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Metelkova 8, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000

Unique Prison-Cell Rooms

Hostel Celica, a 10-minute walk from Ljubljana, offers a unique experience in artistically redesigned former prison cells. Some original prison cell features are maintained. Rooms include bed linen and towels free of charge. Guests in some room types use a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Attic rooms on the ground and second floors have been redesigned with private bathrooms including showers. Some rooms offer air conditioning and heating. The 7- and 12-bed dorms are perfect for sharing experiences with other travellers.

Dining with a View

A basic buffet breakfast is set out in the café-restaurant, an all-glass extension with outdoor tables, looking onto the walled garden. The café-restaurant stages occasional concerts and art exhibitions. The hostel also offers catering for various events, whether you hold them at the hostel or somewhere else.

Culture and Activities

Hostel Celica offers common areas suitable for different types of events. Guests can check out the musical and cultural events that bring artists and visitors together every night. Rent bikes, or city bikes called 'bicikelj', to explore Ljubljana. Climb to the Ljubljana Castle, overlooking the whole city, by using the funicular. Hostel Celica is a great starting point for day trips around Slovenia, chicken-shaped country. If you are into wicked good art, concerts of alternative bands and graffiti, you should visit Metelkova. Guests get a chance to see all the areas of the hostel and learn about their transformation.

Location and Access

Hostel Celica is located just a 10-minute walk from Ljubljana. One of the main attractions of Ljubljana is right at the entrance to the hostel. The hostel is 0.3 km from Metelkova Street Art and Metelkova ulica, 1 km from Triple Bridge, Vodnik Square, and Dragon Bridge. The House of experiments is 0.5 km away, while the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum is 0.3 km away. Ljubljana Town Hall is 1 km away, Ljubljana Castle is 1.5 km away, and the National Museum of Slovenia is also 1.5 km away. Brnik Airport is 30 km away.

Services and Amenities

Hostel Celica meets the highest international standards in the category of youth hostels. It offers dormitory beds and a café-restaurant with a garden terrace. The diverse equipment contains a corner for socializing, which can be used to fit an extra bed. Heating, and air conditioning are available. There is also a terrace, shared kitchen and garden furniture.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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2 persons
20 m² 
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1 Double bed
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20 m² 
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30 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Ljubljana 1.0 km
Airports
Brnik (LJU) 26.7 km
Train
Ljubljana Railway Station500 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Location

Metelkova 8, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000
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Metelkova 8, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000
Nearby
LjubljanaSlovenia
Metelkova Street Art
120 m
Museum
Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
160 m
Metelkova ulica
40 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
130 m
Restaurants
Das ist Valter
410 m
Njegosheva cesta 10
Das ist Valter Ljubljana Center
420 m
Borshtnikov trg 3
Mariposa Coffee Roasters
560 m
Kotnikova Street 5
Restavracija Sole
1.0 km
Kolodvorska ulica 18
Abi Falafel
760 m
40 Trubarjeva cesta
Dunya Doner Ljubljana
700 m
Trg Osvobodilne fronte 13
Tandoori
690 m
60 Trubarjeva cesta
Burger Time Ljubljana
700 m
Trubarjeva cesta 47
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