Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana stands at Bratislavska cesta 8, in the Jarše district on the eastern side of the city. It is a large, modern business hotel with 237 rooms, rated 4.5 stars, and it suits travellers who want international-chain standards, parking and shopping close by more than a medieval setting. The City Park shopping centre is three minutes away on foot, and BTC City, one of the biggest shopping and leisure districts in Slovenia, is about eight minutes away. The old quarter is further: the Central Market and Ljubljana Castle are about six and seven minutes by car, the railway station about thirteen, and the airport roughly 28 minutes, so you will want to use a car, taxi or bus for sightseeing. The hotel offers guest rooms in twin or king setups that sleep up to three, superior rooms, a junior suite that sleeps four and a one-bedroom suite. Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a desk, a phone and a bathroom with a rainfall shower, and the property holds a sustainability certification. On site there is the Plaza Hotel Restaurant, serving international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a coffee shop and a bar. A gym, a reception hall, meeting rooms and wedding services complete the offer, and there is on-site shopping and free newspapers. Staff speak several languages, and a 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals. Breakfast, extra beds, cribs and self parking are charged as extras, and the parking rate is a modest daily fee. Pets are welcome with a limit of one per room and a nightly fee, and service animals are exempt. Check-in is in the afternoon, with late check-in possible during limited hours, and check-out is at noon. There is no spa. Nearby museums, a botanical garden and a house of experiments make a good family afternoon without leaving the district.
Who it suits
Business travellers and conference guests, drivers who want parking and easy access to the ring road, families who plan to shop or visit the children’s attractions in the district, and guests with a small dog. It is also a comfortable choice for longer stays when you want a quiet, modern room.
Trade-offs
The location is outside the old quarter, so the walk to the Triple Bridge or the castle is not practical and you will need a car, bus or taxi. The surroundings are commercial, with offices and shopping centres rather than historic streets. Breakfast, parking and extra beds cost more, and there is no spa or pool.How to use it: stay here when your trip is a mix of business and sightseeing or when you are touring Slovenia by car.
Drive to Lake Bled, the Postojna caves or the coast, then return to a quiet room with a bar and restaurant downstairs. For a day in the old quarter, take a short ride to the Central Market, then walk the river to the castle funicular. The shopping centres next door are useful on a rainy day.
Why stay here
- ✓4.5-star rating
- ✓237 rooms and suites
- ✓Plaza Hotel Restaurant
- ✓Bar and coffee shop
- ✓Gym
- ✓Meeting rooms and wedding services
- ✓Sustainability certification
- ✓Pets allowed for a fee
Good questions
Where is Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana?+
At Bratislavska cesta 8 in the Jarše district, three minutes on foot from the City Park shopping centre and a short drive from the old quarter.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
Yes, the Plaza Hotel Restaurant serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also a coffee shop and a bar.
Can I bring a pet?+
Pets are allowed, with a limit of one per room and a nightly fee; service animals are exempt. Confirm the terms when you book.
