Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 15 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Parking height restrictions apply.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay, and a pet deposit of EUR 10 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3). This service is available 24 hours.

What accessibility features are available at the hotel?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas. Step-free entrances are available, but specific details on room accessibility should be confirmed directly with the hotel.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Trieste, within a 10-minute drive of Trieste Harbour and Piazza di Cavana. It is 0.1 mi from Palazzo del Municipio and 0.2 mi from Roman Theatre. Public transport options may be available nearby.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show a government-issued photo ID.

Hotel James Joyce in Trieste, Italy

Average nightly price at Hotel James Joyce by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$123
February	$111
March	$121
April	$144
May	$164
June	$144
July	$155
August	$165
September	$157
October	$163
November	$112
December	$135

What guests think

Hotel James Joyce is a small, characterful, central hotel praised for its welcoming staff and walkable location near the piazza and cruise port, though multiple guests report air conditioning that underperforms or fails during hotter periods.

Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with some small or quirky spaces, and a few notes about noise from hall doors or other guests. The elevator is appreciated but stops at the fourth floor, requiring stairs to the fifth; parking is at a nearby garage with a hotel discount, and the entrance down a narrow alley can be tricky to spot. Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety. Overall, a quaint, practical choice if you value walkability over full modern comforts.

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Facilities

Elevator helps with luggage but only serves up to the fourth floor, so fifth-floor rooms require stairs. Several guests report ineffective or noisy air conditioning; parking is at a nearby garage with a hotel discount and short walk.

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David

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is located in the right place. However, there is no air conditioning that works. In a word… this place was HOT!!! I would not stay here again.

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Rino

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First of all I want the say the receptionist Valentina was fabulous but not being paid enough to deal with problems. Overall a good hotel but it was a 38 degree Celsius day and air con not working, air con in corridor was very cool but the stories kept changing and we got no relief from the heat, it was too uncomfortable. We asked to speak to the Manager but not forth coming, poor service and won’t be back 👎

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Sharon

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very unique boutique hotel. Be prepared to walk a bit. Also it is somewhat hidden in an alley. If you can handle walking get the fifth floor . Elevator only goes to 4 so you have a climb up the winding staircase but the church bells at that level are awesome. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would book again.

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Lindsey

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a small, unique hotel with wonderfully friendly staff and cute, small rooms with character. We only stayed one night, but had a nice stay and appreciated the hospitality. If you have a room on the 5th floor like we did, you’ll have to walk up one narrow, winding flight of stairs past the elevator limit of the 4th floor, so anyone with concerns about that should ensure they request a room on the 4th floor or below. The room was small but cute, and we thought the amenities were decent for the price. Overall, a good experience for a quick overnight stay before boarding a cruise—nothing fancy, but good nonetheless!

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Lilli

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No air conditioning!

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Philip

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant small hotel in a great location. Fantastic, helpful staff. Bathroom/shower quite small, and the distance to the car park is a drag (literally with cases). But overall the positives outweigh the negatives

8

Patrick p

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in city center, good public parking with discount from hotel 5 minute walk. Room was clean and spacious with good facilities excepting the air conditioing unit was very noisey and had to be off to sleep. Apartment was well fitted including a washing machine.

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Michael

Oct 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very nice but short stay the night before our cruise. The location is excellent, just steps from the main piazza and cruise port. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early which allowed us to take a nap after our journey. There is an elevator. The room was efficient and clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The only negative is that sound carried throughout the building and we were able to hear many conversations from our 3rd floor room well into the night. We would definitely stay there again if ever in Trieste.

8

Martha

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice to have an elevator for brining up the heavy luggage’s.

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Marcia

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A simple hotel, but very clean and central location. Breakfast was very good. Nadine from the reception was exceptionally helpful answering questions and available when needed. She always has such a positive attitude. My only complaint is the air conditioner although she lowered as much as possible it was not too cool.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are consistently described as clean and well kept. A few minor maintenance comments appear, but hygiene standards are strong overall.

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Sandra

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel! Our train was late, and the staff waited for us to check in. The room was clean and comfortable. Very close to walk to places. Great family pizza place around the corner! Wish we had more time to explore-Trieste is beautiful! Would highly recommend staying here

8

Christoph

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Schönes und sauberes und gepflegtes Zimmer. Das Klo war lediglich etwas hoch und der Klodeckel war nicht mehr richtig fest. Türen der Zimmer knallen etwas laut. Freundliches Personal.

