Apartments in Slovenia

Self-catering, longer stays and family space - where to rent and what to check first.

Apartments are the default choice in Slovenia for anyone staying more than three nights, travelling as a family, or planning to cook once in a while.

Outside the cities you will often be renting a floor of somebody’s house, with the owners living downstairs. This is completely normal here and usually excellent value – the space is larger than a hotel room, the welcome is warmer, and there is frequently a garden, a grill and homemade schnapps involved.

Two things catch visitors out. Parking is rarely included in central Ljubljana or inside Piran’s old town, where cars are not allowed at all. And check-in is often in person rather than by keybox, so an arrival time matters more than it would at a hotel.

Where to rent an apartment in Slovenia
Area	Best for	Price level	Typical size	Parking	Minimum stay	Guide
Ljubljana centre	Walkable city stays	Mid to high	Studio to 2-bed	Paid, off-site	2 nights	Coming soon
Bled & Bohinj	Families, alpine base	Mid	1-3 bed	Usually included	3 nights in summer	Coming soon
Piran old town	Atmosphere, sea views	Mid	Studio to 2-bed	Outside walls only	2-3 nights	Coming soon
Soca Valley	Groups, gear storage	Budget to mid	2-4 bed houses	Included	3 nights	Coming soon
Kranjska Gora	Ski and hike seasons	Mid	1-3 bed	Included	3-7 nights	Coming soon
Maribor & Stajerska	Long stays, value	Budget	1-3 bed	Included	2 nights	Coming soon

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Before you book

Three things about renting here

01You are often renting from a familyA floor of a private house is the norm rather than the exception outside the cities. Expect to meet the owners, and expect that to be part of the experience.Read more 02Piran has no carsThe old town is closed to traffic. You park at Fornace and take the shuttle, so pack accordingly and do not book a top-floor flat with three suitcases.Read more 03Kitchens are properly equippedSlovenian holiday apartments almost always come with a real kitchen rather than a hotplate and a kettle. With restaurant prices what they are, that saves less money than in Italy but adds a lot of flexibility.Read more

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Apartments in the Soca Valley

If you are rafting, hiking or climbing, a house rather than a room changes the trip: wet gear has somewhere to dry, and a group can eat together after a long day. Bovec and Kobarid both have plenty, and outside July they are among the best value in the country.

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Frequently asked questions

Are apartments cheaper than hotels in Slovenia?

Usually yes for two or more people, and considerably so for families. The gap widens outside Ljubljana and Bled.

Is there a minimum stay?

Commonly two or three nights, rising to a week in Kranjska Gora and parts of the coast during peak season.

Is parking included with apartments?

Outside the cities, almost always. In central Ljubljana and Piran, rarely – Piran old town has no car access at all.

How does check-in usually work?

Often in person with the owner rather than by keybox. Give an arrival time when you book and message ahead if it changes.

Do apartments have kitchens?

Yes, and generally proper ones with a hob, oven and full crockery rather than a token kitchenette.

Is air conditioning standard?

Not always, particularly in older alpine buildings where it is rarely needed. On the coast and in Ljubljana it is worth checking for August.

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