Trieste

A palace from a bygone era, this hotel has vast rooms fitted with all modern facilities, plus a swimming pool. — DK Eyewitness

Yes, there are seven suites and they are, indeed, historical, nestled on the beamed attic floor of a grand 1884 commercial building. — Lonely Planet

L'Albero Nascosto is an outstanding little family-run hotel in the centre of Trieste, in a beautifully renovated old building overflowing with art and antiques. — The Telegraph

This glamorous 'newcomer' to Trieste's hotel scene, a classic but contemporary... refit of the great-boned Habsburg-era Grand Hotel, is giving the Duchi a run for its money. — Lonely Planet

Each of these rooms on the spacious Piazza Unità d'Italia is beautifully furnished in Venetian-Renaissance style, with dark-wood antiques, rich carpets, and plush fabrics. — Fodor's

A charming old hotel with a fresh modern look, offering great sea views from the hillside on Italy’s Istrian coast just outside of Trieste city centre. — The Telegraph

The Palace Suite is a beautifully renovated early 20th-century palazzo that has been converted into luxury suites in the heart of Trieste. — The Telegraph

If you're not after high design or pots of atmosphere, these apartments are large, very well equipped and brilliantly located. — Lonely Planet

A very special B&B where you'll find exquisite parquetry floors, antique furniture and objects set against contemporary textiles and a simple sensibility. — Lonely Planet

Occupying an upper floor of a non-descript 19th-century office building, the hushed, dramatically lit lounge of this small hotel immediately soothe the weary traveller. — Lonely Planet

Much of the graceful city-centre area north of Corso Italia dates to the 18th-century reign of Empress Maria Theresa, including the photogenic Canal Grande. — Lonely Planet

Located in a quiet winding street that leads to trendy Piazza Barbacan, All’Arco offers 12 pared-back, wood-beamed rooms with soothing contemporary furnishing. — Lonely Planet

Centrally located with simple but comfortable rooms. Opened in 1855. — Michelin Guide

In Trieste, Urban Hotel Design welcomes cyclists with 49 rooms (€174, or about $182) — New York Times

Right in the heart of Trieste, this small family-run hotel is great value for money, and offers fresh, spick-and-span, if smallish, rooms. — Lonely Planet

Upstairs in an imposing Borgo Teresiano building, this small, cosy hotel mixes traditional furnishings with bright, modern bathrooms, a large lounge and an internal courtyard. — Lonely Planet

A modern full-service hotel with updated traditional decor, the Victoria is centrally located, helpful for those on business in Trieste, but it's also within easy reach of city's historic sites. — Fodor's

Beautiful sea views from all rooms, simple beachy design and a well-priced but stylish – love the Cassina leather chairs – restaurant and summery bar. — Lonely Planet

Spread over two quiet but super-central old-town buildings, these apartments are comfortable and great value, with new, if basic, furniture. — Lonely Planet