We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Ljubljana, Slovenia. We have also included hotels in historic villas, resorts, historic properties, mansions, monasteries, wineries, "pensions", old manor houses, medieval castles and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Set in a 16th century castle surrounded by a lake and forest, Guest House Grad Strmol offers classic-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi. It also provides an on-site bar and 5 bikes free of charge. The centre of Cerklje na Gorenjskem is 1 km away. Renovated in 2013, rooms are decorated with wooden furniture and feature a minibar, cable TV and a private bathroom with shower or a bath tub. Breakfast is served daily. At Guest House Grad Strmol you will find a shared garden and a spacious stone terrace overlooking the green surroundings. A 24-hour front desk is available. Strmo Lake is 60 metres away. You can experience horseback riding, 4 km away. Various hiking routes start 100 metres away, while Krvavec Mountain and skilift is at a distance of 7 km. In the centre of Cerklje you will find more dining options and a bus station with lines to Ljubljana. Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is 7 km away. Kranj Railway Station is at a distance of 17 km. Free on-site parking is provided.Show full description
Grad Strmol Castle is a historic property near Cerklje na Gorenjskem. Dating back to the 16th century, it blends traditional and modern styles in its rooms. The castle is surrounded by a lake and forest, creating a picturesque setting.
Elegant. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. On a small island surrounded by the Krka River lies the rebuilt Otocec Castle Hotel, offering a perfect atmosphere for weddings, parties and business meetings. The castle was recently renovated, but kept the Gothic and Renaissance elements, creating a unique atmosphere of past times combined with the luxuries and comfort of today. The castle walls date back to 1252, and the Otocec is situated in the picturesque lush region of Dolenjska, famous for its rivers, valleys, forests and vineyards. A romantic dinner is only one of the unforgettable events you will take part in. It is only a stone's throw from the town of Novo Mesto.Show full description
This unique hotel is situated in a medieval castle on a small island in the Krka River. With a rich history, it offers a charming and elegant experience blending the past with modern comforts.
Historic property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set in a 16th century castle, Hotel Gredič is located in Ceglo in the heart of Brda Wine Area. Only 250 metres from the Italian border, it features free Wi-Fi, modern accommodation units and a restaurant serving local specialities and drinks. Individually decorated, all accommodation units provide air conditioning, wine coolers and state-of-the-art audio and video systems. Each unit provides a private bathroom with heated floor. Enjoying the view of the surrounding vineyards, guests can relax on the terrace. The on-site bar offers a wide range of refreshing drinks and snacks. A golf course is 1 km away. The entire area is suitable for hiking and cycling. Nova Gorica is at a distance of 25 km. Trieste and its airport are within 50 km from the Gredič Accommodation.Show full description
Hotel Gredič is a charming boutique hotel located in Ceglo, Dobrovo. It is housed in a restored 1600s rural villa, blending history and modernity. The hotel has stylish rooms, an outdoor pool, and a remarkable wine cellar with a wide selection of local wines.
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Set in the Kenda family manor house, Kendov Dvorec is located in the village of Spodnja Idrija, on the bank of Idrijca River and overlooking the ancient parish church dating back to 1156. It features a lush garden and an à-la-carte restaurant that serves traditional homemade specialties. Rooms at Kendov Dvorec are equipped with 19th-century antique furniture. The Kenda Manor restaurant offers exclusive cuisine prepared using carefully selected natural ingredients found in the surrounding nature, as well as an exquisite selection of wines. All rooms are decorated with details originating from the local ethnologic heritage. Rooms are also fitted with modern amenities such as cable TV, phone, Wi-Fi, minibar, bath or shower, bathrobe and slippers and a hairdryer. The property also organises events such as wine tastings, celebrations and business meetings. The peaceful secluded location of the hotel, amidst 100-year-old apple trees and kept gardens, offers a unique view on the historical city centre and surrounding hills. Guests can enjoy hikes in nature and take part in various folk traditions and festivities that take place nearby. The town of Spodnja Idrija is locally known for tradition and preserving the heritage of its ancestors. Guests can find a bus stop just 500 meters away from the property, while a railway station is 30 km away. The capital Ljubljana, and Ljubljana Airport can be reached in 80 km.Show full description
Kendov Dvorec is an elegant hotel set in a historic manor house dating back to 1377. With antique-furnished rooms, it provides an exclusive and charming atmosphere. The hotel has a sophisticated restaurant, beautiful gardens, and stunning views of the surrounding area.
