Hostel
Ljubljana
8.8/10

Hostel Celica

Located 500 metres from Ljubljana Bus and Train Station, Hostel Celica is a unique design hostel situated in the autonomous culture zone Metelkova City in the centre of Ljubljana. Free WiFi is provided in all areas. The rooms and dormitories in this hostel have been individually designed by different local and international artists and reflect the history of this former prison. Bed linen and towels are provided free of charge to all guests, while shared or private bathrooms come with a shower. Guests can relax and meet new people in the cafe, garden terrace and other common areas. Bike hire is available on site, while various day trips and tours can be booked at the reception. The historic centre of Ljubljana can be reached in 1.2 km, while Tivoli Park is at a distance of 1.7 km. The hostel also features the Museum of Confinement and an art gallery, as well as the Point of Peace spiritual room. Ljubljana Airport is 32 km away, and the property can organize shuttle transfer upon request and at a surcharge. Free public parking is provided nearby.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast info: Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go
Free parking available on-site

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Metelkova 8, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle 24-hour front desk Facilities for disabled guests Terrace Bar Very good breakfast

Gallery

a room with two bunk beds and a ladder at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

a group of chairs sitting on the grass near a building at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

a room with a bunk bed and a chair at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

a small room with a wooden table and some windows at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

a room with a ceiling with a window and a stool at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

a small room with two bunk beds and a ladder at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

a bedroom with two beds and a fireplace at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

two whiteintendo wii controllers on a wooden floor at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

a colorful building with glass windows on it at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

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Reviews

Ayse 10/10

Turkey 🇹🇷

Nice

Pros: Good location, breakfast is really good, staff are so kind.

Sabi 10/10

Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Friendly Stuff, great breakfast. It's worth staying there!! The location ist perfekt! I'll definitely come Back!

Reinhardt 9/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Met some really nice people and had fun.

Pros: The breakfast is so good and rich. It is really nice. Close to the train station.

Cons: The beds were a bit squished, of course, it was an old prison but in the 12 people dorm there is no space to put your things. There is a locker for your luggage but not somewhere to leave your glasses or the small stuff

Bungaku 9/10

Georgia 🇬🇪

Very comfortable for a prison!

Pros: Everything was super clean and the design is very interesting

Cons: The room would benefit from more shelves and the ladder to the upper bunk wasn't very sturdy

Alin 9/10

Romania 🇷🇴

Pros: Good buffet breakfast with enough options. Very good price for bed&breakfast. Good location, close to the city center, around 10 minutes walk. I was for the 4th time in this location. It is an original hostel, as it is was a prison in the past.

Nađa 9/10

Serbia 🇷🇸

Very cool experience

Pros: This is a very interesting place! I recommend it to everyone to visit. Breakfast is nice, rooms are very interesting and the lobby is a very cool place to play board games and meet other people. I liked the all glass part with tables as well, and the backyard looks nice, even though it was snowing so we didn’t use it, but it looked very good for the summer.

Cons: The private room is very dark, it would be nice if there were more lights. Also one little light did not work so maybe if it worked it would be better. The down sheets and pillowcase were put on, and the sheet covers were not. It was not a problem for me to put it, which I started doing, when I realized that one sheet itself is covered with dark hair all over it. It was really a lot and hairs of different sizes. It has also spread over the double bed which was not cool! We asked for another one and got it, which is okay. I think the problem is from the start not putting on the covers on sheets, because I can imagine someone coming tired or lazy in the room and not putting the cover, so these things happen for other guests..

Coreen 10/10

Malaysia 🇲🇾

Perfect.

Pros: In artsy district. Good vibes. Good location to walk to attractions. Clean bathrooms. Excellent staff. Fun history to the place.

Cons: Just be careful w the head as I bumped my head many times at the attic angle as my bed was under the roof slant.

Nefeli 10/10

Greece 🇬🇷

Pleasant stay

Pros: The location is really good if you are traveling by train because it is next to the train station. The center is like 15 minutes walking but there are also buses you can take. The staff was really really nice and helpful and the breakfast was so worth it (boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, 3 kinds of bread, jam, honey, butter, peanut butter, cream cheese, nutella, fruits, cakes, ham & cheese, yogurt, milk, cereals, coffee, cocoa, tea). What else can you even ask for? The bed was comfortable and the duvet was nice and warm. You can use your locker under your bed with your card for the room. Each bed had its own sockets and its own lamp. The common area was amazing, you could chill there for a long time.

Cons: The room was really small. Underneath my bed there was my locker but also one of the other girls' lockers. So imagine in the evening if I'm sleeping and that girl wants to take her things. The noise would wake me up. The heating was making a really annoying noise all the time, like a kitchen range hood. The toilet and the shower were together so sometimes you had to wait so you could use the toilet.

Jasper 10/10

Belgium 🇧🇪

Amazing place to stay while in Ljubljana!

Pros: The building is modern and new, everything looks really nice. Bedrooms and bathrooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast was really nice with a lot of options to choose from. The place is well located, close to the train station and to the city center.

Cons: Nothing.

Violet 9/10

Singapore 🇸🇬

Perfect if you wanna experience an old prison cell.

Pros: The room was an old prison cell, not the most comfortable, but due to the nature of the place.

Cons: I think the staff can be more proactive in following up queries. I was unable to stay for a night due to an emergency, I thought I could get some support on that.