Hotel in Ljubljana, Ljubljana

 

 Hostel Celica

Hostel CelicaSleep in a former cell with bars on the door and on the window the hotel on Metelkova Street in the centre of Ljubljana provides this unique experience. The Celica is top of the Lonely Planet list as the Hippest Hostel and named One of the 25 Ultimate Places to Stay by Rough Guides. The former prison has been demilitarised only after Slovenia's independence and the departure of the Federal Yugoslav Army. Located in the immediate vicinity of the Main Bus and Railway Station and 700 metres from the city centre, and above all, the old military barracks of Austro-Hungary stand to this day. The renovation process was supervised by more than 80 Slovenian and foreign artists who are proud members of the Sestava Society. It was renovated and transformed into an outstanding youth hostel in 2003. 10% discount coupons for Postojna Cave and Atlantis Water Park can be obtained at the reception. Upon arrival, and above all, you will get 30 minutes to surf the internet for free.
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Rooms

The unique features of hostel Celica are the 20 artistically renovated and newly invented former prison cells today hostel cells. Each one is completely different, having its own story, concept and author or group of authors. They all still have one thing in common: the original cell bars on the door and window. For the more traditional travellers, there are 8 comfortable, colourful rooms with artistic features. One of the rooms is wheelchair-friendly.

Hotel details

The Point of Peace, the room for prayer, meditation and contemplation and other spiritual activities is situated on the first floor. It has 6 niches of major global religions and one empty niche for all other religions and has been blessed by the religion's highest representatives in Slovenia. Hostel Celica offers a lively cultural life. Every Tuesday night a concert followed by a jam session welcomes international musicians. The hostel's art gallery Srecisce on the ground floor regularly hosts international art exhibitions. Additionally, the cultural programme includes workshops, poetry readings, debates and presentations on various themes from literature, philosophy, music to nature, aesthetics and history. Every day at 14:00 a free guided tour of the hostel takes place. The hostels ground floor, apart from the Oriental Café, is wheelchair-friendly.

General information

Rating : 1 stars
Size : 29 rooms
Currency : EUR

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Newspapers
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Design Hotel
  • Luggage Storage

Activities

  • Games Room

Services

  • Laundry
  • Internet Services
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Packed Lunches
  • Car Rental
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

 

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Food & Beverages

There are 3 theme areas in the bar and restaurant: an Oriental Café, a Cyber Café and a Slovenian Gostilna in the centre of the building. The bar is open from 07:30 to 00:00 (01:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays) and it serves local and imported drinks, cocktails and hookahs. The restaurant is open from Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 22:00. Lunches, traditional Slovene specialities, tasty big sandwiches, fish and chips, pizza and other meals are served to hostel guests, local students and visitors.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs EUR 3.00 per hour. 

Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby. 

Pets

Pets are not allowed. 

Location & area

Address

Metelkova 8
1000 Ljubljana

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

20 % VAT is included.  Service charge is not applicable.  EUR 1.01 city/tourist tax per person per night is included. 

Meal Plan

Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.  

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy

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