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Urban Hotel Design

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Piazza Unita d'Italia

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Suite, Annex Building | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Exterior
Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Interior
Travelers find themselves in Trieste City Centre at Urban Hotel Design, a sophisticated retreat offering practical amenities like dry cleaning services and free in-room WiFi. The hotel's restaurant serves local flavors, while the bar provides a relaxing spot for an evening drink.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Suite, Annex Building | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Suite, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Punta del Forno, 3, Trieste, TS, 34121

What's nearby

  • Piazza Unita d'Italia - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canal Grande di Trieste - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Port of Trieste - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trieste Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Trieste–Opicina Tramway - 12 min walk
  • Trieste (TXB-Trieste Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Ciketo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adoro Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Super Bar Stella - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Life - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Piazza Grande - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Urban Hotel Design

Upscale boutique hotel near Piazza Unita d'Italia
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space are just a few of the amenities provided at Urban Hotel Design. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry services, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Urban Hotel Design boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Childcare services, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 861 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.20 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 28 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Urban Design Trieste
Urban Hotel Design
Urban Hotel Design Trieste
Urban Hotel Trieste
Urban Hotel Design Hotel
Urban Hotel Design Trieste
Urban Hotel Design Hotel Trieste

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Hotel Design pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Urban Hotel Design?

Valet parking is available for EUR 28 per night.

What time is check-in at Urban Hotel Design?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Urban Hotel Design?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Urban Hotel Design provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is Urban Hotel Design located?

Located in Trieste City Centre, this boutique hotel is steps from Piazza di Cavana and Piazza Unita d'Italia. Palazzo del Municipio and Santa Maria Maggiore are just steps away. Trieste–Opicina Tramway is 12 minutes by foot and Trieste (TXB-Trieste Train Station) is 14 minutes.

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Urban Hotel Design Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 634 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel and friendly staff. Breakfast buffet is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was awesome. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The location was great and very close to the cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Old Civic Cafe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, easy to check in, great simple experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Warm and welcoming staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay. Specially if you are taking a Cruise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, close to the cruise ship
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodating staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eelco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Designed indeed! Lovely place, great service and close to every dining place in the centre. Bed and shower were both amazing (my most appreciated categories for every hotel I stay in). Exceptional breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

melania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good location

Close to dining and shopping. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot staff was fantastic and location was great to restaurant and site’s Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, near to the pier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the cruise port and exploring Trieste
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria de los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location and very clean & modern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property in a central location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and went all out to make our stay comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast available because many restaurants not open that early. Close to shopping and short walk to cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca

👍
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top hotel in real heart of Trieste!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. The rooms were clean, and everybody was helpful all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gianfranco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean, excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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