Hostel Celica

9.3Superb(5374)

HostelLjubljana, SloveniaView map1.1km from city centre

Sustainability Level 2
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
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2025 Hoscars Winner

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About

One-of-a-kind, artistically transformed from an old military prison into a funky hostel.
Social hostel with lively atmosphere, great events, sustainability-oriented. Unique & fun!

Appreciated and awarded by cult travel specialists for its unique & unusual design:
- No.1 hippest hostel in the world by Lonely Planet
- the 25 ultimate places to stay in the world by Rough Guides
- No.1 hostel in Slovenia according to Hostelworld.com guests' reviews- 2010 Hoscar Winner
- World's 1st sustainability-oriented hostel || GreenKey certificate

GREAT LOCATION
- 5-minute walk from the main bus & train station; perfect for late arrivals or early departures
- 10-minute walk to the old Ljubljana city center
- 15-minute walk to the funicular which gives you a ride to Ljubljana Castle
- the hostel's surrounded by the funkiest environment ever || Metelkova City area with cult bars, pubs, galleries, museums, theatre etc.

UNIQUE CONCEPT & STORY
A must stay experience when visiting Ljubljana. Spend the night in one of the 20 unique former prison cells with prison bars on windows and doors. Not entirely your cup of tea? Make your bed in one of the hostel's more traditional 4-, 5-, 7- and 12-bedded dorms featuring unique artistic elements.

FREE STUFF
parking | WiFi || towels and bed linen || guided tours of the hostel || city maps || book exchange || board games || tourist info || tour booking || smiles for everyone || FREE all-you-can eat breakfast

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by Celica staff:
- Tuesday concerts (free entry)
- Tours & Trips info desk for daily excursions around Slovenia - pick up place near the hostel
- City info, maps, schedules, travel arrangements, events
- Rent-a-bike ~ comfy vintage cruisers to go out exploring Ljubljana and surroundings
- Rent-a-car
- Plenty of space for motorbike parking
- Special prices for Ljubljana Castle Experiences.

No curfew, no lockout, 24/7 reception.

Being locked up will never be more FUN!

COVID-19 Information
Due to the Covid-19 being present in our society, we would like to inform you about the precautions we have adopted to be as responsible as possible. These changes include:
- Keeping up to date on a daily basis with the recommendations and instructions issued by the National Institute for Public Health.
- We have installed hand sanitizer dispensers all over the hostel (all bathrooms, main entry points, common areas).
- We disinfect surfaces multiple times a day (door knobs, toilets, common surfaces).
- We rearranged common areas so that the safety distance between guests can be maintained.
- Guests are encouraged to use our Summer garden, when the weather permits.
- Our café is open from Monday until Friday from 7 AM to 10.30 PM.
Thank you for understanding these new measures!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Free Luggage Storage
Bicycle Parking
Meeting Rooms

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Reviews

9.3Superb(5374)

Value for Money
9.4
Security
9.7
Atmosphere
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Staff
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1

Stayed in Apr 2025

9.7

Maali

Female, 41+, Estonia

Fancy-looking on the first glance but cosy at the second glance hostel just next to the local alternative culture area, also close to the bus/train station. Nice staff, nice interior but sort of cramped sleeping areas in the dorm rooms - if you're travelling alone, you might get very very close to a stranger (and the ceiling). Otherwise super nice and good value for the money.

Stayed in Apr 2025

9.1

Lisa

Female, 31-40, England

Really comfortable fun atmosphere, great breakfast, easy walk to the train/bus station. Nice to have single beds (not bunks) in shared dorm, towels included, and lockers with inbuilt solid locks. Only negatives lack of privacy or ability to block light (no bed curtains), and only one bathroom for that many people.

Stayed in Apr 2025

5.4

Sophie

Female, 25-30, England

Security & location of the hostel - pretty good Atmosphere and events - virtually non-existent, only a board game night sometimes, zero atmosphere Facilities - tiny tiny kitchen and only two toilets and showers for each gender for at least 20 rooms (presumably housing more than one person). Cleanliness - room was a bit dirty on arrival, toilets overall kept clean. Breakfast - good variety but poor quality even for a hostel Shocked at the reviews - not awful by any means but v disappointed

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Location

Metelkova 8, Ljubljana, Slovenia

1.1km from city centre

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About Ljubljana

8.3Fabulous(754 Reviews)

Activities

8.3

Eating out

8.6

Shopping

7.4

Chilling out

8.9

Transport

8.2

Sightseeing

8.4

Culture

8.6

Nightlife

7.7

Value for Money

8.4

About Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia's vibrant, historic capital, is packed with art, culture and great local and international food. Its leafy streets make a picturesque backdrop for a stroll, and earned it the title of European Green Capital in 2016. Outdoor cafés line the banks of the flowing Ljubljanica River and its medieval old town is filled with the sound of buskers and the smells of fresh produce at the Central Market.

Like the city itself, Ljubljana hostels are full of character. You can stay in an old military prison, a 140-year-old secluded city villa with original features, a legendary jazz pub or a former bank. Choose from mixed or single-sex dorms, or go for a Ljubljana hostel with a private room. You'll usually find free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and social communal areas. Some hostels in Ljubljana even have a games room or a beauty salon.

Ljubljana is full of interesting neighbourhoods. Its medieval Old Town is compact enough to easily wander around on foot, and is known for its photogenic bridges (including the unique Triple Bridge), boutiques, buzzing restaurants and bars. At night, it becomes even more charming as historic buildings are artfully lit up. On the other side of the river, the city's commercial centre is home to lively nightclubs and shops. To the south, the quieter area of Trnovo has plenty of green spaces and popular cafés. And to the north, the neighbourhood of Metelkova has become a hotspot for contemporary arts and alternative culture.

There's plenty to see and do in Ljubljana. Ljubljana Castle towers over the city, with views out over the Old Town and the winding Ljubljanica River, and the castle complex hosts permanent museum collections. Iconic Dragon Bridge is decorated with the mythical creatures which are a symbol of the city, while the baroque Ljubljana Cathedral is well worth a look around. Sprawling Tivoli Park is the place to go for a relaxing walk in the city, but for a real taste of Slovenian nature, head just outside the city to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ljubljana Marshes.

Ljubljana is well connected by public transport: bus number 28 runs regularly between Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport and Ljubljana bus station, and takes between 45 and 60 minutes. It's just a 10-minute walk to the Old Town from the bus station or the main train station opposite. Much of the city centre is pedestrianised, and visitors can sign up to the Bicikelj bike-sharing scheme for cheap bike hire.