Three (plus one) ideas for relaxing in Trieste

Trieste is a city rich in history, with a packed calendar of events and a wide range of activities of all kinds, but even the most tireless visitors sometimes need to carve out time to slow down and enjoy a few quiet moments. If you’re planning a weekend in Trieste and looking for a place to relax between a literary tour, a museum visit, and a hike in the surroundings, here are a few ideas – plus one special bonus.

Relaxing in Trieste’s secret gardens

In addition to the most famous parks, Trieste is full of secret gardens where peace and serenity reign. More or less hidden, they are of course well known to locals in the neighborhood and become ideal places during the warmer seasons to sit on a shaded bench and relax surrounded by nature.

Examples include the garden of Villa Engelman, a green oasis currently undergoing restoration, the gardens of the Sartorio Civic Museum and of the Winckelmann Museum, which often host evening performances during the summer, and the charming Park of Villa Bazzoni, recently reopened to the public.

Taking a scenic walk along the Strada Napoleonica

The Strada Napoleonica, also known as the “Vicentina,” is one of Trieste’s most beloved scenic routes. It stretches for about four kilometers along the edge of the Karst plateau and, although it is popular among local runners and walkers, it remains peaceful year-round.

For those seeking a place to recharge without straying too far from the city center, the Strada Napoleonica – with its stunning views of the Gulf of Trieste, the scent of pines, and silence broken only by chirping cicadas – can be a perfect wellness experience.

Enjoying a coffee in Trieste’s historic cafés

No break in Trieste would be complete without a good coffee. Here, coffee is more of a ritual than just a drink: it is savored slowly, seated at the table of a historic café, forgetting about the clock. Time in Trieste is measured in cups of “capo in B” and slices of cake to be enjoyed leisurely.

If you’d like to pair your coffee with a good read, Caffè San Marco – with its in-house bookstore – is the perfect place to spend a few hours of pure relaxation.

Booking the City Spa Escape at DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

Today, those looking for a relaxing day in Trieste have one more option: the City Spa Escape at the DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste. The hotel’s elegant wellness area has opened its doors to external guests with a Day Use formula, perfect for switching off and finding balance with a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and lounge area.

A true relaxing getaway in the heart of Trieste, now available even without an overnight stay. For information and bookings, visit the page dedicated to the City Spa Escape.