Your stay — Due Palme
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Udine.
The Property — Due Palme
Due Palme is a no-frills three-star on the Viale Palmanova, the long avenue leading into Udine’s centre. The lobby feels like a well-kept provincial hotel from the 1970s – clean tiled floors, a curved reception desk, potted plants – and the vibe is businesslike but welcoming. Its USP is location: a ten-minute walk from Piazza Libertà, and a five-minute walk from the train and bus stations. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who plan to be out all day exploring Friuli and just need a quiet, reliable base with private parking.
Chronicles of Udine
Udine began as a Roman settlement and later thrived under the Venetian Republic, becoming the mainland capital of Friuli after the patriarchate moved here in the 13th century. The city’s architectural core is a graceful blend of Venetian Gothic (the Loggia del Lionello) and Renaissance palazzos, all centred on the elegant Piazza della Libertà. Napoleonic rule and then Austrian administration left their mark, but post-1866 Udine became the proud, understated capital of Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Contemporary Udine is a quiet university and commercial hub, known for its elegant porticoes, good coffee bars and the famously affordable Udinese Calcio. Its cultural identity is modern and pragmatic, with a strong local food scene revolving around prosciutto di San Daniele, Montasio cheese and Friulano wine.
Best Time to Visit
Full Udine guide →Best months
May, June and September. The weather is warm but not oppressive (highs 23–28°C), crowds are moderate, and hotel rates are lower than in July and August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by European school holidays and the Udine Jazz Festival (typically early July). The weather is hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Hotels including Due Palme can charge 20–40% above shoulder rates. August also brings the Friuli away-day beach crowd heading to Lignano Sabbiadoro.
Budget shoulder season
October to early November, and April. Temperatures are 12–20°C, rain is manageable, and hotel prices drop by a third. You’ll dodge the summer crowds at the city’s museums and restaurants.
Weather & packing
Udine’s continental climate transitions quickly from hot, sticky summer afternoons to cool evenings, with a real chance of sudden thunderstorms. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a light sweater – you’ll need both in the same day.
Live City Briefing — Udine
- The main Piazza Libertà pedestrianisation is now permanent; car access is restricted daily 10:00–20:00, so use the viale park-and-ride near the station if driving into centre.
- Gran Fondo Friuli (a major amateur cycling event) passes through Udine on 2026-07-05, closing Via Poscolle and Piazza Matteotti from 8:00–14:00 – plan your departure or walking route accordingly.
- The new combined bus-train ticket “Udine+Bus” launched June 2026, covering unlimited local buses and regional trains within 15 km for €5/day – pick one up at the station newsagent.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Due Palme, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard. The lift only serves four floors, so the 3rd floor is high enough to avoid street-level bustle but easy to reach on foot. Courtyard rooms get morning sun, afternoon shade, and block the noise from Viale Leonardo da Vinci.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms on floors 1 and direct street-facing rooms. Floor 1 picks up dust, vibration, and early-morning traffic from the main road. Street-facing rooms in a 3-star hotel tend to have single glazing and will be loud during rush hour and late-night deliveries.
Best views
Corner rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing northeast give a partial view over Udine’s low-rise skyline, including the castle tower. A room at the back of the hotel looks onto a quiet residential street and small gardens, not the main road.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors. The top floor (4th) is the quietest floor overall, but check whether it has a sloping ceiling or limited window size. The 3rd floor is a safe bet for quiet with standard windows and distance from the bar and breakfast room on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Viale Leonardo da Vinci is a secondary arterial road with moderate traffic from 7am–9pm, plus occasional delivery trucks to local shops. The hotel has a small courtyard frequented by guests smoking or chatting until midnight. The lift is central and can be heard in adjacent rooms: avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Insider tips
1. Park in the free street spaces on Via della Cernaia (a side street off Viale da Vinci) rather than the hotel’s small paid lot. 2. Ask reception for a room away from the lift — they often have 2–4 rooms on each floor that are quieter and slightly larger.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Due Palme
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps, no login, one device); premium tier €5/day for 30 Mbps and up to 3 devices, no login constraints beyond entering room number
One lift serves all floors (ground to 4th); no stairs-only sections; lift is small (2 people + two suitcases max)
No digital newsstand; two complimentary physical newspapers (Corriere della Sera and Il Messaggero Veneto) at breakfast; no notable heritage quirks (modern building, 1970s construction, plain exterior)
Check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00 (no charge, leave at reception); late check-out until 13:00 costs €30, after 13:00 full night charge
Free storage at reception on day of arrival and departure; no lockers, items kept behind desk
Step-free street entrance via ramp (manual door, 90cm wide); one accessible room on ground floor with roll-in shower (80cm wide door); no elevator threshold, but lift is tight; no tactile signage or induction loops
On-site outdoor parking €12/night (uncovered, first-come first-served, 20 spaces); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Giardini Pubblici (3-min walk) at €1.30/hour (24h max €10); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.90 per person per night (2025 rate, subject to change; children under 12 usually exempt)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; at check-in a €150 incidental hold on credit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore (586 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dell'Assunzione della Beata Vergine Maria (756 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Cappella Manin (820 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Quirino (864 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Area verde "Ina Caterina Battistella" — 543 m · ~7 min walk
Civici musei e gallerie di storia e arte — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Auditorium Antonio Zanon — 42 m · ~1 min walk
Parco Moretti — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Colutta G.P. — 721 m · ~9 min walk
Terminal Studenti — 870 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Trieste Airport or tourist spots in town centre.
