1-star hotel in Muggia, on the seafront near the small harbor, with an in-house restaurant, panoramic terrace and air-conditioned rooms just steps from the old town.
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Hotel La Bussola is a 1-star property in Muggia, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, overlooking the seafront just steps from the small harbor, about 14 km from the Castle of San Giusto in Trieste. The building is entirely non-smoking and features a terrace where guests can enjoy views of the gulf.
The six room types, from Single to Quadruple, are air-conditioned and come with a private bathroom, desk, flat-screen TV and free WiFi; one of the rooms also offers a view of the old town, while another looks out onto the sea. The in-house restaurant serves local traditional dishes, while daily housekeeping ensures order and comfort throughout the stay.
The location, just a few metres from seafront bars and restaurants, is particularly appreciated by couples, who gave it a score of 9.5. Muggia, a town of Venetian origin on the Adriatic, is a convenient base for visiting Trieste and the nearby Slovenian coast.
Hotel La Bussola offers six room types designed for different needs, from the Single Room suited to solo travellers to the Quadruple Room designed for families or small groups. All rooms are air-conditioned, feature parquet flooring, navy blue fabrics, a private bathroom with shower and courtesy set, a desk and a flat-screen satellite TV, ensuring the same level of comfort across every category.
The main differences lie in the size, ranging from 9 sqm in the Single Room to 22 sqm in the Quadruple Room, and in the bed layout, with single, double or mixed configurations for larger groups. The Standard Double Room stands out for its sea view, while the Quadruple Room offers a view over Muggia’s old town.
With parquet flooring and navy blue fabrics, this double room can be set up with two single beds or one large double bed, depending on the preference indicated at the time of booking. The private bathroom with shower comes with a courtesy set and hairdryer, while the flat-screen satellite TV completes the amenities.
Larger than the Double Room with Twin Beds, this triple room combines a single bed and a large double bed to accommodate up to three guests. It also features parquet flooring and navy blue fabrics, with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, courtesy set and hairdryer.
The largest of the available room types, with a view over Muggia’s old town and capacity for up to 4 guests thanks to two single beds paired with a large double bed. A private bathroom with shower, courtesy set and hairdryer complete the room, ideal for families or small groups.
The most compact room in the property, designed for solo travellers: a single bed, parquet flooring and a private bathroom with shower, courtesy set and hairdryer, offering the same level of amenities as the larger rooms in a more essential space.
The only room with a sea view, furnished with a French double bed, wardrobe and parquet flooring. The private bathroom features a walk-in shower, bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, offering a different outlook compared to the other room types, which face the old town.
Hotel La Bussola features an in-house restaurant serving local dishes, alongside a panoramic terrace ideal for relaxing with views over the Gulf of Muggia. The property offers parking, free WiFi throughout all areas and air conditioning in every room, as well as daily housekeeping that keeps the spaces consistently tidy.
General facilities include a safe, personalised key access, heating, fire extinguishers and CCTV in the common areas and outside the building, for guests’ security. Family rooms are available for those travelling in groups, and the entire property is non-smoking. The rooms feature parquet flooring, a wardrobe, a desk and a flat-screen TV with internet connection.
Hotel La Bussola is located in the heart of Muggia, the town of Venetian origin overlooking the Gulf of Trieste, just steps from the small harbor and the seafront promenade. Around the property you’ll find typical bars and restaurants, such as Buffet alla Marina just 10 metres away and Bar Molto Ghiaccio at 30 metres, while the Dog Beach dog park is less than a 5-minute walk away, 200 metres from the hotel. Muggia’s old town, with its narrow streets and main square, retains the atmosphere of an old Adriatic fishing village.
For those arriving without a car, Trieste Centrale railway station is about 5 km away, while Villa Opicina station is 10 km away; Portorož Airport in Slovenia is just 18 km away, a convenient alternative to Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport, 32 km away. Trieste’s city centre, with the Castle of San Giusto (4.7 km) and Piazza Unità d’Italia (5 km), can be reached in a few minutes by car, as can the beaches of Ankaran (4.1 km) and Pokopališče Skoljk (4.3 km), across the border in Slovenia.
Muggia is a practical base for exploring both Italy and nearby Slovenia: in summer, the beaches of the Koper coast can be reached quickly, while in any season a walk through Muggia’s old town or a trip to Trieste to visit the Miramare Castle and the city’s Habsburg-era core is worthwhile. Nature lovers can head to the trails of the Trieste Karst, just a few kilometres away, for panoramic hikes over the gulf.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the cleanliness of the rooms, with a score of 9.3. The location also wins over couples especially, who rated it 9.5. The value for money remains good (8.8), while general facilities score 8.5, the lowest value among the categories.
Yes, Hotel La Bussola offers family rooms, including the Quadruple Room which can accommodate up to 4 people, making it suitable for larger families too.
No, Hotel La Bussola does not allow pets.
No, Hotel La Bussola does not include breakfast among its services.
Yes, Hotel La Bussola offers free WiFi throughout the entire property, including in the rooms.
Hotel La Bussola is about 5 km from Trieste city centre, with the Castle of San Giusto reachable in a few minutes by car.
Check-in at Hotel La Bussola is available from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; guests are advised to notify the property of their expected arrival time in advance.
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