Guidebook for Ljubljana
Food Scene
Abi Falafel
40 Trubarjeva cestaVegan fast food on the go.
Vigò
2 Mačkova ulicaAwesome ice cream.
Delicious world food by world people.
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Skuhna - svetovna kuhinja po slovensko
56 Trubarjeva cestaDelicious world food by world people.
Awesome ice cream, loads of other stuff, nice atmosphere and good coffee.
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Cacao Ljubljana
3 Petkovškovo nabrežjeAwesome ice cream, loads of other stuff, nice atmosphere and good coffee.
Ljubljana central market: Fresh & high-quality local produce, lively and interesting to see. Don't forget to visit the indoor market as well and try some cheese or cookies there.
FRIDAYS: Open kitchen (odprta kuhna): countless restaurants offer all sorts of food in the open air; don't cook or eat anywhere else because you will be sorry :) the place to be on a Friday!
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Tržnica
2 Pogačarjev trgLjubljana central market: Fresh & high-quality local produce, lively and interesting to see. Don't forget to visit the indoor market as well and try some cheese or cookies there.
FRIDAYS: Open kitchen (odprta kuhna): countless restaurants offer all sorts of food in the open air; don't cook or eat anywhere else because you will be sorry :) the place to be on a Friday!
Valvasor has a delicious higer-range food offer and great wine, and surprisingly, you can eat a lunch menu there between 12-14 hrs for about 12 euro during the week. Its nice to sit outside in the midst of the old town buildings.
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Valvas'or
7 Stari trgValvasor has a delicious higer-range food offer and great wine, and surprisingly, you can eat a lunch menu there between 12-14 hrs for about 12 euro during the week. Its nice to sit outside in the midst of the old town buildings.
A mid- to higher-range restaurant which is usually suggested to tourists for local food and good quality. It is also possible to sit outside.
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Julija
9 Stari trgA mid- to higher-range restaurant which is usually suggested to tourists for local food and good quality. It is also possible to sit outside.
Pancakes. All of them. Sweet, salty, big, small, tortillas, chips, chilli con carne and more. In my opinion, the Schwarzwald pancake is the best! It is possible to sit outside next to the river.
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Cafe Romeo
6 Stari trgPancakes. All of them. Sweet, salty, big, small, tortillas, chips, chilli con carne and more. In my opinion, the Schwarzwald pancake is the best! It is possible to sit outside next to the river.
For all the coffee junkies. Coutless sorts of coffee, freshly grounded for any type of preparation. You can order coffe on the spot as well.
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Cafetino
5 Stari trgFor all the coffee junkies. Coutless sorts of coffee, freshly grounded for any type of preparation. You can order coffe on the spot as well.
Not a cafe, but a TEA place and shop. The place which made half of the country start drinking tea and because of which many Slovenians keep entire kitchen cupboards packed with tea. Black, green, white, herbal, fruit, sweet, refreshing, hot, creamy... a tea for any taste.
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Čajna hiša
3 Stari trgNot a cafe, but a TEA place and shop. The place which made half of the country start drinking tea and because of which many Slovenians keep entire kitchen cupboards packed with tea. Black, green, white, herbal, fruit, sweet, refreshing, hot, creamy... a tea for any taste.
Delicious local traditional food, for a slightly higher budget. Again, there is an affordable lunch offer between 12-14 hrs during weekdays. The place has a rustique interior design and a nice outdoor patio in the back.
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Špajza Restaurant
28 Gornji trgDelicious local traditional food, for a slightly higher budget. Again, there is an affordable lunch offer between 12-14 hrs during weekdays. The place has a rustique interior design and a nice outdoor patio in the back.
Sightseeing
The castle offers beautiful views, a museum, a very high tower, good coffee and a higher range restaurant. Views are also beautiful in the evening, when the lights go up. Can you spot our house? :)
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Ljubljana Castle
1 Grajska planotaThe castle offers beautiful views, a museum, a very high tower, good coffee and a higher range restaurant. Views are also beautiful in the evening, when the lights go up. Can you spot our house? :)
The nicest way up to the castle. You walk up the quiet harry-potter style streets (are we in a city?) and walk past old buildings with secluded gardens. Towards the top, beautiful views start opening up.
