Hotels in Ljubljana

Hotels in Ljubljana: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Ljubljana for less

The cheapest month is January, when rates drop by about two fifths against the rest of the year. The priciest is September, at the end of summer and in the festival season, when a room can run a third above the average. Full summer, July and August, is dear too, when demand peaks. The day of the week matters. The cheapest night is Wednesday, midweek, while you pay the most on Friday, as the weekends begin. Ljubljana rewards booking ahead; you catch the best prices about two months out, as rooms in a small city sell out fast.

What a stay costs by property type

Ljubljana has a narrower price range than the bigger capitals, but the gap between a hostel and a boutique hotel in the centre is clear. The cheapest sleep is in hostels and three-star places; you pay the most for an apartment and five stars by the old town. Below are indicative nightly rates for two people.

Indicative rates for a double room. In Ljubljana the gap between a quiet January and the September peak, and between Wednesday and Friday, can be marked, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more

Most people look for a room in the centre, by the Old Town and Prešeren Square, from where you can walk to the river, up to the castle and to the restaurants. That is where prices run highest, and the best-rated boutique hotels and five stars cluster around the old town. Cheaper are places a little further from the very centre, towards the bus and train station and by Tivoli park, from where the square is still a quarter-hour walk. As the city is small, a longer walk usually lowers the bill more than it complicates sightseeing.

Which stay in Ljubljana suits whom

• First time in Ljubljana. The centre by Prešeren Square and the Dragon Bridge is the easiest base. From here the old town, the Ljubljanica riverside and the ride up to the castle are all on foot, without a bus.
• For families. Quieter places nearer Tivoli park and the green spaces, with room to walk and cycle. Children enjoy the hilltop castle and the river rides.
• For couples. Boutique hotels in the old town, such as Hotel Heritage or Hotel Cubo, with restaurants and riverside cafés round the corner. Everything is close in the evening.
• With breakfast. Many places, such as ONE66 Hotel or Tivoli Boutique Inn, include a good breakfast, which helps you set off early to sightsee.
• With a view. Places below the castle hill, such as Hotel Galleria, give a view of the castle tower and the old-town roofs. Handy for a short, characterful stay.
• Near the airport. Hotels nearer Jože Pučnik Airport suit an early flight. A shuttle bus, taxi or transfer reaches the centre from here.

Example hotels in Ljubljana with prices

From a hostel bed to five stars in the centre, a few Ljubljana names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in September and at weekends.

From prices for a double room. In Ljubljana the same hotel can differ noticeably between January and September, so check your exact dates in the search.

When Ljubljana costs more

The dearest is September, as summer ends and the city runs its festival and culture season. The second peak is full summer, July and August, when the riverside and the old town draw the most tourists. Cheaper and quieter is late spring, from April to June, and early autumn, with mild weather and fewer crowds. In winter, outside the holidays, prices are the lowest of the year.