Comfortable beds. A guest house set in a 19th-century alpine house and located in Bled, a 5-minute drive from the Castle, Apartments Maria offers rooms or apartments with a balcony. Free WiFi access is available in all rooms. At Apartments Maria, guests can find rooms viewing the mountains with a seating area and a private bathroom with a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can also enjoy the property’s garden including barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include ski storage. Bled island can be explored a 10-minute drive from the property which offers free parking. Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is 35 km away.Show full description
Apartments Maria is a charming holiday flat located in Zasip. Housed in a 19th-century alpine house, it offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. The rooms and apartments are spacious and fully furnished, perfect for families, couples, or smaller groups.
Set in a historic building in central Ljubljana and fully renovated in November 2012, Stari Tišler Guesthouse offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. The bus stop and railway station are both just one block away. A walk up to the Medieval castle on the hill overlooking Ljubljanica River takes 15 minutes. All air-conditioned and heated rooms at Guesthouse Stari Tisler feature floor carpets on the wooden floors. A work desk and cable TV are also available to each room. The guests of Guesthouse Stari Tišler can enjoy a continental breakfast buffet, as well as a warm lunch or dinner in the adjoining restaurant. It also offers a bar where guests can relax with a drink. Stari Tišler Guesthouse is just a 5-minute walk from Ljubljana’s old town. There is also a funicular going up.Show full description
Luxurious. Lovely interior design. The luxuriously equipped 4-star Lesar Hotel Angel boasts a prime location at the very foot of the Ljubljana Castle Hill, offering spacious and bright accommodation with free Wi-Fi internet access. The property is surrounded by a charming garden which reaches up to the castle itself. Lesar Hotel Angel features an inviting lounge area and is also associated with a nearby restaurant where hotel's guests can enjoy mouth-watering international and local cuisine. The central location of the Lesar makes it a great starting point to explore Ljubljana and its surroundings.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Newly opened in April 2009 after extensive renovations, this 4-star hotel, first opened in 1906, is only 200 metres from Lake Bled and in the immediate vicinity of the train station. Hotel Triglav Bled is located above Bled’s rowing centre. The centre of Bled is 1.5 km away. It can be easily reached on foot by walking on the lakeside trail. All rooms and suites are comfortably equipped with many amenities, including air conditioning, and offer beautiful lake views. The hotel features the à la carte restaurant 1906 Bled with Slovene Nouvelle cuisine and one of Slovenia's top chefs, a piano bar, a wine cellar and a fireplace lounge. The Triglav Bled also has a modern spa centre and can organise meetings for up to 70 people, weddings, anniversaries, business lunches and Slovenian culinary workshops.Show full description
Great location. Set in a 19th-century villa, Penzion Vila Prešeren is located directly on the shores of scenic Lake Bled, below the castle in the centre of Bled. It offers free Wi-Fi. All rooms provide air conditioning, a minibar and cable TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The restaurant of the Vila Prešeren serves Slovenian and International cuisine, a wide range of high quality wines and home-made pastries. The restaurant’s terrace offers views of the church on the Bled Island. Vila Prešeren is situated 400 metres from the main bus station, 3 km away from the train station Bled-Jezero and 10 km away from the train station Lesce-Bled.Show full description
Penzion Vila Prešeren is a charming boutique hotel situated on the shores of Lake Bled. Housed in a traditional 19th-century villa, it provides a unique and intimate atmosphere. Some rooms have balconies and lake views, creating a picturesque setting.