Reber
ReberThe nicest way up to the castle. You walk up the quiet harry-potter style streets (are we in a city?) and walk past old buildings with secluded gardens. Towards the top, beautiful views start opening up.
A peculiar spot for an urban area - an old, completely preserved village in the middle of the city. Check out the traditional style of building, the gardens, and walk down the village street.
Krakovo
A peculiar spot for an urban area - an old, completely preserved village in the middle of the city. Check out the traditional style of building, the gardens, and walk down the village street.
A street with different cafes and restaurants, away from the touristy city life, in the shade of the trees and next to a small river stream. Sax pub often has concerts, Dežela okusov has good burgers, Trnovski zvon some local budget-friendly food, pizza and good local draught beer.
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Eipprova ulica
Eipprova ulicaA street with different cafes and restaurants, away from the touristy city life, in the shade of the trees and next to a small river stream. Sax pub often has concerts, Dežela okusov has good burgers, Trnovski zvon some local budget-friendly food, pizza and good local draught beer.
Parks & Nature
The beautiful city park, perfect for sports or an afternoon rest in the shade. Kids will love all the playgrounds and icecream in Čolnarna cafe.
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Tivoli
TivoliThe beautiful city park, perfect for sports or an afternoon rest in the shade. Kids will love all the playgrounds and icecream in Čolnarna cafe.
If you are a hiking newbie and are not fond of leaving the city, take the trail directly from Tivoli towards Rožnik - Cankarjev vrh. The path is easy and takes about 30-45 min to arrive to the top, where you can eat delicious local granny-style food and enjoy the view.
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Gostilna Rožnik
1 Cankarjev VrhIf you are a hiking newbie and are not fond of leaving the city, take the trail directly from Tivoli towards Rožnik - Cankarjev vrh. The path is easy and takes about 30-45 min to arrive to the top, where you can eat delicious local granny-style food and enjoy the view.
Many locals flock to the city's nearest mountain every weekend and weekday after work. You can get there by bus no. 8. The path is easy and takes about 45 mins to an hour (depending on your fitness) and there is a restaurant on the top, offering delicious traditional dishes made from locally produced ingredients. The view is amazing and you can rest in the beach chairs. If you get lost, don't hesitate to ask locals where to go!
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Šmarna Gora
Many locals flock to the city's nearest mountain every weekend and weekday after work. You can get there by bus no. 8. The path is easy and takes about 45 mins to an hour (depending on your fitness) and there is a restaurant on the top, offering delicious traditional dishes made from locally produced ingredients. The view is amazing and you can rest in the beach chairs. If you get lost, don't hesitate to ask locals where to go!
Špica means "point", it is the spot where Ljubljanica river splits in two. After a whole day of walking around and having tired feet, its the perfect place to end up and have a rest in the afternoon sun. Right next to the river, you can look at the water, enjoy the green nature around it, let the kids play on some basic playground stuff, lay on the wooden stairs or large pillows and sunbathe in a bathing suit, and have delicious coffee and ice cream in the caffe. There is also a Bicikelj stop right there.
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ŠPICA CAFFE | kaval Group
20 Gruberjevo nabrežjeŠpica means "point", it is the spot where Ljubljanica river splits in two. After a whole day of walking around and having tired feet, its the perfect place to end up and have a rest in the afternoon sun. Right next to the river, you can look at the water, enjoy the green nature around it, let the kids play on some basic playground stuff, lay on the wooden stairs or large pillows and sunbathe in a bathing suit, and have delicious coffee and ice cream in the caffe. There is also a Bicikelj stop right there.
Drinks & Nightlife
A squatted ex-military base and prison; now hosts 7 night clubs and a hostel, all parties end there and weekends can be quite hectic... you can also walk through it during the day, but it truly lives only during the night. Check http://www.metelkovamesto.org for programme. Hostel Celica often has cultural events as well.
