Aparthotel in the heart of Trieste with apartments featuring their own kitchen, an indoor gym and a convenient location just steps from the old town's bars and shops.
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Residence Rialto is an aparthotel in Trieste, about 1.8 km from Piazza Unità d’Italia and 2 km from San Giusto Castle, designed for those seeking the independence of an apartment without giving up basic services such as housekeeping and laundry.
The property offers several types of apartments, from studios to two-bedroom units, all reachable by elevator and equipped with their own kitchen with oven, refrigerator and hob, a living area with TV and a bathroom with bathtub or shower. Some units are wheelchair accessible, while others feature air conditioning or a view of a quiet street.
Shared facilities include a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property, daily housekeeping and a laundry service. Breakfast, available for a small extra charge, includes continental, Italian and gluten-free options. Around the property, in the Città Vecchia district, restaurants, bars and shops are just steps away, making Residence Rialto a practical base for exploring Trieste’s city centre on foot.
Residence Rialto offers nine apartment types, from one-bedroom studios to larger two-bedroom units designed for families or small groups. All accommodations are reachable by elevator and feature a private bathroom, a full kitchen with oven, refrigerator and hob, a living area with flat-screen TV, and bath and bed linen supplied with an ironing set.
What mainly sets the different units apart is the size, ranging from 30 to 45 square metres, and the capacity, which reaches up to five people in the two-bedroom apartments. The Attic Apartment stands out for its air conditioning and private entrance, while some ground-floor units have been designed for accessibility, with roll-in showers and independent entrances suitable for wheelchair users.
The most compact of the one-bedroom apartments, it offers 40 sqm with a living area featuring a TV, soundproof walls and a coffee machine in the room. The kitchen comes complete with oven, refrigerator and hob, while the bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer.
With two separate bedrooms and a living room featuring an additional sofa bed, this 45 sqm unit is the largest among the accommodations with a standard capacity of three people. The equipped kitchen and the bathroom with bathtub or shower complete an accommodation suited to extended stays.
The only unit type to offer air conditioning, this 35 sqm attic apartment has a private entrance and a view of a quiet street. The bathroom features a shower and bidet, while the living area includes tea and coffee making facilities as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Designed for accessibility, this 30 sqm apartment has an independent entrance and a bathroom with a roll-in shower, bidet and wheelchair access. The living room, separate from the bedroom, houses a sofa bed, while the kitchen features a microwave oven and complete utensils.
Similar to the previous type in size and accessibility, this version accommodates up to four people. Here too, the bathroom with a roll-in shower is designed for wheelchair users, while the fully equipped kitchen makes the accommodation practical for longer stays.
With two separate bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed and a view of a quiet street, this 45 sqm apartment accommodates up to four people. It features tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen cable TV in the living area.
Same size and layout as its twin type, but with capacity extended to five people: it is the two-bedroom apartment best suited for larger groups. The kitchen is complete with hob, refrigerator and microwave oven, with a living area overlooking a quiet street.
A compact 30 sqm unit with a bedroom separate from the living room, where an additional sofa bed accommodates the third guest. The private bathroom completes an essential but functional apartment, ideal for short stays in the city.
Residence Rialto offers guests a fitness centre with a gym, useful for those who don’t want to interrupt their workout routine even while travelling. WiFi is free throughout the property, while daily housekeeping and laundry service simplify the management of longer stays in the apartments.
Pets are allowed, with bowls available upon request, and it is possible to request private check-in and check-out. The property has also paid attention to accessibility, with rooms designed for guests in wheelchairs, easy access and bathrooms with grab bars and raised seats in some units.
For moments of relaxation, vending machines with snacks and drinks are available, along with the option to arrange a packed lunch. Parking is available in a garage, while a luggage storage service is useful for those arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out. Security is guaranteed 24 hours a day.
Residence Rialto is located in the Città Vecchia district, one of the oldest areas of Trieste, among narrow alleys, historic buildings and venues frequented mostly by locals. The street it overlooks is quiet despite its proximity to the centre, and just steps away you’ll find bars, ice cream shops and small trattorias such as Buffet al Rebechin and Gelateria Bar Arnoldo, both about 100-150 metres away.
Piazza Unità d’Italia, the city’s iconic square overlooking the sea, is about 1.8 km away, reachable with a 20-25 minute walk or by public transport. San Giusto Castle, which overlooks the centre from a hill 45 metres above sea level, is about 1.3 km away, while the Arch of Riccardo, one of the city’s oldest Roman monuments, is 1.6 km away. Trieste Centrale station is 2.2 km away, useful for those arriving by train, and Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 30 km away.
Guests staying at Residence Rialto can spend their days exploring the old town on foot, among archaeological sites such as the Basilica Forense and the Lapidario Aquilejese, or venture as far as Miramare Castle, 9 km away, for a day trip along the coast. In summer, the city’s seafront, with bathing establishments such as Bagno Marino La Lanterna about 2.6 km away, is the ideal destination for a swim, while in the cooler months the Trieste Karst, 8 km away, offers hiking trails and views over the gulf.
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Guests particularly praise the staff’s helpfulness, with a score of 9.8, and the cleanliness of the apartments, rated 9.3. The value for money also wins guests over, while the location, still appreciated by couples with 8.2, remains the relatively weaker point compared to the other aspects.
Yes, Residence Rialto accepts pets, although a surcharge may be required to be paid by the guest.
No, breakfast is not included in the room price at Residence Rialto: it’s available for a surcharge of about 5 EUR per person and includes continental, Italian and gluten-free options.
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Yes, Residence Rialto has an on-site garage, useful for those arriving by car in Trieste.
Yes, some apartments at Residence Rialto are designed for accessibility, with independent entrances, roll-in showers and bathrooms with grab bars.
Residence Rialto is about 1.8 km from Piazza Unità d’Italia, reachable on foot in 20-25 minutes through Trieste’s old town.
No, Residence Rialto does not have extra beds; cots are available on request instead, subject to availability.
