Accommodation

Hotels, apartments, hostels and campsites - where to base yourself and what it costs.

Where you sleep in Slovenia matters more than it does in most countries, because so much of the trip is driving between places that are 40 minutes apart.

Pick the wrong base and you spend the week backtracking. Ljubljana works as a single base for a short first trip – Bled, Postojna and the Karst are all inside 90 minutes. Anything centred on hiking, rafting or the coast is better served by moving once or twice rather than day-tripping from the capital.

The three sections below cover the realistic options: hotels and hostels, apartments, and camping or glamping. Slovenia has very little in the way of large resort chains, so most of what you will book is independently run – which is generally good for value and less good for last-minute availability in July and August.

Apartments in SloveniaSelf-catering, longer stays and family space – where to rent and what to check first.Camping & Glamping in SloveniaRiverside pitches, alpine sites and glamping domes – where to go and when to book.1 guide Slovenian Hotels and HostelsWhere to actually book, from budget hostels to hotels by the lake – and how far ahead you need to be.2 guides

Slovenian Hotels and Hostels

Hotels here skew small and family-run outside Ljubljana and Portoroz, and the hostel scene punches above its weight – including a converted prison in Ljubljana that is also a listed artwork. Book Bled and the coast well ahead for summer; Ljubljana has more slack outside festival weekends.

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Aerial view of Ljubljana’s old town rooftops and Ljubljana Castle on the hill above, Slovenia

From the blog

Where to Stay in Slovenia

A region-by-region guide to choosing where to stay in Slovenia – Ljubljana, Bled, the coast, Soča Valley, wine country and more – with prices and honest trade-offs.

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