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,…
Must-see hotels in The Julian Alps
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Bovec
This stunning 10-room boutique hotel is housed in an erstwhile telephone-exchange building dating from 1932. Peppered with art deco flourishes,…
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…
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…
Lake Bohinj
Vila Park creates a great first impression, with sunloungers set in expansive riverside grounds, and balconies overflowing with flowers. The interior is…
Bovec
'Dream on the Soča' is an architecturally striking hotel on the edge of town. Interiors are minimalist and colourful, and room sizes range from 'economy'…
Lake Bled
Bled’s hugely popular, amenity-laden campground is in a rural valley at the western end of the lake, about 4km from the bus station. There's a rich array…
The Julian Alps
A pricey boutique in the city centre occupying a refurbished 19th-century town house. The lavishly appointed rooms, with period furnishings, Persian rugs…
Lake Bohinj
Cosy Rustic House gives you a delightful taste of village life. It's owned by an Australian-Slovenian couple and houses two super suites that each sleep…
Lake Bohinj
We might not have chosen this modern, high-rise at first glance – located in Bohinjska Bistrica it's 6km from Lake Bohinj. But it's a green, eco-minded…
The Julian Alps
This delightful B&B on the main square has nine individually decorated rooms done up in folk motifs – painted headboards and room signs made of lect …
The Julian Alps
There's warm, personalised service at this pristine 17-room, family-run hotel south of the town centre. Most of the rooms are large, with living space,…
The Julian Alps
Arguably the best hotel in terms of size (just 11 rooms), quality of the room furnishings, views out over the mountains and location – close to the town…
Lake Bled
This Best Western member boasts 60 of some of the most attractive hotel rooms in Bled. We love the suites (such as 402, 403 and 404) with blonde-wood…
Lake Bled
With a history that goes back to the 19th century, the 87-room Toplice is Bled's 'olde-worlde' five-star hotel, with attractive public areas and superb…
The Julian Alps
The largest and quite possibly the best-equipped campground in Slovenia is in Lesce, about 2.5km northwest of Radovljica. Situated on a small lake near a…
The Julian Alps
This back-to-nature campground some 600m north of the highway (signposted) sits in a green glade and is as close to paradise as we've been for a while…
The Julian Alps
This century-old inn is close to the turn-off for the Franja Partisan Hospital (about 3.5km north of Cerkno's centre). It has nine homely rooms (including…
Lake Bohinj
This sweet 10-room pension is on the Savica River in Ukanc, surrounded by a large, peaceful garden. If you really want to get away from it all without…
Bovec
Hostel Soča Rocks is a new breed of hostel: colourful, spotlessly clean and social, with a bar that never seems to quit. Dorms sleep a maximum of six;…
Lake Bohinj
This tree-filled campground can accommodate up to 750 guests and sits photogenically on the lake's southwestern corner, 5km from Ribčev Laz. Prices vary…
Lake Bled
Elegant 22-room hotel resides in a restored inn dating from 1906 and enjoys delightful panoramas from an out-of-the-way location on a hill above the…
The Julian Alps
Welcoming Igor and Irene run this upbeat place next door to an art-supplies shop (thus the name), just by Capuchin Bridge. There are six no-frills rooms –…
Kobarid
A good-value option in the town centre, honouring Papa Hemingway and owned by Marie, a Canadian. The house has five apartments (each with a bathroom and a…
The Julian Alps
This campground for 400 guests in Dragočajna, 11km to the east, is the closest camping to Škofja Loka (it's also handy for Kranj). It's in a green setting…
Lake Bohinj
This spotless chalet-style hotel is 350m southeast of the Ribčev Laz TIC and run by a friendly British-Slovenian couple who offer loads of local info and…
Kobarid
At the super-central Hotel Thanks (actually it’s the family’s name), the snazzy elevator shaft is decorated with artworks that take you on a vertical tour…
The Julian Alps
This is a stylish addition to the town's offerings: a 10-room boutique hotel with Scandi-chic, timber-lined rooms. It's run by Skipass Travel and has an…
Lake Bohinj
This Alpine lodge has arguably seen better days but nevertheless offers very good value and is more than likely to have a free room. Simply furnished…
Lake Bohinj
There's a great energy at Kristal, thanks in large part to the super-friendly management, walls filled with original artwork, and an Ayurvedic wellness…
Triglav National Park
A great riverside spot in Soča, Korita has a smorgasbord of camping choices: regular pitches, plus fab glamping options like wooden A-frame huts, or tents…
