Jakelj Backpackers House

Feels like home
Can't say that the hostel is perfect, but I can sure say that the staff is doing its best, the only so-called "problem" is the grumpy old guy called Damien and his mood swings, sometimes really really nice, and sometimes -- why bother the old man must be at least seventy years old. No nightlife? A step away from the hostel you have a small bar, near the covered tennis courts/roller hockey rink. It's kinda hard to find although it's only a two-minute walk. Don't ask Damien where is it, because he thinks that they're poisoning people, but the only problem is that the drinks are so cheap and sometimes people just get too wasted. Mama's cooking is more than delicious, and it's really a bargain for 6 euros. Got free transfer from the train station and then to Bled lake and back to hostel in the evening.

Mixed
Stayed in July '07. It is the family home, the old guy and his wife, their granddaughter(?) -- about sixteen or so, and the guy's son drops in regularly. It is Jakelj backpacker house, and the son runs an outdoor adventuring racket with horse riding (ripoff), rafting, whatever else. Really they try to push you into it, but say no if you don't want to, you'll just have to say no a couple of times a day. The meals were home-cooked (the wife I guess) and were magnificent! Breakfast was cereal or bacon and eggs. All meals are paid for extra, but cheap. Maybe 5 euros each meal plus 1 euro for a drink. He drives you in and out of Bled once each a day (about five kilometers away, ten-minute drive or so). Last pickup at 7 p.m. so if you wanted to have dinner up at the castle for its views and free entry, find your own way back. Lastly, he picked us up one day after we walked through Vintgar Gorge and all the way back to town (he says the way is easily signposted -- it is not, but head in the general direction and you can't go wrong) in the pouring rain. Got back and he told us to wait, would give us some "medicine." Skeptical, we followed and he poured three shot glasses of a clear liquid from a half empty clear bottle behind the bar. My suspicions were correct as he, then we, downed a shot of homemade vodka! But hey, we didn't get sick. Seemed good, but inconvenient, and awkward as often you are the only ones about and he's not the greatest conversationalist. One computer, free internet. And if you don't eat everything, he will eye you off like you've kidnapped his family.

this is a great place, we had a great time here, the hospitality and friendly atmosphere is fantastic, the food is better than any other hostel ever! it is a little quiet at night but there is beer! we where able to arrange skiing and transfers no problems at all. great place and people.

This owner promised us rooms on the phone and when we arrived he shouted at us for half an hour saying he didn't have space and we had lied about having a reservation, although when we refused to leave it appeared there were plenty of room, I suspect he was trying to see if we would offer more money. Different staff members will give you different information and it might take all day to arrange leaving as he waits for a car load before taking you into town. If you do get rooms, they are nice with a balcony but there is nothing to do in the village in the evenings.

this hostel was great! After travelling for three weeks this was a great place to go for some rest and relaxation. I loved it, the rooms were comfy, reasonably priced, and the breakfast was great. they don't even serve dinner! anyway I managed to get my best nights sleep here and a decent shower!

Don't you let him get away with his smiles, the man is a sharper! In order to earn a maximum of money, the owner never refuses a reservation, even when he doesn't have any more rooms! If by any (mis)chance this should happen to you, he will take you to the nearby hotel. Take our word -- unless you want to wake up with a backache, refuse or sleep on the floor beside the beds! All the rooms give on the TV lounge but watch out, the doors are glass doors! No privacy but you can always take a peek on the TV in the hall. After your good night's sleep you'll notice the price of your room is actually half the price you pay good old Damian but then stop dreaming, he'll never give you a refund. As for the luckier ones who get to stay at Jakelj Backpackers House, the rooms are ok but the hotel is right in front of a road with no shops nearby. We thought we'd be in a nice cozy place with the lake nearby (silly us!). Eventually, if after the following lines you still want to book there, the shuttles to Bled are very few (after breakfast at noon and seven p.m. for the return too bad if you're not on time)! Mind you the return time hasn't been chosen out of the blue, if it prevents you from eating in Bled, you'll surely be on time for dinner at Jakelj's Bpackers!

I came here a a year ago -- we had no expectations but turned out to be the funnest hostel I've stayed in. The owner was awesome, driving us anywhere whenever you asked and also picked us up from the train station. Attracts some cool people to meet and one night the hostel took us out onto the lake in a big boat and the whole of it was covered with little lights in egg shells -- gotta be seen. And you gotta stay here if in the area!

Very nice, all in all. I stayed in a 6-bed dorm, which was very reasonably priced though a bit small. It has very little storage space, which leads to cramming-in when everyone has lots of luggage. There was an en suite bathroom, with good, hot water, though the shower leaked water on the floor and there was no place to hang the showerhead. Food was good, and cheap (try the goulash!) though the service is slow and sometimes odd. (My friend was practically force-fed ice cream once.) The breakfasts, in particular, are HUGE. They will gorge you until you roll out the door.

This hostel is about 8 km from Bled. Although the staff will drive you to the lake and arrange a pick-up, it is still not obvious from the description. My room was ok but I suspect there were bugs in my bed, as a few days later I was itching all over and covered in bites and I only spent one night at this place before returning to the UK. Bring your own bed sheets.

This was a fantastic place to stay with friendly, helpful staff. The activities were brilliant and organized to suit your time as far as possible. The food was great. It was definitely a home away from home!!

This place is great. The hospitality was fantastic. While it is located outside of Bled, the owners are very obliging and provide transport to Bled as needed. The food is excellent. It's just a really great place.

I really loved this place. It was my first time travelling alone and I was a bit apprehensive, but within five minutes of arriving I was sitting down with a bunch of people having dinner and a great chat. It was really nice to be able to stay in a family home in a small village instead of at Bled. All the staff were really friendly and nice. The activities were pretty cool, you could go rafting and canoeing as well as lots of other stuff. Not being in Bled was no problem as the staff would drive you in the morning and collect you in the evening. Really great place! Home-cooked dinners were excellent at 4 euros.

Great place! We had a car, so the location was fine for us, but we've heard that if you don't have a car the staff will probably drive you most places that you want to go. The rooms are nice, the staff are fantastic - I would highly recommend this place.

This place was the best suprise of my trip. I challenge anyone not to love it here. The staff are incredible. They will not only tell you where are good places to go, they will take you there! The food was lovely after a day out, and the rafting/canyoning instructor was fantastic. It's out of the way, with great views, but perfectly located to see so many places. Wonderful.

You must go here! This was the best place of my entire trip. Everyone was so nice. We went rafting, and you can also do other ectivities, too. The people are so happy to help, and are so nice.