Hotel James Joyce

Hotels
8.7 (1785 reviews)
Via Cavazzeni 7 , Trieste , IT

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable mattresses

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Some guests reported dust and maintenance issues.
Service
9.38
Consistently positive feedback about staff friendliness and help.
Location
9.42
Many reviews highlight the great central location.
Room Quality
8.37
General satisfaction but with mentions of uncomfortable mattresses and noise.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities like breakfast received positive mentions, but some noise concerns were noted.
Value for Money
8.86
Overall good value but some complaints about pricing relative to the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfast quality noted but some minor complaints about coffee.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall enjoyable stays reported, with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 08:43

Property Description

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.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TRS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1785 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Maria Vittoria • solo_traveller • it
5
Pros:

The position

Cons:

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.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
M
Michele • couple • it
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • couple • ch
4
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
D
DVB50 • couple • it
9
Weekend a TS
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
D
DVB50 • couple • it
9
Una notte al JOYCE
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Syed Asif • extended_group • at
8
Lovely Cosy atmosphere
Pros:

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

Cons:

The reception is tiny.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Ilaria • couple • it
9
Un nido confortevole nel cuore di Trieste
Pros:

E’ un piccolo hotel nel cuore del centro storico di Trieste. La nostra camera era molto piccola ma accogliente ed intima e pulita. Complimenti per la comodità del letto. P.s. Particolarmente apprezzate le due bottiglie di acqua fresca omaggio presenti nel frigo.

Cons:

Un piccolo suggerimento: un paio di ciabattine monouso sarebbero utili per viaggiatori che restano poco

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
W
Walter • couple • at
10
Pros:

Personal sehr freundlich, Lage unschlagbar wir kommen wieder 😎👍

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
Great location and quirky decor
Pros:

Great location and very good breakfast

Cons:

It was quite shabby chic but we liked that

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
H
Henrik • extended_group • dk
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
H
Holzer • couple • at
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Luca • couple • it
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • at
10
Ideale für zentrale ruhige Lage, gut angebunden zu Bahn und Bussen.
Pros:

Sehr feines italienisches Frühstück, exquisiter Café, Croissant etc.

Cons:

Dass es schon vorbei ist.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Renata • extended_group • ch
7
Pros:

buona colazione.

Cons:

Ho trovato una coperta che era rotta nell'armadio, il servizio avrebbe dovuto sostituirla dopo la prima notte.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
M
Marcel • solo_traveller • de
8
Sehr freundliches Personal
Pros:

Zentral gelegenes kleines Hotel. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
8
Good location, convenient to parking.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
S
sabrina • couple • it
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriele • extended_group • at
8
Alles perfekt
Pros:

Tolle Lage, sehr sympathisches Hotel, Frühstück voll ok, guter Kaffee

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ausi Phil • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

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.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
R
Rozner • solo_traveller • hu
10
Pros:

Minden

Cons:

Nem volt olyan

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee