Guidebook for Ljubljana
Slovenian Food Scene
Gostilna Sokol
18 Ciril-Metodov trgRestaurant with traditional slovenian dishes
CHEAP EATS! It's a tiny place where you can get Carniolian sausage, a soup or traditional cheese roll dumpling. The eatery is very popular among tourists.
45 locals recommend
Klobasarna
15 Ciril-Metodov trgCHEAP EATS! It's a tiny place where you can get Carniolian sausage, a soup or traditional cheese roll dumpling. The eatery is very popular among tourists.
CHEAP EATS! Between 10AM - 3PM they offer lunch for 9 EUR. You get a stew + a dumpling and you feel full for the rest of the day. We eat here almost every week - it is so good. Even if you don't catch their lunch it's a must visit. You won't be sorry.
10 locals recommend
My Dumplings Of Slovenia
1 Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežjeCHEAP EATS! Between 10AM - 3PM they offer lunch for 9 EUR. You get a stew + a dumpling and you feel full for the rest of the day. We eat here almost every week - it is so good. Even if you don't catch their lunch it's a must visit. You won't be sorry.
The menu includes many traditional Slovenian dishes. Good prices for Ljubljana and for the quality offered.
33 locals recommend
Slovenska Hiša - Figovec
1 Gosposvetska cestaThe menu includes many traditional Slovenian dishes. Good prices for Ljubljana and for the quality offered.
The restaurant's offer is based on Slovenian dishes and boasts a wide range of typical Slovenian specialties prepared according to Valentin Vodnik's cookbooks. In addition to Slovenian dishes, they also have slow-food and varietal Slovenian wines.
11 locals recommend
Restavracija Vodnikov Hram, Ljubljana
2 Vodnikov trgThe restaurant's offer is based on Slovenian dishes and boasts a wide range of typical Slovenian specialties prepared according to Valentin Vodnik's cookbooks. In addition to Slovenian dishes, they also have slow-food and varietal Slovenian wines.
This is our favorite breakfast spot! must visit if you want to eat something fresh and good in the morning. Everything is so yummy
72 locals recommend
Le petit Cafe - Okrepčevalnica
4 Trg francoske revolucijeThis is our favorite breakfast spot! must visit if you want to eat something fresh and good in the morning. Everything is so yummy
Grocerie stores
Maximarket
1 Trg republikeSTRITARJEVA Mercator: This is the closest (and smallest) grocerie store to the apartment to buy essential food
100 locals recommend
Mercator
37 Tržaška c.STRITARJEVA Mercator: This is the closest (and smallest) grocerie store to the apartment to buy essential food
Hofer
105 Cesta na BrdoLidl
Sightseeing
Beautiful view awaits you there on a sunny day. You can go on a castle wall where the view is free or go on the tower where you get to see all sides of Ljubljana with a price of 7,50 EUR/per person. P.S. The price includes half an hour history video presentation about the Castle. You can take time at the Castle - drink tea or coffee if you'd like, and have a great meal too if you're hungry. The restaurant is a little pricey though.
461 locals recommend
Ljubljana Castle
1 Grajska planotaBeautiful view awaits you there on a sunny day. You can go on a castle wall where the view is free or go on the tower where you get to see all sides of Ljubljana with a price of 7,50 EUR/per person. P.S. The price includes half an hour history video presentation about the Castle. You can take time at the Castle - drink tea or coffee if you'd like, and have a great meal too if you're hungry. The restaurant is a little pricey though.
Metelkova Mesto - one the largest, and arguably most successful urban squats in Europe - sprawled across 12,500m2 of an abandoned army base. The self-proclaimed city has become the leading centre of underground music and art in the region. Vivid, cracked-tile mosaics adorn the walls of the complex’s galleries and studios; rusty sculptures, fashioned from broken bike frames and upturned oil drums, cover its concrete gardens. It’s a place for critical reflection, civic engagement, and with its activities it is establishing Ljubljana as an area where ideas of all generations can freely flow.
139 locals recommend
Metelkova
10 Metelkova ulicaMetelkova Mesto - one the largest, and arguably most successful urban squats in Europe - sprawled across 12,500m2 of an abandoned army base. The self-proclaimed city has become the leading centre of underground music and art in the region. Vivid, cracked-tile mosaics adorn the walls of the complex’s galleries and studios; rusty sculptures, fashioned from broken bike frames and upturned oil drums, cover its concrete gardens. It’s a place for critical reflection, civic engagement, and with its activities it is establishing Ljubljana as an area where ideas of all generations can freely flow.
In the past, Špica was a town beach. An only ten minute walk from the city centre of Ljubljana brings you to a renovated Ljubljanica river embankment landscaped as a park. The park's name, Špica, translates as 'pointed tip' and refers to the embankment's pointed shape. Due to its pleasant green surroundings and a large area paved with wood, it still attracts numerous residents and visitors wanting to bask in the sun on fine weather days. There's a caffe bar and a kids playground nearby, so parents - go there!
65 locals recommend
ŠPICA CAFFE | kaval Group
20 Gruberjevo nabrežjeIn the past, Špica was a town beach. An only ten minute walk from the city centre of Ljubljana brings you to a renovated Ljubljanica river embankment landscaped as a park. The park's name, Špica, translates as 'pointed tip' and refers to the embankment's pointed shape. Due to its pleasant green surroundings and a large area paved with wood, it still attracts numerous residents and visitors wanting to bask in the sun on fine weather days. There's a caffe bar and a kids playground nearby, so parents - go there!
The dragon is a symbol of Ljubljana, which has been proudly reigning in the city coat of arms since the late Middle Ages. There is a legend that Jason was the founder of Ljubljana, and he and his Argonauts killed a dragon. Some local people have nicknamed this structure "mother-in-law" because of its fiery nature ;)
Zmajski most, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
The dragon is a symbol of Ljubljana, which has been proudly reigning in the city coat of arms since the late Middle Ages. There is a legend that Jason was the founder of Ljubljana, and he and his Argonauts killed a dragon. Some local people have nicknamed this structure "mother-in-law" because of its fiery nature ;)
The Central market is a lovely outdoor (semi covered and indoor covered) market selling mainly local produce.
14 locals recommend
Ljubljanska tržnica
2 Kopitarjeva ulicaThe Central market is a lovely outdoor (semi covered and indoor covered) market selling mainly local produce.
This monument is in honour of the Slovene national poet France Prešeren. The poet's statue is symbolically faced by the statue of Julija Primic, his great love, mounted on the facade of a building located across the square, in the Wolfova ulica street.
Spomenik Francetu Prešernu
This monument is in honour of the Slovene national poet France Prešeren. The poet's statue is symbolically faced by the statue of Julija Primic, his great love, mounted on the facade of a building located across the square, in the Wolfova ulica street.
Parks & Nature in Ljubljana
You can go to Tivoli park for a walk or a jog or you can take a blanket with you, spread it on a grass, and lay underneath the trees to get your peace and quiet
425 locals recommend
City Park Tivoli
TivoliYou can go to Tivoli park for a walk or a jog or you can take a blanket with you, spread it on a grass, and lay underneath the trees to get your peace and quiet
Extending from Tivoli Park, it is a popular hiking, running, and excursion destination for residents of Ljubljana. In case you get hungry mid hike there's a good restaurant on top of a hill.
70 locals recommend
Gostilna Rožnik
1 Cankarjev VrhExtending from Tivoli Park, it is a popular hiking, running, and excursion destination for residents of Ljubljana. In case you get hungry mid hike there's a good restaurant on top of a hill.
One of Ljubljana's most popular recreation spots. It offers numerous walking paths leading through pleasant wooded terrain and a modern trim trail. In Mostec, drinks and snacks are available from the guest house. Next to the guest house there are exercising equipment and a children's playground
16 locals recommend
Mostec
One of Ljubljana's most popular recreation spots. It offers numerous walking paths leading through pleasant wooded terrain and a modern trim trail. In Mostec, drinks and snacks are available from the guest house. Next to the guest house there are exercising equipment and a children's playground
Arts & Culture
The permanent archaeological exhibition reveals the unique past of Slovenia. Among other great exhibits you can see the oldest musical instrument in the world, the 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute as well as the situla from Vače. Price: 6 EUR
100 locals recommend
Narodni muzej Slovenije
1 Muzejska ulicaThe permanent archaeological exhibition reveals the unique past of Slovenia. Among other great exhibits you can see the oldest musical instrument in the world, the 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute as well as the situla from Vače. Price: 6 EUR
The National Gallery of Slovenia hosts a permanent art collection from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The original of the Baroque Robba fountain can also be seen in the central glass gallery of the building, where it was moved after extensive restoration in 2008.
159 locals recommend
National Gallery (Narodna Galerija)
24 Prešernova cestaThe National Gallery of Slovenia hosts a permanent art collection from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The original of the Baroque Robba fountain can also be seen in the central glass gallery of the building, where it was moved after extensive restoration in 2008.
Entertainment & Activities with Kids
Go through Vortex Tunnel into the Mirror Room, Infinity room etc. You'll have a good hour and a half of fun there. Price: 8 EUR/person.
76 locals recommend
House of Illusions
13 Kongresni trgGo through Vortex Tunnel into the Mirror Room, Infinity room etc. You'll have a good hour and a half of fun there. Price: 8 EUR/person.
You can try experiments and feel science in an interesting way. Price: 6 EUR.
31 locals recommend
The House of experiments
39 Trubarjeva cestaYou can try experiments and feel science in an interesting way. Price: 6 EUR.
WOOP! KARTING & GLOW GOLF
Do you have need for speed? This is the place to visit then!
If your kids like jumping on the sofa, but you won’t let them visit a trampoline park 😜
9 locals recommend
WOOP! Trampolin park Ljubljana
3 Leskoškova cestaIf your kids like jumping on the sofa, but you won’t let them visit a trampoline park 😜
The largest indoor amusement park in Ljubljana suitable for the whole family! Great activity for rainy days
Zumma Kids
The largest indoor amusement park in Ljubljana suitable for the whole family! Great activity for rainy days
The first section, the Thermal Temple, is intended for slightly older visitors and includes thermal pools, cascading baths and three pools with massage benches.
The second part, the World of Experiences, offers many water attractions in addition to the pools, including a rapid river 150 to 200 meters long, karst caves through which you can swim underwater, a pool with waves and an atoll island, two large slides, etc.
In the third complex, the Land of Saunas, there are various saunas. In the outdoor area with the swimming pool, there is a pouring, bio, stone and earth sauna, while in the indoor area there is also a hot bath in an underground cave.
34 locals recommend
Vodno mesto Atlantis
1 Španska ulicaThe first section, the Thermal Temple, is intended for slightly older visitors and includes thermal pools, cascading baths and three pools with massage benches.
The second part, the World of Experiences, offers many water attractions in addition to the pools, including a rapid river 150 to 200 meters long, karst caves through which you can swim underwater, a pool with waves and an atoll island, two large slides, etc.
In the third complex, the Land of Saunas, there are various saunas. In the outdoor area with the swimming pool, there is a pouring, bio, stone and earth sauna, while in the indoor area there is also a hot bath in an underground cave.
On the second floor there's a section for the youngest readers where you can sit behind little tables and read books to your little one on a rainy day. Suitable for ages 1-5.
Knjižnica Otona Župančiča, Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana, Ljubljana City Library
On the second floor there's a section for the youngest readers where you can sit behind little tables and read books to your little one on a rainy day. Suitable for ages 1-5.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you really like beer Pivnica Union is the place to be. Ask the waiters what beer do they recommend for your taste. They offer tasty food too. P.S. A lot of time it's very crowded there. Especially during weekends.
64 locals recommend
Union Pub
22 Celovška cestaIf you really like beer Pivnica Union is the place to be. Ask the waiters what beer do they recommend for your taste. They offer tasty food too. P.S. A lot of time it's very crowded there. Especially during weekends.
This is a popular place for people between 16-25 years. Young at heart pleople can have a great time there too ;)
119 locals recommend
Cirkus Klub
7 Trg mladinskih delovnih brigadThis is a popular place for people between 16-25 years. Young at heart pleople can have a great time there too ;)
This place in Ljubljana is considered as pre-party place, a place before going out to the club.
59 locals recommend
Cutty Sark Pub
1 Knafljev prehodThis place in Ljubljana is considered as pre-party place, a place before going out to the club.
If you're 30+ than this is an ideal place for you to party. We love going out here.
NEBO Show Restaurant
2 Tomšičeva ulicaIf you're 30+ than this is an ideal place for you to party. We love going out here.
Metelkova is home to several concert venues, clubs, and bars, which start to get busier later into the night and especially on weekends.
139 locals recommend
Metelkova
10 Metelkova ulicaMetelkova is home to several concert venues, clubs, and bars, which start to get busier later into the night and especially on weekends.
One of the cheapest bars/clubs in center of Ljubljana with club hits
9 locals recommend
Bar 'Shooters'
6 Nazorjeva ulicaOne of the cheapest bars/clubs in center of Ljubljana with club hits