Guidebook for Ljubljana
Food Scene
Best coffee in Ljubljana. Fair-trade coffee beans from single estates are roasted by the owner (Tine Cokl) who is a gentleman and coffee expert. The day's coffee is chalked up on a board indicating the date the beans were picked and when they were roasted. The terrace is perfect for sunny days and otherwise the cosy interior is welcoming.
19 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cafe Čokl
9 Krekov trgBest coffee in Ljubljana. Fair-trade coffee beans from single estates are roasted by the owner (Tine Cokl) who is a gentleman and coffee expert. The day's coffee is chalked up on a board indicating the date the beans were picked and when they were roasted. The terrace is perfect for sunny days and otherwise the cosy interior is welcoming.
Open for brunch and lunch only (approx. 10am-5pm). Set menu for a great price. Organised as part of a social project
11 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Gostilna dela, družba za gostinstvo, usposabljanje in storitve d.o.o.
64 Poljanska cestaOpen for brunch and lunch only (approx. 10am-5pm). Set menu for a great price. Organised as part of a social project
Taj Mahal
14 Poljanska cestaFabulous Indian cuisine. Received a TripAdvisor award of excellence in 2015
Verace Pizzeria - newly-opened in autumn 2016 and close to the flat. First in Ljubljana to serve Neapolitan pizza. Open 5-11pm Wednesday-Sunday
Streliška ulica 22
22 Streliška ulicaVerace Pizzeria - newly-opened in autumn 2016 and close to the flat. First in Ljubljana to serve Neapolitan pizza. Open 5-11pm Wednesday-Sunday
Food court opened in summer 2016. Restaurant, cafe, bakery, ice cream and bistro. Open until midnight at weekends:
http://www.slovelypark.si/
Slovely Park
20 Dunajska cestaFood court opened in summer 2016. Restaurant, cafe, bakery, ice cream and bistro. Open until midnight at weekends:
http://www.slovelypark.si/
This exclusive restaurant is located in Ljubljana castle’s Archer’s Tower. At the top of the elegant spiral staircase, you emerge into an artfully designed room with stone walls are painted with scenes of medieval battle. Chef Igor Jagodic creates beautifully-crafted, tasty dishes with a hint of medieval cuisine. To reserve, call +386 31 687 648. More info at:
https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restavracija-strelec/
44 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
STRELEC Restaurant | Kaval Group
1 Grajska planotaThis exclusive restaurant is located in Ljubljana castle’s Archer’s Tower. At the top of the elegant spiral staircase, you emerge into an artfully designed room with stone walls are painted with scenes of medieval battle. Chef Igor Jagodic creates beautifully-crafted, tasty dishes with a hint of medieval cuisine. To reserve, call +386 31 687 648. More info at:
https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restavracija-strelec/
Parks & Nature
Forested hills - also good for mountain biking. Includes part of the Trail of Remembrance and Comradeship (Slovene: Pot spominov in tovarištva, acronym PST) - more info at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_of_Remembrance_and_Comradeship
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Golovec
Forested hills - also good for mountain biking. Includes part of the Trail of Remembrance and Comradeship (Slovene: Pot spominov in tovarištva, acronym PST) - more info at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_of_Remembrance_and_Comradeship
Well-kept city park with forested hills to the rear that are worth exploring
425 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Park Tal-Belt Tivoli
TivoliWell-kept city park with forested hills to the rear that are worth exploring
Drinks & Nightlife
Centre of the Ljubljana alternative scene, located in a former Yugoslav barracks
139 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Metelkova
10 Metelkova ulicaCentre of the Ljubljana alternative scene, located in a former Yugoslav barracks
Rooftop bar and cafe located in a beautiful 1930s skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the region. Stunning views over the entire city
10th floor - restaurant
11th floor - club & lounge
12th floor - bar, cafe & rooftop terrace
13th floor - VIP area, available for rent
The 12th floor bar/cafe is open:
Sunday – Wednesday: 09.00 – 01.00
Thursday – Saturday: 09.00 – 03.00
63 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Skyscraper (Neboticnik)
1 Štefanova ulicaRooftop bar and cafe located in a beautiful 1930s skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the region. Stunning views over the entire city
10th floor - restaurant
11th floor - club & lounge
12th floor - bar, cafe & rooftop terrace
13th floor - VIP area, available for rent
