Casetta Helena is a holiday home with a terrace and garden in Trieste, ideal for families and groups, set in the rural Karst countryside just a few minutes from the historic centre.
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Casetta Helena is an independent holiday home located in Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, about 6 km from San Giusto Castle and the central Piazza Unità d’Italia. Built in 1990, the property is situated on Strada per Longera, in a rural setting at the foot of the Karst plateau, and offers self-contained accommodation with a patio and independent entrance.
The apartment spans two bedrooms and a large living room with a sofa bed, for a total of one hundred square metres suitable for up to six people. The kitchen is fully equipped with a hob, oven, dishwasher and utensils, while the two bathrooms feature a bidet and complimentary toiletries. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a washing machine, useful for extended stays.
Outside, the terrace and patio overlook a quiet inner courtyard, perfect for relaxing after a day of hiking on the trails of the Trieste Karst. The Port of Trieste and Miramare Castle can be reached by car in just a few minutes, making Casetta Helena a convenient base for exploring the city and its surroundings without giving up the tranquillity of the countryside.
Casetta Helena offers a single accommodation option, designed for those looking for a spacious, independent space: the Holiday Home, a one-hundred-square-metre apartment spread across two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, and two private bathrooms with bidets. The kitchen is complete with a hob, oven, dishwasher and utensils, allowing full independence during the stay.
The furnishings favour functionality: soundproofed walls, parquet or tiled floors and an independent entrance guarantee privacy for both families and small groups. The terrace and outdoor patio complete the offering, with an open-air space overlooking the inner courtyard, ideal for meals or relaxing after excursions in the surrounding area.
The only accommodation type available at Casetta Helena is an entire 100 m² apartment with two separate bedrooms, a spacious living room with a sofa bed, and two private bathrooms. The fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven and dishwasher allows for complete independence, while the terrace and patio overlooking the inner courtyard offer a private outdoor space for relaxation.
Casetta Helena provides guests with a fully equipped kitchen, including a hob, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and electric kettle for tea or coffee, as well as a washing machine and iron for longer stays.
The interior spaces include a living room with a sofa, a dining area and bedrooms with wardrobes, mosquito screens and soundproofed walls; the two private bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bath products. Outside there is a terrace, a patio and a garden with outdoor furniture, along with the possibility of hiking on nearby trails.
Among the general services, we highlight the safe, heating and non-smoking rooms, while the building is entirely non-smoking and access to the upper floors is via stairs.
Casetta Helena is located on Strada per Longera, in the Karst countryside on the outskirts of Trieste, in a residential area characterised by villas with gardens and small typical osmize. The setting is rural and quiet, away from city centre traffic, yet convenient enough to reach both the coast and the Karst plateau within a few minutes.
The historic centre of Trieste, with San Giusto Castle and the scenic Piazza Unità d’Italia, is about 5 km away, as is Trieste Centrale Station, convenient for those arriving by train. The city port is 7 km away, while Miramare Castle, with its park overlooking the sea, is about 12 km away. For those travelling by air, Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is 33 km away, and Portorož Airport, in Slovenia, is just 24 km away.
The area is particularly well suited to hiking enthusiasts: the trails of the Trieste and Gorizia Karst begin just steps from the property and allow for walks among sinkholes, woods and views over the Gulf of Trieste. Nearby you’ll also find small typical restaurants such as Osmiza Coretti, 200 metres away, and Trattoria Gelmo, 350 metres away, ideal for sampling local flavours. In summer, the proximity to the sea makes it convenient to visit the city beaches, while in autumn the area is perfect for traditional visits to osmize to taste Karst wine and produce.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, with a score of 9.5, and the comfort of the rooms, rated 9.4. Cleanliness (9.1) and value for money (8.8) are also highly appreciated. The location, although more peripheral compared to the historic centre, receives a good 8.1, confirming Casetta Helena as a solid choice for a peaceful stay.
No, Casetta Helena does not allow pets during the stay.
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Casetta Helena is located about 5 km from the historic centre of Trieste, from San Giusto Castle and from Piazza Unità d’Italia.
Check-in at Casetta Helena is possible from 15:00 to 00:00, upon prior notice of your arrival time to the property.
Yes, Casetta Helena welcomes children of all ages and offers two bedrooms and a living room with a sofa bed, suitable for up to 6 people.
Yes, Casetta Helena is equipped with a full kitchen featuring a hob, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and utensils.
No, Casetta Helena does not allow parties or events to be organised on the property.
