An air-conditioned bed & breakfast in the heart of Trieste, just steps from San Giusto Castle, with buffet breakfast and a common lounge for guests.
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The Lion’s Den BnB is a bed & breakfast in the centre of Trieste, about 900 metres from San Giusto Castle and 1.2 km from Piazza Unità d’Italia. It occupies a historic building on Viale XX Settembre, one of the city’s liveliest streets, dotted with cafés, restaurants and shops.
The accommodations are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with bidet, toiletries and hairdryer; some double rooms also offer a balcony with city views, while the larger Junior Suite Deluxe has a private entrance and a separate bedroom. WiFi is free throughout the property.
Breakfast, served every morning, offers continental, Italian and buffet options, while the common lounge provides a gathering spot to relax after a day in the city. The central location makes it convenient to visit the historic centre as well as reach Trieste Centrale Station, about one kilometre away. Couples particularly appreciate the property’s location, rated 9.5 for a stay for two.
The Lion’s Den BnB offers four types of accommodation, all air-conditioned and featuring a private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer and bed linen provided by the property. The double rooms, about 30 square metres each, offer an extra-large double bed and a spacious wardrobe; two versions also include a balcony with city views, while the third overlooks the rooftops of Trieste with a bathroom that also includes a bidet.
For those seeking more space, the Junior Suite Deluxe spans 60 square metres with a private entrance, separate bedroom and a bathroom with both a bathtub and shower, also suitable for small groups of up to three people. All accommodations feature a refrigerator, a bedside power outlet and parquet flooring, for a practical and well-organised stay in every available room type.
Spacious air-conditioned double room with wardrobe and a balcony overlooking the city. The private bathroom features a walk-in floor-level shower, a more accessible solution than the other double rooms in the property.
Identical in size and balcony to the previous room, this one differs in that its private bathroom features a traditional shower rather than a floor-level one, along with the wardrobe and city view.
Air-conditioned double room without a balcony, with city views from the windows and a private bathroom featuring a floor-level shower and bidet. It is the only one of the three double rooms that can also accommodate a child.
The largest accommodation in the property, at 60 square metres, with a private entrance and a bedroom separate from the living area. The bathroom features both a bathtub and a walk-in shower, and the suite accommodates up to three people on parquet flooring.
The Lion’s Den BnB provides guests with a common lounge to relax in, as well as an on-site minimarket useful for those who prefer not to leave the property. WiFi is free throughout the property and every room is air-conditioned, with heating and parquet or wood flooring. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift to reach the upper floors, a detail not always guaranteed in the historic buildings of central Trieste.
Every private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bath products, as well as bed linen and towels provided by the property. A garage is available for those arriving by car, while breakfast, served every morning, offers continental, Italian and buffet options. Rooms designed to accommodate larger families are also available.
The Lion’s Den BnB occupies a historic building on Viale XX Settembre, one of Trieste’s liveliest streets, full of cafés, restaurants and shops just steps from the entrance. The area, halfway between the administrative centre and the Karst hills, is considered one of the most sought-after in the city, with a location score of 9.6 given by guests.
The historic centre is easily reachable on foot: San Giusto Castle is about 900 metres away, Piazza Unità d’Italia is 1.2 km away, and Trieste Centrale Station is about 1 km away, convenient for those travelling by train to Venice or Ljubljana. Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is 29 km away, while the Kleine Berlin museum, dedicated to the city’s air-raid shelters, is just 500 metres away.
A few minutes’ walk away are bars and restaurants such as Hamerica’s and Tokyo, ideal for a casual meal before visiting the historic sites of the centre. La Lanterna Pedocin beach, one of Trieste’s most distinctive for its historic division between men and women, is about 2.2 km away and is especially popular in the summer months. For those who enjoy outdoor walks, the Trieste and Gorizia Karst plateau, about 6 km away, offers scenic trails all year round, while Miramare Castle, with its park overlooking the gulf, is about 7 km away and is a classic destination, especially in spring and autumn.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.9) and free WiFi (9.9), followed by cleanliness and comfort (9.8). Value for money (9.5) and location (9.6) also receive enthusiastic ratings, confirming an overall exceptional experience for guests.
Yes, The Lion’s Den BnB is located on Viale XX Settembre, about 900 metres from San Giusto Castle and 1.2 km from Piazza Unità d’Italia, in the heart of the city.
No, The Lion’s Den BnB does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, The Lion’s Den BnB includes breakfast, which offers continental, Italian and buffet options served every morning.
Yes, The Lion’s Den BnB offers free WiFi throughout the property, appreciated by guests with a score of 9.9.
The Lion’s Den BnB has a garage for guests, useful for those arriving by car in the centre of Trieste.
Rates at The Lion’s Den BnB vary depending on the season, the room type chosen and the dates of the stay. You can check the updated price from our search partners before booking.
The Lion’s Den BnB offers air-conditioned double rooms of about 30 sqm, some with balconies, and a Junior Suite Deluxe of 60 sqm with a private entrance and separate bedroom.
