Trieste: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Trieste side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel James Joyce	Best Value Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione	Luxury Greif Hotel & Spa
Guest score	8.5/10	9.2/10	8.8/10
Reviews	1,299	6,506	508
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Trieste Old Town	Trieste Old Town	Viale Miramare 109
Reference price per night	€108	€172	€188
Guests like		Location: Central waterfront setting near Piazza Unità and directly opposite the cruise ship terminal. Breakfast: Extensive buffet with high-quality options served in a grand hall overlooking the water.	Breakfast: Served on a rooftop terrace with a wide variety of food and occasional live music. Staff: Friendly, professional team providing helpful and attentive service.
Guests mention		Value For Money: High standards, though parking fees and charges for small extras are considered expensive.	Room Soundproofing: Some rooms are quiet, while others suffer from street traffic noise and thin walls.
Good for		pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	pool, pets, family, spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel James Joyce if price matters most, Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione for the best balance of score and price, and Greif Hotel & Spa if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.