Hotel James Joyce

About the hotel

Historic Charm and Central Location

Hotel James Joyce, a historic gem in Trieste's Cavana pedestrian area, offers a unique stay dating back to 1770. Immerse yourself in the city's history just 250 meters from Piazza Unità d'Italia.

Modern Amenities and Comfort

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in common areas and kickstart your day with a delicious buffet breakfast. The hotel ensures a comfortable stay with essential conveniences.

Local Expertise and Recommendations

Explore nearby attractions and authentic dining spots with valuable insights from our knowledgeable staff. Make the most of your visit to Trieste with tailored suggestions from locals.

Book your stay at Hotel James Joyce now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and local hospitality.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Heating
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Lift / Elevator
• Laundry
• Luggage storage
• Airport shuttle
• Safety deposit box
• Bar
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Dry cleaning
• Non-smoking throughout
• Daily housekeeping
• Street parking
• Airport shuttle (additional charge)
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Allergy-free room
• Snack bar
• Toilet with grab rails
• Emergency cord in bathroom
• Wine/champagne
• Shuttle service
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 11:00

Guest reviews

• H

  harrisonUnited Kingdom

  8

  Comfortable, central and - above all - quiet

  Liked: It’s the superb central location of the Hotel James Joyce that is the winning feature of this modest, clean Trieste hotel. It’s up a little alley, but as this is as safe an Italian city as you’ll find, that’s a benefit, not a hazard. It guarantees peaceful nights. This is as quiet a place as you’ll find, and yet the buzzy bars are only steps away. One lift serves the upper floors. We were on the 3rd, in 303. Friendly staff, plenty of TV choices, tea-making in the room, and an exceptionally comfy bed.

  Disliked: No complaints, except perhaps the cramped shower. Breakfast is a battle of everyone trying to negotiate the narrow corridor to serve themselves. We tried it once (€7.50 pp) but opted for outside alternatives after that.

  Posted in October 2026

• M

  Maria VittoriaItaly

  5

  Liked: The position

  Disliked: The stay was disappointing. Both the shower and bathroom sink were initially unusable, and the breakfast was of poor quality. The reception staff were helpful and arranged for a plumber, who eventually fixed the issues. However, the inconvenience affected our stay, and no alternative room was offered.

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  Syed AsifAustria

  8

  Lovely Cosy atmosphere

  Liked: Cosy, inn-like intimacy. Perfect location for accessing the center of Trieste.

  Disliked: The reception is tiny.

  Posted in October 2026

• A

  AmandaUnited Kingdom · Couple

  9

  Great location and quirky decor

  Liked: Great location and very good breakfast

  Disliked: It was quite shabby chic but we liked that

  Posted in October 2026

• R

  RichardUnited States · Couple

  8

  Good location, convenient to parking

  Liked: Good location in the heart of old town just off the main tourist street. Convenient to get to from the parking garage a short walk away. The hotel gives you a 15% discount coupon for parking (€20.40 / day with the discount). The hotel says that they have private parking spaces in the garage that require advance reservation, I didn’t reserve a spot. Old building in the historic area on a small alleyway. There is a small lobby with an elevator (lift), The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was adequate size for a short stay, we had a double bed and there was a single bed in a separate area of the room. There was a large wardrobe closet, luggage racks, a desk a large screen TV, WIFI and refrigerator. The A/C temperature is controlled by the front desk. The bathroom was small but adequate for a short stay. There was a large walk-in shower. The breakfast buffet had the basic items, nothing special; the dining area was small but adequate.

  Disliked: Some areas of dated décor that need an upgrade. The floor in our room was an inexpensive linoleum tile that was curled on the edges. The rain shower in our room didn’t work and the hand wand had low water pressure. The toilet was too high with an uncomfortable seat, I’m 5’11” and my feet didn’t touch the floor. The good convenient location outweighs the negatives issues.

  Posted in October 2026

• A

  Ausi PhilAustralia

  8

  Liked: Great location within walking distance of the train station and tourist areas. Many restaurants and bars close. A warm welcome at Reception plus helpful information of tourist sites to visit plus restaurants. Lift available.

  Posted in October 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

Please note that special conditions may apply when booking more than 5 rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.