I guess it is all about expectations. I was looking for an inexpensive option not far from the train/bus station and also close to the center. This looked "good enough." The hotel was surprisingly clean, the amenities surprisingly functional, the staff very friendly, and the breakfast very good for something I had thought would just be "good enough." It is not luxurious, mind you, but I certainly can recommend it. Moreover, it is right across the street from what appears to a police "night watch" station... adding to the level of perceived safety.

Walkable from central train station.

Walkable from central train station.

breakfast was very good, excellent coffee, clean room, friently staff

breakfast was very good, excellent coffee, clean room, friently staff

The whole stay was enjoyable. Hotel location was great and the Hotel Italia team of people gave excellent service!

The whole stay was enjoyable. Hotel location was great and the Hotel Italia team of people gave excellent service!

Only stayed the first of two night after securing better accommodations. While the hotel appears to be well run and clean, the property is badly out of date. It’s possible this was a *** hotel 40 years ago, but find it impossible to rate it as anything more than a ** in its present condition (I would not have booked if advertised properly as such.) While I could not object to it as a ** hotel, it’s not suitable for travelers who prefer better appointed rooms. Also, I refused to register for WiFi access — it’s not free if it costs me my personal information.

Only stayed the first of two night after securing better accommodations. While the hotel appears to be well run and clean, the property is badly out of date. It’s possible this was a *** hotel 40 years ago, but find it impossible to rate it as anything more than a ** in its present condition (I would not have booked if advertised properly as such.) While I could not object to it as a ** hotel, it’s not suitable for travelers who prefer better appointed rooms. Also, I refused to register for WiFi access — it’s not free if it costs me my personal information.

Very centrally located, 5 minutes from city center, 5 minutes from the train station. Nice place with friendly staff, nicely decorated room, i had a photo of JFK in mine. Generally a nice place to stay that would recomend if staying in Trieste.

Very centrally located, 5 minutes from city center, 5 minutes from the train station. Nice place with friendly staff, nicely decorated room, i had a photo of JFK in mine. Generally a nice place to stay that would recomend if staying in Trieste.

Has a lift but still lots of stairs to go up and down.

Has a lift but still lots of stairs to go up and down.

The room was fine and quiet, even though it had a street view. Everything was clean. The hotel is close to railway and bus stations, and also Piazza Oberdan, with the centre about 10-15 mins walk away. Breakfast was standard and OK although I would have liked larger and more varied bread rolls. This was my second stay and I would choose it again.

The room was fine and quiet, even though it had a street view. Everything was clean. The hotel is close to railway and bus stations, and also Piazza Oberdan, with the centre about 10-15 mins walk away. Breakfast was standard and OK although I would have liked larger and more varied bread rolls. This was my second stay and I would choose it again.

Adequate accommodation; comfortable bed; good breakfast but they tend not to refill foods towards the end time. There was still an hour left before breakfast ended and nothing was being refilled. 🙁 Good location close to train and bus stations; easy access to shopping and some local sights. Overall a good stay.

Adequate accommodation; comfortable bed; good breakfast but they tend not to refill foods towards the end time. There was still an hour left before breakfast ended and nothing was being refilled. 🙁 Good location close to train and bus stations; easy access to shopping and some local sights. Overall a good stay.

Staff very friendly and helpful wifi didn t work very well tv not working view out bedroom window terrible. On hotels Web sight shows front of hotel not true this is Castle Miramar which is no where near hotel.

Staff very friendly and helpful wifi didn t work very well tv not working view out bedroom window terrible. On hotels Web sight shows front of hotel not true this is Castle Miramar which is no where near hotel.

The location was great for us as we came by boat to the nearby harbor and left by train from the nearby train station. It was also walking distance from the Piazza Unità d'Italia, Canal Grande di Trieste and it was easy to take a bus to the castle of Miramare just behind a corner. Breakfast was varied and good. Air conditioning was quite poor and difficult to adjust. It was actually quite hot in the room all the time and the air con was too loud to sleep with it on. There were marks on the walls and it seemed here and there that they could do better maintaining the hotel. They didn't clean the room during our two night stay. After all, it was a positive experience and it met our needs.

The location was great for us as we came by boat to the nearby harbor and left by train from the nearby train station. It was also walking distance from the Piazza Unità d'Italia, Canal Grande di Trieste and it was easy to take a bus to the castle of Miramare just behind a corner. Breakfast was varied and good. Air conditioning was quite poor and difficult to adjust. It was actually quite hot in the room all the time and the air con was too loud to sleep with it on. There were marks on the walls and it seemed here and there that they could do better maintaining the hotel. They didn't clean the room during our two night stay. After all, it was a positive experience and it met our needs.

Not to be stayed at again. Run down!

Not to be stayed at again. Run down!

Rooms very clean, they park your car for you (complimentary), good location, about 1.5 miles from beautiful Piazza Unita. We were 4 people, the room was a bit tight with 4 single beds, however the bathroom was big. The breakfast is simple but very good, especially the coffee. Front desk personnel were exceptional!

Rooms very clean, they park your car for you (complimentary), good location, about 1.5 miles from beautiful Piazza Unita. We were 4 people, the room was a bit tight with 4 single beds, however the bathroom was big. The breakfast is simple but very good, especially the coffee. Front desk personnel were exceptional!

This was a last-minute booking for an overnight stay as we were leaving Europe. I chose the hotel because they had a room with FOUR single beds in it! Awesome for me, my husband and our 13-year old twin boys. Hotel is a few blocks from the historic center of Trieste...and they served a very nice, traditional European breakfast. If we were staying more than a night or two, the room would be small for a family of four. But this was a great option as we made our way home and the price was great.

This was a last-minute booking for an overnight stay as we were leaving Europe. I chose the hotel because they had a room with FOUR single beds in it! Awesome for me, my husband and our 13-year old twin boys. Hotel is a few blocks from the historic center of Trieste...and they served a very nice, traditional European breakfast. If we were staying more than a night or two, the room would be small for a family of four. But this was a great option as we made our way home and the price was great.

This hotel does not correspond to the supporting photo on the page, very hard access if you have a vechile, no on site parking . Positives are hotel recommended a fantastic restaurant 3 mins walk. Awesome Barista made coffee on the premises for breakfast . Priced well hotel

very helpful bi-lingual (English speaking) staff and an easy location to find. Parking at the station which is a 3 minute walk away is an easy option. Good breakfast option and an easy walk to main piazza and eating areas.

The staff was wonderful. The hotel is off the main tourist area and is old. I would stay again but only because of the staff

The staff was wonderful. The hotel is off the main tourist area and is old. I would stay again but only because of the staff

We had a very nice experience at Hotel Italia. Parking arrangement with garage nearby. They have a small elevator for two at a time, but stairs are wide and easy enough to climb and descend. We thought the location was good to walk around and see all the sites and close to many great places to eat. The staff helped us so much, they make it a priority to help familiarize you with the area and they go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay and have everything you need.