Historic 1-star hotel in the heart of Trieste, a short walk from Piazza Unità d'Italia and the central station, with air-conditioned rooms and non-smoking premises.
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Hotel Istria is a 1-star property in the center of Trieste, dating back to 1890, 1.1 km from Trieste Centrale Station and 1.2 km from Piazza Unità d’Italia.
The hotel is designed for those looking for a simple, budget-friendly base to visit the historic center: the rooms, basic in their furnishings, are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, a desk and bed linen, with the option of a private or shared bathroom. Single, double, triple and family accommodations are available, suitable for solo travelers as well as small groups or families with children.
The property is entirely non-smoking and offers a 24-hour front desk, with staff speaking English, Spanish and Italian. General services include luggage storage, express check-in and a paid garage. The central location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to walk to San Giusto Castle, the port and the city’s main landmarks, making Hotel Istria a practical solution for those who want to move freely around the center of Trieste.
Hotel Istria offers eight room types, designed for different guests: from single rooms to family rooms, as well as doubles and triples with single or bunk beds. Each type is available with either a private or shared bathroom, offering solutions for different budgets without giving up the essentials. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, tiled flooring and heating, with simple but functional furnishings designed for a practical stay in the center of Trieste.
Room sizes range from 9 sqm for the single room to 16 sqm for the triples and the family room, the latter designed to accommodate up to one extra child in addition to adults. Rooms with a private bathroom include a shower, bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, while the shared-bathroom versions still come with a wardrobe and the same basic comforts. A range designed for those seeking price flexibility while maintaining consistent standards of cleanliness and service.
A 12 sqm twin room with private bathroom, simply and functionally furnished, with two separate single beds ideal for couples who prefer separate beds.
At 16 sqm, it is among the largest rooms in the property, featuring a private bathroom and three bunk beds, designed for groups of friends or large families.
Same size as the twin room with private bathroom but with shared facilities, a more affordable option for those who don’t need an en-suite bathroom.
A 9 sqm single room with private bathroom complete with courtesy set, shower, bidet and hairdryer, designed for solo travelers seeking privacy.
A more affordable version of the single room, with a shared bathroom but the same air conditioning, flat-screen TV and wardrobe.
The only room designed for families, with capacity for up to 4 people including one child, three single beds, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
As spacious as the triple room with private bathroom but with shared facilities, with three bunk beds and basic furnishings for a budget group stay.
Hotel Istria offers guests a 24-hour front desk, useful for those arriving in Trieste at different times, along with practical services such as luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, and fax/photocopying. The property is entirely non-smoking, with smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and CCTV cameras in common areas for guest safety.
Those traveling with pets will also find dedicated bowls, while those traveling by car can rely on a garage, although the upper floors are accessible only via stairs, a detail worth noting for guests with reduced mobility. Rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and internet connection, with tiled or marble flooring and heating in all units.
Vending machines with snacks and drinks are also available, convenient for a quick snack without going out, and the availability of family rooms makes the property suitable for those traveling with children as well.
Hotel Istria is located in the true heart of Trieste, in a residential area a short walk from the city’s main landmarks, with a location score of 8.8 given by guests. The property is surrounded by a lively urban fabric, with small bars and restaurants such as Desideri e Auguri and Sisters Cafè, both about 30 meters away, ideal for breakfast or a quick aperitif before heading out to explore the city.
Trieste Centrale Station is just 1.1 km away, convenient for those arriving by train or wishing to travel to other locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia, while San Giusto Castle is about 650 meters away and reachable via a short uphill walk. Piazza Unità d’Italia, one of the largest seafront squares in Europe, is about 950 meters away, and the port of Trieste is 1.8 km away. For those arriving by air, Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 29 km away.
The area is well suited to cultural and city tourism: besides the castle and the main square, nearby you’ll find historic sites such as the Roman Theater, Riccardo’s Arch and Casa Steiner, all reachable on foot within a few minutes. Miramare Castle, with its seaside park, is an excursion of about 7 km, ideal for a half-day trip out of the center, while the Trieste Karst, about 7 km away, offers trails and scenic walks for nature lovers.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 8.9, and the central location, with 8.8 points. Cleanliness and value for money remain at good levels, while general services are the weakest point according to guests, in line with the property’s 1-star category.
Hotel Istria is located at Via Timeus 5, in the center of Trieste, about 650 meters from San Giusto Castle and 950 meters from Piazza Unità d’Italia.
Yes, Hotel Istria accepts pets and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
Hotel Istria has a paid garage, not free parking.
No, Hotel Istria does not include breakfast in the room rate.
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Yes, at Hotel Istria the minimum age for check-in is 18, except for minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The front desk staff at Hotel Istria speaks English, Spanish and Italian.
