city where English is abundantly spoken. It is at the crossroads of Italy, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia and English is used as a common language.

Citizens from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia don’t need a visa to visit Italy if they stay 90 days or less. For more information on visa-free travel in Italy, check out our article on traveling visa-free.

Italy’s electrical outlets are Type C, F, and L. They have a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Travelers from the United States will need an adapter.

If you have many items to plug in, we recommend a travel power strip with multiple USBs and standard plug-ins. Using a power strip, you will only need one adapter to plug the strip into the wall.

Travelers will want a SIM card for Italy. You can get either a local SIM card or an eSIM card.

To get a local SIM card, you have to find a local cellular service provider, often stand in line for assistance, show your passport, and complete some paperwork. The SIM cards work great, but purchasing them is somewhat inconvenient. This option is best if you need more than 5GB of data.

We use eSIMs exclusively because they can be purchased through an app prior to arrival in a new country and activated when you hit a cell tower in the country. We use Airalo eSIMs. They work great, and I recommend them if you plan to use less than 5 GB of data during your stay or if you need internet immediately on arrival.

The fantastic train system in Italy makes rental cars unnecessary for most destinations. However, rental cars are needed to reach smaller towns and explore the countryside. In addition to the major car rental companies found in the United States, Sixt and Europcar are common throughout Europe. For a comparison of rental car offers from large, international brands and smaller regional brands, we recommend Discover Cars.