Trieste
Yes, there are seven suites and they are, indeed, historical, nestled on the beamed attic floor of a grand 1884 commercial building. Still, their lavish…
Must-see hotels in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This palazzo-stay offers light, spacious rooms in the main house or self-catering apartments in former farm buildings, all overlooking a glorious Persian…
Trieste
The Habsburg-era, seafront Grand Hotel is Trieste's other luxury hotel, offering sumptuous contemporary glamour in place of the Duchi's tradition and…
La Costiera Triestina
This lemon-yellow 1920s villa offers dorms and doubles with dreamy sea views and even balconies. Neat, if spartan, rooms come with private bathrooms and…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This is a beautiful traditional hotel with overhanging eaves, wooden balconies and a cosy wooden interior warmed by fires in winter. Rooms have a…
Udine
This charming B&B is housed in a lovely art nouveau building in the city centre. Renovated by the two architect-owners, the three double bedrooms are…
La Costiera Triestina
This swish hotel has 58 rooms enjoying fabulous views of Portopiccolo's marina and bay. They are decked out like the cabins of an oceanliner with crisp…
Trieste
A very special B&B where you'll find exquisite parquetry floors, antique furniture and objects set against contemporary textiles and a simple sensibility…
Sappada
One of just two historic blockbau homes where you can bed down for the night. Warm wooden bedrooms are furnished with traditional carved beds dressed with…
La Costiera Triestina
Along the coast from the city, just north of Castello di Miramare, this hotel has the feel of a gracious Habsburg summer resort, but with light, if…
Udine
Artist Antonella Arlotti has created Udine's ultimate place to stay. Six elegantly designed suites are packed with various extras, from full kitchens in…
Trieste
There's been a hotel of sorts on this prime site since Roman times, and the Duchi remains Trieste's grand dame. Public spaces are hushed and intimate, and…
Grado
The Spiaggia is set in a lovely prewar modernist building, with a fresh maritime-toned fit-out. It's in a great position, wedged between pedestrian zone,…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Part of the larger alberghi diffusi (diffuse hotels) movement in the Carnic region, the Sauris network offers various apartments in a collection of…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Overlooking the bright aqua Lago di Sauris and surrounded by dark pine forests and alpine peaks, this residence offers a handful of stylishly sparse but…
Il Collio
Calling the historic Perusini Estate a ‘farm stay’ is something of an understatement. Established by Giacomo Perusini in the 18th-century, the estate is…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
In a secluded location, up a steep winding road, Borgo Eibn has created a folk-luxe playground. Three large chalets of reclaimed timber and local stone…
Belvedere Pineta Camping Village
Grado
This huge campsite is located on the mainland just over the causeway from Grado. Set in a fragrant pine forest it offers shady pitches for tents; fully…
La Costiera Triestina
This period seaside villa was the summer home of a family of Triestini writers and intellectuals who retreated here right up until the year 2000 to enjoy…
Trieste
A delightful little hotel in the middle of the old town, Nascosto is a model of discreet style. Rooms are spacious and tastefully decked out with parquet…
Trieste
Occupying an upper floor of a nondescript 19th-century office building, the hushed, dramatically lit lounge of this small hotel immediately soothes the…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Situated in a verdant setting, 6km northwest of San Daniele, Casa Rossa is a period farmhouse offering chic rustic accommodation. The charming beamed…
Udine
Don't be put off by the unprepossessing locale, this is a rare find. Five colourful, cutely decorated rooms occupy a top-floor apartment and have mosaic…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Located in a village 12km to the west, Casa Oberrichter is something of a destination in itself, a special place with interiors that take the Friulian…
Udine
Two properties, one location: older-style classic rooms are in the original villa, while the contemporary steel-and-glass 'Next' rooms line up around a…
Udine
Upstairs from the stalwart spritzers in the osteria are six cosy bedrooms, all individually decorated with antiques and rich colours; beautiful original…
Pordenone
This is a super little hotel, with smart, designer-y rooms, a small bar and a friendly, young team who dish out good recommendations. It is well…
Cormòns
A historic winery turned welcoming agriturismo with three cosy doubles, a small apartment and a room with a view in the tower. The highlight is the…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Perched beside the Natisone river in the historic centre, this 14th-century townhouse has smartly refurbished bedrooms full of characterful antiques. Most…
Udine
This hotel occupies a historic townhouse opposite one of Udine's loveliest little churches. The rooms are large and what might be described as Udinese…
Sappada
Sappada’s most well-equipped hotel enjoys all the character of a traditional chalet, plus top-notch facilities including a swimming pool, a Swedish sauna…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This vintage hotel has been serving travellers since 1889 and enjoys a prime position on the main piazza. Rooms are large and pleasant with flowery bed…
Trieste
Upstairs in an imposing Borgo Teresiano building, this small, cosy hotel mixes traditional furnishings with bright, modern bathrooms, a large lounge and…
Trieste
Located in a quiet winding street that leads to trendy Piazza Barbacan, All’Arco offers 12 pared-back, wood-beamed rooms with soothing contemporary…
Trieste
Vis a Vis is the Duchi's slickly modern offshoot, with small-ish but luxurious, all-mod-con rooms. A great choice if your tastes tend towards the…
La Costiera Triestina
There are beautiful sea views from all the rooms, a simple beachy design and a well-priced but stylish – love those Cassina leather chairs – restaurant…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This well-maintained campground is set beside pretty fields; its comfortable bungalows look towards the basilica and old Roman port.
Trieste
These super-central apartments are bright, clean and well-equipped with full kitchens kitted out with an induction stove, fridge and coffee maker. Some…
Udine
This is a small business-oriented place in a corner townhouse. Rooms are streamlined and contemporary, though the larger ones retain the mansard lines and…
Trieste
If you're not after high design or pots of atmosphere, these apartments are large, very well equipped and brilliantly located. Upper floors have city…
