Must-see hotels in Southeastern Slovenia

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Hostel Situla

    Southeastern Slovenia

    One of Slovenia’s nicest hostels, partially built within the walls of an 18th-century town house with rooms over five floors. Iron Age–style art sets off…

  • MC Hostel Brežice

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Just a short walk through parkland from the town's castle and museum, this hostel is a breath of fresh air: bright and colourful with spic-and-span six…

  • Vila Castanea

    Southeastern Slovenia

    A swish renovation has breathed new life into this gracious Old Town villa, and the result is an appealing nine-room guesthouse with elegant decor and…

  • Harlekin Gostilna

    Southeastern Slovenia

    The nicest place in town to bed down, with a half-dozen large modern timber-floored rooms above an excellent restaurant.

  • Camping Terme Čatež

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Don't come here looking for peace and quiet in summer – this mega-campground at the Terme Čatež resort is chockers with families thanks to masses of kid…

  • Otočec Castle Hotel

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Appropriately regal and refined, the five-star Otočec Castle Hotel is one of the most atmospheric places to stay in Slovenia, and a member of the…

  • Camping Bela Krajina – Podzemelj

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This large campground sits on the Kolpa River 7km southwest of Metlika in Podzemelj. It's packed with facilities including a restaurant, rental of bikes…

  • Hotel Oštarija

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Don't fancy staying at one of the big spa-hotels? Then this super-friendly guesthouse is by far the top choice, with the bonus of the town's best…

  • Hotel Splavar

    Southeastern Slovenia

    The hotel's central position, on Brežice’s main street above the Gostilna Splavar, makes the 16 rooms here a convenient choice. The plain, good-sized…

  • Center Hotel

    Southeastern Slovenia

    You don't get more central than this aptly named new kid on the block. On the main square, Center's good-sized standard rooms are decked out in a suave,…

  • Pri Štefaniču Farmhouse

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This friendly 'farmhouse' sits in the heart of Dragatuš, a village 9km south of Črnomelj. It has good-value, comfy rooms, and its bar is the village hub …

  • Kamp Jankovič

    Southeastern Slovenia

    At the southern end of Adlešiči, take the signposted turning and follow the road for about 1km to reach this fabulous, friendly spot. It's a simple…

  • Ravbar Apartmaji-Sobe

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This family-run guesthouse has a bundle of rooms and apartments – all are homely, well-equipped and spotless. It's in a leafy and quiet suburban area…

  • Hotel Bela Krajina

    Southeastern Slovenia

    A former socialist holdover pulled into the 21st century with air-con and upgraded furnishings. Look past the orange exterior to find simple but spotless…

  • Koren

    Southeastern Slovenia

    At Žužemberk's southern end, a sign points the way down to a riverside village below town where you'll find Koren, with glorious views up to the castle…

  • Hotel Terme

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Out of the three large run-of-the-mill hotels at the Terme Čatež complex, this is the nicest. Rooms are rather retro beige-on-beige but all come with…

  • Golf Hotel Mokrice Castle

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Sadly, the quality at this four-star castle hotel is nowhere close to that of Otočec to the west. Rooms have beamed ceilings and period furniture, and the…

  • Kamp Otočec

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This idyllic campground has it all: riverside location, castle views, canoes and bikes for rent. It's on a 2-hectare strip of land running along the south…

  • Hotel Šport

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This large recreation-focused hotel has somewhat dated decor but good facilities, including restaurant, thermal pool and saunas, gym, tennis courts, bike…

  • Kamp Dolenjske Toplice

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This small campground sits in a pretty riverside position with plenty of trees for shade. It's just off the northern end of Zdraviliški trg, more or less…

  • Gostilna Müller

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Črnomelj's best restaurant is also its best bet for bedding down for the night in town. The four chalet-style rooms are bright and come with office-style…

  • Hotel Pri Mostu

    Southeastern Slovenia

    The seven rooms above the Pri Mostu bar are a solid, central choice though some tend to be on the small side. If you're staying a few days, the studios …

  • Gostišče-Penzion Makšar

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This guesthouse, located in a hamlet 5km northwest of Ribnica, has simple, agreeable rooms. There's also a well-priced traditional restaurant here, and…

  • Gostilna Žolnir

    Southeastern Slovenia

    This friendly gostilna, about 500m northeast of the island, has 12 double rooms; decor is basic but comfy. The best reason to stay here is the on-site…

  • Hotel Krka

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Novo Mesto's four-star business hotel is centrally placed but the decor is looking well past its use-by date (think early-1980's motel) and rooms are…