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Fluxus B-2, Tomšičeva 4, tel. (+386) 1251 57 60, info@
fluxus-hostel.com, www.fluxus-hostel.com. A clean,
brightly-colored, and award-winning hostel in a beautiful old
building in the center of town, its small size actually adds to
its comfort. The hostel features two large dormitory style
rooms with bunk beds and one bathroom for all to share, plus
one more private room with its own bathroom facilities. It also
has a working kitchen and lounge area, and a friendly staff
that make you feel happy to be there. Q 3 rooms (double
€33,33, dormitory €21,11). JR6G hh
Park D-2, Tabor 9, tel. (+386) 1300 25 00, fax (+386)
1300 25 18, info@hotelpark.si, www.hotelpark.si. Located
inside the same building as the Park Hotel and offering
the same communal facilities, Hostel Park provides a range of
decent quality communal rooms for two to four people, some
coming with en suite bathroom facilities and some having to
share. Q 42 rooms (twin €23-29, quad dorm beds €19-23).
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Vila Veselova A-3, Veselova 14, tel. (+386) 59 92 67
21, desk@v-v.si, www.v-v.si. Owned by the same people
who run the excellent Žmauc bar, this fairly new hostel in a
lovely old villa in the western part of the city centre is aimed at
the young travelling crowd who like to relax. Simply furnished
with a range of rooms and dormitories, some with and some
without en suite facilities and all named after a different
colour, extras include nice big balconies and free internet.
Q 8 rooms (singles €28, 4-bed dorms €22, 6-bed dorms
€20, 8-bed dorms €17). JARLGW hh
Zeppelin B-2, Slovenska 47, 2nd floor, tel. (+386) 51
637 436, info@zeppelinhostel.com, www.zeppelinhostel.com.
Snug inside a famous building of the name Evropa
from the XIX century, this friendly and social hostel is just a
few steps out of the old town and within walking distance
of the train and bus stations. Zeppelin is the perfect reside
for the budget traveler, with everything you may need in
terms of entertainment and tourist attractions in immediate
locality. Breakfast is included with your stay. QOpen
08:00 - 22:00. Double room 24.99 €, 4-bed room dorms
21.49€, 6-bed dorms room 19.49 €, 8-bed room dorms
18.49 €.JGW
Apartment rental
All the benefits of a private apartment without the costs
of a hotel, plus you get to shop for your own breakfast too.
Asdom Apartments C-2, Vidovdanska 5, tel. (+386)
41 662 928, info.asdom@gmail.com, www.asdom.si.
Rents out studio apartments in the centre of Ljubljana for
both short and extended stays. All apartments are equipped
with wireless internet and cable television. Excellent service,
especially if your survival language is English. Q 7 aparments
(€55). PJAW
Tour AS B-2, Mala Ulica 8, tel. (+386) 1434 26 60, fax
(+386) 1434 26 64, info@apartmaji.si, www.apartmaji.
si. These are the people to talk to if you’re interested in
renting an apartment during your stay in Ljubljana. From
an office just a few minutes walk directly south of the main
train and bus stations, they operate over 40 units of varying
sizes located all around the city. On their website you
can find incredibly detailed descriptions of each apartment
from photos and floor plans to available amenities such as
microwaves and dishwashers. They can also arrange day
trips to just about everywhere in Slovenia. Q 40 apartments
(€59-154). PTJAR6UL
Around Ljubljana
Ambient Aškerčeva 6a, 1230 Domžale, tel. (+386) 8
200 20 00, info@ambienthotel.si, www.ambienthotel.si.
This recently opened hotel in the quiet suburb of Domžale is
some 12km north of Ljubljana and offers great access to those
wishing to explore Slovenia’s alpine regions. Surrounded by
greenery the hotel has a fresh modern appearance and its
tastefully designed rooms are fitted with all the modern comforts.
Free transportation from the airport can be arranged,
as can use of conference facilities, a large picnic area, beach
volleyball court and various Thai massages for additional
charges. Q 70 rooms (singles €50-80, doubles €70-130,
suites €160-240). HA6LBDW hhh
Grandvid Dolenjska 336, tel. (+386) 13 60 22 00, fax
(+386) 13 60 22 10, info@grandvid-hotel.com, www.
grandvid-hotel.com. Despite being located in a village just
south of Ljubljana proper, a massive development of apartment
blocks sprouting up across the traffic-choked road gives the
surrounding area about as much charm as an industrial zone,
which would seem to defeat the purpose of staying outside
the city in the first place. The rooms themselves are comfortable
enough and have all the standard amenities, though the
prominently displayed four-star rating seems a bit of a stretch.