The 12th floor bar/cafe is open:
Sunday – Wednesday: 09.00 – 01.00
Thursday – Saturday: 09.00 – 03.00
Student-oriented club, generally playing electronic, techno and DnB. More info at: http://www.klubk4.org/
Usual opening hours: Wed 23:00-04:00, Thu 21:00-01:00, Fri, Sat 23:00-06:00
60 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Klub K4
4 Kersnikova ulicaStudent-oriented club, generally playing electronic, techno and DnB. More info at: http://www.klubk4.org/
Usual opening hours: Wed 23:00-04:00, Thu 21:00-01:00, Fri, Sat 23:00-06:00
Located in the cavernous former worker’s canteen of the Union brewery, this venue showcases the best in both warehouse chic design and Slovenian beer, including pale, dark and amber ales, including numerous unfiltered versions (from €2.50-€4). Food is also served. More info at:
http://www.pivnica-union.si/en/
64 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Union Pub
22 Celovška cestaLocated in the cavernous former worker’s canteen of the Union brewery, this venue showcases the best in both warehouse chic design and Slovenian beer, including pale, dark and amber ales, including numerous unfiltered versions (from €2.50-€4). Food is also served. More info at:
http://www.pivnica-union.si/en/
Sightseeing
Great view over the city. Accessible on foot (20 minutes walk from property) or by funicular (departs from Krakov trg, 2 minutes walk from property). More info at:
http://www.ljubljanskigrad.si/en/the-ljubljana-castle/
461 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Ljubljana Castle
1 Grajska planotaGreat view over the city. Accessible on foot (20 minutes walk from property) or by funicular (departs from Krakov trg, 2 minutes walk from property). More info at:
http://www.ljubljanskigrad.si/en/the-ljubljana-castle/
The most famous bridge in Slovenia, flanked by the famous dragon icons of Ljubljana
108 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Ponte tal-Ħuta
2 Resljeva cestaThe most famous bridge in Slovenia, flanked by the famous dragon icons of Ljubljana
Essentials
Late night grocery store. Open 7am until 9:30pm, also on Sundays and national holidays
Pirgos podjetje za trgovino in inženiring, d.o.o.
20 Poljanska cestaLate night grocery store. Open 7am until 9:30pm, also on Sundays and national holidays
Closest grocery store to the flat, part of the largest chain in Slovenia
44 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mercator
6 Trg komandanta StanetaClosest grocery store to the flat, part of the largest chain in Slovenia
Kemično čiščenje Gregorič Jože s.p.
Address: Zarnikova ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone:+386 1 231 46 54
To get there, walk out of the building and head straight ahead to the end of Ulica Talcev. The dry cleaners / laundry is a small pink building on the corner of Zarnikova ulica and Ulica Talcev.
Note also that there is a washing machine and drying rack in the flat.
Zarnikova ulica 5
5 Zarnikova ulicaKemično čiščenje Gregorič Jože s.p.
Address: Zarnikova ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone:+386 1 231 46 54
To get there, walk out of the building and head straight ahead to the end of Ulica Talcev. The dry cleaners / laundry is a small pink building on the corner of Zarnikova ulica and Ulica Talcev.
Note also that there is a washing machine and drying rack in the flat.
Arts & Culture
Range of art exhibitions, featuring both Slovene and international talent. More info available at:
http://www.mgml.si/en/city-art-gallery/
10 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
City Gallery Ljubljana
5 Mestni trgRange of art exhibitions, featuring both Slovene and international talent. More info available at:
http://www.mgml.si/en/city-art-gallery/
Main cultural, congress and convention centre in Slovenia. More information and full programme available at: http://www.cd-cc.si/en/
41 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cankarjev dom station
Main cultural, congress and convention centre in Slovenia. More information and full programme available at: http://www.cd-cc.si/en/
The former home of the architect who created many of the stunning structures of Ljubljana:
https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/things-to-do/sightseeing/plecnik-house/
48 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Plečnikova hiša
4 Karunova ulicaThe former home of the architect who created many of the stunning structures of Ljubljana:
https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/things-to-do/sightseeing/plecnik-house/
Shopping
Fair trade shop with a range of hand-crafted products from around the world
6 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
3Muhe
30 Stari trgFair trade shop with a range of hand-crafted products from around the world