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Emily

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was perfect, great central location, very modern and clean. Lovely breakfast and coffee daily. The owners were exceptional. Incredibly kind and helpful with information about the area and transportation to the airport. Would definitely stay again and cannot recommend enough.

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William

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Basic accomindations for a pre-cruise stay. Clean, friendly, but hard to find.

10

Craig

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, location, very clean and staff were great.

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Michael

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved hotel situated in pedestrian area of central Trieste. Lovely breakfast with a good selection of food. Friendly and helpful staff. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

8

Patrick p

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in city center, good public parking with discount from hotel 5 minute walk. Room was clean and spacious with good facilities excepting the air conditioing unit was very noisey and had to be off to sleep. Apartment was well fitted including a washing machine.

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Michael

Oct 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very nice but short stay the night before our cruise. The location is excellent, just steps from the main piazza and cruise port. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early which allowed us to take a nap after our journey. There is an elevator. The room was efficient and clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The only negative is that sound carried throughout the building and we were able to hear many conversations from our 3rd floor room well into the night. We would definitely stay there again if ever in Trieste.

10

Nadia

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super Lage, sehr saubere Unterkunft und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Kann es nur weiter empfehlen

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Rooms

Rooms range from small and characterful to more spacious, with comfortable beds. Some guests note compact bathrooms and occasional noise from corridors; upper-floor rooms beyond the elevator require stair access.

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Sandra

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel! Our train was late, and the staff waited for us to check in. The room was clean and comfortable. Very close to walk to places. Great family pizza place around the corner! Wish we had more time to explore-Trieste is beautiful! Would highly recommend staying here

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Lindsey

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a small, unique hotel with wonderfully friendly staff and cute, small rooms with character. We only stayed one night, but had a nice stay and appreciated the hospitality. If you have a room on the 5th floor like we did, you’ll have to walk up one narrow, winding flight of stairs past the elevator limit of the 4th floor, so anyone with concerns about that should ensure they request a room on the 4th floor or below. The room was small but cute, and we thought the amenities were decent for the price. Overall, a good experience for a quick overnight stay before boarding a cruise—nothing fancy, but good nonetheless!

8

Christoph

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Schönes und sauberes und gepflegtes Zimmer. Das Klo war lediglich etwas hoch und der Klodeckel war nicht mehr richtig fest. Türen der Zimmer knallen etwas laut. Freundliches Personal.

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Mark

Mar 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had equested a room on a low floor and were disappointed to have been allocated a room on the 5th floor! They then offered us a room on 4th floor! Eventually we got a room on the 1st floor. But everything else was good. Nice comfy bed!

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Sabine

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Purtroppo la camera non era quella mostrata al momento della prenotazione. Piccola, buia, non silenziosa, bagno piccolo. Il rapporto qualità prezzo non corrisponde a quella camera. Mi aspettavo molto di più vista la classificazione con eccellente.

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Donald

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint hotel in the heart of old town Trieste. Friendly staff and nicely furnished room.

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Emily

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was perfect, great central location, very modern and clean. Lovely breakfast and coffee daily. The owners were exceptional. Incredibly kind and helpful with information about the area and transportation to the airport. Would definitely stay again and cannot recommend enough.

8

Philip

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant small hotel in a great location. Fantastic, helpful staff. Bathroom/shower quite small, and the distance to the car park is a drag (literally with cases). But overall the positives outweigh the negatives

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Patrick p

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in city center, good public parking with discount from hotel 5 minute walk. Room was clean and spacious with good facilities excepting the air conditioing unit was very noisey and had to be off to sleep. Apartment was well fitted including a washing machine.

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Michael

Oct 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very nice but short stay the night before our cruise. The location is excellent, just steps from the main piazza and cruise port. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early which allowed us to take a nap after our journey. There is an elevator. The room was efficient and clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The only negative is that sound carried throughout the building and we were able to hear many conversations from our 3rd floor room well into the night. We would definitely stay there again if ever in Trieste.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as warm, helpful, and accommodating, with maps, local tips, and flexible late check-ins. A rare complaint concerns handling of an air-conditioning issue.

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Hari

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful helpful staff . Nothing was too much trouble for them. Good advise provided to us by the manager regarding museums and restaurants. We will recommend it to others.