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Metelkova ulica
Metelkova ulicaA squatted ex-military base and prison; now hosts 7 night clubs and a hostel, all parties end there and weekends can be quite hectic... you can also walk through it during the day, but it truly lives only during the night. Check http://www.metelkovamesto.org for programme. Hostel Celica often has cultural events as well.
Good beer, nice atmosphere inside one of the old town buildings. Open until late.
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Pritličje
2 Mestni trgGood beer, nice atmosphere inside one of the old town buildings. Open until late.
Daktari is beautifully designed, with a colorful and rustique interior feel. Feels like you can stay there for hours. Good local beer as well.
Daktari, gostinstvo in storitve, d.o.o.
15 Aljaževa ulicaDaktari is beautifully designed, with a colorful and rustique interior feel. Feels like you can stay there for hours. Good local beer as well.
ZOO is not a zoo, but a bar/club with live music. Mondays are jazz jam sessions, and there are more things happening every night. Make a reservation if you want to sit during a concert - the place gets completely packed. See on https://www.facebook.com/zootobacna/ for contact and programme.
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ZOO
2 Tržaška cestaZOO is not a zoo, but a bar/club with live music. Mondays are jazz jam sessions, and there are more things happening every night. Make a reservation if you want to sit during a concert - the place gets completely packed. See on https://www.facebook.com/zootobacna/ for contact and programme.
Getting Around
Ljubljana station
6 Trg Osvobodilne fronteCentral train & bus station.
Bus stop Poliklinika is right around the corner. Busses 9 and 25 stop here. Plan the trip using Google maps!
Poliklinika station
Bus stop Poliklinika is right around the corner. Busses 9 and 25 stop here. Plan the trip using Google maps!
Bus stop Klinični center is frequented by busses: 2, 9, 11, 20, 25. Plan the trip using Google maps! Take care: you need to buy an Urbana public transport card at the machine. You can use the card also for paying the parking.
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Klinični center
Bus stop Klinični center is frequented by busses: 2, 9, 11, 20, 25. Plan the trip using Google maps! Take care: you need to buy an Urbana public transport card at the machine. You can use the card also for paying the parking.
The bike-sharing stop Bicikelj is in the beginning the street (not really on Ilirska 1, but from there you can see the bike stands right under the big parking garage). You can rent bikes for as little as 1 euro per week! First hour of renting is free, and there are bike stops all around the city. Register on the website: www.bicikelj.si. You need a credit card to register.
Ilirska ulica 1
1 Ilirska ulicaThe bike-sharing stop Bicikelj is in the beginning the street (not really on Ilirska 1, but from there you can see the bike stands right under the big parking garage). You can rent bikes for as little as 1 euro per week! First hour of renting is free, and there are bike stops all around the city. Register on the website: www.bicikelj.si. You need a credit card to register.
Arts & Culture
SEM hosts pictoresque and interactive exhibitions, which are interesting for kids as well.
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Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
2 Metelkova ulicaSEM hosts pictoresque and interactive exhibitions, which are interesting for kids as well.
For all the modern art junkies, the latest art from recognised artists is exibited here.
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MSUM
3 Maistrova ulicaFor all the modern art junkies, the latest art from recognised artists is exibited here.
Essentials
Mercator used to be a local Slovenian-pride grocery store, now bought by a croatian company. It still offers a wide range of local and also high-quality products. Normally open until 20:00, except Sundays, when it is open until 14:00.
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Mercator
6 Trg komandanta StanetaMercator used to be a local Slovenian-pride grocery store, now bought by a croatian company. It still offers a wide range of local and also high-quality products. Normally open until 20:00, except Sundays, when it is open until 14:00.
Another Mercator, maybe more on the way from the city.
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Poslovni sistem Mercator d.d.
4 Ilirska ulicaAnother Mercator, maybe more on the way from the city.
Maybe you already know it from your county, Hofer is a more budget-friendlier alternative.
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Hofer
105 Cesta na BrdoMaybe you already know it from your county, Hofer is a more budget-friendlier alternative.