Must-see hotels in Slovenia

  • Na Kupčku Estate

    The Julian Alps

    Now here's something really special. Saša and Jure have built the most marvellous little escape in the forested hills, 9km from Idrija. The apartment,…

  • Vander Urbani Resort

    Ljubljana

    This stunning boutique hotel in the heart of Ljubljana’s Old Town is formed from four 17th-century buildings. But history stops there, for this hostelry –…

  • Kempinski Palace Portorož

    Portorož

    This 19th-century grande dame is a 181-room, five-star masterpiece in the Kempinski stable, with a new and an old wing masterfully combining traditional…

  • Lenar Farmhouse

    Eastern Slovenia

    For the great outdoors on your doorstep, you can't beat this farmhouse with helpful owners and rooms, with balconies, in cosy-countryside style. Breakfast…

  • Art Hotel Tartini

    Piran

    This attractive, 45-room property faces Tartinijev trg and manages to catch a few sea or square views from the upper floors. A 2018 overhaul has turned…

  • Adrenaline Check Eco Place

    Bovec

    About 3km southwest of town, this fun, fabulous campground makes camping easy: hire a tent under a lean-to shelter that comes with mattresses and linen,…

  • Lipizzaner Lodge

    Southwestern Slovenia

    In a relaxing rural setting 9km northwest of Postojna Cave, a Welsh-Finnish couple have established this very hospitable, affordable guesthouse. They…

  • Glamping Malerič

    Southeastern Slovenia

    About 8km south of Črnomelj, in the tiny hamlet of Podlog, is this complex of four futuristic pod-style apartments arranged in front of a natural swimming…

  • Nebesa

    Kobarid

    The name translates as 'Heaven', and it's fitting. These four heavenly mountain retreats sit at the top of a 7km winding road from Idrsko village (2km…

  • Hotel Balnea

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Few newly built hotels in Slovenia can compare with this sleek 63-room four-star in terms of design and facilities. Heavy on timber, natural materials and…

  • Stara Šola Korte Guesthouse

    Slovenian Coast

    This renovated old school is home to 17 bright, modern rooms with two to four beds (with shared or private bathrooms), plus a couple of two-bedroom…

  • Hotel Maribor

    Maribor

    This 18th-century brewery building has been sensitively converted into the nicest digs in town. Spacious, white-on-white apartments (the biggest has four…

  • Linhart Hotel

    The Julian Alps

    Opened in 2017, the Linhart goes for a toned-down version of elegance, occupying a sensitively restored 17th-century townhouse on central Linhartov trg…

  • Hostel Kras

    Western Wine Regions

    Halfway between the Vipava Valley and Škocjan Caves (about 25km from both), this hostel is worth the trip. It's in a 400-year-old house in the idyllic…

  • Garden Village Bled

    Lake Bled

    Garden Village embraces and executes the eco-resort concept with aplomb, taking glamping to a whole new level and delivering lashings of wow factor…

  • Hotel Jama

    Southwestern Slovenia

    This huge, concrete, socialist-era hotel is part of the Postojna Cave complex and has undergone a stunning renovation, reopening in 2016 with slick,…

  • Youth Hostel Ajdovščina

    Vipava Valley

    This is a high-quality hostel, with bright, fresh features and cool design. Rooms sleep four to eight (with a 24-bed room for groups). All bathrooms are…

  • Jazz Hostel & Apartments

    Lake Bled

    If you don't mind being a little way (a short walk) from the action, this is a first-class budget choice. Guests rave about Jazz, mainly thanks to Jani,…

  • Šeruga Farmhouse

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This farm, in a small valley with a babbling brook, sits in a hamlet about 4km south of Otočec. Rooms, with rustic wood-detailing and balconies, are the…

  • Hiša Franko

    Kobarid

    This foodie favourite is in an old farmhouse 3km west of Kobarid in Staro Selo, halfway to the Italian border. Here 10 rooms ooze character, with rich…

  • Kekčeva Domačija

    Triglav National Park

    The enchanting Kekčeva Domačija, off the main road and 700m past the source of the Soča, has rooms named after characters in the Kekec children’s tales …

  • DomKulture MuziKafe

    Ptuj

    This quirky cracker of a place is tucked away off Jadranska ulica. Each room is idiosyncratically decorated with lashings of retro chic by the hotel's…

  • Design Rooms Pr' Gavedarjo

    The Julian Alps

    There's a lot to love about this incarnation of a century-old homestead, especially the clever design that celebrates Slovenian heritage and melds old…

  • Madronič

    Southeastern Slovenia

    About 4km downhill from Stari Trg ob Kolpi in the hamlet of Prelesje, this is a handsome riverside complex in a beautiful setting. There's a restaurant to…

  • Pristava Lepena

    Bovec

    This positively idyllic ‘hotel village’ is set in an Alpine meadow above the Lepena Valley. It's a small collection of rustic houses and rooms, run by a…

  • PachaMama

    Piran

    Built by travellers for travellers, this excellent guesthouse sits just off Tartinijev trg and offers 12 fresh rooms, decorated with timber and lots of…

  • Hotel Mitra

    Ptuj

    With Turkish carpets on the wooden floors and walls hung with specially commissioned paintings plus a wellness centre off a tranquil internal courtyard,…

  • Hostel Vrba

    Ljubljana

    Definitely one of our favourite budget digs in Ljubljana, this nine-room hostel on the Gradiščica Canal is just opposite the bars and restaurants of…

  • Majerija

    Vipava Valley

    Four kilometres from Vipava in the hamlet of Slap, Majerija has a fun, unique offering: 10 rooms built underground – under the herb garden, in fact. These…

  • Hotel Piran

    Piran

    The town's flagship hotel has a commanding waterside position, great service and a century of history. There are 74 modern rooms and 15 suites – sea view…

  • Adora Hotel

    Ljubljana

    This small hotel below Gornji trg is a welcome addition to accommodation in the Old Town. The 10 rooms are small but fully equipped, with lovely hardwood…

  • Hotel San Martin

    Western Wine Regions

    To stay in the area, atmospheric Šmartno is a top choice. This hotel is close to the entrance to the fortified village and has polished service, bright,…

  • Dobra Vila

    Bovec

    This stunning 10-room boutique hotel is housed in an erstwhile telephone-exchange building dating from 1932. Peppered with art deco flourishes,…

  • Hotel Kendov Dvorec

    The Julian Alps

    The most charming, romantic option in the area is this ‘castle hotel’ 4km north of Idrija. There are 11 rooms in a converted manor, the oldest part of…

  • Old Parish House

    Lake Bled

    In a privileged position, the Old Parish House belonging to the Parish Church of St Martin has been transformed into a simple, welcoming guesthouse, with…

  • Vila Park

    Lake Bohinj

    Vila Park creates a great first impression, with sunloungers set in expansive riverside grounds, and balconies overflowing with flowers. The interior is…

  • Max Piran

    Piran

    Piran’s most romantic accommodation has just six handsome, compact rooms, each bearing a woman’s name rather than a number, in a delightful, coral…

  • Hiša Marica

    Western Wine Regions

    This charming old inn lies within the fortified walls of Šmartno and offers four excellent, spacious rooms. Also here is a wine bar (Wednesday to Monday)…

  • Domačija Novak

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Earning raves from smitten guests, this farmhouse offers simple accommodation, top-notch food (much of it home-grown) and local wines, and good activity…

  • Kaki Plac

    Portorož

    A small, chilled-out and eco-friendly retreat tucked into the woods outside Lucija, on the outskirts of Portorož. Tents with air mattresses can be hired –…

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