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Guest house in Sistiana a few steps from the sea, with free private parking, free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms with patio: ideal for couples seeking a quiet stay.

Boutique hotel with restaurant in Sistiana, between the beaches of the Gulf of Trieste and seaside cliffs, with spa, sauna and well-kept garden.
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Locanda Gaudemus Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is a 3-star hotel located in Sistiana, just a few hundred metres from the coast of the Gulf of Trieste, with a garden, a terrace and an in-house restaurant. The property is entirely non-smoking and features a wellness area with sauna and hot tub, ideal for those seeking relaxation after excursions along the coast.
The air-conditioned rooms, each with a private bathroom, are designed for different needs: from the cosier single room to the more spacious superior triple room, all equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV and hairdryer. Breakfast, served buffet-style, offers continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
The location is especially appreciated by couples, with short distances to Duino Castle, Caravella Beach and several local restaurants. Private parking is free and WiFi is included throughout the property, making the inn a convenient base both for a seaside stay and for visiting Trieste and the Trieste Karst.

The rooms at Locanda Gaudemus share a simple style and some common amenities: air conditioning, heating, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and desk. Room sizes vary considerably, from the 15 sqm of the Double Room to the 30 sqm of the Superior Triple Room, allowing guests to choose the option best suited to the number of guests and their space needs.
The Deluxe Double Room, the largest of the double rooms at 25 sqm, offers bathrobes and slippers for a more refined touch. The Superior Triple Room, designed for three people, combines a large double bed with a single bed across 30 sqm. For solo travellers there is the Large Single Room, which despite its name still has two beds across 20 sqm, while the classic Double Room remains the most compact option in the property, ideal for short stays as a couple.
A 25 sqm double room, among the largest in the property, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bathrobes and slippers for a more refined stay. Air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV complete the furnishings.
The most spacious room in the inn at 30 sqm, designed for three people thanks to the combination of a double bed and a single bed. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning and flat-screen TV.
Despite its name, this 20 sqm single room is the only one to offer two different beds, useful for those who want more space even when travelling alone. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning and heating.
The most compact of the double rooms at 15 sqm, suitable for short stays as a couple. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning, heating and flat-screen TV.
Locanda Gaudemus offers guests a wellness area with sauna and hot tub, a real highlight for those seeking relaxation after a day at the beach or exploring the Karst. The property also has a garden, a terrace and free private parking, as well as an airport shuttle service on request.
For meals, there is a bar and an in-house restaurant, which also serves a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The rooms, all non-smoking, are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi throughout the property.
Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge. Room service and invoices available on request round off an offering designed for a comfortable stay, whether for a romantic getaway or a short relaxing trip along the coast.
Locanda Gaudemus is located in Sistiana, a small coastal hamlet in the municipality of Duino-Aurisina, overlooking the Gulf of Trieste at the foot of the Val Rosandra Nature Reserve and the karst cliffs sloping down to the sea. The area is quiet, dotted with villas and small local restaurants, with Caravella Beach just 350 metres away and Castelreggio Beach 600 metres away, both reachable on foot.
Sistiana-Visogliano railway station is 1.4 km away, while Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 12 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane. The centre of Trieste, with Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle, is about 17-18 km away, reachable by car in just over 20 minutes along the coastal road. Nearby, less than 2 km away, is also Duino Castle, with the famous Rilke Path overlooking the sea.
In summer the area draws swimmers thanks to the many beaches of the gulf, from Portopiccolo to Green Beach, while in other seasons walks along the karst trails and visits to the area’s historic castles are more common. Trieste Adventure Park, 1.4 km away, is an option for families with children, while history lovers can head to Trieste to visit the Habsburg-era centre and the port.
Reviews particularly praise cleanliness and staff, both rated 9.8, and the comfort of the rooms at 9.7. The free WiFi is also highly appreciated, with a perfect score. The location, while excellent, is the lowest-rated category among those reviewed.
Yes, Locanda Gaudemus Boutique Hotel & Restaurant includes breakfast, served buffet-style with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Yes, Locanda Gaudemus Boutique Hotel & Restaurant accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
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Yes, Locanda Gaudemus Boutique Hotel & Restaurant offers free private parking to guests of the property.
Caravella Beach is about 350 metres from Locanda Gaudemus Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, comfortably reachable on foot.
Yes, Locanda Gaudemus Boutique Hotel & Restaurant has a wellness area with sauna and hot tub available to guests.
No, Locanda Gaudemus Boutique Hotel & Restaurant does not require a minimum age for check-in.