Cards accepted in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, Apple Pay) widely used.
Not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two for good service is appreciated; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter, about €1.00–€1.20.
Panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway, around €5–€7.
Pizza or pasta main in a casual trattoria, about €8–€12.
Via Mercatovecchio and Piazza Matteotti have small takeaways and food stalls at lunchtime; frico (cheese crisp) stands appear at markets.
Conad, Coop, Eurospin are common budget supermarkets in this area.
Via Poscolle and Via Cavour have mid-range high-street chains; cheaper shopping at the Mercato Nuovo on Saturdays.
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 90 minutes); a day pass €3.50. Budget from Trieste Airport: FlixBus or direct train from Trieste Airport station (€5–€7).
Buy water and snacks at supermarkets (not tourist kiosks); eat lunch at a supermarket or bakery rather than sit-down restaurants; use the train for day trips to Venice or Trieste (regional tickets under €10).
Good to know — Udine
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Udine, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Due Palme
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Colutta G.P. — 721 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Al Teatro hotel (Via Grazzano) → Piazza Primo Maggio / city centre
💡 Buy a single ticket (biglietto urbano) at any tabacchi. It's valid for 90 minutes including transfers. Lines 1, 2, and 6 all serve the main square. No need for a day pass unless you take more than four trips — the city centre is walkable.
Udine railway station (Udine FS) → Venice Mestre / Venice Santa Lucia
💡 From Al Teatro, walk to the bus stop 'Via Grazzano' and take bus line 1 towards the station (€1.30, 10 minutes). Buy train tickets on the Trenitalia app to avoid queues. For Milan or Rome, you'll need a high-speed Frecciarossa (€35+), book ahead.
Trieste Airport bus stop, outside arrivals → Udine Autostazione (bus station)
💡 Buy your ticket from the tobacco shop inside the airport terminal — it's €2 cheaper than buying on board. The bus station is a 15-minute walk to the hotel, but you can switch to bus line 1 or 2 at Autostazione for two more stops towards Via Grazzano.
Trieste Airport (TRS) → Al Teatro hotel, Udine centre
💡 Pre-book through Radiotaxi Udine (+39 0432 432432) to avoid surge pricing. The driver will drop you right at Via Grazzano, two minutes' walk from the hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Due Palme?
Request a room on the 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard. The lift only serves four floors, so the 3rd floor is high enough to avoid street-level bustle but easy to reach on foot. Courtyard rooms get morning sun, afternoon shade, and block the noise from Viale Leonardo da Vinci.
Which rooms should I avoid at Due Palme?
Skip rooms on floors 1 and direct street-facing rooms. Floor 1 picks up dust, vibration, and early-morning traffic from the main road. Street-facing rooms in a 3-star hotel tend to have single glazing and will be loud during rush hour and late-night deliveries.
Is Due Palme noisy?
Viale Leonardo da Vinci is a secondary arterial road with moderate traffic from 7am–9pm, plus occasional delivery trucks to local shops. The hotel has a small courtyard frequented by guests smoking or chatting until midnight. The lift is central and can be heard in adjacent rooms: avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Due Palme?
Corner rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing northeast give a partial view over Udine’s low-rise skyline, including the castle tower. A room at the back of the hotel looks onto a quiet residential street and small gardens, not the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Due Palme?
1. Park in the free street spaces on Via della Cernaia (a side street off Viale da Vinci) rather than the hotel’s small paid lot. 2. Ask reception for a room away from the lift — they often have 2–4 rooms on each floor that are quieter and slightly larger.
What time is check-in at Due Palme?
Check-in at Due Palme is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Due Palme have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps, no login, one device); premium tier €5/day for 30 Mbps and up to 3 devices, no login constraints beyond entering room number
Is there a city or tourist tax at Due Palme?
€1.90 per person per night (2025 rate, subject to change; children under 12 usually exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Due Palme?
Panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway, around €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Due Palme?
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 90 minutes); a day pass €3.50. Budget from Trieste Airport: FlixBus or direct train from Trieste Airport station (€5–€7).
When is the best time to visit Udine?
May, June and September. The weather is warm but not oppressive (highs 23–28°C), crowds are moderate, and hotel rates are lower than in July and August.
Top Attractions in Udine
💡 Walk up the hill via the Via Verniolo steps—it's a short, steep climb but gives you a great view over the rooftops and the distant Carnic Alps on a clear day.
💡 Buy a small wedge of Montasio cheese (€3) from a stall near the back and eat it with a piece of good bread from the bakery opposite. Perfect cheap lunch.
💡 Bring a book or a thermos of coffee—the café at the south entrance is overpriced, but the park is free and quiet by 6pm when the playground empties.
💡 Look for the small wooden crucifix above the main altar—locals claim it saved the city during a 1513 earthquake. No proof, but it's a good story.
💡 Go early in the morning before the crowds, when the light hits the white stone of the Loggia, and you'll have the square almost to yourself.