Trieste

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This acceptable two-star hotel has a variety of bright, clean rooms on the 3rd floor of an old town house. — Lonely Planet

This stylish place combines a pleasant old-world feel with state-of-the-art amenities. — Lonely Planet

Well furnished journeyman hotel with clean facilities... Service isn’t as touchy-feely as higher-starred establishments, but the price is right and the location handily close to everything. — Lonely Planet

This place is less about Ulysses and more about sparkling modern rooms, great central location and ultra-smooth service – all in a historic 18th-century old town building, no less. — Lonely Planet

Simple, fresh rooms at reasonable prices and a waterfront location make this a good budget choice. — Fodor's

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