“Unusual and lively hostel, popular with travellers. Its range of accommodation - double and triple rooms, and dormitories - are ideal for groups of friends. All the rooms were former prison cells, now converted into bright airy rooms with white washed walls and parquet floors. An affordable choice.”

Hotel review

The Celica Hostel is fashioned from a former military prison and, as well as dormitories, has 17 double and three triple cells-turned-bedrooms, a few with en-suite facilities. Each one is individually designed and themed, though they all retain their original bars on doors and windows. In a converted barracks five minutes walk from the river, this is a superb place for travelers: spotless, fresh, modern and buzzing with life. Hard beds though!

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 02/26/2024

Recommended for

  • Value chic

    • A totally unique stay in this former prison transformed, by artists, for artists and travellers alike.
  • Other Activities

    • Adventure activities such as rafting, canoeing and skiing can all be reached within an hours drive.
  • Close to nightlife

    • Metelkova City is packed with art galleries, trendy bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Ljubljana Castle that stands proud over the city.
  • Great walks

    • Take a walk in the peaceful Tivoli Park.
  • House party feel

  • Restaurant

  • Less £

  • Family Suites

  • Lively

  • Downtown

  • Free wifi

  • Contemporary

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Quirky

  • Self catering

Facilities

  • Rooms

    29 rooms in this hotel
  • Airport transfer

    Charges apply
  • Parking

    Free parking
  • Free wifi

  • Bicycle hire

  • No pets

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Wifi

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • Adventure activities such as rafting, canoeing and skiing can all be reached within an hours drive.
  • Close to nightlife

    • Metelkova City is packed with art galleries, trendy bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Ljubljana Castle that stands proud over the city.
  • Great walks

    • Take a walk in the peaceful Tivoli Park.

Map & Location

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A Weekend in Ljubljana

Originally published by The Times

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