Beach front location. Delightful property. Great value. ČEBRON FAMILY ESTATE is situated in Branik and has a pool with a view and mountain views. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Outdoor play equipment is also available at ČEBRON FAMILY ESTATE, while guests can also relax in the garden. Miramare Castle is 31 km from the accommodation, while Trieste Train Station is 33 km from the property. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every unit is fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available each morning at the guest house. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star guest house. The nearest airport is Trieste Airport, 48 km from ČEBRON FAMILY ESTATE.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful guest houses in Ljubljana.
Historic. Great location. Offering a rich buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi, Hotel Convent is part of the Adria Ankaran Resort, which has its own beach, an Olympic size swimming pool and an indoor pool with heated sea water. The hotel is housed in a former Benedictine monastery that was renovated in 2020. You can play beach volleyball, table tennis, mini golf, football and basketball at the resort. There are tennis courts and various water sports available as well. A wellness centre with sauna and fitness area is available at a surcharge. All rooms come with air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar, while the private bathrooms include a hairdryer. They offer views of the park or atrium with a fountain built in 1835. Half board is available at the Convent Restaurant, which serves Mediterranean specialities. The Parenzana, a cycling route that runs along the Slovene coast, starts just out of Ankaran. Koper and the Italian border are a 10-minute drive away, while Trieste and Ronchi dei Legionari Airport can be reached in just 35 minutes by car.Show full description
Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. In our 7 different, always surprising rooms, you will find one thing above all: yourself. Vila Alice Bled - Adults only is a protected 19th century landmark positioned just 180 metres from the lake. Surrounded by private secure parking and a carefully landscaped garden, the luxuriously furnished and lovingly restored, 131-year-old Villa. Embedded in the sunny clearing of a large forest and surrounded by extensive meadows, it invites you to discover nature and find yourself.Show full description
Cosy. Great restaurant. Dvor Jezeršek - Brnik 1768, situated where auxiliary farm buildings once stood, has grown into a contemporary hotel with 18 rooms with 40 beds. The on-site restaurant features traditional Slovenian dishes. A restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel that offers you seasonal food derived from a gastronomic palette of Slovenia’s regions. These meals can be enjoyed with a bottle of superior wine from the wine cellar. Conferences, conventions, promotional events and other types of gatherings are also possible. There is a whole range of surprises in this renovated farm building that dates back to 1768. The diverse environment of this accommodation will hopefully ensure a peaceful and relaxing stay for you.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Boutique Hotel Sunrose 7 - Gourmet & SPA in Bohinj provides adults-only digital-detox accommodation with a private on-site wellness, fine dining restaurant, lush riverside garden and a bar with a terrace. At Boutique Hotel Sunrose 7 - Gourmet & SPA each unit is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. All units have a mountain views. For your comfort, you will find bathrobe and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy breakfast from local ingredients. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and bike hire is available at the hotel. Aquapark & Wellness Bohinj is 100 metres from Sunrose 7, while lake Bohinj is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik, 54.7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is likely the most charming, cosy and well designed small hotel in Ljubljana. It also has a highly rated breakfast! Soooo nice!
Lovely property. Stunning pool facilities. This private house near Nova Gorica is surrounded by greenery and includes a large garden with a seasonal swimming pool. The owners have their own winery and serve homemade products for breakfast. All rooms and apartments at Valentincic turizem are equipped with traditional furniture, free Wi-Fi and a satellite LCD TV. Some of the rooms have exposed stone walls. Guests can enjoy a swim in the pool or try a glass of wine from Valentincic’s private winery. It is also possible to rent bikes, to go fishing in the Soča River, or to enjoy skiing in Kanin and Cerkno. The centre of Nova Gorcia is 5 km away and offers a range of restaurants. The villages of Dobrovo with its large wine cellar and Sveta Gora with its World War I museum are both 12 km away.Show full description
This might be the most peaceful guest house in Ljubljana. It also has lovely pool facilities, a great SPA and beautiful surroundings.
