Family-run guest house in the center of Trieste, a short walk from Piazza Unità d'Italia and Molo Audace, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi throughout the property.
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Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo is a guest house in the heart of Trieste, on Piazza Tommaseo, just 180 meters from Piazza Unità d’Italia and a three-minute walk from Molo Audace. The central location is one of its most appreciated features, with guests giving it a score of 9.8 for its proximity to the city’s main attractions.
The four available room types range from 22 to 45 square meters and are designed to meet different needs, from couples looking for a compact accommodation to families requiring more space. All rooms are air-conditioned, feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and electric kettle, with parquet floors that add a warm touch to the spaces. The Superior Triple Room stands out for its kitchenette and sitting area, ideal for longer stays.
Free WiFi covers the entire property. The surrounding area offers numerous bars, restaurants and historic sites, while Trieste’s railway station is about 700 meters away, convenient for those traveling without a car.
Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo offers four room types, from the 25 sqm Double Room to the larger 45 sqm Superior Triple Room, along with the 30 sqm Triple Room and the compact 22 sqm Deluxe Room. All accommodations are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer, as well as flat-screen TV, electric kettle and parquet floors that give the property a consistent style.
The differences mainly concern capacity and extra amenities: the Triple Room offers a bathtub instead of a shower and a city view, while the Superior Triple Room, the only one configured as a studio, has a full kitchenette, coffee machine and sitting area, ideal for those seeking more independence during their stay.
A classic 25 sqm double room, the largest among the property’s double rooms. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet and courtesy set, while the room has parquet floors, a wardrobe and an electric kettle. An essential and comfortable solution for couples.
Designed for three people, this 30 sqm room is the only one in the property with a bathtub instead of a shower and offers a city view. The private bathroom includes a bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, with parquet floors and flat-screen TV.
The most spacious room in the guest house, with 45 sqm configured as a studio. It is the only one with a full kitchenette including stove, refrigerator and microwave, as well as a sitting area and city view: ideal for longer stays or those seeking more independence.
The most compact room type in the property, with 22 sqm designed for a couple. The private bathroom with shower features a bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, while the room has a wardrobe, electric kettle and parquet floors.
Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, a particularly appreciated service given the 8.9 score received in this category. The rooms, all non-smoking, are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom complete with toilet, bidet, towels, complimentary bath products and hairdryer, as well as a wardrobe, electric kettle and refrigerator.
The common areas feature parquet floors, heating and an elevator that makes moving between floors easier. The property is entirely non-smoking and has fire extinguishers and key access for guest security. TV and internet connection complete the technological amenities in the rooms, while an invoice can be requested for the stay. Together, these services make the guest house a practical base for visiting Trieste’s historic center.
Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo is located on Piazza Tommaseo, in the beating heart of Trieste, just steps from the famous Caffè Tommaseo, a historic literary café only 20 meters from the property. The area is characterized by Austro-Hungarian buildings and the elegant squares that define the city center: Piazza Unità d’Italia, one of the largest seafront squares in Europe, is about 150 meters away, while Palazzo della Borsa Vecchia can be reached in about a hundred meters on foot.
Those arriving by train will find Trieste Centrale station about 700 meters away, easily reachable on foot in about ten minutes with luggage. Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 29 km away, connected to the city center by bus and taxi in about 35 minutes by car. Portorož Airport in Slovenia is also an alternative, about 23 km away. Teatro Verdi is a one-minute walk from the guest house, while Molo Audace, a scenic viewpoint over the gulf, can be reached in a three-minute stroll.
Guests can spend a morning visiting the Castle of San Giusto, a medieval fortress 550 meters away that overlooks the city from the top of the hill of the same name, or discover the Kleine Berlin air-raid shelters, about 800 meters away. A little further, about 7 km away, is Miramare Castle, with its park overlooking the sea, an ideal destination for a half-day trip. In summer, the city’s seafront invites walks along the water, while in winter the historic center, with its cafés and Christmas markets, remains perfectly walkable starting from the guest house.
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Guests particularly praise the location of Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo, rated 9.8, and cleanliness, with 8.8. Staff (8.9) and comfort (8.7) also score well, while services and value for money stand at 8.3, in line with the overall rating.
Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo is located on Piazza Tommaseo, 180 meters from Piazza Unità d’Italia and a three-minute walk from Molo Audace, in Trieste’s historic center.
No, Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo does not allow pets during the stay.
Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo does not have parking reserved for guests, as it is located in Trieste’s historic center.
No, Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo does not include breakfast among the services offered to guests.
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All rooms at Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and electric kettle.
Trieste Centrale station is about 700 meters from Locanda Al Volo Tommaseo, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
