Greif Hotel & Spa Trieste  

On Trieste’s sun-splashed Barcola seafront, steps from the beach and overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. A short drive puts you at Piazza Unità d'Italia, while Victory Lighthouse, Teatro Verdi and Borgo Teresiano are all close by.

A 5-star stay with 36 individually decorated rooms featuring minibars, air conditioning, safes and flat-screen/LED TVs; bathrooms offer tubs or rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms blend classic touches with modern tech, and many face the gulf so you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Full-service spa, steam room, indoor pool and a fitness center make it easy to recharge. The hotel sits opposite the beach and the nearby seafront is lined with bars, cafes and ice-cream spots for easy evening drinks and people-watching.

1830 sq ft (170 m²) of event space with conference and meeting rooms, plus a 24-hour business center, concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and free self-parking.

Maria Theresia restaurant serves national Italian dishes and a wide selection of drinks; there’s also a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily from 7:00–10:00 for a fee, and the lively seafront nearby adds plenty of local dining options.