Close to beach front. Tennis court. Located in Otocec, in Slovenia's Dolenjska region, Hotel Sport provides air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and has its own restaurant. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and a sauna, as well as numerous outdoor activities like paintball, tennis and a golf course. At the Castle Restaurant, guests can enjoy a romantic dinner. All rooms at Sport Hotel are equipped with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, telephone and minibar. They also have a spacious bathrooms with a hairdryer. The hotel’s Otočec Restaurant offers local specialities and an extensive wine list. The Sport is 7 km away from Novo Mesto, and the hotel organises tours to the nearby vineyard cottages, where the finest Cvicek wine and homemade food is produced. The Smarjeske Toplice Spa with thermal healing water is in the vicinity as well.Show full description
This small hotel has a great beach front location and great tennis facilities.
Housed in an 18th-century Zois Mansion and overlooking the Ljubljanica River, Galeria River offers elegant accommodation featuring a stylish and minimalistic design. Each room is furnished with comfortable double beds, spacious wardrobes, and a flat-screen LCD TV. Some rooms feature views of the castle and river, while the studios are equipped with more kitchen facilities. Additionally, they all come with free Wi-Fi, a microwave, a fridge, and complimentary coffee and tea. The stylish private bathrooms come with walk-in or rainfall showers as well as free toiletries. The guesthouse is located on Breg Promenade, which hosts several events throughout the year, including antiquities markets on Sundays, handicrafts markets on Saturdays and the Christmas Market in December. Locally popular restaurants, cafes and bars are just a few steps away. Luggage storage is offered for guests' convenience, and laundry services can also be arranged at the reception. Public parking is available at a location nearby. The Main Bus and Train Station are 900 metres away. Airport shuttle, transfer services and excursions around the country can be organised.Show full description
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Surrounded by a landscaped park, Hotel Vitarium, Terme Smarjeske Toplice, is a 4-star superior health and wellness resort. It features spa with a range of medical treatments. The medieval Otocec Castle, located on the River Krka, is only 6 kilometres away. Free Wi-Fi is available. The rooms at Vitarium are fitted with wooden furniture. They are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and a safe. THotel Vitarium Superior - Terme Krka offers a wellness centre, wide range of saunas and massages, and specialises in regeneration and beauty programmes. The parkland that surrounds the Terme Smarjeske Toplice Spa Resort is for long walks and other nature-based sports. Several indoor, outdoor pools and seasonal tennis courts are available. Novo Mesto can be reached within a 20-minute drive. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Beach front location. Enjoying an idyllic location among pine and olive trees, Villa Bor - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran is situated in the centre of Ankaran and 100 metres from the beach. The property offers an indoor swimming pool with heated seawater, 2 hot tubs and an outdoor pool. All the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, satellite TV with free WiFi available throughout the property. The property also offers a children's pool with a slide. There are also rooms with facilities for disabled persons. Various sporting activities are possible within the resort and in the wider area, such as beach volleyball, football and basketball, as well as a number of water sports. There are also tennis courts and a mini golf course, as well as table tennis facilities. The distance from the property to Koper measures 5 km, and to Trieste 20 km. Free public parking is possible on site. Portorož Airport is 17 km away.Show full description
Offering free unlimited access to the swimming pools with thermal water, free Wi-Fi at the reception and restaurant and free use of the outdoor fitness area, the Eco Terme Snovik complex is 30 km from Ljubljana. In the heart of Kamnik-Savinja Alps, in the midst of nature, this Alpine thermal centre presents a unique experience for an active or relaxing break. It is 9 km from Kamnik in the Tuhinj valley. Eco Terme Snovik's modern furnished apartments are situated within the cooling shadow of a forest and offer a beautiful view of the outside pool facility. They are 50 metres away from the main building. There are tempting opportunities for strolls and bike rides through meadows, past fields and orchards, through forests and over the neighbouring hills of the Velika Planina and Menina Planina mountain plateaus. After such a trek, you can enjoy relaxation in a thermal pool, sauna or with a massage, amongst friends and hospitable hosts. The thermal water at Eco Terme Snovik is clean and pure, rich in calcium and magnesium, and suitable for swimming, massages, drinking and various therapy procedures.Show full description
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