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Sandra

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel! Our train was late, and the staff waited for us to check in. The room was clean and comfortable. Very close to walk to places. Great family pizza place around the corner! Wish we had more time to explore-Trieste is beautiful! Would highly recommend staying here

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Steven

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very helpful and friendly concierge.

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Kelly

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very accommodating staff.

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Mac

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful service for our short stay!

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Janice

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very European - had very helpful staff for English speakers.

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Johann

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The person on the reception was very kind and polite.

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Keller

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, wonderful staff.

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Andrew

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely staff, extremely friendly and proactive Room was very comfortable. Hotel in superb location.

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Emily

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was perfect, great central location, very modern and clean. Lovely breakfast and coffee daily. The owners were exceptional. Incredibly kind and helpful with information about the area and transportation to the airport. Would definitely stay again and cannot recommend enough.

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Location

Central, walkable location near Piazza Unita d'Italia and the cruise port, ideal for sightseeing. A few guests found the entrance down a narrow alley hard to spot.

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Sandra

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel! Our train was late, and the staff waited for us to check in. The room was clean and comfortable. Very close to walk to places. Great family pizza place around the corner! Wish we had more time to explore-Trieste is beautiful! Would highly recommend staying here

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Sharon

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very unique boutique hotel. Be prepared to walk a bit. Also it is somewhat hidden in an alley. If you can handle walking get the fifth floor . Elevator only goes to 4 so you have a climb up the winding staircase but the church bells at that level are awesome. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would book again.

10

Pierre

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the port for boarding ship cruises

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Keller

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, wonderful staff.

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Greg

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the James Joyce, in the heart of the old city and the many many restaurants , cafes and bars. The breakfast was good, the service friendly, and the location perfect. I’d stay again.

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William

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Basic accomindations for a pre-cruise stay. Clean, friendly, but hard to find.

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Judith

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is very charming and in a good part of town for sightseeing. The breakfast is a bargain that features a wide variety of choice items. Highly recommend it.

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Kelly

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a quaint hotel. Perfect location not far from piazza and short, easy walk to the cruise port.

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Patrick p

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in city center, good public parking with discount from hotel 5 minute walk. Room was clean and spacious with good facilities excepting the air conditioing unit was very noisey and had to be off to sleep. Apartment was well fitted including a washing machine.

10

Michael

Oct 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very nice but short stay the night before our cruise. The location is excellent, just steps from the main piazza and cruise port. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early which allowed us to take a nap after our journey. There is an elevator. The room was efficient and clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The only negative is that sound carried throughout the building and we were able to hear many conversations from our 3rd floor room well into the night. We would definitely stay there again if ever in Trieste.

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Dining

Breakfast earns regular praise for quality, variety, and value, with mentions of gluten-free options.

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Timothy

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect for exploring Trieste. The hotel is very close to the Piazza Unita d'Italia. There were many shops and restaurants nearby. When we checked in, we were given a map and detailed information on places of interest and how to get to them. The breakfast was tasty and had a great variety of foods-even GF!

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Camille

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Perfect location and very nice staff! Yummy breakfast included too! Rooms were perfect too! Definitely recommend and would love to return.

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Greg

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the James Joyce, in the heart of the old city and the many many restaurants , cafes and bars. The breakfast was good, the service friendly, and the location perfect. I’d stay again.

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Emily

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was perfect, great central location, very modern and clean. Lovely breakfast and coffee daily. The owners were exceptional. Incredibly kind and helpful with information about the area and transportation to the airport. Would definitely stay again and cannot recommend enough.

10

Judith

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is very charming and in a good part of town for sightseeing. The breakfast is a bargain that features a wide variety of choice items. Highly recommend it.

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Michael

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved hotel situated in pedestrian area of central Trieste. Lovely breakfast with a good selection of food. Friendly and helpful staff. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

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Michael

Oct 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very nice but short stay the night before our cruise. The location is excellent, just steps from the main piazza and cruise port. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early which allowed us to take a nap after our journey. There is an elevator. The room was efficient and clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The only negative is that sound carried throughout the building and we were able to hear many conversations from our 3rd floor room well into the night. We would definitely stay there again if ever in Trieste.

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Marcia

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A simple hotel, but very clean and central location. Breakfast was very good. Nadine from the reception was exceptionally helpful answering questions and available when needed. She always has such a positive attitude. My only complaint is the air conditioner although she lowered as much as possible it was not too cool.

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