The Hotel Ljubljana stands at Cankarjevo nabrežje 29, on the embankment of the Ljubljanica river in the heart of the old quarter. Its position is the main reason to choose it: Ljubljana Town Hall and the university are two minutes away on foot, Prešeren Square five, and both Ljubljana Castle and the Central Market about six, with the Cobblers’ Bridge, the Tranča riverside and Valvasor House right on the doorstep. For a city that is best explored on foot, being on the river means the cafes, the bridges and the market stalls are all within minutes. The hotel has a small, personal feel, with a choice of six room types rather than a long menu of categories. They include a compact interior double without a window, a single room, standard and deluxe doubles or twins with city views, a deluxe double with a terrace and a large panoramic studio that sleeps four. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, a wardrobe, a television, a bathroom with a tub or shower and free toiletries, with daily housekeeping. The public spaces add atmosphere. There is a terrace and a garden for warm evenings, a fireplace in the lobby for colder days, and complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby. A restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar are part of the property, and a cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an extra charge. Other services include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, a concierge, tour and ticket help, dry cleaning and laundry, and multilingual staff. The property is smoke free and pets are welcome for a fee per stay, with service animals exempt, which is unusual for a central hotel. An airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee. Parking spaces are limited, so ask before you arrive if you are driving, and remember that much of the old quarter is closed to cars. Check-in is from the early afternoon and check-out is at 11:00. There is no spa on site, but the river promenade and the nearby market make a calm alternative.
Who it suits
Couples and first-time visitors who want to wake up beside the river, travellers with a pet, and anyone who prefers a smaller hotel with a lobby fireplace and a terrace to a large chain. The panoramic studio is a good pick for a family or a group of four.
Trade-offs
The cheapest room is an interior double without a window, so choose a city-view or terrace room if daylight matters. Riverside streets in the old quarter can be lively in the evenings, particularly in summer, so ask for a higher floor if you are a light sleeper.
There is no spa or pool, breakfast costs extra, parking is limited and the airport shuttle is a paid extra. The railway station is a longer walk, around a quarter of an hour.How to use it: use the hotel as a base for a three- or four-night stay.
Walk to the Central Market in the morning, take the funicular up to the castle, and spend the evening along the river or on the terrace. Because everything in the old quarter is so close, you can return to the room for a rest between sights, and the hotel works well as a start point for day trips to Lake Bled or the Postojna caves, with the bus and rail stations a short ride away.
Why stay here
- ✓Riverside location on Cankarjevo nabrežje
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓Restaurant, coffee shop and bar
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk and concierge
- ✓Pet friendly for a fee
- ✓Smoke-free premises
Good questions
Where is The Hotel Ljubljana?+
At Cankarjevo nabrežje 29 on the river in the old quarter, about two minutes on foot from Town Hall and six from the castle funicular and the Central Market.
Can I bring a pet?+
Yes, pets are welcome for a fee per stay and service animals are exempt; confirm the terms when you book.
Is there parking?+
Parking spaces are limited, so ask the hotel before you arrive; much of the old quarter is closed to cars.
