Reviews of Hotel Portacavana 1 stars
Via Felice Venezian 14, 34124 Trieste, Italy
#37 of 49 hotels in Trieste
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 94 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Peter
Hungary15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Would need A/C
Room and bathroom is clear, easy to enter, good communication. Location is excellent, we loved the vibe of the citiy! At night it is quite noisy, but great for youngsters
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Maria
Norway2 reviews9.0“You get exactly what you pay for; a big clean room with super friendly staff in the middle of town!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The only issue with this hotel is that it does not have air con. My room had windows on two sides which helps a bit, but the street can be both smelly (seafood, smokers) and loud. So as long as you're fine with wearing ear buds, roll on. At the end of the day, you're in the middle of the city centre, and the price is super friendly. So something's gotta give. This I'm perfectly fine with,
Location is excellent, you really are in the middle of everything. 10/10, no notes. The staff are excellent. They give recommendations, they clean well, they go above and beyond to make sure you have a nice stay!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Laura
Spain61 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Fine”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with External Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
The air conditioning working automatically it's a real pain: it's very noisy and too cold for the night hours.
Very well located and very nice and efficient staff. Easy communication and quick answer. Also, the toilet was very well prepared so I wouldn't have any incovenient even if it was -theoretically- shared.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Giannino
United States1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No air conditioning
Location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Antonella
Italy2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful location. Very clean room and bathroom. I was worried about possible noise coming from the back street at night - even brought ear plugs - but had no problems. Super comfortable bed. Fan kept the air cool. Christian is very kind and helpful.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Dàvid
United Kingdom252 reviews18 helpful votes8.0“Delightful, unique hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This is a unique hotel in the middle of the old town. It is delightful in its decoration, in the common areas and the room. Christian is very helpful - eg he allowed me to park my bike by Reception, though there is no proper bike place (1st Floor, no lift).
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Florian
Japan1 review9.0“Great stay in the center of Trieste for cheap”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The street is very busy at night and can be quite noisy, but of course the hotel can't do much about it.
I received a very warm welcome, and this hotel met my expectations in every way.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Jörgen
Sweden14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit loudy nighttime.
Supporting personel with flexible mindset ro meet our needs. Very central location.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Daniel
Germany17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice room with great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom in the room is quite small.
Great location, room was clean and the staff was friendly
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Birgit
Austria13 reviews8.0“Great place for a short stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location in the Center, very nice and helpful staff
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Perseu
Brazil70 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great location, close to major tourist attractions, the host was friendly and very helpful
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Hugh
Australia1 review8.0“We enjoyed the uniqueness and cultural richness of the hotel and the neighbourhood”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
great location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Tim
Germany13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were super nice and were a great help with arranging transport to the airport, even though they didn’t speak English.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Michael
Austria42 reviews7.0“not more if 3rd floor, till now I got always 1st floor”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Sorry ; 3.d FLOOR WITHOUT an ELEVATOR IS TOO HIGH FOR AN 74 YEARS OLD MAN.
originell, schräg
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Vera
Sweden6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location. Cozy room. Very helpful staff!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Nina
Austria14 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great value for money in great location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Marsa
Italy12 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with External Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
very small
location and sink inside the room
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Peter
Hungary44 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Good location, good room, excellent value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Good wifi, nice helpful staff, excellent program and dining recommendations
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Peter
Ireland28 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location Quircky room and wood features
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Alen
United States1 review9.0“Decent accommodation at a great price.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
I traveled for a conference and I stayed at Hotel Portacavana as a practical option. This is no luxury hotel, but it was very affordable, and was comfortable and clean. Also, Christian (staff) was very helpful and kind. I would definitely consider staying there if I travel to Trieste for work and need practical accommodation.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Alexandra
Croatia15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great cute place to stay in a good location but the heaters need maintenance.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The heaters made really loud clicking noises thru the day and night and woke me up. I had to turn them off in the middle of the night.
Very comfy room, all the necessary amenities including kettle and mini fridge.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Choi
Italy4 reviews9.0“A good location for the price and for only needing a place to sleep, it serves its purpose.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The shower isn't attached to the room but I think I was the only one to use it so I never had problems waiting for someone to be done. I will say, since I went there in the winter time the shower room can get quite cold!
I enjoyed the room, the aesthetic and architecture were a lot older which I appreciated, and there was ample space for a lone traveler and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Danieli
Brazil33 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Great cost benefit, very close to everything you need!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I felt there could be more light in the room, I wanted to read and there wasn't enough light during the night. Other than that, an amazing place!
Location was great, very close to the train station and main attractions. The staff very gentle, bed was very comfortable, and the shower was amazing.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Jann
Australia57 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“An old Italian hotel with character”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
For some the flights of stairs up may be an issue and the shared bathroom but I don’t mind the exercise and everyone was considerate with their time.
Hotel Portacavana has character with its painted wardrobe and art. My room was a single but had everything such as tea and coffee making, small very quiet fridge, desk, wardrobe and comfortable bed. Christian provides a warm welcome and information on local events. He is very quick to respond when there are any problems. Loved the exposed beans and history of the place.
Stayed in October 2023
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