Although the hotel can hardly be faulted for the actions of its
neighbours, there are much better options both in and out of
the city centre. Q 21 rooms (singles €80, doubles €100, suites
€120). PTHAULGBKW hhhh
Couchsurfing
Who says that beggars can’t be choosers? There are
literally hundreds of sociable Slovenes currently offering
their (or their parents’) spare rooms, couches and floors
for free to fellow travellers. The site, which combines social
networking with hostel booking, is a great option for anyone
interested in hanging out with locals and saving some
cash on accommodation. It can obviously be a hit-or-miss
experience, but the exhaustive member profiles will give
you a good idea of what to expect from your prospective
hosts. Info http://www.couchsurfing.org/mapsurf.html
Airport hotels
Dvor Jezeršek Zgornji Brnik 63, tel. (+386) 4 252
94 00, www.dvor-jezersek.si. Just 2km from Ljubljana
Airport (and only 4 kilometres from the Krvavec ski
resort) this spacious family-run hotel that’s been in business
since 1768 hotel makes for a good night’s sleep before
an early departure or after a late arrival. Apart from
decent rooms, there are several romantic apartments for
hire and there’s both a gostilna (tavern) on site as well as
an elegant restaurant. The large conference rooms allow
you to fly in, do business and fly out without even having
to go to Ljubljana. Q 18 rooms (singles €80-90, doubles
€120-130). PTHRUILGKW
Sobe Jana Vopolje 29, 4207 Cerklje Na Gornjskem,
tel. (+386) 40 216 260, www.turizem-vopovlje.
com/sobe-jana.htm. A converted family home in the
village of Vopovlje, Sobe Jana is a decent option only
3km from Ljubljana’s Jože Pučnik Airport in Brnik. The
four rooms and three apartments are comfortable if
not overly luxurious, and are one of the better values
around with the latter starting at only €12 per person.
Q 7 rooms (singles €22-26, doubles €28-34, triples
35-40, apartments €36-42). PTA6L
Ljubljana In Your Pocket ljubljana.inyourpocket.com
Ljubljana’s restaurant scene continues to flourish
with new and more exotic offerings opening all
the time. As of late we’ve been eating quite a bit
of burek on the go, but when we do find time to sit
down for a proper meal we tend to do so at either Le
Coq Blanc or Kavalino. The following reviews are by
no means complete, but do offer a bit of everything
for everyone, from the finest white-tablecloth options
available to the more amusingly backwards
establishments complete with greasy cutlery and
bumbling waiters.
Symbol key
P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
E Live music S Take away
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet L Guarded parking
O Casino J Old Town location
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
B Outside seating V Home delivery
ljubljana.inyourpocket.com
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Asian
Bangkok Street J-2, Šmartinska 152/G (BTC), tel.
(+386) 15 23 31 65, fax (+386) 15 23 31 66, www.bangkokstreet.si.
Settle into a table with views of an artfully-lit
perforated metal structure just beyond the ceiling-high windows
at the back of this stylish new eatery, and you just might be able
to forget that you’re staring at the façade of a parking garage
from a shopping mall. While the food won’t have you sprinting
to the nearest telephone to call home and sing its praises, it’s
better than you might expect given the location and you’ll be
hard-pressed to find better value in terms of ethnic food - the
portions are huge and there’s also a relatively inexpensive allyou-can-eat
buffet. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00,
Sun 09:00 - 15:00. (€4-16). PTAULGW
China Fast Food C-2, Trg Osvobodilne Fronte, tel. (+386)
31 56 82 78. Six little tables inside a small restaurant on the
ground floor of Centar Ledina (across the park opposite the
main train station), constantly busy at lunchtime with locals
tucking into food cooked in a single wok by a Chinese man
visible through a large plate glass window. Reasonably priced,
fast, and with vegetarian options as well, the food is pretty
good, and worth investigating if you find yourself here with an
empty stomach and not a lot of time. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00.
Closed Sun. (€4.70-6.80).PJAUGS
December 2009 - January 2010
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