Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, this is one of the easiest recommendations in Trieste: 9.2 from 6,506 reviews, a 9.8 location score and a waterfront address 3 minutes from Piazza Unità d'Italia. It suits couples, cruise passengers and city breakers, as long as you accept that parking and small extras cost more.
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This 4-star hotel on Riva del Mandracchio fits travellers who want to walk to the main square and the old town, and cruise passengers, since guests say it is directly opposite the cruise terminal. It lists a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and it is tagged as pet friendly.
Skip it if you are arriving by car on a tight budget. Guests describe parking fees and charges for small extras as expensive. Travellers who mainly want the lowest price should look at our Budget pick instead.
Location and getting around
The address is Riva del Mandracchio 4, in Trieste Old Town. Piazza Unità d'Italia is about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot, and Trieste Cathedral is about 0.6 km, around 8 minutes.
Miramare Castle is 7.2 km away, about 90 minutes on foot, so it is far and you will need public transport or a taxi. All walking times are straight-line estimates. Guests describe the setting as central and on the waterfront.
What guests say
The average is 9.2 out of 10 from 6,506 reviews, the largest review base among our Trieste picks. Guests praise the waterfront location and the breakfast, an extensive buffet with high-quality options served in a grand hall overlooking the water.
Breakfast styles listed include continental, Italian, full English, American, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Inclusion in the reference price is not confirmed. The main complaint is cost: high standards, but parking and small extras feel expensive. Room size and noise have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was about 172 euros per night, around 344 euros in total. This is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Residence Theresia- Tailor Made Stay, also 4 stars, came in at 80 euros a night with an 8.4. The Luxury pick, Greif Hotel & Spa, a 5-star hotel, was about 188 euros with an 8.8.
So this hotel costs about 15 euros a night less than the Luxury pick and scores higher, which is the main argument for it. The Budget pick is less than half the price if score and position matter less to you. The price matched the sample median of 172.10 euros.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Trieste. This hotel shared the top review score position, with 9.2 from more than 6,500 reviews.
The Best Value label weighs guest score, review count and reference price together. It is not the cheapest option, but on these numbers it gives the most for the money.
Before you book
Ask about parking costs before you arrive, and check what extras are charged. Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate and read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy and any fee. A view of the water from your room is not confirmed, so ask if it matters to you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Savoia Excelsior Palace from Piazza Unità d'Italia?
About 0.2 km, roughly 3 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Is Savoia Excelsior Palace near the cruise terminal?
Guests say it is directly opposite the cruise ship terminal, which makes it practical before or after a cruise.
Is parking available and what does it cost?
Guests mention parking fees they consider expensive. The current price is not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet with many styles is offered and guests rate it highly. Inclusion in the reference price is not confirmed, so check your rate.
Can I walk to Miramare Castle?
It is about 7.2 km, around 90 minutes on foot. Use public transport or a taxi.