Slovenia Hostels

Bled is a good for place for a day trip if you're staying in Ljulbjana, but there isn't enough there to keep most occupied for a couple of days. The lake at Bled is very picturesque and a walk around it would take a couple of hours. Vintgar Gorge is also a good place to visit, but it's a bit of a trek to get there if you miss the tourist bus which leaves Bled at about 9:30 a.m. and returns before lunch.

I loved Ljubjana. The old town reminded me of a mini Prague with the buildings all having so much character and charm. I found the people of Ljubljana to be very friendly and helpful, though I would suggest being careful when getting in a taxi. Agree on a fare before you start your journey as I was charged massive amounts for small trips. Ljubljana is a re-freshing city as you can walk straight into an enchanting woodland area from the old town. Another thing I noticed was the welcome lack of tourists! This is a positive feature, especially when I think to how places like Rome, Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, and London get.

Ljubljana is a nice capital city to relax in. You'll probably want to stay near the old town, as the rest of the city is pretty standard stuff. Try the walking tours from near the tourist center and also look for the antique sales that line the river on weekends. There are free concerts/events occasionally in the summer as well (every night in 2003) - very fun.

Ljubljana is a great place to visit for short-break. It really does live up to it's tag of "Little Ljubljana" as the town is very compact and if you are not planning to visit any museums, you can easily walk around and see all of the sights in one day. It is very centrally located in Slovenia though so there are many day trips that could be made from the town. I would say that within a couple of hours in any direction from Ljulbjana you would be close to Slovenia's borders. One of the easiest places to get to is Bled. A bus leaves the main bus station and takes about one and a half hours. The buses are often busy in summer so it's advisable to book in advance – the staff at the station speak very good English. The lake at Bled is very picturesque and a walk around it would take a couple of hours. Vintgar Gorge also a good place to visit, but it's a bit of a trek to get there if you miss the tourist bus which leaves Bled at about 9:30 a.m. and returns before lunch.

Ljubljana is a lovely city. Accommodation wasn't too cheap, but most everything else was. Totally non threatening. I though the nightlife was a bit limited. Well worth 2 or 3 days. Easy to get to Bled, or train to Zagreb or further. Much more a local city than an international destination.

Bled is a vacation hotspot for a lot of old people from all over Europe and the world. If you're young and travelling alone, it may be boring. It is also more expensive than you would expect.

Ljubljana … Ljubjana is a wonderful city. It is clean, compact, and has gorgeous architecture. It is an amazing combination of East meets West and old and new. There is a castle upon a hill overlooking gorgeous new achitecture. You can eat Mexican food or smoke hookah at a Morroccan-inspired bar or you can see a traditional Eastern European church. The city is compact, so you can walk everywhere and the people, while reserved, are polite and they all speak English. The best thing about Ljubjana is that it is not yet touristy.

Jakelj Backpackers House in Bled … I loved this hostel!! It's family-run, and they are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are nice, and the food is good. We used the free shuttle bus service, which meant we were able to spend the whole day around the lake and castle, and we were then picked up. They also arrange a great selection of activities. I would definitely go back!

HI - Izola - Youth Hostel Old School Korte - Stara Sola in Izola … We came and entered this beautifully restored, old school building. The place has strong character, the rooms are very clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Excellent!

Hotel & Hostel Sport in Postojna … The symposium that I attended in Postojna booked me at the Hotel Sport. Having attended other symposiums in the U.S.A. I was worried that the cost was going to be very high. I was pleased to find that the cost was very reasonable. The room I had was very nice and clean. I was able to get a great night sleep every night I was there (five nights). Some of the other guests had problems with the wifi there. They had to go to the lobby area or the community room. I had an older laptop that had an external USB wi-fi that I could put outside my window so I got great connection speed and was able to email and surf to my delight. A nice Continental breakfast was included, which was a nice way to start the day. The people at the front desk were very nice and extremely helpful. When I needed to call a friend in Ljubljana to set up a meeting the young lady at the front desk let my use her personal cell phone. A few nights I had dinner at their restaurant and was pleased at the quality and price…

HI - Ljubljana Youth Hostel / Bit Center Hotel in Ljubljana … This hotel is a very good value for the money. The rooms are spartan, but clean, with a small bathroom. Security is good, as you have a card to not only gain access to your room, but also to enable you to access the stair wells that lead from the reception area to your room. A basic buffet breakfast is available at the hotel for a reasonable sum. It is self-service, and you are required to take your cutlery, etc. back to the bar when you have finished. There is a nice bar in the hotel, with a neat garden and patio area. The staff are very helpful and speak English well. The only drawback to the hotel is that it is a few kilometres into the town centre, so it is not really walkable into town. Three buses regularly run from the bus stop on the main road (Litijska Cesta) into town. Number 9 takes you to the bus and train station, the 13 takes you to Kongresni Trg and the 5 takes you to the outskirts of the town, where you can easily walk into the centre. A taxi fare from the…

HI - Piran - Youth Hostel Alibi B14 in Piran … we didn't get the room we had booked (a double room with a big bed), but a dormitory in another house. a family in the neighbouring room had problems with bedbugs.

Sobe pri Lovrizu in Kobarid … We thought Sobe pri Lovrizu was a superb hostel, situated in the lovely, quiet, unspoilt village of Dreznica surrounded by wonderful scenery. The rooms were spotlessly clean, neat and tidy, and the kitchen well equipped. Although we were self catering, milk, bread, cereal, honey etc. was provided. We were made to feel very welcome, and just wished we were staying for longer!

Penzion Jagodic in Cerklje … This is a very good hotel of Europe, for me the best of the best.

Hotel Trojane in Trojane … We stayed for six nights at the Hotel Trojane and we were very impressed with the friendly staff and comfortable room, which had the most beautiful views from our balcony. I would highly recommend it as a play to stay if you want to explore Slovenia. It is very central and close to a main road whilst still being in the countryside and it is very peaceful. Thank you Hotel Trojane. We have many happy memories of our stay there!

Garni Pension & Jager Apartments in Bohinj … I stayed here in Summer 2002--lovely setting in a quiet rural village with fantastic views of the mountains. If you have a car it's handy for Ribcev Laz and Bled. The room was basic but clean. I recommend it.